Building Connections

Building Connections: Schools as Community Hubs. ARC Linkage Project 2019-2022 at @LEaRNUnimelb of @unimelb.

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This is a fascinating development in Australian learning environments. What do you think?
https://t.co/IhgK4hBzTw

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@aliceleung @henryrajendra Interesting! What is your experience of these layouts?

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@CindiHron 😬 but also 🎉

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Hard copies of our new book just arrived! 🎉

If you're interested in schools + communities + good design then you'll love it!

Retweets appreciated to spread the word.

Read 'Schools As Community Hubs' for free here:

https://t.co/q9o392rpih.

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@ScottEacott @SpringerEdu @benwcleveland @LEaRNUniMelb @HayleyPaproth @AstonRuth @EduMelb Thanks for sharing our work!

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@deb_outhwaite @ScottEacott @SpringerEdu @benwcleveland @LEaRNUniMelb @HayleyPaproth @AstonRuth @EduMelb What a fascinating observation, Deb!

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Our @PippyChandler is *live* now at #nswschoolplanning conference with @fa_aminpour from UNSW's Cities Futures Research Centre, urban designer Ben Coulston + Griffith Uni's @drtonymatthews re. schools as community hubs! https://t.co/ju3jERer71

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Yesterday our team visited the Hume Community Hubs 10th Anniversary Exhibition at Hume Global Learning Centre in Craigieburn & 2 busy #communityhubs at local schools. Photo: us & an English language class at Mount Ridley Community Hub. Learn more at https://t.co/15PG96ZNmk

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It's free & includes 24 diverse examples of #schools as #communityhubs (SaCH), our #evidencebased Development Framework & Journey Map for SaCH, & expert advice on challenges & benefits: the Sharing Schools, Building Communities #ebook https://t.co/ckei9jo0ZS
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Our #SharingSchools, Building Communities #exhibition ended recently, but its legacy lives on through (a) this marvellous montage video, and (b) a FREE #ebook based on the exhibition, filled with info, insights and inspiration: https://t.co/rn8FRXC987 @msdsocial @EduMelb

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Available at https://t.co/hotfSl1cTe: videos of enlightening events including 'Why hubs matter for #schools' + 'Designing hubs with #communities'. Our related #SharingSchools, Building Communities exhibition is over, but don't be sad: the #ebook is imminent!
@msdsocial @EduMelb

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Video of 'Why #hubs matters for #communities', another thought-provoking discussion supporting the #SharingSchools, Building Communities exhibition @UniMelb See related, upcoming FREE events at https://t.co/kduzIx5eMx
@msdsocial @EduMelb https://t.co/xcr9h4mMTq

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Video of 'Why #design matters for #schools as #community hubs' discussion supporting the #SharingSchools, Building Communities exhibition @UniMelb See related, upcoming FREE events at https://t.co/kduzIx5eMx
@msdsocial @EduMelb
https://t.co/kr8tm3bXYi

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Massive shout out to principals!
Happy Principals Day 🍎

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Dr Tara Fritchitthavong says that @MaribyrnongCC receives multiple requests a week from community groups looking for a space to meet. If more schools could open up after hours, it would help! She says its early days, and she hopes #sharingschools will be more common in future.

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Audience question: "We're developing a school-based community hub but have scant resources. We're working long hours. What is your advice?" The panellists ask the audience member some great questions, and give advice #sharingschools

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Having welcoming and accessible foyer spaces is SO important for welcoming families to schools & community hubs, say Laurence Robinson (Brand Architects) and Caroline Menassa (Hub Coordinator, Broadmeadows) #sharingschools

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Ruth Hamilton says that it creates a sense of cultural safety and respect, when children and families contribute to the design of a facility. The welcome starts as soon as the family get out of the car @OurPlaceAust @GreaterGeelong

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Laurence Robinson from Brand Architects has extensive experience designing schools that function as community hubs. He recalls dropping his daughter at creche and - as an over involved father - ended up redesigning the facility. He's discussing his work on @OurPlaceAust projects.

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A powerful statement by Community Hub Coordinator and Arabic speaker Caroline Menassa @HumeCityCouncil

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“We don’t just enrol the child, we enrol the whole family” Community Hub Coordinator Caroline Menassa St Dominic’s School @BC_ARCProject #schoolsascommunityhubs