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63.52Kb 		Pound of flesh - women in politics
In 2003, Moira Rayner gave the Claire Burton Lecure in WA. She spoke of the need for women in politics to keep their values edge honed in a political culture whcih tends to blunt and whittle away anything different from patriarchy. Strategies include maintaining community and friendship netwrks with women who share your values.
Last Update:
11-08-2008
Contributor:
Lbennett
 Author/Source:
Moira Rayner

5.75Mb 		Languages Spoken
Languages spoken in each municipality, by age group. Includes the top 100 spoken languages in each municipality. Also shows the distribution of language groups across the municipalities of Victoria
Last Update:
23-07-2008
Contributor:
Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Council
 Author/Source:
Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Council

2.74Mb 		Birthplaces - detailed
Population by age group, for all birthplaces, as well as the top 100 birthplaces in each municipality. Also shows distribution of each birthplace group across the municipalities of Victoria
Last Update:
23-07-2008
Contributor:
Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Council
 Author/Source:
Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Council

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

1.34Mb 		Centenary of Federation Womens Petition 2001
The Petition was created in 2001 with input from thousands of Victorian women through a State and Commonwealth project called Shaping the Nation.It describes what women want in the next 100 years. The Petition was created to celebrate the Centenary of Federation.
Last Update:
16-07-2008
Contributor:
lbennett
 Author/Source:
WPILGC

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

96.39Kb 		Fact Sheet: Women in Victorian Local Government January 2008
Last updated in January 2008, this fact sheet describes progress of women's participation as elected Local Government Councillors. A new upate will be issued in late 2008 following the elections.
 Recent by-elections resulting in election of women councillors are not inlcuded.
Last Update:
16-07-2008
Contributor:
Linda Bennett
 Author/Source:
WILGC

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

119.00Kb 		Births: Maternal and Child Health Indicators
Measurements of birth numbers, attendance and breast feeding rates, for each Victorian municipality, from 2001 to 2007.
Last Update:
27-06-2008
Contributor:
Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Council
 Author/Source:
vlga

732.00Kb 		Gambling - Venues and Machines
Gambling machine venues, EGM numbers and addresses, easily sorted and counted by municipality, venue type and location
Last Update:
07-08-2008
Contributor:
Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Council
 Author/Source:
vlga

628.50Kb 		Gambling - Venues and Machines
Gambling machine venues, EGM numbers and addresses, easily sorted and counted by municipality, venue type and location.
Last Update:
26-06-2008
Contributor:
Vlga
 Author/Source:
Hayden Brown, Greater Dandenong City Councl

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

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Last Update:
19-06-2008
Contributor:
vlga
 Author/Source:
Alan

2.99Mb 		South Australian Council of Social Services - VLGA presentation on food security for all
"Towards a local government approach to achieving food security for all" is the title of this presentation, delivered 11th June 2008 in Adelaide. The SACOSS blueprint to eradicate proverty in South Australia (2007) is introduced, followed by the discussion of local government area food security and the systemic issues and barriers at the local area level. A liveable and just society requires integrated planning and resources which supports mental and physical health and well-being and the activities of daily living for all.
Last Update:
18-06-2008
Contributor:
Beverley Wood
 Author/Source:
Beverley Wood

910.86Kb 		November 2008 elections Newsletter: Victorian Electoral Commission
Describes timelines and electoral roll for November 2008 Local Government elections : VEC April 2008
Last Update:
29-05-2008
Contributor:
Linda
 Author/Source:
WPILGC

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

216.42Kb 		Be the Councillor you want to be (4 year terms)
Describes an approach to your 4 year term based on becoming clear about your values and goals as a priority in year 1.
Last Update:
22-05-2008
Contributor:
Linda Bennett
 Author/Source:
WPILGC

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

139.13Kb 		Stronger Community Organisation
The VLGA Submission to the Strengthening Community Organisations Project, which highlights issues to do with how shared visions for a sustainable future can be developed and the VLGA view on how this can be achieved.
Last Update:
15-04-2008
Contributor:
Sarah Howe
 Author/Source:
VLGA

628.58Kb 		From Local to Grassroots Government
Academic article that outlines the case for Local Government in the provision of community and urban services
Last Update:
15-04-2008
Contributor:
Sarah Howe
 Author/Source:
Linda Scott

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