Community Development
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Our strong leadership and experienced management excels in creating community development programs specifically designed to meet the unique needs of Coen.
Our community development methods
CRAC’s enhanced management capabilities have enabled the tailored development and successful implementation of community-focused programs and initiatives, including the Coen Women’s Support Centre and Coen Justice Program, reflecting the specific needs and priorities of the Coen community.
Our Agreements
CRAC in the 2024/2025 year has grant funding for the implementation of:
Coen Justice Program operations
Coen’s Women’s Shelter operations
Local Thriving Communities operations
Queensland Mental Health Commission
–Local Counsellor program
A Funding Agreement for the development and implementation of a Men’s Centre recently expired and is in negotiation.
In Progress
The Coen Centre for Creative Arts, is progressing through phases of development, with land acquisition and initial funding secured, and construction plans underway to establish a vibrant arts hub for the Coen community.
Local government
CRAC is supporting a Local Leadership Group for Coen who will be an interface between Coen and the Queensland Government, reflecting local issues.
How we work
The key capability advancement to CRAC since the recruitment of the experienced management partnering of the CEO and GM, is the ability for the organisation to develop program and implementation plans and initiatives that are tailor-made to suit the specific needs identified in Coen. CRAC has a demonstrated capability of pulling together project teams to deliver specific program plans to government and non-government organisations which outline what the community priorities are and how initiatives should be rolled out in the community.
Engagement
Over the past five years, CRAC designed and implemented locally led community engagement strategies resulting in design of program/operational plans for the Coen Women’s Support Centre, Coen’s Men’s Group program, the Coen Local Thriving Communities initiative, Coen Justice Program and the Coen Arts Centre project.
Local Thriving Communities & Coen Local Leadership Group – CRAC commenced implementation of a Local Thriving Communities agenda in 2023, with the Queensland Government. This includes supporting a Local Leadership Group for Coen who will be an interface between Coen and the Queensland Government, reflecting local issues requiring attention and/or support.
In development
CRAC is enhancing Coen’s community spaces through a beautification initiative, bringing together local teams; fostering pride and connection among residents.
