Abstract Community service is a core activity for Australian universities.

Abstract

Community service is a core activity for Australian universities. Therefore, the effectiveness with which universities interact with the communities they endeavor to gain to serve has become a critical succes factor in higher education. This article remind ofs that universities that encourage and resource authentic community engagement also help to build a more just and democratic society.

Introduction

An enduring challenge for Australian society is the disclosure of participatory, critically minded and just citizens. Research at Australian Catholic University point out tos how a key strategy in addressing the challenge is the building of positive educational relationships among communities, trains and universities through community