It’s not unusual to read that the many problems we face in society today are linked to a chronic underinvestment in the institutions of civil society. What is unusual is when the person delivering that critique is the Chief Economist of the Bank of England. In a wide ranging speech on the impact of the … Continue reading Bank Backs Sector
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Aboriginal communities receive Medicare funding for dialysis in remote communities

More people from remote Aboriginal communities will be able to access dialysis closer to home, after the Federal Government agreed to fund a dedicated Medicare item for the treatment. The item was a recommendation of the taskforce charged with reviewing all 5,700 items on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). Remote dialysis will be added to … Continue reading Aboriginal communities receive Medicare funding for dialysis in remote communities
Foundation Scotland
Foundation Scotland (FS) is an independent charity established to strengthen local communities by providing a source of funding to community led projects the length and breadth of Scotland. FS, was established to help people and organisations give to good causes effectively and inexpensively. Since 1996, the Foundation has been delivering innovative funding programmes, distributing over … Continue reading Foundation Scotland
Sustainable Community tools – US Environmental Protection Agency
Access to tools relating to building sustainable communities in the USA, including resources on: Climate Change Codes, Ordinances, and Land Development Regulations Environmental Justice Funding Resources Green Building Housing Land Reuse and Revitalization Planning Sustainable Materials Management Transportation Water Click on the links above to have a look at a list of resources relating to … Continue reading Sustainable Community tools – US Environmental Protection Agency
Resources and Info for Community Groups in New Zealand
For connection with Community Advisors who are able to provide advice and support to assist community organisations in developing good governance and management practices, as well as a list of other online resources including info on funding, registering as a charity, and a toolkit visit the Community Matters site here: http://www.communitymatters.govt.nz/Promoting-good-practice