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By Alan Posted on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

Not a Consumer, Client or Customer but a Citizen

Last week I heard a story about a small group of residents who were at a meeting with their local Mayor, the CEO of the Council and a senior Council … Continue reading Not a Consumer, Client or Customer but a Citizen

Categories: #community, #community development, #democracy, #Local Government, UncategorizedTags: citizen, power, rights
By Alan Posted on February 8, 2021

Toxic Workplaces: A Strengths Approach

Workplace bullying and harassment cost the Australian economy up to $36 billion per year (Australian Human Rights Commission).

Categories: UncategorizedTags: #workplace, bullying, strengths, toxic workplace
By Alan Posted on January 22, 2021January 23, 2021

Homelessness: An Opportunity for Action Not a Problem

It is time we stopped seeing homelessness and those homeless as a problem but as ab opportunity. An opportunity to become a civil society and build a stronger, safer community.

Categories: UncategorizedTags: #building community, #Local Government, homelessness
By Alan Posted on January 4, 2021

Another Year Over and a New One Begun

These were the word of John Lennon from his song Happy Xmas (War is Over).  I think most of us are happy to see the end of 2020 and looking … Continue reading Another Year Over and a New One Begun

Categories: UncategorizedTags: #building community, #community, #community development, #COVID19
By Alan Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020

Cycling and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

I’ve recently taken up cycling. it is amazing the dangerous things I notice as a cyclist.

Categories: #Local Government, Planning, safetyTags: #CPTED, UrbanDesign
By Alan Posted on November 18, 2020

Worker Burnout and Staff Retention in the Community Sector – A Way Forward

Staff retention and worker burnout is a major issue in community services sector. But there is a way forward.

Categories: UncategorizedTags: appreciativeinquiry, burnout, staffretention, stress
By Alan Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

The UN Sustainability Goals: Time to Act Locally

The United Nations Sustainability Goals represent a set of lofty collective ideals designed to improve equality and wellbeing for all.

Categories: #community, #community development, #democracy, economic developmentTags: #community, #localaction, #SDG, #UN
By Alan Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

“The poor will be with you always…”

Approximately 1 in 10 people, globally, live in extreme poverty. This equates to less than $2 (US) per day to live on. Up to 25% of the world’s population survive on just over $3 (US) per day. These figures are hard to comprehend.

Categories: #community, #community development, Anti-poverty week, economic development, UncategorizedTags: inequality, poverty
By Alan Posted on January 16, 2021January 18, 2021

Homelessness- It Impacts All of Us

Introduction “Most of us are only two paydays away from being homeless”. It’s a sobering thought isn’t? Just two pay cycles without an income and any one of us could … Continue reading Homelessness- It Impacts All of Us

Categories: UncategorizedTags: homelessness
By Alan Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

School as an Asset and Tool in Creating Community

Introduction Our six year old son has just completed his first year at school. In Queensland this is his Prep year. When I was at school this was Kindergarten. Things … Continue reading School as an Asset and Tool in Creating Community

Categories: UncategorizedTags: schools
By Alan Posted on November 27, 2020

Preventing Crime: What Does it Have to Do with Your Local Council?

if a council asks about community safety and crime prevention what is the role of local government, particularly in Australia in safety and crime prevention. You may be surprised to know that the role is much bigger than first thought.

Categories: #community, #community development, #Local Government, safety
By Alan Posted on October 6, 2020

15-Minute City

A 15-Minute City is a place where all your needs are met within a short walk or cycle from your home.

Categories: #community, #community development, #Local Government, 15-minute city, economic development, Planning, UncategorizedTags: #community, #community development, 15-minute city, economic development

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  • Not a Consumer, Client or Customer but a Citizen March 2, 2021
  • Toxic Workplaces: A Strengths Approach February 8, 2021
  • Homelessness: An Opportunity for Action Not a Problem January 22, 2021
  • Homelessness- It Impacts All of Us January 16, 2021
  • Another Year Over and a New One Begun January 4, 2021
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