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  Grow the pie: beyond data & statistics

  An example of obtaining access to public sector information (PSI) Not-for-Profits (NfPs) is my local "Meals on Wheels" (MoW) organisation. They have to report to HACC on how culturally inclusive their services are to clients in their catchment. To meet these compulsory reporting requirements, many NfPs like “Meals on Wheels” have to source this data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) – these costs are only ...more »

  An example of obtaining access to public sector information (PSI) Not-for-Profits (NfPs) is my local "Meals on Wheels" (MoW) organisation. They have to report to HACC on how culturally inclusive their services are to clients in their catchment. To meet these compulsory reporting requirements, many NfPs like “Meals on Wheels” have to source this data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) – these costs are only covered by diverting funds from their already limited operating budget.

  The irony is that it results in NfPs like Meals on Wheels "cannibalising" their government-funded and volunteer resources. Meanwhile my local and state government agencies also subscribe (with taxpayers money) to ABS for the same data. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) contains the one of government's largest existing data warehouses for the public to subscribe to with an extensive catalogue and longitudinal trends etc. Yet the current situation appears to be generating an indirect 'double-dipping' by government agencies in supplying or accessing PSI data to NfPs.

  PROBLEM DEFINITION

  How can we reduce costs of accessing PSI and cost of duplication (data, information, processing and distribution) through the increased re-use of information required for government reporting requirements?

  DESIRED OUTCOME

  Opportunity for the ABS to provide both concessional and free access to data that government agencies regularly request NfP's report against.

  PROJECT OUTPUTS / DELIVERABLES

  1. Develop a NfP sectoral schedule that identifies data sets that are part of a standard range of 'performance measures' that NfPs have to report to government agencies (e.g. local-state-federal levels), made available to NfPs at auspiced/concessional rates and/or free (i.e. to start off, it doesn't have to be complex PSI, even a simple publically accessible glossary that harmonises or deciphers government terms and jargon).

  2. Develop metrics indicators and business intelligence analytics within a strategic information architecture framework that releases PSI in a structured and planned way, connecting the macro and micro perspective (e.g. develop 2D or 3D "thermal views" of the data level and incorporating the geospatial data that is already currently available. With these dynamic mashups, you can apply different dimensions or parameters to generate dashboards that 'cut n splice' the data to visual layers to show intensity, outliers or trends).

  NB: the intention of the framework is to provide governance template to help avoid flooding NfPs with more ‘information overload and provide an ‘irrigation network’ designed to channel the flows of information to add value to NfPs and government agencies.

  POTENTIAL BENEFITS

  1. Potential cost savings from aggregated and concessional subscription could help identity and/or fund more effective uses of taxpayers' money to meet existing unmet demand for PSI (e.g. don’t have to ‘reinvent the wheel’ as the framework and schedule provides templates for NfP data mining and re-use or analysis, and improves harmonisation with local/international indices).

  2. Improved productivity, asset utilisation, information processing volumes from the same resource, accuracy, compliance, decision support, ability to share and distribute information (e.g. RSS feeds, reduced carbon footprint etc).

  3. Service enhancement in terms of improved capacity to interpret/respond to client needs and awareness/education, improve/extend access to primary-secondary-tertiary services and delivery support.

  EXAMPLES OF NFP BEST PRACTICE TO PSI

  Existing NfPs who are already designing and delivering public PSI:

  www.kidsdata.org/data/topic

  NfP providing public data warehouse that aims to promote the health and wellbeing of children by making information easily accessible to policy-makers, service providers, grantseekers, media, parents, and others who influence kids' lives. The site provides data, reading material, and community resources related to children with the aim of raising awareness of children's issues and inform policy and program decisions (previous 2005/06 Global Webby Award finalist nominee).

  http://measureofamerica.org

  Part of the "American Human Development" NfP project for measuring human wellbeing and the human development index (HDI) modelling, an approach pioneered by the United Nations (UN) that uses data related to health, education (access to knowledge) and income (standard of living) to generate a scalable composite index.

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  6th Birthday Wish - introducing young children to the arts

  The arts are for everyone. They are part of a healthy lifestyle, they help people express who they are and they help us to connect with others. Young people have the right to experience the arts regardless of background or social and economic circumstances. Working with the Department of Education, schools and arts organisations, the 6th Birthday Wish campaign aims to reach six year-olds in Australia. Scenario: ...more »

  The arts are for everyone. They are part of a healthy lifestyle, they help people express who they are and they help us to connect with others. Young people have the right to experience the arts regardless of background or social and economic circumstances.

  Working with the Department of Education, schools and arts organisations, the 6th Birthday Wish campaign aims to reach six year-olds in Australia.

  Scenario:

  It is your six year-old's birthday. He receives a birthday card via his school:

  Dear James

  Happy Birthday to you!

  To celebrate your special day, we would like to invite you and a guest to enjoy a performance of your choice.

  Please call x to arrange your tickets using the enclosed voucher.

  With best wishes

  6th Bday Wish Foundation

  Collaborations required:

  - between Department of Education and Schools

  - between Department of Education and arts organisations

  - between Schools and parents/carers of 6-year olds

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  E-mail and internet free training for Seniors.

  There are many older people confined to their homes and are unable to communicate with absent famil, friends, shop and seek help. As Treasurer for Orange Seniors Association, I am endeavouring to set up a free training for Seniors in the basic use of e-mail and internet at no cost to the Senior. Funds are required to set up 6 computers, printer and connect to the internet for the training. We have a room for the classes ...more »

  There are many older people confined to their homes and are unable to communicate with absent famil, friends, shop and seek help.

  As Treasurer for Orange Seniors Association, I am endeavouring to set up a free training for Seniors in the basic use of e-mail and internet at no cost to the Senior. Funds are required to set up 6 computers, printer and connect to the internet for the training. We have a room for the classes and two experienced persons to teach the basics. Only basic computers are required.

  It is envisaged that older upgraded computers can be obtained to be given free to those who complete the training and not in a position to buy a computer.

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  Self-directed funding portal

  Self-directed approaches for funding is the current new policy direction by the Victorian Government. This is inline with current international models of funding services for people with a disability. This policy direction sees people with a disability having control over the type of support they receive, enabling people with a disability to be able to manage how their funds are spent and choice over service delivery. ...more »

  Self-directed approaches for funding is the current new policy direction by the Victorian Government. This is inline with current international models of funding services for people with a disability. This policy direction sees people with a disability having control over the type of support they receive, enabling people with a disability to be able to manage how their funds are spent and choice over service delivery.

  It is imperative for this new policy direction to be effective that people with a disability have comprehensive information about service providers to enable good decision making.

  We see the need for the development of an interactive website, incorporating web2.0 software that contains information about service providers that would assist people with a disability with purchasing services. These service providers could come from the traditional disability sector or from the general community.

  The interactive website would allow service providers to upload the following types of information:

   Regions where services are delivered

   The type of services

   Flexibility of service deliver

   The cost of services

   Policies and procedure

   Contact details of providers

  The interactive website would also provide the opportunity for people with a disability to find and connect with one another around self-directed approaches. The website would:

   Allows people to register and connect with others to discuss the polices/ information

   Opportunities for people to comment and provide feedback

   People to pose and answer questions

   Access information to support the uptake of self-directed approaches

   People with a disability to share their experience around their uptake of this policy

   Uses RSS feeds to dynamically input information and updates from other websites.

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  Submitted by linda.budd 3 years ago

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  People and Policy

  People with a disability lives are constantly being shaped by government policy; however people with a disability generally have limited ability to find and access such information and policies. Additionally people with a disability generally have limited opportunity to discuss, ask questions and provide feedback regarding such information. Increased access to information for people with a disability is important ...more »

  People with a disability lives are constantly being shaped by government policy; however people with a disability generally have limited ability to find and access such information and policies. Additionally people with a disability generally have limited opportunity to discuss, ask questions and provide feedback regarding such information.

  Increased access to information for people with a disability is important to promote an inclusive society where people with a disability have greater choice and control over their lives.

  We propose the development of an interactive website, incorporating web2.0 software, that:

   Provides a central platform for relevant policies information

   Uses RSS feeds to dynamically input information and updates from other websites

   Allows people to register and connect with others to discuss the polices/ information

   Provides opportunities for people to comment and provide feedback on policies

   Provides a platform for people to pose and answer questions about policies

   Allows people to recommend other policies/information to be added to the web interface.

  This interactive website will also provide an opportunity for government and policy makers to have updated information about the impact of policies on people’s lives.

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  Text the Govt

  We are thinking of using mobile phone SMS technology to communciate with young people about issues that affect them and support young people to pursue civic engagement activities they feel most close to and comfortable with. This service could facilitate conversation amongst young people themselves and young people with the government. It would also serve to direct young people to the relevent places from which they ...more »

  We are thinking of using mobile phone SMS technology to communciate with young people about issues that affect them and support young people to pursue civic engagement activities they feel most close to and comfortable with.

  This service could facilitate conversation amongst young people themselves and young people with the government. It would also serve to direct young people to the relevent places from which they can take action on the issues closest to them.

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  Submitted by justine 3 years ago

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  National Enduring Power of Attorney Database

  The Problem: There is currently no state or national database for registering or searching information about enduring power of attorney documents. Enduring documents provide for the appointment of another person to make financial and other important decisions when an individual loses their decision making capacity. The lack of any database results in the inadvertent appointment of multiple attorneys, facilitates ...more »

  The Problem:

  There is currently no state or national database for registering or searching information about enduring power of attorney documents. Enduring documents provide for the appointment of another person to make financial and other important decisions when an individual loses their decision making capacity.

  The lack of any database results in the inadvertent appointment of multiple attorneys, facilitates family conflict and encourages fraud, particularly against elderly people. Financial abuse of older people is increasing rapidly as Australia’s population ages.

  The Solution:

  Centrelink and the ATO are amongst the largest government departments in Australia. Almost all Australians are brought into regular contact with their services.

  An opportunity exists for either or both of these departments to enhance the information held by posing a request for voluntary answers to the following simple questions:

  1. Does any person hold an enduring document in relation to you?

  If Yes,

  2. In whose favour is the power (ie who is the nominated attorney)?

  and

  3. When did you sign the enduring document?

  The information would be become a publicly searchable document, via the internet, subject to the following provisos:

  • The searcher must register as a database user by providing satisfactory identification; and

  • The searcher must agree to leave a public record of their search.

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  Making carbon credits easier to obtain

  Currently, the FullCAM3 model used by the Department of Climate Change to predict tree growth has insufficient data. If the federal government made available all its data on tree growth as well as the data from state governments then not for profit environmental groups would use the information to plant more native trees for carbon credits. The return from the sale of the carbon credits would then be used for more revegetation. ...more »

  Currently, the FullCAM3 model used by the Department of Climate Change to predict tree growth has insufficient data.

  If the federal government made available all its data on tree growth as well as the data from state governments then not for profit environmental groups would use the information to plant more native trees for carbon credits.

  The return from the sale of the carbon credits would then be used for more revegetation.

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  Submitted by leonardcohen 3 years ago

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  Indicators of social inclusion in local geographic areas for planning and evaluating community services

  Cmmunity organisations deliver government-funded services for children, families, youth, women, men, people with a disability, people from CALD backgrounds, people from Indigenous communities. To provide targeted and accessible services, community organisations need to use data in: • Planning • Evaluation, for example using Results Based Accountability (RBA, Mark Friedman) • Accountability both to the funding body and ...more »

  Cmmunity organisations deliver government-funded services for children, families, youth, women, men, people with a disability, people from CALD backgrounds, people from Indigenous communities. To provide targeted and accessible services, community organisations need to use data in:

  • Planning

  • Evaluation, for example using Results Based Accountability (RBA, Mark Friedman)

  • Accountability both to the funding body and to the community

  This data must apply to the local geographic community as well as to small defined communities, for example people in the local area who use AUSLAN. Community organisations know who is using their services but they also need data to show the target groups not using their services.

  Generally community organisations target their services to people in the community who are, in some way, disadvantaged. The Australian Social Inclusion Board www.socialinclusion.gov.au/, the advisory body to the Australian Government has drawn up the headline indicators of social inclusion to measure disadvantage and social exclusion (2009). The social indicators are defined around:

  • Poverty and low income

  • Lack of access to the job market

  • Limited social supports and networks

  • Effect of the local neighbourhood

  • Exclusion from services

  • Health

  The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare www.aihw.gov.au should publish data based on these social indicators in local geographic areas. This data should be made available to community organisations, policy makers, government funding bodies.

  Demographic data

  We find excellent detailed demographic data in the 2006 ABS Census of Housing and Population. This data can be found for small local areas useful for local community services. The Census data includes the Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage (SEIFA); type of housing tenure; costs of mortgage or rent.

  Health data

  The NSW South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service (SESIAHS) is comprised of 13 local government areas (LGAs) in a large range of disparate populations. Health data collected by SESIAHS is not collated in local geographic areas.

  Disability data

  Lack of data about people with a disability is a significant problem. The Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) was conducted in 2003. The NSW government agency Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) collects data only on the number of services delivered.

  Unemployment

  ABS data on employment and unemployment is available by regional areas in Labour Force, Australia, 6291.0.55.001, Table 16.

  Social capital

  Data collected by ABS is collated in national and state – but not local – areas eg : General Social Survey, Summary Results, Australia, 2006 (cat. no. 4159.0); Voluntary Work, Australia, 2006 (cat. no. 4441.0); How Australians Use Their Time, 2006 (cat. no. 4153.0); National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander General Social Survey (cat. no. 4714.0); Measures of Australia's Progress (cat. no. 1370.0); Australian Social Trends (cat. no. 4102.0)

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  Know Your Zone

  Know your Zone is an interactive mapping project to support council service awareness as well as encouraging transparency for real estate purchasers. Know Your Zone Maps: - Crime Statistics (eg particular coloured zones for different levels of crime) - Crime zones (similar to above but information classed by street rather than by council zone so you could view most targeted streets in a particular area) - Council ...more »

  Know your Zone is an interactive mapping project to support council service awareness as well as encouraging transparency for real estate purchasers.

  Know Your Zone Maps:

  - Crime Statistics (eg particular coloured zones for different levels of crime)

  - Crime zones (similar to above but information classed by street rather than by council zone so you could view most targeted streets in a particular area)

  - Council Services (libraries, police stations etc etc)

  - Council Rates (also colour coded based on amount for a high level view of council rates across different councils)

  - Potential Future Development (eg. new roads, new buildings, renovations so people can have a glimpse of what the area might be like in years to come)

  - Development Projects (as above but confirmed projects should be separate from potential projects)

  - Elevations (Heights above sea level)

  - History of natural disasters (Floods etc)

  - Potential threats (such a sea level rise)

  Allowing you to obtain an accurate profile of your area.

  Having an API that could combine this information with information from sites like 'Walk Score':

  http://www.walkscore.com/

  And flood maps:

  http://www.greenrootsmovement.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55&Itemid=97

  And using a system such as google maps where particular overlays could be switched 'on' or 'off' would make an extremely handy tool and would allow people to incorporate live traffic feeds and other tools like public transport maps into their research.

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  Understanding Volunteering Commitment of people from CALD Communities

  There is gap in knowledge about the participation of people from CALD communities as volunteers. There are also barriers within some volunteer-involving organisations that prevent greater involvement of volunteers by people from CALD backgrounds. One of the primary tasks will be to examine the findings in shared understandings of the concept of “volunteering” within the context of multicultural Australia, and in examining ...more »

  There is gap in knowledge about the participation of people from CALD communities as volunteers. There are also barriers within some volunteer-involving organisations that prevent greater involvement of volunteers by people from CALD backgrounds.

  One of the primary tasks will be to examine the findings in shared understandings of the concept of “volunteering” within the context of multicultural Australia, and in examining the cultural significance of measuring both formal and informal volunteering. Within culturally diverse communities, it is extremely difficult to separate duties carried out in the public and private spheres. Yet this is what government, researchers and mainstream organisations do in order to quantify various volunteer activities into ‘formal’ and ‘informal’ categories. CALD cultures may require a different method of measuring volunteering, which does not try to impose this distinction, and therefore exclude much of their contributions. It is therefore important to include community-based non-structured activities in empirical studies to give a better understanding of formal and informal nature of the voluntary sector.

  There is a need to look at the different ways in which the term “volunteering” has been constructed; a need to identify issues and attitudes in relation to conceptions of volunteering, the nature of volunteer involvements and supports for and barriers to volunteering in order to understand a) how volunteering can be promoted as an inclusive and enriching aspect of life, and b) how voluntary activity and community effort can be recognised, facilitated and supported.

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  Surf Life Saving NSW - Rescue Package

  Emergency Response 18 months ago Surf Life Saving NSW implemented a 24-7 emergency call out system to assist emergency services when a coastal emergency occurred outside of patrol hours or at an unpatrolled beach. Since the system was implemented lifesavers/lifeguards have responded to more than 280 call outs. From an emergency response perspective, Surf Life Saving NSW would gain a lot of benefit from a list and map ...more »

  Emergency Response

  18 months ago Surf Life Saving NSW implemented a 24-7 emergency call out system to assist emergency services when a coastal emergency occurred outside of patrol hours or at an unpatrolled beach. Since the system was implemented lifesavers/lifeguards have responded to more than 280 call outs. From an emergency response perspective, Surf Life Saving NSW would gain a lot of benefit from a list and map of all carparks, picnic areas, campsites and beach accesses in NSW. This would also assist in disaster planning.

  Weather Patterns

  Surf Life Saving NSW could use Daily Weather Observations – and in particular wave height information - to cross reference against rescue and drowning statistics to determine if there are patterns. This would assist in preventative measures and surf education messages

  Future Planning

  From a future planning perspective, Surf Life Saving NSW would also benefit greatly from having access to tourism and population trends in regional areas along the NSW Coastline, including projected growth figures. This would ensure we can focus on recruiting lifesavers in the right areas and if necessary increasing the number of clubs or patrolling lifeguards in the state.

  The information that would assist with our planning includes:

  • Tourism and population trends in regional areas along the NSW Coastline

  • Up to date projected growth figures

  • Car count stats for all beaches in the state

  • Beach user numbers for whole state

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  Alcohol and Other Drug Services - Spatial Service Planning of Treatment Services

  Project Outline Through the collation and analysis of data relating to population projections: • demonstrate the geographic Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) service planning requirements for AOD services based on the growth of population numbers in: o new and emerging fringe suburbs of Melbourne and major metropolitan cities (particularly Cardinia, Casey, Wyndham, Whittlesea and Melton); o local government areas ...more »

  Project Outline

  Through the collation and analysis of data relating to population projections:

  • demonstrate the geographic Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) service planning requirements for AOD services based on the growth of population numbers in:

  o new and emerging fringe suburbs of Melbourne and major metropolitan cities (particularly Cardinia, Casey, Wyndham, Whittlesea and Melton);

  o local government areas adjoining the metropolitan areas; and

  o regional centres.

  • demonstrate the geographic and spatial AOD service planning requirements rural and remote areas with poor or inadequate provision of services yet, in all likelihood, will potentially require expanded service provision capabilities.

  • provide in visual and tabular form illustrations of growing areas of AOD service demand to aid and guide future, evidence-based service planning and provision.

  Benefits of Project

  • Elucidate and illustrate areas of growing AOD service and treatment need.

  • Efficient, evidence-based planning and service provision.

  • Improved service provision for the growing baby boomer age cohort.

  . Greatly enhanced aid for AOD service planning.

  Contact:

  James Henshall

  Policy Officer

  Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association

  211 Victoria Pde

  Collingwood 3066

  Tel : (03) 9412 5605

  Fax : (03) 9416 2085

  E-mail: jhenshall@vaada.org.au

  Part-time Thursdays and Fridays

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  Help for Eczema Sufferers

  At present there is no central database which eczema sufferers can access to find assistance with general medical practitioners, dermatologists, natural therapists, pharmacies who supply selected products, hospitals with a dermatology ward and any other resources related to treating and managing their skin condition. The Eczema Association of Australasia Inc (EAA) would very much like to see some centralised system where ...more »

  At present there is no central database which eczema sufferers can access to find assistance with general medical practitioners, dermatologists, natural therapists, pharmacies who supply selected products, hospitals with a dermatology ward and any other resources related to treating and managing their skin condition. The Eczema Association of Australasia Inc (EAA) would very much like to see some centralised system where members of the public can access information through one link. There are many links through the EAA website, however sufferers have to know about our website in order to access these links. This central database would contribute to further understanding and education about eczema as there is still much misinformation being given out to the general public. This central database resource could also provide a point for medical practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, schools etc to obtain reference information to use for training purposes.

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  Staff Training Opportunities

  I am aware that some government Departments (e.g. Child Safety Services) have developed computer-based, self-paced training packages for induction and on-going training of their staff. The community sector, with less human, financial, or infrastructure resources are unable to develop same. Community sector/not for profit organisations would benefit greatly from being able to access these packages where work/client base ...more »

  I am aware that some government Departments (e.g. Child Safety Services) have developed computer-based, self-paced training packages for induction and on-going training of their staff. The community sector, with less human, financial, or infrastructure resources are unable to develop same. Community sector/not for profit organisations would benefit greatly from being able to access these packages where work/client base is similar.

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  Local Stories - National Progress | Place-based Planning

  INFORM-EMPOWER-ADVANCE Networks of locally governed, independent Not-For-Profits, [such as the Local Learning and Employment Networks in the Education Sector, or PCP's in the health sector in Victoria], supported by Government, are prime vehicles to source, combine and advocate local needs across many sectors and at a scale {multiple LGA's] to improve the focus and quality of targeted Government service provision. ...more »

  INFORM-EMPOWER-ADVANCE

  Networks of locally governed, independent Not-For-Profits, [such as the Local Learning and Employment Networks in the Education Sector, or PCP's in the health sector in Victoria], supported by Government, are prime vehicles to source, combine and advocate local needs across many sectors and at a scale {multiple LGA's] to improve the focus and quality of targeted Government service provision.

  This model can be scaled nationally very easily.

  We have examples online of what has been a simple prototyping exercise we have run over the last 12 Months.

  http://www.centralrangesllen.org.au/dashboard [Based on Google Motion Charts]

  It combines State and Fed data plus UNIQUE commissioned data at sub-regional level.

  This includes NEW MEASURES.

  High quality, real-time scale-specific data is the challenge. Local networks have access to tactically important information. Agencies/Govt have strategically important data but not at scale that is easily translated.

  Assertion: Government service delivery models [in most cases] are well beyond their use-by-date and still suffer from one-size-fits all. If not this, then at least very LIMITED flexibility in variation. Rural-Metro divide is the most obvious.

  Example: Student-At-Risk and State-wide/National disengagement Policies.

  Communities and Govt need to combine [at least]

  *School level data [enrolments, absence's, family background etc]

  *Local-regional labour market data [In context of State and National Skills planning]

  *Local-regional health/outcomes data

  *Local-regional socio/eco data

  to have any hope of understanding the UNIQUE community in which they are working.

  Place-based planning needs to identify UNIQUE Local [Township/SLA] and Regional Trends [Multi LGA] and be available simultaneously to Shire CEO/Eco Development, School Principals, Regional Agencies, State and Federal Agencies.

  Place-based independent networks can [and have] commissioned key pieces of specific "missing data" at sub-regional and Local level and combine this within a framework of state and National needs.

  [See: http://www.centralrangesllen.org.au/scan2008 ]

  This is the mash-up that is needed to extend the data-sets.

  Output:

  *Real-time mapping/tracking at all scales. Context specific info for practitioners and policy makers, same data, different scales.

  *Real-time longitudinal trend mapping

  *Real-time high need alerts

  Summary:

  • Better policy needs Evidence-based planning for “place” level

  • Institutional data-sets are calibrated [generally] at the wrong scale

  • “LLEN” or “PCP” initiatives [Victoria] are not easily supported at Data level [but could be]

  • No real technological barriers, many cultural / jurisdictional

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  Submitted by Bill Coppinger 3 years ago

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  Computer Access, Training & Help with Mobile Phones

  I list this under new ideas but its a established one that needs to continue and is in crisis at this time. In Hervey Bay we have had a group established of which I now coordinate, for over 10 years with funding that finished 5 years ago, it still battles on. Since June 2009 there has been NO FUNDING at all and this service which in a heavily populated area of retirees must continue. Its is a not for profit org. Myself ...more »

  I list this under new ideas but its a established one that needs to continue and is in crisis at this time. In Hervey Bay we have had a group established of which I now coordinate, for over 10 years with funding that finished 5 years ago, it still battles on. Since June 2009 there has been NO FUNDING at all and this service which in a heavily populated area of retirees must continue. Its is a not for profit org. Myself and my great volunteers can only volunteer so many hours per week, we all use our own fuel and some assist 3 - 4 days a week so the dedication is extreme. If a class is to run we still have to pay the trainer and allow for rent and internet etc, and this year it has been very tight every for clients to pay a min amount.

  Any work for the dole project also has ceased. We have for over 4 years trained the unemployed in web page design and other community not for profits received a free website they could not normally afford,this has been our only source of funds and with a very tight budget have even managed to keep the doors open.

  The service is set up, rooms networked and we just need help to cover things like the rent etc. If we needed a photocopier or new equipment, we can go and get a grant, but necessities such as wages and every day expenses are not covered when it seems we don't come under a lot of grant opportunities.

  With times as they are sponsors are also difficult to find.

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  Submitted by Karen Chatfield 3 years ago

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  Navigating the Services

  A recent survey of our community showed that we have some tremendous resources available, covering a huge number of needs. However the common response of these service providers was that the people who needed the service were mostly reluctant to access it, or did not know it was available. In the small community/suburb in which we work, transport to these services is also a major factor. This survey also showed that ...more »

  A recent survey of our community showed that we have some tremendous resources available, covering a huge number of needs. However the common response of these service providers was that the people who needed the service were mostly reluctant to access it, or did not know it was available. In the small community/suburb in which we work, transport to these services is also a major factor.

  This survey also showed that the greatest felt need within this community was for relationship or connecting with others. In a community with a large number of single parent families, and in a city where people come for work and so do not have family support networks in place, this is not unexpected.

  I suggest that a computer-based database of all community services, plus links to various services and someone trained to navigate these links and services, be available at our local Community Drop-in Centre. This does not necessarily "use" the data in new ways, but makes the services already out there more accessible to the marginalised. (I'm not suggesting an extra Centrelink agency - just someone to help others navigate all of the community services out there.) In this way people can meet and network in a community setting familiar to them, and be guided to the services that will best meet their needs.

  I also suggest that census data be mined that will guide the compiling of such a database. The profile of the community shows many lonley people who aren't looking for a handout - just a hand! We need to be better equipped to reach out to those who cannot reach out for themselves.

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  Submitted by jillmuller 3 years ago

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  Index of Women’s Health and Wellbeing Data

  Women’s Health Victoria would like to see the ‘Victorian Index of Women’s Health and Wellbeing Data’ (The Index – www.theindex.org.au) expanded to a national level. The Index is run by Women’s Health Victoria to provide a gateway to Victorian women’s health data resources. The Index incorporates over 70 indicators of health and wellbeing relevant to a social model of health such as living arrangements, paid and unpaid ...more »

  Women’s Health Victoria would like to see the ‘Victorian Index of Women’s Health and Wellbeing Data’ (The Index – www.theindex.org.au) expanded to a national level.

  The Index is run by Women’s Health Victoria to provide a gateway to Victorian women’s health data resources. The Index incorporates over 70 indicators of health and wellbeing relevant to a social model of health such as living arrangements, paid and unpaid work, violence against women and social connectedness. It acts as a gateway to various external reports, surveys, and other sources of quantitative data from Commonwealth and State government departments and institutes, university research departments, non-government organisations, independent research bodies and academic publications.

  We want The Index to include data on all Australian women, not just those living in Victoria. Our website usage statistics show that demand and use of The Index goes beyond Victoria with a considerable proportion of users coming from other states in Australia. Although the website has been running for nearly two years and the infrastructure is in place, we can only do so much within our current funding limitations. We need more support to expand The Index to cover all Australian women. Making The Index national is vital in raising awareness and addressing health inequities for women across Australia.

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  Feedback for Government Taskforce

  This would have to be one of the most user-unfriendly sites I have ever witnessed, and I say/write this as a computer-literate woman with more than two decades of experience.

  Dr. Lynette Dumble,

  Founder and Director of the Global Sisterhood Network,

  http://www.global-sisterhood-network.org/

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  Submitted by ldumble6 3 years ago

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  Support Australian vision: International GYN Awarness Day Sept 10 2010

  Have you noticed millions of women have GYN issues/conditions in the world which have a huge social and personal ripple effect on husbands/partners and families. Yet there is very little voice about this in the community. Many women in the dark about what goes on "down there". Some say to me to label this day "Reproductive Health" this is not about having babies it is about women and their bodies - functions, risks ...more »

  Have you noticed millions of women have GYN issues/conditions in the world which have a huge social and personal ripple effect on husbands/partners and families. Yet there is very little voice about this in the community. Many women in the dark about what goes on "down there".

  Some say to me to label this day "Reproductive Health" this is not about having babies it is about women and their bodies - functions, risks and symptoms. The power that lies within in all women.

  GAIN Inc. www.gain.org have already paved the way with our 9th year of celebrations. Prof Ian Frazer Australian of Year is our Patron.

  Cornwall UK have also celebrated by bringing in the Fire Brigade to celebrate. Letters of support from all around the world have contributed to the support. Something that is long overdue in the world.

  All we need now is to encourage the rest of the world to celebrate Internatinal GYN Awareness Day and we can empower women/men with information and help save lives at same time.

  What a brilliant idea if I dont say so myself.

  Kath Mazzella OAM

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  www.gynaeday.com

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  Support vision: International GYN Awareness Day Sept 10 annually

  

  Have you noticed millions of women have GYN issues/conditions which have a huge social and personal ripple effect on husbands/partners and families. Yet there is very little voice about this in the community. Some say to me to label this day "Reproductive Health" this is not about having babies it is about women and their bodies - functions, risks and symptoms. The power that lies within in all women. GAIN Inc. ...more »

  

  Have you noticed millions of women have GYN issues/conditions which have a huge social and personal ripple effect on husbands/partners and families. Yet there is very little voice about this in the community.

  Some say to me to label this day "Reproductive Health" this is not about having babies it is about women and their bodies - functions, risks and symptoms. The power that lies within in all women.

  GAIN Inc. www.gain.org have already paved the way with our 9th year of celebrations. Corwall UK have also celebrated. Letters of support from all around the world have contributed to the support. Something that is long overdue in the world.

  All we need now is to encourage the rest of the world to celebrate Internatinal GYN Awareness Day and we can empower women/men with information and help save lives at same time.

  What a brilliant idea if I dont say so myself.

  Kath Mazzella OAM

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  Cross fertalisation linking not for profits with community and corporates

  Often not for profit organisations have a need for community and corporate support of all kinds, not just monetary, but often by donating time and skills to help them grow. It would be terrific to have a data base of community members and corporate organisations who would like to be involved with not for profit organisations and on that data base to say how they could contribute. Particularly of interest would be some ...more »

  Often not for profit organisations have a need for community and corporate support of all kinds, not just monetary, but often by donating time and skills to help them grow. It would be terrific to have a data base of community members and corporate organisations who would like to be involved with not for profit organisations and on that data base to say how they could contribute. Particularly of interest would be some intergenerational links which help young people to learn and tap into the skills of older people. Or for those corporations who might like to adopt an organistion to assist.

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  EDUCATING AND PROTECTING THE PUBLIC FROM 'DIRTY ELECTRICITY'

  I am President and Founder of DONNA FISHER SILENT FIELDS Inc. a non-profit organisation which is working towards implementation Australia-wide for workplace legislation for all workers to be protected from ‘dirty electricity’. This most serious public health issue of our times now has more recognition with Dr Samuel Milham MPH, Washington State Department of Health, USA reporting in October 2009 that “…the 20th century ...more »

  I am President and Founder of DONNA FISHER SILENT FIELDS Inc. a non-profit organisation which is working towards implementation Australia-wide for workplace legislation for all workers to be protected from ‘dirty electricity’. This most serious public health issue of our times now has more recognition with Dr Samuel Milham MPH, Washington State Department of Health, USA reporting in October 2009 that “…the 20th century epidemic of the so called diseases of civilization including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes and suicide was caused by electrification not by lifestyle. A large proportion of these diseases may therefore be preventable”. It is essential that our incorporation uses government information so we can also assist the government in successfully educating the public on what ‘dirty electricity’ is as the prevention of cancer and illnesses is of paramount importance.

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  Data on Maternity Care Providers

  Community Midwifery WA proposes for consideration a Maternity Care Database to enable expectant parents to make informed choices on where and with whom to give birth. Outcome data on hospitals / maternity services across the nation is urgently required on rates of caesarean, interventions, breastfeeding, pain-relief (and what type), perinatal depression, and so on. Similar scorecards for individual maternity care professionals ...more »

  Community Midwifery WA proposes for consideration a Maternity Care Database to enable expectant parents to make informed choices on where and with whom to give birth.

  Outcome data on hospitals / maternity services across the nation is urgently required on rates of caesarean, interventions, breastfeeding, pain-relief (and what type), perinatal depression, and so on. Similar scorecards for individual maternity care professionals would also be invaluable to assist couples to choose an obstetrician, GP or midwife who is best suited to support their aspirations for birth.

  Choosing a maternity care provider is the first decision parents make about the care of a child and yet data on where to access a ‘best practice’ service (compared to others) is not available. Expectant couples are effectively making ‘blind’ decisions and the fall-out from this is significant.

  Achieving a natural birth in Australia has become a rare event. Women are increasingly having difficulties during pregnancy and birth not only physically but in terms of their mental health and well-being. Birth related post-traumatic shock, and depression – both before and after childbirth – is rising at an alarming rate. Although not on our turf, it is concerning to note that in Denmark 89% of women currently present with psychological problems during pregnancy or in the early postnatal period. A first step for Australia to take to avoid following this trend is for there to be greater transparency around key maternal and infant health outcomes by maternity care service. With such data expectant couples can begin to make more informed choices about their care and have real control over – and input into – this key life experience.

  Coping with the maternity / parenting journey begins with being able to make responsible decisions during pregnancy and childbirth. Partnering with a maternity care provider who will respect a couple’s decisions and work with them to prepare well for a great birth, is the best possible way of achieving good outcomes and minimising the nation’s maternity health spend.

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