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Stories from the Coast: Why hadn’t we thought of this before? (Part 3)
Written by Natalie Alexander Continued from part 2:Â After identifying and assessing the needs of parents with young children, members of the library committee engaged in some collaborative discussions with the local kindergarten and primary school to develop some educational workshops for parents. Benefits multiply Thousands of dollars were saved thanks to the dedication of the […]
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Stories from the Coast: Why hadn’t we thought of this before? (Part 2)
Written by Natalie Alexander The practice of community building is one that creates a sense of place through the joint action of citizens who work together with a common interest. Community is all about the people and a healthy community is socially connected. The ongoing commitment to build community through joint action is a credit […]
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Stories from the Coast: Turning small dreams into big visions through cooperation (part 2)
By Natalie Alexander as told by Tracy Sharp and Paul Martin (July 2015) The On Track Co-op has held steadfast to its core values of providing quality services and adopting principles of servant leadership.
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Stories from the Coast: Turning small dreams into big visions through cooperation (part 1)
By Natalie Alexander, as told by Tracy Sharp and Paul Martin (July 2015) Small community organisations are currently facing increasing pressure to remain viable under the threat of a rapidly changing sector.
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Government response to CoCB Volunteer QLD Position Paper
We are pleased to share with our networks, the Premier’s response to the CoCB/Volunteering QLD joint position paper, released in April. A brief snippet:
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Stories from the Coast: Igniting the Fire of Collaboration
“Igniting the Fire of Collaboration Between Small Community Organisations” By Natalie Alexander as told by Tracy Sharp 02/10/14 Equity Works is a small but rapidly growing community service organisation based on the Sunshine Coast. The organisation commenced when parents from a local special school banded together and lobbied the local government for funding for a […]
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Stories from the Coast: Why hadn’t we thought of this before? (Part 1)
“Why hadn’t we thought of this before?”- The Gift of Collaboration Springs up in the Heart of a Small Community Town. Written by Natalie Alexander as told by a member of the community 14/11/14 Helen Keller once said: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Her words have rung true […]
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CoCB launches Position Paper to Government
The Coalition of Community Boards, in conjunction with Volunteering QLD are pleased to launch a position paper to the QLD Government.Â
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Logan Community Group Alliance 2014 wrap up
There is a change in the making in the Logan region. With the Logan Together project underway, collaborations are essential and the Logan Community Group Alliance has been keen to be involved in the collective impact approach.
