Community development
Report
Census of population and housing 2006
According to the 2006 Census, the median age of the Australian resident population was 37 years, up from 35 years in the 2001 Census. The first figures are now available with more reports on specific topics due out over the coming months.According to the 2006 Census, the median age of the Australian resident population was...
Report
The Community Enterprise Development Initiative: learnings from work with twelve disadvantaged neighbourhoods in 2005-06
This report documents learning from the implementation of the Community Enterprise Development Initiative of the Brotherhood of St Laurence and the Department for Victorian Communities in twelve localities in Melbourne and regional Victoria. In each neighbourhood, the aim has been to identify and develop community-based small business opportunities which foster social participation, offer employment pathways...
Report
Neighbourhood renewal: learning and working together
A central focus of Neighbourhood Renewal is lifting employment, learning and local economic activity. This report demonstrates that Neighbourhood Renewal is working.
Evaluation
Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) review 2003 -2007
VSA has received a significant proportion of its budget from the New Zealand government since it commenced operation in 1962. This review is one of a series taking place approximately every four years and was carried out to assess the extent to which VSA is fulfilling the purposes outlined in the Comprehensive Funding Arrangement (2003-07).
Evaluation
Report on the review of the NZAID small projects scheme for Vanuatu
The NZAID Small Project Scheme for Vanuatu has been in operation for more than five years. It is timely to review how well the scheme fits with the aims and priorities of the NZAID Vanuatu Development Programme Strategy and what its development impact has been.