Introduction

This programme was initially developed as a partnership between the Institute of Public Policy at AUT University [IPP-AUT] and the Bishop’s Action Foundation Taranaki [BAF] to deliver high quality professional development for people working in and within the community sector. 2009 marks the third round of the delivery of the three papers in the Taranaki Region, beginning in November 2006. The programme is now being delivered in Auckland with plans underway for Wellington to come on board in late 2009.
     
The programme aims to provide high quality, leading edge thinking with practical applications to enhance the capacity of practitioners to work more effectively with a broad range of community issues. It provides a conceptual base for participants to develop the skills necessary to successfully bring people with diverse views, opinions and backgrounds together around common issues. Participants practice how to deal collectively with their issues of concern and give purposeful direction to the future of their communities.

The programme provides opportunity for participants to engage experiential learning to explore ideas and develop practice skills by:

1. Offering community-based development-focused curriculum
2. Providing a forum for learning and sharing
3. Developing the knowledge and skills for empowerment
4. Taking a holistic community-focused approach
5. Establishing a resource network for those working on common issues in the community
6. Providing opportunity for further study leading to post graduate qualifications.
7. All three papers have been approved as Masters Level papers [level 9] within the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences of AUT University.
8. Candidates that complete the three papers have the option to receive the
9. Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science, or continue their studies towards the Post Graduate Diploma or Masters degree in Public Health.

Participants who do not wish to undertake a qualification may take these papers and gain a Certificate of Interest. In this case they DO NOT need to undertake the assignments.

Assessments:
There are three assessments for each paper.

CONTACT
For Further Information and enrolment on all these papers and programme please contact:
Dr. Love Chile
Institute of Public Policy AUT University
Private Bag 92006 Auckland
Phone: 09-9219999 ext 8312
E-Mail: love.chile@aut.ac.nz

Those in the Waikato and Taranaki Regions
Simon Cayley
Chief Executive
Bishops Action Foundation
P.O. Box 547 New Plymouth
Phone: 027-4312277
E-Mail: ceo@bishopsactionfoundation.org.nz