The Social Capital Survey Report
The Community Development team of Northside Community Service (NCS) conducted a survey to examine the social capital status of tenants living in public and community housing complexes in the Central and Inner North Canberra. The survey project endeavoured to improve the understanding of the factors that determine social capital and its patterns and trends in the survey area. It also aimed to establish relationships with community members that can be mobilised and expanded upon in future projects
This report is based on the analysis of information received from respondents relating to dimensions of social capital and socio-demographic characteristics of respondents. Socio-demographic characteristics covered in the survey included gender, age, identity and language, living arrangements, education, and employment status, while dimensions of social capital investigated included participation in the local community, positive identity, positive social competencies, trust and reciprocity, and relationships with neighbourhood, family, friends and workmates.
The report will be presented at a Community after Dark Forum in April 2009 that will invite public and community housing tenants to listen and be a part of community consultation. The discussion will also be facilitated by a panel of appropriate representatives.
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