An evaluation of AnglicareSA's role as facilitating partner of the Playford Communities for children initiative

Autor: Coram, Veronica, Tually, Selina, Goodwin-Smith, Ian
Přispěvatelé: Coram, Veronica, Tually, Selina, Goodwin-Smith, Ian
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Popis: This report outlines the findings of evaluative research examining the Facilitating Partner model adopted by AnglicareSA for Playford Communities for Children (South Australia). The evaluation finds that the Facilitating Partner model is inclusive, responsive and highly valued by stakeholders. The model has been implemented effectively and continues to evolve to meet local and stakeholders needs. The Facilitating Partner model represents an example of collaborative community development with an intermediary or ‘backbone’ organisation taking a lead role in fostering partnership and capacity-building. The evaluative research illustrates how key conditions such as a strong commitment to partnership and communication; shared vision and accountability; and coordinated and mutually reinforcing activities support effective collaboration. The findings highlight the importance of a well-connected intermediary organization in fostering these conditions and suggest that not-for-profits with deep understanding of and commitment to local communities may be ideally situated to play facilitative roles in collaborative community development settings.
Databáze: OpenAIRE