and community cohesion. The PB initiative ensures that the process reflects the priorities of the Traveller communities, ultimately supporting their growth and self-determination. To date a horticulturist and landscaper, focused on fostering community engagement through garden design and landscaping, aligning with the Cultures of Care framework. In both St. Anthony’s Park and Meelagh, the practitioner’s work aimed to create physical improvements while driving social change through community participation. This participatory approach encourages a sense of ownership and responsibility, empowering the community to maintain and care for their shared spaces long after the initial work is done. The project not only improves the physical environment but also fosters a stronger sense of community and collective care. This approach, rooted in collaboration and shared responsibility, supports the Cultures of Care ethos by promoting long-term social cohesion, skill-building, and empowerment within the community. Through these participatory landscaping efforts, the practitioner helps create spaces that reflect the values and needs of the residents, while encouraging sustainable community-driven care. Cultural Inclusive Tenant Participation Handbook for the Traveller Community The TLO is developing a Tenant Participation Handbook for the Traveller Community, the workshops with the Traveller community are delivered by a socially engaged practitioner/researcher from the Living Commons. An artist is also working with Traveller youn g people from Spring Lane in St. Aidan’s, Traveller residents living in Meelagh, St. Anthonys Park and the wider community, as well as Traveller organisations. The culturally appropriate handbook is being developed for people living in Traveller specific accommodation with low literacy levels to ensure important information about accommodation, community resources, rights, and responsibilities is accessible to everyone, regardless of their literacy level or cultural background. To empower residents to understand their rights, navigate services, and participate more fully in their community and to facilitate effective communication between residents, staff, and service providers, reducing misunderstandings and barriers to accessing support.
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