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2015

Local Government Services for Refugees Focusing on African Muslim Refugees

Managing Demographic Change     Social Cohesion
This report investigates the activities and programs seven councils have put in place to provide support for newly-arrived refugees. Read more »
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Published: 22/10/2015

Building Social Cohesion in our Communities: Summary Document

Community Development     Community Engagement     Managing Demographic Change     Social Cohesion
This summary document outlines the Building Social Cohesion in our Communities online resource, which provides local government with a practical approach to develop strong, socially cohesive communities. Read more »
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Published: 17/06/2015 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

Learning Community Framework and Measuring Impact Toolkit - Volume 2

Benchmarking     Managing Demographic Change
The Measuring Impact Toolkit is the accompanying toolkit to the Learning Communities Framework. Designed as a practical resource, it provides templates for planning and reporting, checklists, and further Australian examples of Community Learning Plans. Read more »
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Published: 29/05/2015 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

Learning Community Framework and Measuring Impact Toolkit - Volume 1

Benchmarking     Managing Demographic Change
This report builds on the 2013 Learning as a Driver for Change project and in particular aligns the Learning Community Framework to UNESCO's Framework of the Key Features of learning cities. Volume 1 includes a literature review with a key focus on evaluation frameworks; an in-depth case study on the city of Melton, Victoria and their evaluation practices; and background information on the development of the Measuring Impact Toolkit, designed to help local government practitioners create, adopt, and evaluate a Community Learning Plan for their LGA. Read more »
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Published: 29/05/2015 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

Housing and Local Government in Australia in the 21st Century

Managing Demographic Change     Planning, Development and Open Space Management
This discussion paper canvases some of the key emerging issues in the relationship between housing and local government, and aims to start a conversation about which issues are important, where change is happening most rapidly and which topics require further thought, analysis, research and debate. Read more »
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Published: 11/03/2015

2013

Looking Ahead: A Guide for Local Government Practitioners' Use of Demographic Data

Managing Demographic Change     Research Practice
This report is designed to empower evidence-based decision making in Australian local government, and increase the capacity of councils to collate and utilise data in strategic planning and broader areas of council operations. More information » Read more »
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Published: 07/08/2013 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

Knowledge City: The Difference an In-House Research Team made to a Council and its Community

Managing Demographic Change     Research Practice
A discussion paper about the research capacity of the City of Melbourne. Read more »
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Published: 18/04/2013

2012

Scoping Study: Impact of Fly-In Fly-Out/ Drive-In Drive-Out Work Practices on Local Government

Economic Development     Managing Demographic Change     Regional Development     Rural-Remote and Indigenous Local Government
This research identifies potential gaps in the literature, provides a greater understanding of the impacts of Fly-In Fly-Out/ Drive-In Drive-Out work practices within the local government context, and suggests areas to focus upon for future research.
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Published: 09/05/2012 Program: Rural-remote and Indigenous Local Government