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This Knowledge Exchange Portal allows users to share and discuss local government resources and innovative practice. This platform is designed to facilitate the exchange of practice models and ideas between Australian local government practitioners, as well as to raise awareness about the diversity of resources available to councils to improve governance and service delivery.

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Reducing waste materials in illegal bonfires

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2015-12-09 08:52
Planning, Development and Open Space Management

"​25.5 tonnes of combustible waste was removed in just three days of intensive enforcement immediately before the 5 November (which is equivalent weight of five average adult elephants)."

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Localities Embracing and Accepting Diversity

Submitted by admin on Fri, 2015-11-27 07:02
Managing Demographic Change
Social Cohesion

"The LEAD program was established as a pilot program through the VicHealth strategy and business plan 2009-2013 where they recognised a priority to reduce race-based discrimination."

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Accessible planning information for CALD communities

Submitted by admin on Fri, 2015-11-27 06:57
Managing Demographic Change
Planning, Development and Open Space Management
Social Cohesion

"Council has produced a range of planning videos in leading community languages including English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Greek, Italian and Vietnamese, which are now available on its website. The three videos cover: how to apply for a planning permit and why the permits are needed; Boroondara’s tree pruning and removal laws; how planning laws are enforced."

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Skilled migrants get work-ready

Submitted by admin on Fri, 2015-11-27 06:53
Community Development
Managing Demographic Change
Social Cohesion

"A unique work experience program is helping adult skilled migrants and refugees overcome employment challenges through placements at Whittlesea City Council"

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Refugee Welcome Zones

Submitted by admin on Fri, 2015-11-27 06:48
Managing Demographic Change
Social Cohesion

"In a first for the Northern Territory, the City of Palmerston joins 84 other councils around Australia in recognising the contribution refugees make in the community, while also committing to upholding the human rights of refugees."

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Whittlesea and Reconciliation

Submitted by admin on Fri, 2015-11-27 06:44
Social Cohesion

"Reconciliation Action Plans are helping councils build and strengthen relationships with traditional owners, elders and the broader Aboriginal community through facilitating meaningful discussions to hear community needs and wants."

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Victorian Multicultural Commission - Cultural Diversity Week

Submitted by admin on Fri, 2015-11-27 06:41
Social Cohesion

"CULTURAL Diversity Week is held annually to coincide with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March, and is an opportunity for Victorians to come together to share their culture, faith and language."

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Activities to increase physical activity and environmental awareness in youth

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2015-08-03 09:42
Community Engagement
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
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Youth and community engagement through library activities

Submitted by admin on Fri, 2015-07-31 09:39
Community Engagement

Activities to help children learn about reading and teenagers prepare for the HSC are hosted at Wollongong City Libraries.

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Mobile phone recycling to reduce landfill toxicity

Submitted by admin on Thu, 2015-07-30 09:36
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change

“We’ve doubled our phone recycling efforts in the last year, creating battery, mobile and light bulb recycling stations in libraries, community centres and apartment blocks. This has helped us to recycle over 2,640 mobile phone handsets and batteries in the last year.
“Our new recycling stations keep dangerous waste like lead and mercury out of landfill – where toxic substances can leach into the soil and waterways."

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