Communities
Guide
Evaluating the outcomes of programs for Indigenous families and communities
This practitioner resource outlines some key considerations for community sector organisations and service providers who are thinking about evaluating the outcomes or impact of a program for Indigenous families or communities. It outlines some issues and common challenges that require careful thought when planning an evaluation of a program targeting Indigenous people.
Guide
Regenerative Development through LENSES with a case study of Seacombe West
This paper will outline regenerative development, describe the process of using the LENSES (Living Environments in Natural, Social and Economic Systems) Framework, and highlight a project in Victoria, Australia, where regenerative development and LENSES have been used to guide the master planning process
Report
Liveability indicators: a report prepared for the water industry
Water utilities provide services that are essential for a liveable city. Utility activities and operations are crucial in safeguarding the health of the community and environment by providing safe drinking water, swimmable water bodies and healthy waterways.
Report
Finding Australia's social enterprise sector 2016: final report
This document reports on the research findings of the Finding Australia’s Social Enterprise Sector (FASES) 2016 project. FASES 2016 builds on the original FASES 2010 project, to document characteristics of Australian social enterprises, and explore the opportunities and challenges they face.
Report
Local government service delivery: recreational facilities
Assesses whether councils effectively identify community needs for recreational facilities and services and whether council planning decisions for aquatic recreation centres are soundly based. Summary This audit assessed whether councils effectively identify community needs for recreational facilities and services, whether council planning decisions for aquatic recreation centres are soundly based and whether councils are maximising...