Northside.asn.au - Northside Community Service

 

This project will conduct participatory action research that aims to identify the barriers to social inclusion among people aged 60 years and over residing in the inner northern suburbs of Canberra. A project worker will facilitate the project supported by volunteer researchers who will participate in the development, delivery and collation of the research project. The research will assist NCS in further service development involving older people living in Inner North Canberra.

 

The project will conclude by April 2010.

 

 

 

The Majura Festival has been run as an annual event by NCS since 2000. Since then, it has evolved to a visible cultural event signifying the close linkages that have developed between NCS and the local community. An emphasis has been to actively engage local community and businesses in such a way that more ongoing, sustainable relationships continue to be established and celebrated.

 

The Majura Festival aims to be accessible for all members of the community and encourages local schools, community organisations, businesses, professional performers and residents to get together and celebrate life in the Inner North of Canberra. In recognition of its emergence as a significant local cultural event the festival continues to be successful in securing funding allowing NCS to celebrate its values of empowerment, inclusiveness and participation in the local community.