About Cancern

Canterbury Communities Earthquake recovery Network is a network of Residents Association and Community Group representatives from the Earthquake affected neighborhoods of Canterbury.

CANcern aims for full community engagement in recovery processes and to work in partnership with recovery agencies. We advocate for : strong strategic leadership: effective two way communication and information flow; healed and healthy communities; revitalised small and medium business; and a legacy we can be proud of. Information, advocacy, support, engagement, coordination.

"Our aim is to partner not criticise from the sidelines"

OBJECTIVES

CanCERN will:

• share accurate information regarding the earthquake recovery process with communities and affiliated supporters via a regional network database
• identify and advocate for community based solutions and future vision
• establish engagement partnerships with key decision-makers in the earthquake recovery process
• advocate for full access to accurate and timely information that affects communities
• promote communication and engagement processes that are inclusive rather than divisive
• work with agencies to ensure satisfactory permanent solutions are applied in our communities that provide legacies we can be proud of
• identify established support systems for our communities and advocate for further support where there are identified areas of need
• aim to support communities with their immediate needs but also focus on the longer term strategic direction of community rebuilding

CANcern was established after the September Earthquake.