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Community outreach is a form of community engagement that addresses the development needs of a community. Outreach is often used to promote awareness, build relationships and provide access to resources, information, or services. Outreach is also intended to create opportunities for mutual learning and exchange, and to promote positive change and impact.  

Community engagement initiatives are efforts designed to involve and mobilize members of a community in activities that address local needs, enhance the quality of life, and foster a sense of belonging and collaboration. These initiatives aim to build stronger, more connected communities by encouraging active participation and dialogue among residents, organizations, and institutions. 

Community engagement initiatives are designed to impart change and impact on a diverse range of communities, including but not limited to education, the environment, social welfare, animal welfare and the corporate social investment (CSI). The National CSI project is the KHUMO project, which stands for ‘Kid Hero’s Under the Mentorship of Others’ which involves the partnership with a local school in need. 

The Student Wellness Specialist is responsible for providing distance students with community engagement opportunities and awareness campaigns to promote various organisations. Additionally, the Student Wellness Specialist provides distance students with community engagement opportunities across all sites of delivery where community engagement takes place off campus, therefore providing distance students with the opportunity to engage and interact within their community. 

Should you wish to get involved in community engagement initiatives, please reach out to the Student Wellness Specialist.