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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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
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
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.
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.
We’ve Got an Assets Map…Now What Happens?
People put a lot of work into compiling an assets map. They meet with others, discover their gifts, passions knowledge and interests. They locate the physical infrastructure assets around them, … Continue reading We’ve Got an Assets Map…Now What Happens?
Crime…..I Think We’ve Got it Wrong
Introduction Lately, I’ve been thinking about crime and how we respond to it. The actions we take or don’t take to reduce crime and its impact. Where I live we … Continue reading Crime…..I Think We’ve Got it Wrong
