Community Planner for Cultural Development, at Port Stephens Council
Newcastle Area, Australia
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- Community Planner (Cultural Development) at Port Stephens Council
- Past
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- Community Development & Advocacy Lecturer at North Coast Institute of TAFE
- Integrated Planning Coordinator at Great Lakes Council
- Community Development Coordinator at Great Lakes Council
- Community Development Officer at Great Lakes Council
- Health Promotion Officer at Mid North Coast Area Health Service
- Independent Professional at Media Maker (Self-employed)
- Moodswell Project Officer at Mid North Coast Area Health Service, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team
- Education
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- University of Technology, Sydney
- North Coast Institute of TAFE
- North Coast Institute of TAFE
- North Coast Institute of TAFE
- North Coast Institute of TAFE
- RMIT University
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Chloe Beevers’s Summary
As Community Planner for Cultural Development with Port Stephens Council, Chloe drives the cultural program through the implementation of the Port Stephens Cultural Plan 2010 – 2013 and through ensuring that Council’s cultural objectives are integrated into Council policy, planning and decision making framework.
As Great Lakes Council's Integrated Planning Coordinator Chloe facilitated the transition of Council to an integrated planning framework:
• Facilitating a community engagement process to identify local priorities - including facilitating a series of community workshops and conducting a community survey;
• Publishing a 'Community Priorities Report';
• Engaging internal stakeholders from across council;
• Brokering strategic alliances with elected leaders, Government agencies, service providers and community organisations. to deliver the identified priorities; and
• Coordinating a range of funding programs to support community organisations to address the priorities.
Key achievments while GLC's Community Development Coordinator include: attracting multiple sources of funding, enabling establishment of a Community Development Team; establishing Council's Community Grants Program; and shifting Council’s focus from closing existing children’s services in Tuncurry to extending the services to Tea Gardens.
As part of the Mid North Coast Area Health Service Health Promotion Team Chloe established the Great Lakes Community Safety Network which continues to promote safety and prevent injuries. Chloe coordinated the NSW Falls Injury Prevention Network, including organising a state forum.
As part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team Chloe developed and produced The MoodSwell, an award winning, interactive CD-ROM for young people with 24,000 copies distributed through community services and schools.
In private practice Chloe produced a range of CD-ROMs, websites and resources for community organisations and government agencies.
Chloe Beevers’s Specialties:
Community Development / Health Promotion:
• Community engagement
• Event & project management
• Documentation & evaluation
• Strategic planning
• Facilitation & negotiation
• Partnership brokerage
• Sourcing funding
• Public relations & media
• Training & education
• World Health Organisation Safe Communities
Resource Development:
• Websites & CD-ROMs
• Video, audio & animation production
• Photography & graphic design
• Promotional campaigns
• Educational kits
Chloe Beevers’s Experience
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Community Planner (Cultural Development)
Port Stephens Council
(Public Policy industry)
April 2009 — Present (9 months)
Drive Council’s cultural program through the implementation of the Port Stephens Cultural Plan 2010 – 2013 and through ensuring that Council’s cultural objectives are integrated into Council policy, planning and decision making framework.
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Community Development & Advocacy Lecturer
North Coast Institute of TAFE
(Education Management industry)
July 2008 — March 2009 (9 months)
Chloe is a casual lecturer in the field of 'community development strategy' and 'advocacy'. Chloe has delivered training at both Taree and Port Macquarie campuses.
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Integrated Planning Coordinator
Great Lakes Council
(Public Policy industry)
July 2007 — March 2009 (1 year 9 months)
My current role is to facilitate the transition of Council, and other stakeholders, to an integrated planning framework – building a shared vision. This involves:
• Facilitating a community engagement process to identify local priorities (including a series of community workshops and a community census);
• Publishing a 'Community Priorities Report';
• Engaging internal stakeholders from across council through the Integrated Planning Reference Group, workshops and establishing systems;
• Organising the 'Great Lakes 2020 Summit';
• Composing the Great Lakes 2020 Strategic Plan;
• Brokering strategic alliances with elected leaders, Government agencies, service providers and community organisations. to deliver the identified priorities; and
• Coordinating a range of funding programs that support local community organisations to work in partnership with Council toward addressing the identified priorities. -
Community Development Coordinator
Great Lakes Council
(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Public Policy industry)
September 2005 — July 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Chloe manages the Community Development Team and six program areas:
Community sector support, advice and training
Community Engagement
• Information
• Advocacy
• Consultation
Community Grants
• Great Lakes Council Community Grants Programme
• Area Assistance Scheme
• Community Development Support Expenditure Scheme (CDSE)
Community Planning
• Social Plan
• Cultural Plan
• Crime Prevention Plan
• Community Profiles
Community Development Networks
• Great Lakes Community Network
• Great Lakes Arts Network (GLAN)
• Great Lakes Community Safety Network
Management of Children’s Services
• School Holiday Activity Programs
• After School Activity Programs -
Community Development Officer
Great Lakes Council
(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)
September 2004 — September 2005 (1 year 1 month)
Chloe delivers six program areas:
Community sector support, advice and training
Community Engagement
• Information
• Advocacy
• Consultation
Community Grants
• Great Lakes Council Community Grants Programme
• Area Assistance Scheme
• Community Development Support Expenditure Scheme (CDSE)
Community Planning
Community Development Networks
• Great Lakes Community Network
• Great Lakes Arts Network (GLAN)
• Great Lakes Community Safety Network
Management of Children’s Services
• School Holiday Activity Program
• After School Activity Program -
Health Promotion Officer
Mid North Coast Area Health Service
(Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; Public Safety industry)
May 2003 — September 2004 (1 year 5 months)
Chloe worked in five roles during her years at the health service:
• Area Injury Prevention / Health Promotion Officer where Chloe facilitated partnerships between government agencies, community organisations and the community toward developing ‘Safe Communities’. Chloe supported Safe Communities Coalitions in Macleay Hastings, Great Lakes, Nambucca and Coffs Harbour.
• Secretariat for the NSW Falls Injury Prevention Network which involved organising a state forum.
• Health Promotion Project Officer for the ‘No Smoke in your face’ program which was a tobacco education program involving Aboriginal families in the Kempsey area
• MoodSwell Project Officer, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team. The MoodSwell is an award winning Youth Suicide Prevention CD-ROM with over 30,000 copies distibuted through community organisations.
• In-house trainer in ‘Zero-Tolerance to Violence in the Workplace’ and in how to use computers -
Independent Professional
Media Maker (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)
August 1997 — August 2004 (7 years 1 month)
Chloe produced products and services for the health, community, cultural and environmental sectors. Clients included community organisations, Government agencies, Local Government and the private sector.
90% of clients had a focus on enhancing quality of life for the community which is in alignment with Chloe's purpose. Most projects were associated with community education campaigns.
Products included:
• Websites
• CD-ROMs
• Video and audio
• Graphic design and animation
• Photography
• Educational kits
Services included:
• Project management
• Training
• Community consultation
• Public relations -
Moodswell Project Officer
Mid North Coast Area Health Service, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 2002 — October 2003 (1 year 10 months)
The result of this 20 month project was an award winning youth suicide prevention CD-ROM. Over 30,000 copies of this resource have been distributed through community organisations, service providers and schools.
This virtual environment is where young people can explore their feelings, improve their skills in dealing with stressful situations and learn about issues such as drugs, mental health, grief, body image, relationships, conflict and getting help.
The CD includes 90 minutes of video, 30 minutes of music, 1000 pages of resources and ten interactive activities.
Chloe facilitated the participation of many young people who contributed their stories through theatre, peotry, art, music, personal journals and interviews.
Chloe Beevers’s Education
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University of Technology, Sydney
Graduate Diploma , Local Government Management , 2007 — 2010 (expected)
Units include:
• Community Planning and Development
• Strategic Planning
• Corporate Planning and Management
• Principles and Practice of Local Government (1&2) -
North Coast Institute of TAFE
C IV , Community Services (Service Coordination) , 2006 — 2006
Units including but not limited to:
• Specialist Communications
• Coordinate services & programs
• Facilitate Cooperative Behaviour
• Respond holistically to client issues
• Work effectively with cultural diversity
• Work with other services
• Coordinate work
• Develop a service delivery strategy
• Apply a community development framework
• Work within specific communities
• Implementing health promotion
• Support community participation
• Develop & implement community programs
• Orientation to work in mental health
• Manage risk
• Recreation programs for older persons
• Coordinate leisure & health programs
• Support young people in crisis
• Provide services for young people
• Undertake administrative work
• Plan & conduct group activities
• Coordinate information systems
• Meet information needs of the community
• Maintain effective networks
• Identify & respond to risk of harm
• Promote community awareness of domestic & family violence
• Senior First Aid -
North Coast Institute of TAFE
C IV , Community Services (Welfare) , 2006 — 2006
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North Coast Institute of TAFE
C IV , IT (Website Production) , 2001 — 2001
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North Coast Institute of TAFE
C IV , Interactive Multimedia , 2000 — 2000
Units including but not limited to:
• Graphic design
• Animation – 2D & 3D
• Sound production
• Video production
• Photography
• Web site development
• CD-ROM production -
RMIT University
Advanced Diploma , Business , 1995 — 1997
Including but not limited to the following units of study:
• Consumer behaviour
• Consumer decision making
• Public relations
• Services marketing
• Market research
• Campaign management
• Management skills
• Business Communications
Additional Information
Chloe Beevers’s Websites:
Chloe Beevers’s Interests:
• Leading an active healthy lifestyle • Community contribution (building quality of life and community spirit) • Creativity (playing the flute; photography; graphic design) • Relationships with friends & family • Personal & professional development • Home (renovations & gardening)
Chloe Beevers’s Groups:
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Local Government Professionals - Australia
Chloe Beevers’s Honors:
Mental Health Matters Award - Youth Category 2003
Mental Health Association NSW
For the MoodSwell CD-ROM
Chloe Beevers’s Contact Settings
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