community development

"Venture Southland is involved in community development at both a regional and local level. A key element in the retention of existing residents and attracting new residents is the availability of services and quality lifestyle opportunities".

Rex Capil - Group Manager Community Development & Events

The “Our Way Southland Report” prepared by Southland’s Local Authorities identifies and highlights Venture Southland’s lead role in ensuring Southland is a great place to live. Southland’s lifestyle and quality of life involve valuing history and heritage, having a choice of quality places to go and things to do, embracing and respecting a diverse community, living in a place that is creative and has quality education services and facilities.

A variety of key services and initatives are provided through Venture Southland and its Community Development Services including:

• Creative Arts
• Education Southland
• Settlement Support
• Facilities and Services
• Work Opportunities

• Land & People Information