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PROJECT NUMBER • 2023-200
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Community Sentiment Survey

Australia’s Commonwealth, state and territory governments together with regulatory bodies and local authorities have worked in partnership with the fishing industry, scientists, economists, environmental non-government organisations to establish management frameworks for fishing in...
ORGANISATION:
Intuitive Solutions
TAGS
Survey
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-075
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Aquaculture-Community Futures: North West Tasmania

This report discusses a study conducted by the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania on marine and costal wellbeing and how it can be considered in regional marine and coastal development decision making. The need for this project arose from a desire by selected...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
TAGS
Sustainability
Stakeholder
Community
Aquaculture
SPECIES
Atlantic Salmon

FRDC Community Engagement Strategy Evaluation Framework

Project number: 2018-201
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $89,891.00
Principal Investigator: Victoria Pilbeam
Organisation: Clear Horizon
Project start/end date: 14 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Stakeholder
Resource Access And Allocation
Human Dimensions Research
Community
Communications

Need

The objective for this project is to design and pilot an M&E framework and toolkit for fisheries and aquaculture community engagement. The M&E Framework support a more systematic approach to industry evaluation and generate useful information to support industry decision-making by clearly articulating priority outcomes. While the evaluation toolkit will provide industry organisations with practical resources for planning, conducting and learning from the evaluation of community engagement processes

Objectives

1. Design and pilot an M&E framework and toolkit for fisheries and aquaculture community engagement
2. The M&E Framework will support a more systematic approach to industry evaluation and generate useful information to support industry decision-making by clearly articulating priority outcomes.
3. The M&E toolkit will provide industry organisations with practical resources for planning, conducting and learning from the evaluation of community engagement processes.

Final report

Author: Clear Horizon
Final Report • 2020-12-01 • 3.30 MB
2018-201-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report outlines the process and outcomes of the Community Engagement Monitoring & Evaluation Framework and Toolkit project that the FRDC contracted Clear Horizon Consulting to complete.
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-152
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

NCCP: Building community support for carp control: understanding community and stakeholder attitudes and assessing social effects

The present study, undertaken by University of Canberra, was developed to investigate the potential to engender support for the recommendations included in the NCCP byassessing potential impacts of carp control on different groups, and ensuring key stakeholders are able to access, understand and...
ORGANISATION:
University of Canberra
TAGS
Survey
Stakeholder
Social Science
Social Science
Recreational Fishing
SPECIES
European Carp
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-242
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Our Pledge: Australian seafood industry response to community values and expectations

Seafood Industry Australia commissioned Futureye to review existing research into the Australian communities attitudes toward seafood, as well as other market research, that has been undertaken since 2014. The findings from this review were used to make recommendations to Seafood Industry Australia...
ORGANISATION:
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA)
TAGS
Wellbeing
Value Add
Sustainability
Human Dimensions Research
Health And Safety
Communities
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Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-112
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

NCCP: Carp questionnaire survey and community mapping tool - empowering the community to be part of the national solution to Carp

One of the potential tools for controlling carp impacts is a biocontrol agent (ie, Cyprinid herpesvirus 3). If approved for use as a biocontrol for carp in Australia’s waterways, detailed information will be required to plan the release of the virus, and to mitigate any adverse impacts. More...
ORGANISATION:
Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
SPECIES
European Carp

Developing a community communication plan and communication resources for the seafood industry

Project number: 2001-310
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $107,000.00
Principal Investigator: Judith M. Ham
Organisation: Judith Ham Consulting
Project start/end date: 30 May 2001 - 30 Dec 2003
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Training
Sustainability
Stakeholder
Media
Innovation

Need

There is a government and community perception that women and regional communities are disadvantaged and require special consideration in regards to developing skills and securing a positive and productive future.

Much of the Australian seafood industry is based in regional Australia where the challenges to the industry include changing fisheries management regimes, physical and climatic environments, financial restraints, and increasing social and political impacts.

The women supporting the seafood industry need more information regarding how to-
organise local WIN activities, look for funding for activities, organise a school and communication education program, tame the media, do displays- for example in shopping centres or at community festivals and fairs, organise seafood festivals such as the Yamba and Geelong Seafood Festivals, lobby for support from communities and community leaders and make better use of communication technologies such as the internet and email.

Uniting women in regional Australia with common purpose and the necessary confidence, and communication and leadership skills is essential in maximising their input within the seafood industry and the local community.

The community needs better information about the seafood industry and seafood for consumption in regards to types of fishing activities, fisheries management, industry environmental and sustainability initiatives, research, careers and training, Indigenous fishing activities, aquaculture, seafood for good health, seafood handling and cooking with seafood.

Changing public perceptions about the seafood industry requires a broad and organised strategy aimed at all levels of the community.

This project provides a coordinated communication strategy for the under-utilised energies of women in the seafood industry, and becomes a core resource for WIN’s activities. The prosperity and longevity of WINSC relies on a high level of motivation among the women to give freely of their time and energies as well as financial and emotional support from the industry. To achieve representation and recognition they need to establish themselves as a credible and productive grassroots movement in the communities of regional Australia.

This project provides support for the skills development of women in the seafood industry to achieve the WINSC vision statement: 'The National Women’s Industry Network is a network of women in the fishing and seafood industry. Network members influence decision making to ensure a profitable, dynamic, secure, innovative and sustainable industry. An industry which is proactive and responsive to the needs of industry and the community (WINSC Annual Report 1999-2000)'.

Objectives

1. To provide necessary tools and resources for the development of skills for women to enable them to play a more active role in the image development of the seafood industry.
2. To develop and produce a Community Communication Plan (CCP) and Community Communication Kit (CCK) for use by seafood communities throughout Australia.
3. To develop and implement a Regional Action Plan(RAP) to distribute and implement the Community Communication Plan and Community Communication Kit (CCK). Regional meetings and workshops will be a vital strategy of the plan.
4. To conduct Communication Workshops at the WINSC National Conference to be held in conjunction with Seafood Directions 2001 in Brisbane in November 2001.
5. To provide future direction and plans for the ongoing management of community based communication.

Final report

ISBN: 0-646-43013-0
Author: Judith Ham
Final Report • 2004-01-16 • 1.35 MB
2001-310-DLD.pdf

Summary

The project provides strategies for all levels of the industry to effectively communicate with all levels of the community, including community leaders.

The communication resources provide practical, user-friendly information for individuals and groups to be active in consumer and community education about the seafood industry. It encourages community involvement in all aspects of the seafood industry. These communication tools have enduring qualities and can be used and referred to in many current and future situations.

The whole-of-industry approach extended the ownership and commitment to the processes of community communication. ASIC and WINSC along with SSA, OceanWatch, state industry organisations and various sections of government have assisted in the broad implementation of the Guide and Resources.

Through the collaborative processes in the development, distribution and implementation of the Guide, Resources and workshops, many individuals, groups and organisations have had the opportunity to work together on a proactive project.

Key words: communication, community communication, communication strategies

Project products

Guide • 35.88 MB
Community Communication Guide and Resource Folder.pdf

Summary

A community communication plan is essential for the seafood industry to approach the many challenges it faces in addressing current community attitudes and perceptions about the industry.

Fisheries management decisions increasingly take into consideration social and economic impacts as well as sustain-ability and environmental issues. Our industry’s strength lies in its ability to respond positively and clearly communicate its position within our dynamic society.

This guide is for the use of individuals and groups associated with the Australian seafood industry. It will be particularly useful for women involved in the industry -through the Women’s Industry Network Seafood Community [WINSC], and the local community networks they have created.

It should be used with the associated Resource Folder, which provides practical tips and examples for implementing action at a local and individual level.

Seafood CRC: A community intervention approach to increasing seafood consumption.

Project number: 2008-720
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $246,154.00
Principal Investigator: Alexandra McManus
Organisation: Curtin University
Project start/end date: 30 Jun 2008 - 2 Dec 2011
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Supply &Amp; Demand
Rac Wa
Nutrition
Health Benefits
Consumer

Need

Value for money: There is a need to overcome the barriers to seafood consumption, particularly those cited in the general seafood consumption (Ruello, 2000) and the peri-natal seafood consumption studies conducted in Perth (McManus et al, BMC Public Health 2007). Establishing regular seafood consumption as a healthy, cost effective dietary option has the potential to impact upon short and long-term health, both in the general population and in those with specific health conditions. This study aims to develop strategies to increase seafood consumption by targeting specific sectors of the population (e.g. children, consumers) and groups with specific health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, diabetes, heart disease, obesity). The project should result in increased seafood consumption with concomitant increases in value for the seafood industry.

Level of Impact: The condition/sector educational resources will be developed in user-friendly formats/programs to meet the needs of each of the specific target groups and to ensure maximum uptake. For example, condition specific resources will be in formats that facilitate discussion between general practitioners and clients to promote seafood as part of a healthy diet. They will also be extended through relevant representative bodies (e.g. WAGP Network, Diabetes Council, Heart Foundation). Resources for schools will be developed in line with existing curriculum frameworks across a range of disciplines and piloted through existing and relevant educational programs. Resources will be initially developed at a state level with the potential to be extended nationally through existing links.

Objectives

1. To conduct a systematic review and gap analysis to: a) inform the development of industry guidelines around health messages and seafood and b) identify research gaps and priorities in seafood health benefits research.
2. To develop, implement and evaluate a series of targeted seafood health benefits communication resources for educational institutions, medical professions and their clients, seafood consumers and members of the seafood industry.
3. To develop and evaluate a seafood health benefits skills set for incorporation into relevant vocational training packages administered through the Tertiary and Further Education institutions (TAFE).
4. To trial and evaluate the seafood health benefits communication resources developed (see Obj2) in a single community to determine whether seafood consumption in that community is significantly altered through access to the developed resources.

Final report

ISBN: 978-0-9872086-0-6
Author: Professor Alexandra McManus
Final Report • 2011-11-01 • 24.78 MB
2008-720-DLD.pdf

Summary

The Community Intervention to Increase Seafood Consumption (CIISC) Project aimed to translate the most up-to-date evidence around the health benefits of regular seafood consumption into a suite of resources and educational programs specific to the needs of various sectors within the community. The resources were then trialled and evaluated in a single community to determine whether seafood consumption in that community is significantly altered through access to the developed resources.

The project followed a participatory action research model with each stage of the research informing the subsequent stages, thus ensuring the outcomes were relevant to the end users.

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