Collingwood Community Information Centre Evaluation

Public Policy

Client: Yarra City Council

The evaluation of the Collingwood Community Information Centre (CCIC) was completed by Capire on behalf of Yarra City Council.  At the time of the project, the CCIC was funded to June 2010. The evaluation was triggered by the need for funding partners to determine future funding arrangements.

The evaluation identified options and feasibility for the future of activities and services currently provided through the CCIC. It provided a better understanding of community development, employment, and learning needs and services of the Collingwood community. The evaluation also recommended a future service model and implementation strategy.

The evaluation was underpinned by extensive consultation to ensure that the evaluation was realistic and recommendations were achievable. The consultation also assisted in strengthening partnerships and networks between residents, the community sector, and government.

The evaluation was presented to funding partners in April 2010, with funding for the next three years of CCIC's operation secured in July 2010.

Agata Chmielewski

Agata is an Associate Director at Capire Consulting Group. Agata has an extensive background is in social planning and policy development. She has undertaken social impact assessments, community infrastructure needs assessments and feasibility studies which have informed a number of urban revitalisation, civic amenity and structure planning projects and growth strategies.

Amy Hubbard

Amy Hubbard is a Director and co-founder of Capire Consulting Group. She has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, social planning and community development. Amy has worked with public and private sector organisations in Australia and overseas enabling her to develop a versatile approach to specific project objectives.

Sally Abbott

Sally has worked for international organisations, Australian non-profits and has conducted community engagement in Mexico, Laos and Australia. With a particular focus on community development and planning, Sally's studies have both complemented and propelled her career path. She brings a broad range of skills to her current role as social research and stakeholder engagement consultant.