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Research

Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Victorian Council of Social Services (VCOSS) (PDF - 506k)

Submission DR276 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


15. requirements, and that this review be undertaken in consultation with the sector. ... networks; development and maintenance of partnering arrangements; and community strengthening and engagement activities.

Date received: 1 Dec 2009

The Smith Family (PDF - 507k)

Submission 59 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


collected through systematic reviews of the effects of healthcare interventions.9 More recently, we have seen the establishment of the Campbell Collaboration using the same model of volunteer research networks to ... it more difficult to attract and

Date received: 1 Jun 2009

UnitingCare Australia (PDF - 185k)

Submission 138 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


4 UnitingCare Submission to the Australian Treasury’s Tax Review, May 2009 p10. ... Prepare bids and systems. Regulation and Compliance Costs. Reporting, accreditation complaints and review processes, licensing.

Date received: 12 Jun 2009

Anglicare Australia (PDF - 167k)

Submission 140 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


on ‘the characteristics of semi-state agencies’ (Smyth 2008: 52); this reservation underlay the decision of many community agencies not to participate in the Job Network. ... This can be the direct result of contractual obligations, as happened

Date received: 12 Jun 2009

National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) (PDF - 211k)

Submission 99 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


lose her job and about her child. Increased costs to to employer, child welfare. ... under community treatment orders challenging their status at the Mental Health Review Board.

Date received: 2 Jun 2009

Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Association Inc (PDF - 48k)

Submission 133 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


review process, it is not proposed to breakup the document into a specific. ... This was a major policy initiative and followed. extensive Government and public review.

Date received: 12 Jun 2009

National Disability Services (ACT) (PDF - 137k)

Submission 85 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


These organisations provide services, social networks, skills development and recreation. As a whole, they help cultivate democratic habits (active participation, mutual aid, cooperation with strangers). ... It seeks purposeful engagement with local

Date received: 1 Jun 2009

Brotherhood of St Laurence (PDF - 143k)

Submission 172 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


knights. The flagship of the quasi market approach in Australia was the Job Network. ... employment.’For that reason in the Job Network system, for profit provider organisations.

Date received: 21 Jul 2009

Australian Sports Commission (PDF - 334k)

Submission 177 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


Over the past 12 months, the Australian sporting community has been engaged in an extensive consultation through the Australian Government’s Independent Review of Australian Sport. ... enhanced mental and physical well-being. These are outlined in more

Date received: 24 Aug 2009

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families (PDF - 446k)

Submission 148 for Contribution Of The Not-for-profit Sector View full list


The key causes of fragmentation identified in the UK Children’s Green Paper - separate targets, planning requirements, funding streams and review and accountability arrangements (cited in ARACY, 2009: 15) - remain key ... approach to service

Date received: 16 Jun 2009