Ms. Evonne Ewins

Evonne Ewins, Director Community Services, Devonport City Council, Tasmania

As a coastal city in the centre of Tasmania's North Coast, Devonport City Council is home to over 26,000 residents and acts as a service hub to a regional population of 60,000 people. The vibrant metropolis of the Devonport area ensures an excellent range of services and amenities to a diverse and energetic community.

As Director of Community Services, Evonne Ewins is responsible for ensuring these services are available. She oversees community development, recreation and culture, which encompasses child and family initiatives, community safety, youth services, the Imaginarium Science centre, and recreational facilities, such as the aquatic centre, Devonport Regional Gallery, an entertainment and convention centre, as well as Council events.
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Evonne said it is challenging but very rewarding to be able to provide services like this, which are outside the normal or required business of Local Government.

Evonne has always had a passion for working closely with the community, having been involved with community organisations since she was just 15 years old. Her involvement with these organisations, and her role in facilitating and delivering community engagement strategies, conducting research, attracting and securing grants for them, developed over the years, eventually leading her to Local Government.

"I love to work with people and to feel connected to the community," Evonne said.
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Evonne said a career highlight was securing a $500,000 grant to develop the 'Lighthouse Can Do Will Do' project. This early intervention initiative equips young 'at risk' people and young offenders in the Devonport area with role models and mentors who provide them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful in life. The project delivers diverse community based activities to re-engage young people with their community through the fostering of ownership, community pride, connectedness and relationships.

With a 98 per cent attendance rate, the program is an effective safety net for young people.

Alderman Grant Goodwin nominated Evonne to appear in FOCUS. He said she gives 101 per cent to Council and is extremely focused on all activities pursuant to her position.

"She is a pleasure to work with," he said.

Evonne is currently working with Council to develop community plans for the future. As part of this process, Council is undertaking a community engagement process with the aim of creating a fully integrated plan that incorporates financial and social sustainability for the future, as well as residents' social and recreational behaviours.

"We want it be as interconnected as possible, so that it is achievable, thorough and successful," Evonne said.

Submitted by: Evonne Ewins, Devonport City Council - Community News.

As part of National Youth Week 2007 The Northern Suburbs Community Centre (Launceston) are holding "Showcase Us" on Saturday 21st April 10am - 7pm in Rocherlea and Mayfield.

Evonne Ewins, Director Community Services at Devonport City Council (Tas) - Alderman Grant Goodwin

"We will contact you all to gauge your interest in getting on board with this new direction," Devonport City Council community services director Evonne Ewins told about 50 business and community leaders at the centre last night.

Acknowledgment is given to the Devonport City Council and the Director of Community Services Evonne Ewins for realising the scope of the innovative project and providing their full support.

Ms Evonne Ewins, DEVONPORT, TAS, 7310, 03 6424 0518

Devonport City Council community services officer Evonne Ewins told The Advocate at the time the skate bowl was removed that the council could not afford to build a new one this financial year, but would look to developing one in future years.

Devonport mayor Lynn Laycock and Ms Ewins were both contacted by The Advocate yesterday, but had not returned calls by the end of business hours.

Devonport City Council community services officer Evonne Ewins said the program would give parents the confidence to read with their baby.

"The building blocks for literacy are laid well before a child begins school, so supporting parents in these early years is vital," she said.

Submitted by: Evonne Ewins, Devonport City Council - Community News.

As part of National Youth Week 2007 The Northern Suburbs Community Centre (Launceston) are holding "Showcase Us" on Saturday 21st April 10am - 7pm in Rocherlea and Mayfield.

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