About The Building Belonging -Celebrating Inclusive Communities

Asset Based Community Development, or ABCD, is a powerful set of ideas for helping communities to grow strong and create a place for everyone. This DVD looks at the ABCD framework, and explores how older people can have meaningful, healthy lives that benefit all the community.

This interactive DVD is divided into five easy to use sessions and an introductory session. Each session should take around an hour to complete.
Ted will ask questions throughout the workshop and participants are invited to take time for conversation within the group. These questions are also included in this booklet for further reflection. The Building Belonging resource can be used as a catalyst for conversations and sharing of community wisdom. A workbook accompanies this DVD and gives an opportunity to reflect on what these ideas mean for participants and their community. 

 Contents 

 Introductory Session-How to use the resource-Introduction to the workshop, facilitator and ABCD

Chapter 1 Getting to know the gifts and skills of your group Key Ideas of ABCD

Chapter 2 Discovering the individual and community assets Community listening: the treasure hunt

Chapter 3 Learning Conversations Imagine If…Asking alternative questions

Chapter 4 Building the bridge from client to citizen Everyday leaders and community connectors

Chapter 5 Organisations within connected communities Two pathways: Programs or People How do I start? Where do I begin?