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INITIATIVE TITLE: ‘LEARN TO LOBBY YOUR LOCAL POLLY’ WORKSHOPOrganised by: Muslim Women’s National Network and Auburn Mosque Contact Details: Mrs Jamila Hussein PO Box 213 Granville NSW 2142; Email: info@mwnna.org.au Funded by: Self‐funded State: NSW Time Period of the Initiative: 31 July, 2004 Number of Participants Involved: 20 Target Group: Muslim citizens, newly arrived Muslim migrants Project Description: A series of information sessions that including an introduction to the political system, information on local members, lobbying and letter‐writing. Successes and Challenges: There was a good turnout for the workshop. The interest in the Australian political system meant that the event was well attended within the area where it was advertised. Funding and resources meant that it was limited to one local government area. What evaluation (if any) was conducted: N/A INITIATIVE TITLE: DISCUSSION GROUP FOR SENIOR CITIZENSOrganised by: Australian Arabic Community Welfare Centre (Bahnin Al‐Minya) Contact Details: 98 Auburn Road, Auburn 2144; PO Box 877, Auburn 2144; Email: bhanin@bigpond.net.au Funded by: Australian Arabic Community Welfare Centre (Bahnin Al‐minya) State: NSW Time Period of the Initiative: 2007‐2010 Number of Participants Involved: 20 Target Group: Senior citizens of Arabic speaking backgrounds Project Description: These informal workshops for senior citizens of Arabic speaking backgrounds provided them with information and opportunities for discussion on a number of issues including government, assertiveness training and lobbying. Successes and Challenges: Many of the participants had problems with English and benefited greatly by being able to talk openly about issues affecting them to others in Arabic. What evaluation (if any) was conducted: N/A INITIATIVE TITLE: INFORMATION SESSIONS ON THE AUSTRALIAN POLITICAL SYSTEMOrganised by: Auburn Council Chambers and Auburn Diversity Services Contact Details: Civic Place, 1 Susan Street, Auburn NSW 2144; PO Box 118, Auburn 1835; Email: auburncouncil@auburn.nsw.gov.au Funded by: Auburn Council State: NSW Time Period of the Initiative: 2009 Number of Participants Involved: Unlimited Target Group: People in the Auburn local government area; particularly from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Project Description: Auburn Council has hosted a number of information sessions on local, state and federal politics in Australia with guest speakers. Successes and Challenges: These sessions have been in demand and relatively well attended by local residents. What evaluation (if any) was conducted: N/A INITIATIVE TITLE: PERSONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMOrganised by: Affinity Intercultural Foundation Contact Details: PO Box 496, Auburn NSW 1835, Australia; Email: info@affinity.org.au Funded by: Affinity Intercultural Foundation State: NSW Time Period of the Initiative: 2009 Number of Participants Involved: 15 male and 15 female Target Group: Young males and females between 18‐25 years of age Project Description: This course is designed to develop independence by educating participants in self evaluation, how to lead oneself, changing habits, finding a direction for life and how to leverage these in establishing and maintaining successful human relationships at home, in the workplace and society. • The program has provided guidance and instruction for young people including information on: • Meeting a prominent business leader from the corporate world • Meeting a famous person to learn the road to success • Taking part in a three staged course program including personal leadership • Being involved in real life projects and experiences to develop practical skills. Successes and Challenges: This program has assisted the young people who participated to develop their talent and realise their ambitions in becoming active in community work and the business sector. What evaluation (if any) was conducted: The organisation has conducted its own evaluation through participant feedback and this has been very positive. INITIATIVE TITLE: YOUTH SUPPORT NETWORKOrganised by: Auburn Community Development Network Contact Details: PO Box 265 Auburn NSW 1835; Email: admin@acdn.org.au Funded by: Auburn Youth Centre, Auburn Council and Auburn Diversity Services State: NSW Time Period of the Initiative: 2009 Number of Participants Involved: Approximately 30 Target Group: Young people from the Auburn area aged between 12 and 25 Project Description: This initiative came out of a youth leadership camp in 2008. It is designed for young people to engage and advocate on the issues that affect them. As part of the network, participants have the opportunity to train as ‘Youth Ambassadors’ and represent their views to a number of local, government and community authorities. Successes and Challenges: The co‐ordination of this program through key service providers in the Auburn area has ensured its relevance and ease of access to young people in this area. 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