Our work generally fits into the following categories: (click on the categories below to read more…) Arts Practice & Cultural Development Social Research Evaluation Community Development Capacity Building and Training Organisational Development Our areas of experience include: Arts practice and community cultural development Early childhood intervention and education Youth programs, including youth ‘at risk’ Parenting and family programs Indigenous issues Community development Health and health promotion Social enterprises Volunteer programs »
Arts Practice & Cultural Development
At Side by Side we believe that arts and culture are vital aspects of community and social development. Our work in community development and health has taught us that using creative methods and supporting cultural development leads to improved... »
Capacity Building & Training
Side by Side is committed to building the skills and capacities of everyone we work with. We believe that all of our consulting work should include a capacity building element to ensure the sustainability of the work we do... »
Community Development
Side by Side supports community development by undertaking: Planning and development of community projects and programs. Community consultation, needs and strengths analysis. Evaluation and review of community projects and programs. Project management of community projects and programs. Training and... »
Evaluation
Side by Side helps organisations and projects with evaluation by: Providing training and support in all aspects of evaluation. Coordinating evaluation of projects and programs. Planning evaluation processes and methods. Undertaking data collection and developing appropriate data collection tools... »
Organisational Development
Our work with community groups often includes organisational development to enable them to meet their objectives in sustainable ways. We have particular experience in organisational development with Indigenous groups. Some of the work we do in this area includes: Strategic... »
Social Research
In the current evidence-based culture of academia and government policy, research is a vital part of community practice and program development. The ability of community organisations to undertake research on local issues, and communicate findings effectively is essential. It... »
Jalaris Kids Future Club Garden Project
In 2009 Jalaris Aboriginal Corporation started a garden project as part of their Kids Future Club program. Side by Side & Jalaris on ways to use video and photography to evaluate the kids experiences of the garden project as... »
Singing Out Book Project
In June and July 2008, Side by Side Community Project Consulting and Jalaris Aboriginal Corporation partnered with The Neighborhood Story Project in running a book-making workshop for Aboriginal ladies from Derby. The project was to put together a book... »
Maya Haviland
Maya Haviland – Principal Consultant Maya has extensive experience working with communities, organisations and government, supporting the participatory development, implementation and evaluation of community projects and programs. Her work has a particular focus on community, cultural and organisational development, evaluation,... »
Jalaris Evaluation Report 2008
Jalaris Aboriginal Corporation and Side by Side Community Project Consulting are undertaking a long term evaluation of Jalaris’ Kids Future Club program. 2008 was the first full year of the evaluation process. The 2008 evaluation report was completed in... »
Marsh Art 2007
In 2007 Maya Haviland and DADAA (Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts Australia) worked with people in the community of Derby WA, to develop and put on the first Derby Marsh Art Event. The MarshARTabilities event was held... »
What is Participatory Evaluation?
Side by Side is committed to a participatory approach to evaluation. The focus of participatory evaluation is to actively engage those who the project is for in all aspects of the evaluation process. This helps them build skills and... »