The odyssey continues. It is four years since the fires that began on February 7th 2009. This is a personal [but public] journal entry to mark the day. We have yet to settle in a new home although we are [finally] very close. We have had five homes [accommodation] in this four year period. I still marvel at the fact…
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Vale Chris Cox. A friend and colleague passed away recently. Her funeral filled the local church, spilling from the facade in to the courtyard and beyond. Many came from great distances to pay tribute to her and remember her life. The number of those assembled was a very fitting tribute. Chris worked tirelessly for the young people in the region.…
The disturbing scenes in London over the last few days bring in to a stark contrast the competing challenges of the immediate, short-term need for social order and the extended, long-term need for social inclusion. There are many thousands of pictures and words that will be written about this London summer. Jonathon Freedland, writing in the Guardian says: The soul…
The Victorian Government has released the Victorian Government Action Plan: Strengthening Community Organisations. A significant outcome is the establishment of the Office for the Community Sector at the Department of Planning and Community Development. It will be responsible for implementing the plan which addresses the streamlining of bureaucratic processes; workforce development in the community sector; and ongoing sustainability for community…
3 Outstanding Community Forums. We would like to alert members, subscribers and all LLEN stakeholders to three outstanding upcoming forums that focus on much of what is at the heart to the work of the Central Ranges LLEN. Three world-class opportunities exist to engage with key policy makers, community leaders and researchers who are all focused on strengthening communities by finding…
A G M 2006 The Board of Directors of the Central Ranges Local Learning and Employment Network Inc. [CRLLEN] wishes to advise that its Annual General Meeting for 2006 will be held between 07:00am – 9:30am on Monday May 15th at the beautiful FLOWERDALE ESTATE, on the Broadford-Flowerdale Road, Strath Creek. www.flowerdaleestate.com.au As was the theme of last year’s meeting,…
The Australian Government 'Local Answers' program helps strengthen disadvantaged communities by funding local, small-scale, time limited projects that help communities build skills and capacity to identify opportunities and take action for the benefit of their members. Applicants should consult the Local Answers Guidelines, and ensure their application thoroughly addresses all of the relevant selection criteria to be in contention for…
This is from the Central Ranges LLEN - [ Yes, I have a particular interest!] Welcome to the "Voices from the Future" podcast! Please listen to our first welcome podcast here! Over the coming weeks we hope to add YOUR voice to the debate about what is most important for young people in our community. We want to…