Community Development

The Council plays a leading role in facilitating community and cultural development for the City of Hobart by working with groups and organisations to identify needs and undertake appropriate activities.

The Council works across a broad range of projects in community development, offering many benefits for the community in such areas as cultural diversity, equal access, community safety, children, youth programs, 50 & Better Centre for older people, large scale and small scale events.  Tasks include:

  • Running support and social action groups
  • Building community networks
  • Participating in inter-agency meetings
  • Offering community, cultural and major event grants
  • Working towards social justice
  • Empowering individuals and communities