Projects

CANH is involved in a range of projects to build the capability and capacity of its member organisations.

Overview

On a yearly basis, CANH receives funding from a range of government agencies, philanthropic organisations and other key stakeholder groups to coordinate a range of projects for its members. It also initiates projects on behalf of its members in line with the strategic priorities of the Association.

Project categories

CANH is involved in projects across the following categories:

Campaign

CANH and its member houses and centres will be implementing a comprehensive campaign from August - October, 2009 to raise awareness of the value of the sector as a powerful and effective partner with government in building socially and economically viable and sustainable communities. For more information about the campaign please click here.

Sector Development

CANH is involved actively in developing the capability and capacity of its member organisations and the sector as a whole.

The annual CANH Strengthening Local Communities Conference is a major sector development activity which attracts approximately 120 delegates from across the state. For more information about the CANH Conference please click here.

To find out more about sector development please click here.

Health and Well-Being

Activities that focus on the health and well-being of individuals and communities, are a priority of CANH and its member centres and houses. To find out more about current health and well-being projects please click here.

Workforce Development

Workforce development through the provision of RPL and gap training has been a significant project for CANH over a number of years. The project provides opportunities for staff and volunteers from centres and houses to gain nationally-recognised qualifications in partnership with TAFE SA Regional. For more information about the CANH Workforce Development project please contact Alison Harker on (08) 371 4622 Toll Free 1800 633 616, or email alison.harker@canh.asn.au.

For more information about workforce development please click here.

Community Gardens

In 2003 - 2004 CANH was funded by the Department of Health to coordinate a 'Community Gardening in SA' project. The outcome of this project was the 'Community Gardening in SA Resource Kit'. For more information about community gardens please click here.