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Auburn Small Community Organisation Network (ASCON

AUBURN SMALL COMMUNITY ORGANISATION NETWORK

The Auburn Small Community Organisation Network (ASCON) is a group of small, volunteer run, not-for-profit community organisations who do not receive regular funding.  

Why ASCON?

Many residents in Auburn experience multiple disadvantage. Auburn is ranked as the second most disadvantaged area on the SEIFA index of disadvantage in the Sydney Statistical Division.
 
ASCON is standing up for small volunteer organisations (SVOs) in Western Sydney by having a strong united voice for the many SVOs and advocating for communities in the Auburn area. Many are ethno-specific organisations run by small and emerging refugee communities. 
 
ASCON aims to act as a vehicle for member organisations’ growth, development and belonging.
  
Additionally it aims to build the capacity of members by providing bi-monthly training to community leaders on issues affecting the development of their organisations. This training encourages SVOs to be stronger, independent and well-managed.
 
Examples of training provided include the Role of Management Committee Members, Financial Management, Conflict Resolution, Grant Writing and Advocacy.  

Membership 

Membership of ASCON is open to all SVOs operating in the Auburn area.  

Activities

Over 100 people from 30 different community organisations have participated in ASCON activities.
 
ASCON members are involved in the provision of welfare services, sporting activities for young people, social and cultural activities, literacy classes, management of housing cooperatives and more.

Joint Projects 

ASCON provides a forum for collaboration on joint projects amongst community groups.
 
For example Flavours of Auburn, an event which was part of the Sydney International Food Festival, showcased the culinary culture and heritage of small and emerging communities and food that you can’t find easily in restaurants.
 
ASCON is supported by Auburn City Council.
 
For more information contact Council's Community Projects Officer on (02) 9735 1296.
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