Free live podcasts help community professionals

Central Coast Community Council CEO Penny Newson

Central Coast Community Council (CCCC) is launching SHORT TAKES, a dynamic new live-filmed podcast series designed to equip community service professionals with the tools, insights and inspiration they need to thrive in their vital work.

Running across Monday to Wednesday, June 23-25, SHORT TAKES offers six fast-paced 30-minute sessions featuring local changemakers sharing their Top 5 Tips on key community topics – from storytelling and collaboration, to branding, youth engagement, and building social enterprises.

Each session is free, online and open to all community service workers across the Central Coast including those just starting out or seasoned professionals looking for fresh insights and inspiration.

CCCC CEO Penny Newson said SHORT TAKES was about making learning accessible, practical and energising.

“In just 30 minutes, you’ll hear from people doing the work, facing the same challenges, and coming up with smart, effective solutions,” she said.

The schedule includes: Take 1, The Power of Storytelling – and How to Share Yours, with Mike McCarthy The Skill Engineer on June 23 between 11.30am and 12pm.

Take 2 is Collaboration for Funding Success with Danielle Habib from Catholic Care, on June 23, 12.30pm to 1pm.

Take 3 is How to Build a Brand that Stands Out, with Juan Iocco from FunHaus Factory on June 24, 11.30am to 12pm.

Take 4 is Engaging Boys and Young Men with Josh Wiggins from The Fathering Project, June 24, 12.30pm to 1pm.

Take 5 is Connecting with Politicians and Unlocking Funding with Kim McLoughry from RYSS, June 25, 11.30am to 12pm.

Take 6 is Building Community through Social Enterprise with Miranda Browne from The Community Hub Group on June 25, 12.30pm to 1pm.

For ticket information go to: thecccc.org.au