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Right across Western Australia, there are dedicated community spaces where people gather, connect, learn and grow. We call these places Neighbourhood Centres, although they can be known by many names: family centres, learning centres, community centres and community resource centres.
Most are community managed not-for-profits, and some are council run. While each Neighbourhood Centre is unique, reflecting the needs and aspirations of their local community, all are local and welcoming to everyone. People who attend their local Centre tend to be happier, more optimistic, have increased emotional wellbeing, and are more connected. All of which makes for stronger, healthier communities.
As the Western Australian Peak Body for this vital network, Linkwest’s primary purpose is to assist Neighbourhood Centres be the best that they can be, to ensure they develop vibrant, inclusive and connected communities, and remain a part of the local landscape for generations to come.
Linkwest works to achieve this goal by offering our members:
- customised support; training and networking opportunities
- personalised resources
- information advice and guidance
- funding opportunities
- marketing tools and
- advice and assistance in areas such as centre governance, policies, and mediation.
At any time, we may be involved in a variety of community-based projects; we frequently work with other associations who seek us out for our expertise; and our strong and positive reputation allows us a voice and degree of influence for advocating on behalf of the Neighbourhood Centre sector.
Linkwest is accredited at Certificate level of the Australian Service Excellence Standards (ASES). The ASES program is an internationally recognised accreditation under ISQua (International Society for Quality in Health and Social Care). It is specifically designed to develop the capacity of community organisations to strive towards continuous improvement in quality service delivery.
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Supporting Neighbourhood and Community Resource Centres to develop vibrant, inclusive and connected communities in Western Australia.
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