Models of

Community
Development
Community Development
A Social Justice Model
Jim Ife and Frank Tesoriero (2006)

!   Addressing structural disadvantage

!   Empowerment

!   Identifying the need

!   Human Rights

!   Valuing local knowledge, culture,

resources, skills and processes
Community Development
An Ecological Model
Jim Ife and Frank Tesoriero (2006)

!   Holistic

!   Sustainability

!   Diversity

!   Developmental

!   Consider all aspects of community life

What about the Process?

!   Process V’s Outcome

!   Participation - working in partnership with

the community

!   Inclusiveness and Cooperation

!   Community Building

!   Give the process TIME

What does this mean in our work?
!   Relationship based – trust & respect

!   Support community to identify the needs

!   Community ownership

!   Valuing local knowledge, skills &

experience

!   Interconnectedness

!   Using multiple strategies

Community Development Roles
!  The Facilitator

!  The Teacher

!  The Organiser

!  Information Sharing