What is Communities First Meant to Achieve?Change will not happen overnight. Much work will need to be done before there is a noticeable transformation of our disadvantaged communities. However, the following activities are fundamental to building strong and sustainable communities:
- Building confidence and raising the self-esteem of people living in the community.
- Increasing the incomes of local people.
- Improving health and well-being.
- Encouraging and improving education and skills training for work.
- Creating jobs.
- Making communities safe, secure and crime free.
- Making changes to the way public services are delivered.
- Improving housing and the quality of the environment.
- Building up ownership and control of assets.
- Encouraging active involvement in the community.
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