Become a Citizen Connector
Connecting People to Community
Citizen Connectors can be hairdressers, taxi drivers, supermarket staff, aged care workers, cafe workers, members of sporting groups or choirs, work colleagues, community workers, business owners, librarians, neighbours, friends, young people, seniors…YOU!
Citizen Connectors support the wellbeing of others through compassionate conversations and encouraging social and caregiving networks. They like to chat with others, are good listeners and know what is happening in their community. They connect people with the many groups and clubs that help reduce loneliness, to services that can help with activities of daily living and to community education opportunities such as advance care planning.
This workshop will help you develop the skills to become a Citizen Connector, offering ‘signpost’ conversations with family, colleagues, and others in the community, including support for carers, those with life-changing illnesses, and those who are grieving. We’ll also contribute to a local community directory of available people and services.
Upcoming workshops
Wednesday September 24 | 1.30-5pm @ Milligan (35 Milligan St, Carey Park, 6230)
REGISTER your interest in participating in our Citizen Connect training by emailing connector@milligan.org.au or leave a message at 0493 104 120.
This is an initiative of the South West Compassionate Communities Network in partnership with Milligan, City of Kalamunda, Perron Institute and Compassionate Communities Australia. These workshops are made possible with the support of Lotterywest.
The South West Compassionate Communities Network acknowledges the Noongar community as the traditional owners and custodians of Country in the South West of Western Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.
