This project worked with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities across the catchment to increase engagement in natural resource management. Activities included working with councils, agencies and community groups including the Ethnic Communities Council of NSW.

The project was part of the CMA?s Community Program and the Project Officer assisted in promoting CALD engagement activities in projects funded through the CMA? s small grants projects such as the Cooks River Regeneration- Cultural and Environment Project with the Al Ghazzali Centre and Canterbury Council.

Activities of the project included producing a DVD ?Walking Together, Working with Nature?. An ESL Teaching Guide was also produced with Ku-ring-gai Council. A Skillshare workshop highlighting case studies of successful CALD and NRM activities was held to assist councils and other agencies to engage their CALD communities.

Project Progress: Project completed in June 2008.

Relevant Publications and Links:

• Discovering Biodiversity - How to plan and deliver an excursion for English as a Second Language (ESL) class groups, 2008

   

Coordinator/Project delivered by: Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority

Project Partners: Ethnic Communities Council of NSW, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Local Councils, the Al-Ghazzali Centre

Funding Source: Australian Government?s Natural Heritage Trust (NHT)

Total funding amount (include in-kind contributions): $100,000

Project timeframe: July 2007 - June 2008

Status: Completed

Webpage Last updated: July 2009