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Topic: Managing Demographic Change X
2015
Local Government Services for Refugees Focusing on African Muslim Refugees
This report investigates the activities and programs seven councils have put in place to provide support for newly-arrived refugees.
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Published: 22/10/2015
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Building Social Cohesion in our Communities: Summary Document
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.
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Published: 17/06/2015
Program: Research and Policy Foresight
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Learning Community Framework and Measuring Impact Toolkit - Volume 2
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.
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Published: 29/05/2015
Program: Research and Policy Foresight
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Learning Community Framework and Measuring Impact Toolkit - Volume 1
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.
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Published: 29/05/2015
Program: Research and Policy Foresight
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Housing and Local Government in Australia in the 21st Century
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.
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Published: 11/03/2015
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2013
Looking Ahead: A Guide for Local Government Practitioners' Use of Demographic Data
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 »
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Published: 07/08/2013
Program: Research and Policy Foresight
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Knowledge City: The Difference an In-House Research Team made to a Council and its Community
A discussion paper about the research capacity of the City of Melbourne.
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Published: 18/04/2013
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2012
Scoping Study: Impact of Fly-In Fly-Out/ Drive-In Drive-Out Work Practices on 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.
Published: 09/05/2012
Program: Rural-remote and Indigenous Local Government
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