VLGA - Victorian Local Governance Association

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"Let's Talk" Order Form

"Let’s Talk" shifts the focus to ‘participatory democracy’ with an emphasis on ‘relationships’ and ‘conversations’ not just methodologies. It also sets out ‘principles of good consultation’.
Rather than duplicating past resources, "Let’s Talk" offers extensive examples of ‘interactive or two-way’ consultation methods ranging from questionnaires to ‘new & innovative’ methodologies.

Last Update:
17-01-2008

Contributor:
Alan Davies
Author/Source:
VLGA

3.67Mb

"Taking Action on Problem Gambling": A strategy for combating problem gambling in Victoria

Victorian Government Gambling Strategy Released October 2006. Contains information on planning changes and regional caps.

Last Update:
18-04-2007

Contributor:
Angela Nicholas

64.00Kb

$10.5 billion on transport “one huge step” - 17 May 2006

The VLGA has welcomed the State Government’s Transport and Liveability statement, Meeting our Transport Challenges, released today.

Last Update:
04-07-2007

Contributor:
Deanna

*Australian Local Government Women's Association (ALGWA Vic)

Link to website of ALGWA

Last Update:
20-06-2007

Contributor:
WPILGC
Author/Source:
VLGA

*Census 2006 - Summaries of all Municipalities

Summaries of the 2006 Census findings for each Victorian municipality. Includes population, birthplaces, spoken language, education, incomes, family, housing, disability, unpaid work and other information.

Last Update:

11-09-2007
Contributor:
Alan Davies
Author/Source:
Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Councl

*Census 2006 - Summaries of all suburbs and townships

Summaries of the 2006 Census findings for each Victorian suburb and township. Includes population, birthplaces, spoken language, education, incomes, family, housing, disability, unpaid work and other information.
***Long download - 6.6MB***

Last Update:

06-12-2007
Contributor:
Alan Davies
Author/Source:
Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Councl

62.50Kb

*List of Friendship Groups in Australia

List of all Australian and East Timorese Friendship Groups.

Last Update:
29-11-2007

Contributor:
Joao Jong
Author/Source:
Joao Jong

*Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)

MAV website, member of WPILGC

Last Update:
25-08-2006

*Regional Profile Builder

Creates a social and population profile of a region. Simply select up to 15 municipalities and a profile is generated automatically from the findings of the 2006 Census(updated Nov 07 from the second release of Census information).

Last Update:
29-11-2007

Contributor:
Alan Davies
Author/Source:
Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Councl

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*The Victorian Experience - WPILGC history

This paper discusses the goals and history of the Womens Participation in Local Governemtn Coalition: equal representation of women in Victoria’s 78 Councils, strengthening local communities and democratic local governance, and the strategies which have been developed to achieve them.

Last Update:
25-08-2006

Contributor:
Elizabeth Hartnell-Young, Leonie

*Victorian Women's Trust

Victorian Womens Trust website, member of WPILGC

Last Update:
25-08-2006

Contributor:
WPILGC

*Women's Electoral Lobby (WEL)

Women's Electoral Lobby, member of the WPILGC

Last Update:
25-08-2006

Contributor:
WPILGC

*Womens Planning Network (WPN)

Women's Planning Network, member of the WPILGC

Last Update:
25-08-2006

*YWCA Victoria

Young Women's Christian Association of Victoria (YWCA Vic), member of the WPILGC

Last Update:
25-08-2006

Contributor:
WPILGC

107.00Kb

12 Councillors in VLGA election - 31 Jan. 2007

Local government peak body the VLGA has attracted a record field of candidates in its Board election. Some 24 candidates (12 of them Councillors) are seeking 12 positions. Nineteen candidates are seeking the position of general Board members. The candidates represent a wide variety of Councils and community organisations.

Last Update:

10-07-2007
Contributor:
VLGA
Author/Source:
Deanna

2001 - 2002 Federal Budget - Drug and Alcohol

Summary of the key funding announcements in the 2001 - 2002 Federal Budget, Department of Health and Aged Care and other programs relevant to the drug and alcohol field.

Last Update:

17-6-2003
Contributor:
VLGA

2003 - Victorian women in local government 1993-2003

Some facts about the representation of women in Victorian local governemnt 1993-2003

Last Update:
25-08-2006

Contributor:
scwp

2003 Election Results for Women

WPILGC's analysis of the 2003 election results. Good news for women overall.

Last Update:
25-08-2006

Contributor:
SCWP

263.00Kb

2003 Victorian Longitudinal Community Attitudes Survey

For feedback or enquiries please contact: Ms. May Haeder, Social Policy Officer on: 9240 2313 or: mhaeder@moreland.vic.gov.au

Last Update:
4-8-2004

Contributor:
May Haeder
Author/Source:
Gambling Research Panel

75.69Kb

2008 Local Governemnt Elections TIMELINE

Latest details re electoral timelines for the 2008 elections. Not to be confused with when you start your campaign. For advcie about campaigning, find the publication "A Gender Agenda" on this website.

Last Update:
28-05-2008

Contributor:
Linda
Author/Source:
WPILGC

124.17Kb

A 10-Point Plan to Reinvigorate Local Communities

Prior to the Federal election in November 2007, ALGA put together a 10 point plan, calling upon the Federal Government to properly fund local government and local communities to tackle local infrastructure and services.

Last Update:

15-04-2008
Contributor:
Sarah Howe
Author/Source:
ALGA

261.50Kb

A Gateway to Social Information on the Internet

Links to key sources of information about social conditions within communities at a local, regional or national level.

Last Update:
23-07-2008

Contributor:
Vlga
Author/Source:
Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Councl

959.87Kb

A Gender Agenda 3rd edition

A kit for women who want to stand for local
government and for those who want to assist others to stand.

Last Update:
22-05-2008

Contributor:
Alan Davies
Author/Source:
WPILGC

68.41Kb

A Gender Agenda 3rd edition INSERT 2008

An insert for A Gender Agenda 3rd edition which alerts candidates about changes to electoral requirements for 2008 elections.

Last Update:

30-06-2008
Contributor:
Linda Bennett
Author/Source:
WPILGC

A Healthy Balance: Victorians Respond to Obesity

Report of the Citizen's Panel convened by the Victorian Government to look at ways of preventing childhood obesity. Includes discussion of the panel process and its genesis.

Last Update:

30-1-2003

A Healthy Balance: Victorians Respond to Obesity

Report of the Citizen's Panel convened by the Victorian Government to look at ways of preventing childhood obesity. Includes discussion of the panel process and its genesis.

Last Update:

30-1-2003

A Plan For Life

City of Boroondara Drug Strategy. Minimise Harm, Enhance Community Well Being.

Last Update:

17-6-2003
Contributor:
City of Boroondara

A Trojan Horse Mentality to Change: address by Professor Amareshwar Galla

Professor Amar Galla addressed the CASPAN Conference in December 2003. He presented an inspiring approach to change. Here is summary of his approach - a trojan horse mentality.

Last Update:
25-08-2006

Contributor:
SCWP

ABS Statistics 2005

Previously obtainable for a fee, free electronic copies were made available from July 1 2005.

Last Update:

19-10-2005
Contributor:
Beverley Wood
Author/Source:
Australian Bureau of Statistics

ABS-Consumer Price Index-AUS

The Consumer Price Index shows increased cost of consumer goods for the year ending December 2005. Cost increases shown for food (3.6%), alcohol and tobacco (3.3%), housing (3.6%), transportation (3.9%), and education (6.3%). Fuel affected prices appear to be milk, bread, restaurant meals and takeaway and fast foods. For more detail, look up the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) website and look in the Consumer Price Index folder.

Last Update:

30-1-2006
Contributor:
Beverley Wood

ACT GOVERNMENT

Have your Say online manual and protocol.

Last Update:

4-9-2002

ACT GOVERNMENT

Have your Say online manual and protocol.

Last Update:

4-9-2002

APSAD - Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs

APSAD was established in 1981 with the aim of raising awareness about alcohol and other drug-related problems facing medical practitioners and other health professionals, and to increase their competence in dealing with these problems.

Last Update:

17-6-2003
Contributor:
VLGA

39.50Kb

AWB shows need for government accountability - 13 Apr 2006

The Australian Federal Government could learn a great deal from local governments given the recent efforts of its Ministers at the AWB judicial inquiry.

Last Update:
04-07-2007

Contributor:
Deanna

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About Us

Details about the Women's Participation in Local Government Coalition

Last Update:
20-06-2007

Contributor:
WPO
Author/Source:
VLGA

Access Audits Australia is an accredited and certified disability access organisation and is the Local Government Preferred Provider of Access Auditing Services in Victoria. The organisation provides a number of training and information services around access issues including a regular newsletter and numerous Access Awareness handbooks that are a simple and concise resource for a range of organisations.

Last Update:
6-8-2004

Access beyond ResCode - Manningham Doncaster Hill and Montage -Published October 2002 Planning News

Access to new dwellings (housing, units, apartments) has come to little and local planning may be alternative

Last Update:
28-08-2006

Contributor:
Bernd Bartl

Access beyond ResCode - Manningham, Doncaster Hill and Montage -Full article

Access to new dwellings (housing, units, apartments) has come to little and planning instruments and local government action may be alternative

Last Update:
28-08-2006

Contributor:
Bernd Bartl

AccountAbility is an international organisation committed to developing ethical accountability and sustainability reporting. The AA1000 framework is designed around stakeholder engagement which emphasises the ‘how’ of reporting rather than the ‘what’. A new module has been launched in 2003, the AA1000 Assurance Standard, which is now globally recognised as the leading assurance standard to enable corporate, NGO and Public Sector organisations to build credibility with stakeholders and improve performance.

Last Update:

23-7-2004

AccountAbility is an international organisation committed to developing ethical accountability and sustainability reporting. The AA1000 framework is designed around stakeholder engagement which emphasises the ‘how’ of reporting rather than the ‘what’. A new module has been launched in 2003, the AA1000 Assurance Standard, which is now globally recognised as the leading assurance standard to enable corporate, NGO and Public Sector organisations to build credibility with stakeholders and improve performance.

Last Update:

12-8-2004

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Action Area 4: Protecting Vulnerable Communities

From "Taking action on problem gambling" strategy released by the Victorian Government in october 2006. Outlines 19 capped areas.

Last Update:

23-10-2006
Contributor:
Angela Nicholas
Author/Source:
Victorian Government - Department of Justice

The PCA's role is essentially one of education, advocacy and the promotion of a culture of concern and care within the whole community for the rights and responsibilities of pedestrians. The organise Walk to Work day and have a wealth of up to date information on pedestrian issues. Includes the Australian Pedestrian Charter which is an inspiring statement of principles.

Last Update:
12-8-2004

271.50Kb

Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Housing & Local Government Symposium

Held May 20th 2004, copy of Program and Registration form.

Last Update:

19-5-2005

200.50Kb

Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004

Paper presented by special guest Terry Burke, Swinburne University.

Last Update:

19-5-2005

328.50Kb

Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004

'Provision, Planning & Advocacy - One Council's Role in Housing', presented by Anne McLennan, Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

Last Update:

19-5-2005

548.50Kb

Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004

Council Case Study presented by Ruth Spielman, Whittlesea City Council

Last Update:

19-5-2005

7.09Mb

Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004

City of Port Phillip Community Housing Program, presented by Cr Dick Gross and Kate Incerti. Local Government as provider of social housing case study.

Last Update:

19-5-2005

1.12Mb

Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004

City of Port Phillip Community Housing Program, presented by Cr Dick Gross and Kate Incerti. Local Government as provider of social housing case study.

Last Update:

19-5-2005

9.88Mb

Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004

'Local Government and Housing Advocacy' Presentation by Jenny Macaffer, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Last Update:

19-5-2005

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Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004 Keynote Speaker

Keynote Presentation made by Councillor David Hinchliffe, Brisbane City Council. Keynote paper and Brisbane Affordable Housing Strategy attached

Last Update:

19-5-2005

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Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004 Keynote Speaker

Councillor David Hinchliffe Powerpoint Presentation

Last Update:

19-5-2005

31.50Kb

Aileu- Cities of Moreland and Hume

Friends of Aileu

Last Update:
08-11-2007

Contributor:
Alan Davies
Author/Source:
Joao Jong

60.00Kb

Ainaro - City of Ballarat

Ballarat Friends of Ainaro Community Committee

Last Update:
19-04-2007

Contributor:
Alan Davies
Author/Source:
VLGA

26.50Kb

Alas

Forestville Davidson Catholic Social Justice Group

Last Update:
19-04-2007

37.50Kb

Ambassador to speak - 6 July 2006

The Timor-Leste Ambassador, H.E. Dr Hernani Coelho da Silva will speak at a meeting of Timor-Leste Friendship groups on Saturday 8 July. The Ambassador will give an up-to-date report on what is happening in Timor-Leste

Last Update:

10-07-2007
Contributor:
VLGA
Author/Source:
Deanna

America's Second Harvest-the Nations Food Bank Network

The mission of this peak organisation is to create a hunger-free America. The website provides information on the distribution of food through a national network, increases public awareness and advocates for policies to improve Emergency Food Relief and reduce hunger.

Last Update:

14-12-2005
Contributor:
Beverley Wood

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An invitation to join the Food Security Network

This VLGA website aims to provide support for local governments and other stakeholders, who are working with their communities to reduce local food chain system barriers to local food access for healthy eating, and to improve food security for all. The design of the wesite is expected to evolve in response to need. A discussion group has just been added and creates a space for interactive debate, discussion, support and resources around the issues of food security. This information can be accessed by anyone. The actual discussants will initially be restricted to organisations or individuals in Victoria who are registered discussion group members.

Last Update:
30-11-2005

Contributor:
Beverley Wood

3.83Mb

Application for 2008 Victorian Local Government Womens Charter Awards

The full application form (high res download)available from Wednesday 16 July 2008. Applications close Friday 15 August 2008.

Enquiries to Rosemary Hancock E: rhancock@mav.asn.au or Linda Bennett E: linda@vlga.org.au

Last Update:
21-07-2008

Contributor:
lbennett
Author/Source:
WPILGC

1.90Mb

Application for 2008 Victorian Local Government Womens Charter Awards

The full application form (lower resolution 1944 kbs download for dial-up users)available from Wednesday 16 July 2008. Applications close Friday 15 August 2008.

Enquiries to Rosemary Hancock E: rhancock@mav.asn.au or Linda Bennett E: linda@vlga.org.au

Last Update:

21-07-2008
Contributor:
lbennett
Author/Source:
wpilgc

April Conference Discussion Groups - Detail

In April the VLGA held a conference and expo to bring together the various interest groups involved or wanting to get involved in working together for East Timor. Discussions groups were held to discuss the specific areas of interest. The detailed documentation of these discussions is now available as a means of these groups following up their ideas.

Last Update:

29-7-2003

Audit of Needle and Syringe Disposal and Retrieval Policy and Procedures in Local Governments

Last Update:

17-6-2003
Contributor:
VLGA

Auslink submission

VLGA submission to the Auslink Green Paper

Last Update:

17-6-2003
Contributor:
VLGA - susie Strain and Jared Osborne

Adopted by all levels of government and recognises bicycle riding as a legitimate mode of personal passenger transport. The strategy calls for greater attention to planning for bicycles, recognising the relatively high levels of bicycle ownership and the significant advantages of increased cycling, both personal (mobility, health, cost, reduced car dependence) and societal (efficient, reduced pollution, noise, congestion, parking need). Australia Cycling details objectives, targets, strategies, responsibilities and performance measures for Australian governments with the objectives embracing coordination, integration, facilities, safety, information and education.

Last Update:

3-6-2004
Contributor:
Jared Osborne
Author/Source:
Austroads Inc

505.00Kb

Australia- East Timor Association

Newsletter May 2006 Australia-East Timor Association Geelong Branch

Last Update:

15-5-2006
Author/Source:
Rae Perry

Australian Bureau of Statistics - Local Government Services

ABS web page with a summary of information services for local governments.

Last Update:

21-04-2008
Contributor:
Alan Davies
Author/Source:
ABS

Australian City Farms and Community Gardens Network

A comprehensive website with links to all you ever wanted to know about community gardens. Includes getting started, how to checklists, resource kits, events, conferences, and lots more.

Last Update:

11-1-2006
Contributor:
Beverley Wood

Australian Drug Foundation

Resources and research information about drug issues

Last Update:

17-6-2003
Contributor:
VLGA

Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)

ADIN is a powerful search engine for the alcohol and other drug sector. ADIN searches over 1500 websites internationally and ranks them by credibility, functionality, currency and relevance.

ADIN is funded by the Australian Government's Department of Health and Ageing as part of the National Illicit Drug Strategy and managed by the Australian Drug Foundation

Last Update:

9-8-2005
Contributor:
Australian Drug Foundation

Australian Federation of Business and Professional Women

BPW Australia is an organisation of like minded women who meet together to share ideas, experiences and fellowship. BPW International works to develop a comprehensive framework of structures to provide the necessary education, training and opportunities for women to achieve economic independence and assume their rightful place in work and business, the professions and in all decision-making process.

Last Update:
25-08-2006

Contributor:
BPW

Australian Health Promotion Association

The mission of the Australian Health Promotion Association is to provide knowledge, resources and perspectives needed to improve health promotion research and practice.

Last Update:

17-6-2003
Contributor:
VLGA

Australian Institute of Criminology

The Australian Institute of Criminology is the national focus for the study of crime and criminal justice in Australia and for the dissemination of criminal justice information.

56.79Kb	"Let's Talk" Order Form "Let’s Talk" shifts the focus to ‘participatory democracy’ with an emphasis on ‘relationships’ and ‘conversations’ not just methodologies. It also sets out ‘principles of good consultation’. Rather than duplicating past resources, "Let’s Talk" offers extensive examples of ‘interactive or two-way’ consultation methods ranging from questionnaires to ‘new & innovative’ methodologies.	Last Update: 17-01-2008 Contributor: Alan Davies Author/Source: VLGA
3.67Mb	"Taking Action on Problem Gambling": A strategy for combating problem gambling in Victoria Victorian Government Gambling Strategy Released October 2006. Contains information on planning changes and regional caps.	Last Update: 18-04-2007 Contributor: Angela Nicholas
64.00Kb	$10.5 billion on transport “one huge step” - 17 May 2006 The VLGA has welcomed the State Government’s Transport and Liveability statement, Meeting our Transport Challenges, released today.	Last Update: 04-07-2007 Contributor: Deanna
	*Australian Local Government Women's Association (ALGWA Vic) Link to website of ALGWA	Last Update: 20-06-2007 Contributor: WPILGC Author/Source: VLGA
	*Census 2006 - Summaries of all Municipalities Summaries of the 2006 Census findings for each Victorian municipality. Includes population, birthplaces, spoken language, education, incomes, family, housing, disability, unpaid work and other information.	Last Update: 11-09-2007 Contributor: Alan Davies Author/Source: Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Councl
	Census 2006 - Summaries of all suburbs and townships Summaries of the 2006 Census findings for each Victorian suburb and township. Includes population, birthplaces, spoken language, education, incomes, family, housing, disability, unpaid work and other information. Long download - 6.6MB*	Last Update: 06-12-2007 Contributor: Alan Davies Author/Source: Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Councl
62.50Kb	*List of Friendship Groups in Australia List of all Australian and East Timorese Friendship Groups.	Last Update: 29-11-2007 Contributor: Joao Jong Author/Source: Joao Jong
	*Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) MAV website, member of WPILGC	Last Update: 25-08-2006
	*Regional Profile Builder Creates a social and population profile of a region. Simply select up to 15 municipalities and a profile is generated automatically from the findings of the 2006 Census(updated Nov 07 from the second release of Census information).	Last Update: 29-11-2007 Contributor: Alan Davies Author/Source: Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Councl
33.17Kb	*The Victorian Experience - WPILGC history This paper discusses the goals and history of the Womens Participation in Local Governemtn Coalition: equal representation of women in Victoria’s 78 Councils, strengthening local communities and democratic local governance, and the strategies which have been developed to achieve them.	Last Update: 25-08-2006 Contributor: Elizabeth Hartnell-Young, Leonie
	*Victorian Women's Trust Victorian Womens Trust website, member of WPILGC	Last Update: 25-08-2006 Contributor: WPILGC
	*Women's Electoral Lobby (WEL) Women's Electoral Lobby, member of the WPILGC	Last Update: 25-08-2006 Contributor: WPILGC
	*Womens Planning Network (WPN) Women's Planning Network, member of the WPILGC	Last Update: 25-08-2006
	*YWCA Victoria Young Women's Christian Association of Victoria (YWCA Vic), member of the WPILGC	Last Update: 25-08-2006 Contributor: WPILGC
107.00Kb	12 Councillors in VLGA election - 31 Jan. 2007 Local government peak body the VLGA has attracted a record field of candidates in its Board election. Some 24 candidates (12 of them Councillors) are seeking 12 positions. Nineteen candidates are seeking the position of general Board members. The candidates represent a wide variety of Councils and community organisations.	Last Update: 10-07-2007 Contributor: VLGA Author/Source: Deanna
	2001 - 2002 Federal Budget - Drug and Alcohol Summary of the key funding announcements in the 2001 - 2002 Federal Budget, Department of Health and Aged Care and other programs relevant to the drug and alcohol field.	Last Update: 17-6-2003 Contributor: VLGA
	2003 - Victorian women in local government 1993-2003 Some facts about the representation of women in Victorian local governemnt 1993-2003	Last Update: 25-08-2006 Contributor: scwp
	2003 Election Results for Women WPILGC's analysis of the 2003 election results. Good news for women overall.	Last Update: 25-08-2006 Contributor: SCWP
263.00Kb	2003 Victorian Longitudinal Community Attitudes Survey For feedback or enquiries please contact: Ms. May Haeder, Social Policy Officer on: 9240 2313 or: mhaeder@moreland.vic.gov.au	Last Update: 4-8-2004 Contributor: May Haeder Author/Source: Gambling Research Panel
75.69Kb	2008 Local Governemnt Elections TIMELINE Latest details re electoral timelines for the 2008 elections. Not to be confused with when you start your campaign. For advcie about campaigning, find the publication "A Gender Agenda" on this website.	Last Update: 28-05-2008 Contributor: Linda Author/Source: WPILGC
124.17Kb	A 10-Point Plan to Reinvigorate Local Communities Prior to the Federal election in November 2007, ALGA put together a 10 point plan, calling upon the Federal Government to properly fund local government and local communities to tackle local infrastructure and services.	Last Update: 15-04-2008 Contributor: Sarah Howe Author/Source: ALGA
261.50Kb	A Gateway to Social Information on the Internet Links to key sources of information about social conditions within communities at a local, regional or national level.	Last Update: 23-07-2008 Contributor: Vlga Author/Source: Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Councl
959.87Kb	A Gender Agenda 3rd edition A kit for women who want to stand for local government and for those who want to assist others to stand.	Last Update: 22-05-2008 Contributor: Alan Davies Author/Source: WPILGC
68.41Kb	A Gender Agenda 3rd edition INSERT 2008 An insert for A Gender Agenda 3rd edition which alerts candidates about changes to electoral requirements for 2008 elections.	Last Update: 30-06-2008 Contributor: Linda Bennett Author/Source: WPILGC
	A Healthy Balance: Victorians Respond to Obesity Report of the Citizen's Panel convened by the Victorian Government to look at ways of preventing childhood obesity. Includes discussion of the panel process and its genesis.	Last Update: 30-1-2003
	A Healthy Balance: Victorians Respond to Obesity Report of the Citizen's Panel convened by the Victorian Government to look at ways of preventing childhood obesity. Includes discussion of the panel process and its genesis.	Last Update: 30-1-2003
	A Plan For Life City of Boroondara Drug Strategy. Minimise Harm, Enhance Community Well Being.	Last Update: 17-6-2003 Contributor: City of Boroondara
	A Trojan Horse Mentality to Change: address by Professor Amareshwar Galla Professor Amar Galla addressed the CASPAN Conference in December 2003. He presented an inspiring approach to change. Here is summary of his approach - a trojan horse mentality.	Last Update: 25-08-2006 Contributor: SCWP
	ABS Statistics 2005 Previously obtainable for a fee, free electronic copies were made available from July 1 2005.	Last Update: 19-10-2005 Contributor: Beverley Wood Author/Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
	ABS-Consumer Price Index-AUS The Consumer Price Index shows increased cost of consumer goods for the year ending December 2005. Cost increases shown for food (3.6%), alcohol and tobacco (3.3%), housing (3.6%), transportation (3.9%), and education (6.3%). Fuel affected prices appear to be milk, bread, restaurant meals and takeaway and fast foods. For more detail, look up the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) website and look in the Consumer Price Index folder.	Last Update: 30-1-2006 Contributor: Beverley Wood
	ACT GOVERNMENT Have your Say online manual and protocol.	Last Update: 4-9-2002
	ACT GOVERNMENT Have your Say online manual and protocol.	Last Update: 4-9-2002
	APSAD - Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs APSAD was established in 1981 with the aim of raising awareness about alcohol and other drug-related problems facing medical practitioners and other health professionals, and to increase their competence in dealing with these problems.	Last Update: 17-6-2003 Contributor: VLGA
39.50Kb	AWB shows need for government accountability - 13 Apr 2006 The Australian Federal Government could learn a great deal from local governments given the recent efforts of its Ministers at the AWB judicial inquiry.	Last Update: 04-07-2007 Contributor: Deanna
47.50Kb	About Us Details about the Women's Participation in Local Government Coalition	Last Update: 20-06-2007 Contributor: WPO Author/Source: VLGA
	Access Audits Australia is an accredited and certified disability access organisation and is the Local Government Preferred Provider of Access Auditing Services in Victoria. The organisation provides a number of training and information services around access issues including a regular newsletter and numerous Access Awareness handbooks that are a simple and concise resource for a range of organisations.	Last Update: 6-8-2004
	Access beyond ResCode - Manningham Doncaster Hill and Montage -Published October 2002 Planning News Access to new dwellings (housing, units, apartments) has come to little and local planning may be alternative	Last Update: 28-08-2006 Contributor: Bernd Bartl
	Access beyond ResCode - Manningham, Doncaster Hill and Montage -Full article Access to new dwellings (housing, units, apartments) has come to little and planning instruments and local government action may be alternative	Last Update: 28-08-2006 Contributor: Bernd Bartl
	AccountAbility is an international organisation committed to developing ethical accountability and sustainability reporting. The AA1000 framework is designed around stakeholder engagement which emphasises the ‘how’ of reporting rather than the ‘what’. A new module has been launched in 2003, the AA1000 Assurance Standard, which is now globally recognised as the leading assurance standard to enable corporate, NGO and Public Sector organisations to build credibility with stakeholders and improve performance.	Last Update: 23-7-2004
	AccountAbility is an international organisation committed to developing ethical accountability and sustainability reporting. The AA1000 framework is designed around stakeholder engagement which emphasises the ‘how’ of reporting rather than the ‘what’. A new module has been launched in 2003, the AA1000 Assurance Standard, which is now globally recognised as the leading assurance standard to enable corporate, NGO and Public Sector organisations to build credibility with stakeholders and improve performance.	Last Update: 12-8-2004
202.54Kb	Action Area 4: Protecting Vulnerable Communities From "Taking action on problem gambling" strategy released by the Victorian Government in october 2006. Outlines 19 capped areas.	Last Update: 23-10-2006 Contributor: Angela Nicholas Author/Source: Victorian Government - Department of Justice
	The PCA's role is essentially one of education, advocacy and the promotion of a culture of concern and care within the whole community for the rights and responsibilities of pedestrians. The organise Walk to Work day and have a wealth of up to date information on pedestrian issues. Includes the Australian Pedestrian Charter which is an inspiring statement of principles.	Last Update: 12-8-2004
271.50Kb	Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Housing & Local Government Symposium Held May 20th 2004, copy of Program and Registration form.	Last Update: 19-5-2005
200.50Kb	Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004 Paper presented by special guest Terry Burke, Swinburne University.	Last Update: 19-5-2005
328.50Kb	Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004 'Provision, Planning & Advocacy - One Council's Role in Housing', presented by Anne McLennan, Macedon Ranges Shire Council.	Last Update: 19-5-2005
548.50Kb	Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004 Council Case Study presented by Ruth Spielman, Whittlesea City Council	Last Update: 19-5-2005
7.09Mb	Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004 City of Port Phillip Community Housing Program, presented by Cr Dick Gross and Kate Incerti. Local Government as provider of social housing case study.	Last Update: 19-5-2005
1.12Mb	Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004 City of Port Phillip Community Housing Program, presented by Cr Dick Gross and Kate Incerti. Local Government as provider of social housing case study.	Last Update: 19-5-2005
9.88Mb	Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004 'Local Government and Housing Advocacy' Presentation by Jenny Macaffer, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council	Last Update: 19-5-2005
143.00Kb	Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004 Keynote Speaker Keynote Presentation made by Councillor David Hinchliffe, Brisbane City Council. Keynote paper and Brisbane Affordable Housing Strategy attached	Last Update: 19-5-2005
3.26Mb	Affordable Housing: Dream or Reality? Symposium May 2004 Keynote Speaker Councillor David Hinchliffe Powerpoint Presentation	Last Update: 19-5-2005
31.50Kb	Aileu- Cities of Moreland and Hume Friends of Aileu	Last Update: 08-11-2007 Contributor: Alan Davies Author/Source: Joao Jong
60.00Kb	Ainaro - City of Ballarat Ballarat Friends of Ainaro Community Committee	Last Update: 19-04-2007 Contributor: Alan Davies Author/Source: VLGA
26.50Kb	Alas Forestville Davidson Catholic Social Justice Group	Last Update: 19-04-2007
37.50Kb	Ambassador to speak - 6 July 2006 The Timor-Leste Ambassador, H.E. Dr Hernani Coelho da Silva will speak at a meeting of Timor-Leste Friendship groups on Saturday 8 July. The Ambassador will give an up-to-date report on what is happening in Timor-Leste	Last Update: 10-07-2007 Contributor: VLGA Author/Source: Deanna
	America's Second Harvest-the Nations Food Bank Network The mission of this peak organisation is to create a hunger-free America. The website provides information on the distribution of food through a national network, increases public awareness and advocates for policies to improve Emergency Food Relief and reduce hunger.	Last Update: 14-12-2005 Contributor: Beverley Wood
49.50Kb	An invitation to join the Food Security Network This VLGA website aims to provide support for local governments and other stakeholders, who are working with their communities to reduce local food chain system barriers to local food access for healthy eating, and to improve food security for all. The design of the wesite is expected to evolve in response to need. A discussion group has just been added and creates a space for interactive debate, discussion, support and resources around the issues of food security. This information can be accessed by anyone. The actual discussants will initially be restricted to organisations or individuals in Victoria who are registered discussion group members.	Last Update: 30-11-2005 Contributor: Beverley Wood
3.83Mb	Application for 2008 Victorian Local Government Womens Charter Awards The full application form (high res download)available from Wednesday 16 July 2008. Applications close Friday 15 August 2008. Enquiries to Rosemary Hancock E: rhancock@mav.asn.au or Linda Bennett E: linda@vlga.org.au	Last Update: 21-07-2008 Contributor: lbennett Author/Source: WPILGC
1.90Mb	Application for 2008 Victorian Local Government Womens Charter Awards The full application form (lower resolution 1944 kbs download for dial-up users)available from Wednesday 16 July 2008. Applications close Friday 15 August 2008. Enquiries to Rosemary Hancock E: rhancock@mav.asn.au or Linda Bennett E: linda@vlga.org.au	Last Update: 21-07-2008 Contributor: lbennett Author/Source: wpilgc
	April Conference Discussion Groups - Detail In April the VLGA held a conference and expo to bring together the various interest groups involved or wanting to get involved in working together for East Timor. Discussions groups were held to discuss the specific areas of interest. The detailed documentation of these discussions is now available as a means of these groups following up their ideas.	Last Update: 29-7-2003
	Audit of Needle and Syringe Disposal and Retrieval Policy and Procedures in Local Governments	Last Update: 17-6-2003 Contributor: VLGA
	Auslink submission VLGA submission to the Auslink Green Paper	Last Update: 17-6-2003 Contributor: VLGA - susie Strain and Jared Osborne
	Adopted by all levels of government and recognises bicycle riding as a legitimate mode of personal passenger transport. The strategy calls for greater attention to planning for bicycles, recognising the relatively high levels of bicycle ownership and the significant advantages of increased cycling, both personal (mobility, health, cost, reduced car dependence) and societal (efficient, reduced pollution, noise, congestion, parking need). Australia Cycling details objectives, targets, strategies, responsibilities and performance measures for Australian governments with the objectives embracing coordination, integration, facilities, safety, information and education.	Last Update: 3-6-2004 Contributor: Jared Osborne Author/Source: Austroads Inc
505.00Kb	Australia- East Timor Association Newsletter May 2006 Australia-East Timor Association Geelong Branch	Last Update: 15-5-2006 Author/Source: Rae Perry
	Australian Bureau of Statistics - Local Government Services ABS web page with a summary of information services for local governments.	Last Update: 21-04-2008 Contributor: Alan Davies Author/Source: ABS
	Australian City Farms and Community Gardens Network A comprehensive website with links to all you ever wanted to know about community gardens. Includes getting started, how to checklists, resource kits, events, conferences, and lots more.	Last Update: 11-1-2006 Contributor: Beverley Wood
	Australian Drug Foundation Resources and research information about drug issues	Last Update: 17-6-2003 Contributor: VLGA
	Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN) ADIN is a powerful search engine for the alcohol and other drug sector. ADIN searches over 1500 websites internationally and ranks them by credibility, functionality, currency and relevance. ADIN is funded by the Australian Government's Department of Health and Ageing as part of the National Illicit Drug Strategy and managed by the Australian Drug Foundation	Last Update: 9-8-2005 Contributor: Australian Drug Foundation
	Australian Federation of Business and Professional Women BPW Australia is an organisation of like minded women who meet together to share ideas, experiences and fellowship. BPW International works to develop a comprehensive framework of structures to provide the necessary education, training and opportunities for women to achieve economic independence and assume their rightful place in work and business, the professions and in all decision-making process.	Last Update: 25-08-2006 Contributor: BPW
	Australian Health Promotion Association The mission of the Australian Health Promotion Association is to provide knowledge, resources and perspectives needed to improve health promotion research and practice.	Last Update: 17-6-2003 Contributor: VLGA
	Australian Institute of Criminology The Australian Institute of Criminology is the national focus for the study of crime and criminal justice in Australia and for the dissemination of criminal justice information.

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