Understanding the Development and Implementation of Schools as Community Hubs: A Case Study Approach

There is increasing interest in schools as community hubs, both within Australia and at an international level. In the Australian context service provision, the role of infrastructure, as well as the implications of these spaces for community engagement are some of the challenges when implementing community hubs. This paper will provide a research overview of the work being undertaken by the author to investigate the development and implementation of schools as community hubs. Based on a case study approach, the aim is to understand the processes, challenges, successes, needs and opportunities of schools and their communities.