Tag: Social Capital
Cundall nominated for national award
Media gardening personality Peter Cundall has been named Tasmania's Australian of the Year winner for 2009 at a ceremony in Hobart.[MORE]
QCOSS makes budget pitch to Govt
The Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) says the State Government should use its next budget to target child protection, community services and access to justice.[MORE]
Fire shows need for community spirit: SACOSS
The head of the South Australia's social service organisation says a fatal fire in Victor Harbor on Wednesday reinforces the need for community spirit.[MORE]
Remote Australia a 'failed state'
Expert group warns that remote parts of Australia are akin to a "failed state".[MORE]
Tasmanians feeling safer but taking risks
The latest Tasmania Together snapshot shows Tasmanians are feeling safer and participating more in post secondary education.[MORE]
Farmers speak about drought effects
Tasmanian farmers are talking to a Federal Government committee about the emotional impact of the drought.[MORE]
Optimism over Ravenswood future
A community leader from the Launceston suburb of Ravenswood has been encouraged by a meeting with Tasmanian Premier, David Bartlett, about how the community is tackling problems with anti-social behaviour.[MORE]
Canberra residents smarter, wealthier: ABS
The latest report on social trends shows Canberrans are smarter, wealthier and living longer than their interstate counterparts. [MORE]
Big business election focus dissapointing: NTCOSS
The Northern Territory Council of Social Services says it's disappointed the focus of the election is on big business and not the delivery of essential services throughout the Territory.[MORE]
CLP promises to investigate underspending claims
CLP Leader Terry Mills says he will investigate how the Government spends Federal Government grants if his party gets elected.[MORE]
Maori communities celebrate Matariki
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Maori New Year is a time to reconnect with the past and plan for the future.[MORE]
'Skinny latte' ideology sells us short
Should Indigenous Australians proportion all blame for their parlous living conditions on the Government, or should they accept a lion's share of the responsibility?[MORE]
On the frontline: tough job, worse pay
The inadequate salaries paid to community sector workers - who staff homeless shelters, crisis support centres, youth centres and disability services - is a hidden factor that needs attention.[MORE]
2020 have your say: communities and families
What is our vision for a more socially inclusive society by 2020? How will we get there? Some ideas from Australia 2020 participants, on the topic of communities and families. Post a comment below to have your say on what the summit should be focusing on.[MORE]
Iemma scraps $5 Botanic Gardens fee
New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma has overridden a decision by the Botanic Gardens Trust to impose a fee on people wanting to watch the Super Boat Grand Prix on the harbour this Sunday from Mrs Macquarie's Chair.[MORE]
Sydney's Botanic Gardens trials $5 cover charge
The management of Sydney's Botanic Gardens is trialing a cover charge for people using the spot to watch large scale events on the harbour.[MORE]
People too busy to do charity work: survey
The Red Cross says busier lifestyles are behind a fall in the numbers of people volunteering to help disadvantaged people in their community .[MORE]
Minister highlights Illawarra cultural diversity
The NSW Minister for Volunteering, Linda Burney, has praised the strength of cultural diversity in the Illawarra, on the south coast, while attending the opening of a community languages project.[MORE]
25 years on, a very different summit
John Langmore, who organised Bob Hawke's 1983 summit, predicts a very different gathering.[MORE]
Utility price rise puts squeeze on poor families
The cost of gas and electricity will rise in Victoria from New Years Day, leading to concerns for low income families.[MORE]
Utility price rise puts squeeze on poor families
The cost of gas and electricity will rise in Victoria from New Years Day, leading to concerns for low income families.[MORE]
More farmers seeking drought help
The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA) says there has been an increase in Tasmanian farmers seeking Federal drought assistance in the last month.[MORE]
It's not the economy, stupid
Constant emphasis on materialism damaged community life, and John Howard paid the price.[MORE]
Premier offers a hand up to low income earners
The Tasmanian Premier, Paul Lennon says he's committed to delivering more benefits to those in need.[MORE]
State addresses social and environmental reforms
The Tasmanian Premier, Paul Lennon has unveiled a series of social and environmental initiatives as part of his annual State of the State address to parliament.[MORE]
