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29 December 2004 |
The ACT Government today announced it would donate $500,000 to the Red Cross Appeal to help victims of the Asian earthquake and Tsunami, said Acting Chief Minister, Ted Quinlan.
Furthermore, the Government has approached the Red Cross and asked that volunteers be available to take donations from people attending Canberra's New Years Eve celebrations who may wish to donate to the Red Cross relief fund. <more> |
24 December 2004 |
Chief Minister and Minister for the Environment Jon Stanhope today announced the establishment of the Summernats Working Group to provide advice on the environmental, economic and social impacts of Summernats utilising a cost/benefit approach.
"The Government committed to holding a review of the Summernats event in order to develop comprehensive research as to the benefits of the event to the ACT," Mr Stanhope said. <more> |
22 December 2004 |
Canberra is set to benefit from the services of 16 new firefighters following today's graduation ceremony at the ACT Fire Brigade College.
In presenting the graduation certificates, Minister for Police and Emergency Services John Hargreaves said the 16 recruits were now fully qualified for the large range of roles performed by the ACT Fire Brigade. <more> |
22 December 2004 |
Chief Minister Jon Stanhope has received ACTEW Corporation's assessment of the need for additional water storage for the ACT.
The report, An Assessment of the Need to Increase the ACT's Water Storage, concludes that unless the ACT community is prepared to accept water restrictions to recur regularly, the ACT will need more water storage sooner than previously expected. The report claims the ACT is water-rich relative to its population. It suggests the territory has enough water under ACT control to meet the environmental requirements and to supply more than a million people, but storage is currently limited. <more> |
22 December 2004 |
Thirty-four community projects will share more than $200,000 in grants designed to enable neighbourhoods and groups in the community to get together and share their common interests.
"The Canberra Community Grants Program is a new ACT Government initiative, under the Canberra Social Plan, aimed at building and supporting community participation based on common interests, neighbourhoods, physical activities and culture," Mr Stanhope said. <more> |
21 December 2004 |
Minister for Emergency Services and Police, John Hargreaves, today inspected the ACT Emergency Services Authority (ESA) and was briefed on the capabilities of the four services that protect and preserve life, property and the environment in the ACT.
The Minister met with ESA Commissioner Peter Dunn and members of the ACT Ambulance Service, ACT Fire Brigade, ACT Rural Fire Service and ACT State Emergency Service. <more> |
20 December 2004 |
Close to 1000 Canberrans including a woman born in Weetangera in 1909, have been nominated for a new award recognising Canberra's pioneering residents, Chief Minister Jon Stanhope announced today.
The 'Canberra Gold' awards are an initiative under the Canberra Social Plan, recognising residents of the ACT who have lived in the nation's capital for 50 years or more. <more> |
17 December 2004 |
ACT Minister for Disability, Housing and Community Services, John Hargreaves today reminded Canberrans that a range of government-funded and other support services were available for people experiencing stress or added pressures over the holiday period.
Mr Hargreaves said that while Christmas is the festive season and a happy time for many people, for others it could trigger anxiety over a range of issues, including finances and relationships.
"It is important for people to understand that they are not on their own if they are experiencing difficulties," Mr Hargraves said. <more> |
15 December 2004 |
Minister for the Office of Children, Youth and Family Support, Ms Katy Gallagher will tomorrow (THURSDAY) present the inaugural Yogie Awards, celebrating the achievements of the ACT youth sector in 2004.
The Yogies are an initiative of the youth sector peak body- the Youth Coalition of the ACT - and showcase the outstanding work of service organisations and individuals within the youth sector. <more> |
14 December 2004 |
A new publication honouring the work of 19 outstanding Canberra women was launched today by Minister for Women, Katy Gallagher MLA.
In launching Honouring Our Local Women: Recipients of ACT International Women's Day Awards 2002-2004, the Minister also took the opportunity to open the call for nominations for the 2005 International Women's Day Awards. <more> |
14 December 2004 |
Minister for Planning Simon Corbell today launched the construction phase of the new Civic Youth Centre on the corner of Petrie and Ballumbir Streets in the City.
Mr Corbell said the new Centre would be ready to serve Canberra's young people by around the middle of 2005. <more> |
14 December 2004 |
As the ACT enters the bushfire season, and with the upcoming second anniversary of the 2002 Canberra bushfires, Mental Health ACT is hosting disaster and recovery training today.
"The aim of the training is to improve the skills of counsellors across the ACT in trauma response," ACT Minister for Health, Simon Corbell said. <more> |
13 December 2004 |
The Minister for Children, Youth and Family Support, Katy Gallagher MLA today acknowledged the outstanding achievements of the Minister's Youth Council who will hold it's last meeting for 2004 this evening.
The Council was established in October 2002 - for an initial two-year term - to provide the Government with direct and well-informed advice on matters relating to young people. <more> |
10 December 2004 |
Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today launched a plain-English guide to the ACT Human Rights Act - Australia's first Bill of Rights - at a community human rights forum hosted by the ACT Government.
The forum included representatives from government, community organisations, service providers and law firms.
"Today's forum marks International Human Rights Day at a time when human rights remain under attack all over the world." <more> |
8 December 2004
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It's heating up to be a great summer in Canberra and the region, ACT Tourism Minister Ted Quinlan said today at the launch of Australian Capital Tourism's summer marketing campaign.
Mr Quinlan said Canberra is the ideal place for a summer holiday, with a wide range of events, exhibitions and experiences to suit the most discerning visitor.
"This summer, we will be hosting a range of wonderful exhibitions that will only be in Canberra, such as the Summer of Silver photographic exhibitions at four of Australia's best national institutions and the Vivienne Westwood retrospective at the National Gallery of Australia. Questacon is launching its new exhibition, Mini Q, for kids aged up to six. <more> |
7 December 2004
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Two projects tackling issues that leave Indigenous Canberrans among the most disadvantaged members of our community will receive Community Inclusion Grants totalling more than $430,000 over three years, Chief Minister Jon Stanhope announced today.
"Through the Community Inclusion Fund, my Government is providing assistance to the most vulnerable members of our community," Mr Stanhope said.
"The Fund is part of a concerted attack on the causes of poverty and exclusion, to ensure that all Canberrans have the opportunity to reach their potential, make a contribution and share the benefits of our community.
"The two projects I announced today, the Birragai Boys Program and the Gugan Gulwan Education Support Program, have a focus on early intervention and increasing educational opportunities in Indigenous communities."
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6 December 2004 |
ACT Disability Minister John Hargreaves praised the strong involvement of the community in organising and selecting the 2004 Disability Innovation Grants, which were announced today.
The grants are part of an Innovation Fund established in the 2002/03 Budget, and reinforce Disability ACT's commitment to developing innovative support arrangements for people with a disability. <more> |
6 December 2004 |
Ms Katy Gallagher MLA, Minister for Women, today launched Aleta, Toora Women Inc's new outreach service for single women affected by homelessness or the threat of homelessness.
"I am proud to launch this new service funded by the ACT Government. Aleta responds to a community need identified in Breaking the Cycle: The ACT Homelessness Strategy and the ACT Women's Plan 2004-05 Action Plan," Ms Gallagher said. <more> |
5 December 2004 |
Jessica Thomas, 17 of Isabella Plains and was surprised to receive a phone call in July saying that she had been selected as the Australian nomination for the Asia-Pacific Region Scout of the Year to be awarded on the 10th Dec at the Regional Scout Conference in Brunei.
Jess has been an active Scout for over 10 years, earning her Queen’s Scout Award as a Venturer last year. She started her fantastic year in January assisting 12,000 Scouts at the 10 day Australian Jamboree in Adelaide. <more> |
5 December 2004 |
Minister for Disability, Housing and Community Services John Hargreaves today paid tribute to Canberrans who volunteer, as part of International Volunteer Day.
International Volunteer Day, held on 5 December annually, is officially recognized by the United Nations as a day on which volunteers around the world are recognized and celebrated for their contributions and dedication. <more> |
2 December 2004 |
Minister for Disability, Housing and Community Services John Hargreaves today welcomed the launch of an innovative new housing project for people with disabilities.
The Centacare Linc (Living in Networked Communities) Project is a model of housing specifically designed for people with disabilities to assist them in living as independently as possible. <more>
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1 December 2004 |
If you know an older person who has made a significant contribution to the Canberra community, Chief Minister Jon Stanhope would like you to nominate them for the 2005 ActewAGL Lifetime Achievement Awards.
"This year, the names of everyone who submits a nomination will go into a barrel, with the lucky winner receiving the new People's Choice Award and a major prize," Mr Stanhope said.
"The Lifetime Achievement Awards are now in their sixth year and the total prize pool is now worth more than $25,000. <more> |
30 November 2004 |
Early in November, ACT Minister for Women, Katy Gallagher launched the ACT Women's Grants program 2004-05, which will provide financial assistance to individuals and groups for the development of activities that improve the status of women in the ACT.
Individuals, informal groups and incorporated organisations are invited to apply for funding in two categories totalling $100,000 for the 2004-05 financial year.
<more> |
30 November 2004 |
ACT Minister for Sport, Ted Quinlan, today (TUESDAY) presented over $1.8m worth of grants to 118 local sport and recreation organisations who successfully applied for assistance from the 2005 Sport and Recreation Grants Program.
"This grant program is critical to local sport and recreation organisations to assist them to implement new activities, provide better participant experiences and create improved facilities for the community," Mr Quinlan said. <more> |
24 November 2004 |
The ACT Minister for Community Services John Hargreaves today thanked volunteers who take part in the after-hours Interview Friends program and those who volunteer to be guardians of people who are unable to look after their own affairs.
The after-hours Interview Friends program is designed to make sure a child or young person being interviewed by police has a support person with them when no parent, guardian, legal representative or adult friend or relative is available. <more> |
24 November 2004 |
The ACT Minister for Police and Emergency Services John Hargreaves today presented the ACT Emergency Medal to NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Phil Koperberg.
The medal, presented at a special ceremony at the ACT Emergency Services Headquarters, is a formal thank you from the ACT Emergency Services Authority (ESA) to the NSW RFS volunteers for their help during the Canberra bushfires in 2003. <more> |
23 November 2004
Volunteering ACT congratulates Phillip Tardif for winning this prestigious award.
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Acting Chief Minister Ted Quinlan today congratulated Canberra historian Phillip Tardif, who has won the $5,000 Tasmanian Bicentenary Local History Prize.
Mr Tardif, a senior public servant working in the ACT Chief Minister's Department, was awarded the prize for his work John Bowen's Hobart: The beginning of European settlement in Tasmania.
Mr Quinlan said: "The Tasmanian Bicentenary Local History Prize is a prestigious award. Together with the second prize, the Pacific Bicentenary History Prize, it attracted an impressive field of more than 130 entries. <more> |
19 November 2004 |
A new "seniors' marquee" will allow older Canberrans to enjoy one of the 2005 National Multicultural Festival's biggest attractions in style and comfort, the Minister responsible for Multicultural Affairs, John Hargreaves announced today.
The marquee will be located in Garema Place during the Food and Dance Spectacular on Saturday 12 February 2005. The National Multicultural Festival will run from 10 to 20 February 2005. <more> |
18 November 2004 |
Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today urged eligible Canberrans to nominate for the inaugural Canberra Gold Chief Minister's Award before the November 30 deadline. The award is for people who have lived in the ACT for 50 or more years.
"The intention of this special award is to recognise the long term residents of the ACT and their contribution towards making our community what it is today," Mr Stanhope said. <more> |
12 November 2004 |
The contribution of Carers from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds was celebrated in a 'Gardens Getaway' at the National Botanic Gardens today.
The Gardens Getaway is one of several key health promotion programs developed by Carers ACT to address health service issues for CALD Carers caused by language barriers and social isolation. <more> |
11 November 2004 |
Chief Minister Jon Stanhope is encouraging young Canberrans from Indigenous and multicultural backgrounds to become Harmony Ambassadors and share their experiences with people in regional New South Wales.
The Harmony Ambassadors project is an initiative of the Migrant Resource Centre of Canberra and Queanbeyan. Fifteen young people aged between 15 and 19 will be selected to take part in a 10-day tour of south-east New South Wales to promote cross-cultural understanding. <more> |
10 November 2004 |
The ACT Government is looking for committed Canberrans interested in our relationship with Japan to nominate for a number of vacant positions on the Canberra Nara Sister City Committee, Chief Minister Jon Stanhope has announced.
A call for nominations will be advertised in the media.
"The Canberra Nara Sister City Committee plays a key role in developing and maintaining the thriving relationship between our two cities," Mr Stanhope said. <more> |
8 November 2004 |
ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today invited Canberrans to join the local Indian community on Wednesday 10 November when he will switch on specially-installed light beams to illuminate the ACT Legislative Assembly and other buildings in Civic Square, in honour of the Indian Diwali Mela.
Diwali Mela, the Festival of Light, is the most important event on the Hindu calendar. It symbolises the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. The festival is likened to the Hindu version of 'Christmas' as it involves the exchange of gifts and decorating houses with lights on the night of Diwali.
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5 November 2004 |
ACT Minister for Women, Ms. Katy Gallagher MLA today announced the launch of the ACT Women's Grants program 2004-05, which will provide financial assistance to individuals and groups for the development of activities that improve the status of women in the ACT.
"Improving the status of women and girls is fundamental to the ACT Government achieving our vision of a strong, inclusive and safe community," Ms Gallagher said. <more> |
29 October 2004 |
ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today encouraged all interested Canberrans to put up their hand in nomination for a Churchill Fellowship. The year 2005 will mark the 40th anniversary of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust.
"Since it was first established, nearly 3000 talented Australians have been awarded Churchill Fellowships," Mr Stanhope said.
"These fellowships are awarded to Australians who have gone on to investigate many innovative projects that have contributed to enhancing our way of life as a community and as a nation." <more> |
25 October 2004 |
ACT Minister for Industrial Relations, Katy Gallagher MLA today reminded Canberrans that the 2004-2005 Daylight Saving Period for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will commence on Sunday 31 October 2004, and cease on Sunday 27 March 2005.
The commencing time is 2.00am Eastern Standard Time on Sunday 31 October 2004 and the finishing time is 2.00am Eastern Standard Time on Sunday 27 March 2005. <more> |
20 October 2004 |
Mr Ebenezer Banful, the Chair of the Board of the Migrant Resource Centre of Canberra and Queanbeyan Inc, today called for applications from 15-19 year old persons resident in the Canberra and Queanbeyan Region from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds for appointment as Harmony Ambassadors.
The Harmony Ambassadors will represent a diverse cross section of the multicultural community on a 10 day tour of SE NSW in February 2005. <more> |
12 October 2004 |
Twenty-eight members of the ACT's emergency services with a collective total of 425 years service to the community today received well-earned recognition when they were presented with medals and awards by Police and Emergency Services Minister Bill Wood.
Mr Wood said National Medals had been awarded to members of the Fire Brigade, the Ambulance Service, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service in recognition of 15 years of diligent service. <more> |
22 September 2004 |
People who do volunteer work are happier, healthier and do better in school, a British study published Monday said.
Surveys of 101 randomly selected districts throughout Britain were taken by the Economic & Social Research Council in Swindon, and found another benefit to high-volunteer populations included a lower crime rate.
<Read the article at Big News Network.com> |
11 September 2004 |
At the beginning of Adult Learner’s Week, Katie Gallagher was pleased to recognise the outstanding contribution of Scouting to intergenerational learning in the Canberra.
Last Friday, Sandra Fox from the Technical and Adult Education Branch, attending a Scouting Awards night, presented the certificate to the Chief Commissioner, Mr Neville Tomkins and President, Mrs Philippa Muller in front of 120 guests and 31 leaders receiving Good Service Awards for over 225 years of combined service. Sandra is a former leader in NSW and Victoria with over 20 years commitment to Scouting. <more> |
9 September 2004 |
Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today released the ACT Public Service Employment Framework for People with Disability designed to improve employment opportunities for people with a disability within the public sector.
“This framework addresses the declining numbers of people with a disability employed in the ACT Public Service. It provides the opportunity for people with a disability to receive support in accessing secure employment in line with their skills, capabilities and potential,” said Mr Stanhope. <more> |
9 September 2004 |
The Acting Minister for Disability, Housing and Community Services, Katy Gallagher has today released a report detailing a range of actions taken by the ACT Government to address housing affordability in the Territory.
Housing People, Building Communities outlines the challenges faced by the community as a result of a tight housing market, as well as the challenges that lie ahead. <more> |
9 September 2004 |
ACT Health Minister, Simon Corbell, today released Public Health in the ACT, a document to provide a clear direction for population health programs and initiatives aimed at improving the health status of the ACT Community.
“This plan recognises the importance of prevention in population health activities, and shows how the ACT Health Action Plan is being implemented in the areas that can contribute most directly to gains in population health,” he said. <more> |
7 September 2004 |
Katy Gallagher MLA, Minister for Women, today launched the ACT Women’s Plan, the 2004-05 Action Plan and ACT Women’s Statistics 2004.
“The documents launched today, work together in identifying factors which are central to the development of effective and responsive policies, programs and services to meet the needs of women and girls in the ACT”, Ms Gallagher said. <more> |
6 September 2004 |
Minister for Children, Youth and Family Support, Ms Katy Gallagher MLA, will today launch the PANDSI (Post & Ante Natal Depression Support and Information) playgroup.
“PANDSI playgroup is an initiative to support women experiencing post and ante natal depression, providing a place to meet with other mothers with similar experiences,” Ms Gallagher said. <more>
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4 September 2004
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Minister for Children, Youth and Family Support, Katy Gallagher MLA today reminded Canberrans that National Child Protection week starts tomorrow (5th September) and will run from until the 11th September (next Saturday).
In 2003, 40,000 children were abused and/or neglected in Australia - a 33 per cent increase in the last year alone. Child abuse and neglect is a serious social problem not only in the ACT, but across Australia.
The focus is often on the problem: the horror, pain and anger of the harm and maltreatment. National Child Protection Week is an opportunity to focus on the solution. <more> |
3 September 2004
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Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today released Disability ACT, Future Directions: A Framework for the ACT 2004 – 2008, the strategic direction for disability services in the ACT over the next four years.
Disability ACT, Future Directions: A Framework for the ACT 2004 – 2008 is the result of an extensive consultation process undertaken by Disability ACT with people with disabilities, their families and carers, community, service providers. The Framework is also consistent with the Government’s response to Recommendation 3 of the Board of Inquiry into Disability Services. <more> |
1 September 2004
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Three women scientists will grapple with the conundrum of why so many Australian women are successful in scientific pursuits and yet are little-known and have received so few honours at a forum next week.
The forum, organised by Manning Clark House, is entitled ³Women in Australian Science: Successful Despite the Odds².
It will take place from 2 to 4pm on Saturday, September 11, at the House, 11 Tasmania Circle, Forrest. <more> |
1 September 2004
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Chief Minister Jon Stanhope has welcomed the first meeting of the community reference group, which will advise the ACT Government on who should be inducted into the new ACT Honour Walk in Civic.
“This is a group made up of a cross section of the community, each with their own areas of expertise who will provide sound advice to Government on what will be very difficult choices,” said Mr Stanhope.
“There are many people who have made significant contributions to our community in areas such as science, social welfare, the arts, youth development and of course sport. <more> |
1 September 2004 |
Bovis Lendlease, a large construction company, conduct a community involvement day each year with their Canberra staff.
In the past they have been involved in gardening, maintenance and small building projects.
In October 2004 they will again be conducting this day of involvement and have approximately 60 people available to work on a number of community projects. <more> |
30 August 2004 |
Hugh Mackay, renowned social commentator and Chair of the Chief Minister’s Community Inclusion Board to day officially launched “Who Really Cares?” a crucial research project supported by the Canberra Business Council, Volunteering ACT and Volunteering Australia at a cocktail party hosted by Certified Practicing Accountants Australia (CPA). <more> |
30 August 2004 |
Leaders from Government, business, academia and the community sector joined forces at the Think Tank , “Now or Never”, hosted by Volunteering ACT, to face up to a critical problem in Canberra, that is the traditional fabric of our society, the long term reliable, committed volunteers, are literally fraying at the edges! <more> |
25 August 2004 |
Volunteer groups say businesses are the key to ensuring vital charity work can continue.
Many charity organisations are struggling to survive because they cannot get enough people to help.
Mary Porter from Volunteering ACT says the solution is to encourage businesses to give their employees paid time off to undertake charity work.
<Read the article at ABC News Online> |
24 August 2004 |
Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today highlighted the importance of volunteering at Now Or Never, a think tank discussion on Volunteer Workforce Sustainability.
The discussion was hosted by Volunteering ACT to look at a supply and demand dilemma currently facing the volunteer sector.
“Volunteers make an enormous contribution to the social, economic, environmental and cultural life of Canberra. The benefits cannot be underestimated,” Mr Stanhope said. <more> |
24 August 2004 |
Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today presented the first round of the ACT Emergency Medal and Lapel Pin to those who were involved in defending and supporting Canberra during the January 2003 bushfires.
Groups representing uniformed personnel received the ACT Emergency Medal, while representatives of the Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul and the ACT Public Service received the ACT Emergency Lapel Pin. <more> |
23 August 2004 |
Arts and Heritage Minister Bill Wood today officially launched Canberra Symphony Orchestra - Play On, a book that documents the 50-year history of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra.
Published by the Canberra Symphony Orchestra and written by Max Booth, the new book contains interesting anecdotes and photographs dating back to the humble beginnings of the Orchestra in the 1950s, when it was known as the Canberra Symphony Orchestra Society. <more> |
18 August 2004 |
International Youth Day needs International Youth
And Scouting has lots of them. In the July school holidays this year, 45 Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and Leaders renovated a Red Cross School for the Disabled in Honiara. <more> |
17 August 2004 |
Stage 3 restrictions will be reintroduced in the ACT and Queanbeyan on 1 September 2004 following the second driest autumn and winter period on record, said Treasurer Ted Quinlan.
The ACT region has been facing drought conditions for more than two years. Canberra has been in restrictions since December 2002 and this summer will be no different. <more> |
17 August 2004 |
People with disabilities in the ACT are to benefit from a $50 000 funding package to bridge the ‘digital divide’ under the ACT Government’s Community IT Access Plan.
Disability, Housing and Community Services Minister Bill Wood said the funding would help people with a disability buy computer equipment and services so they can better access information technology. <more> |
12 August 2004 |
Arts and Heritage Minister Bill Wood today released the report of the community consultation over the proposed ACT Bushfire Memorial.
“The January 2003 bushfires had a huge impact on the Canberra community, with different people being affected in many different ways,” Mr Wood said.
“Extensive consultation has taken place to determine what ACT residents, including many of those most affected by the bushfire, would like to see reflected in a memorial. <more> |
11 August 2004 |
ACT Minister for Children, Youth and Family Support, Katy Gallagher MLA today launched Strengthening Opportunities for all Young People in the ACT, a package of framework documents and action plans including The Young People’s Plan, which will guide policy and service delivery for Canberra’s young people over the next four years. <more> |
11 August 2004 |
Today Volunteering ACT called for urgent action to address the desperate shortage of volunteers needed to provide vital services to aged people and people with disabilities in their own homes, and urged all those involved in Aged Care to immediately join together to share their experience, knowledge and expertise to help find practical ways to address this predicament. <more> |
5 August 2004 |
Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today announced a range of measures, including IT upgrades, new training and an overhaul of complicated consultation guidelines, to provide a further boost to Canberra’s invaluable community sector.
Mr Stanhope made the commitments at the ACT Council of Social Service biennial conference, which began today at the Canberra Institute of Technology. The theme of the conference is ‘Social Sustainability in ACTion: Threats and Opportunities’. <more> |
27 July 2004 |
Minister for Business, Tourism and Economic Development, Ted Quinlan today officially launched the 12th Australian Science Festival Poster and Program.
The Festival is Canberra’s annual celebration of science and technology where universities, businesses, the Government, media, researchers and others combine to make science more accessible to the wider community in this ten-day event.
The Science Festival starts on August 14 2004. <more> |
21 July 2004 |
Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today urged non-Government agencies working collaboratively with the ACT Government to apply for financial assistance through the Community Inclusion Fund. The Community Inclusion Fund is a flagship commitment of The Canberra Social Plan.
“I encourage eligible local community organisations to put their hands up for assistance.” Mr Stanhope said. <more> |
14 July 2004 |
New endorsement arrangements are being introduced for charities to be able to access income tax, fringe benefits tax (FBT) and goods and service tax (GST) charity concessions. <more>
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9 July 2004 |
The Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Gary Hardgrave, today welcomed the introduction of the Translating and Interpreting Service’s (TIS) new Automated Telephone Interpreting Service (ATIS), which will make access to interpreting services easier.
ATIS is a multi-function ‘Interactive Voice Response Unit’ that allows English speaking clients to connect directly with an interpreter in one of the 18 TIS high demand languages. <more> |
ACT Multicultural
Grants now open
1 July 2004 |
Application
for ACT Multicultural Grants Program 2004-2005 is now open.
Application closes on 13
August 2004.
For eligibility, guidelines and electronic copy of
the application form visit the ACT
Multicultural Grants Program web site
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Thursday 24 June 2004 |
Chief Minister and Attorney General, Jon Stanhope, today
announced that a bill has been introduced into the Legislative
Assembly to stem the rise in insurance premiums through legislating
for proportionate liability and professional standards.
“My Government is serious about dealing with the insurance
crisis, which has resulted in a severe increase in premiums
for liability classes of insurance in Australia,” Mr
Stanhope said. <more>
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Thursday 24 June 2004 |
Arts Minister Bill Wood today reminded Canberrans to have
their say on the ACT Bushfire Memorial final consultation
process, which has now been extended until 9 July.
“The January 2003 bushfires had a huge impact on the
Canberra community, with different people being affected in
many different ways,” Mr Wood said.
“Extensive consultation has taken place to determine
what ACT residents – including many of those most affected
by the bushfire - would like to see reflected in a memorial. <more>
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17 June, 2004 |
The National Multicultural festival stages a wide range of
Community events- concerts- Exhibitions- Music- Films-Theatre-Dance-Food
- International events and a vibrant Fringe festival. Carnivale
and Street Parade will also be a feature of 2005. Expressions
of interest close on Friday 27 August 2004. <more> |
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17 June, 2004 |
Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today announced that the Community
Care Public Liability Insurance Scheme will continue in the
ACT at least until 31 December 2006.
The announcement follows a decision by the ACCC to allow
continuation of the scheme.
The scheme provides $10 million public liability insurance
policies to not for profit community organisations. <more>
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10 June, 2004 |
The Australian Network for Art & Technology Workshop Fund
provides Grants of up to $2,000 for practicing artists for various
purposes <more> |
4 June, 2004 |
Due to an overwhelming response to the first
round of Volunteer Small Equipment Grants 2004, the Australian
Government Department of Family and Community Services has
announced a second round of Volunteer Small Equipment Grants
to be held in 2004.
Through this new round, organisations can apply for grants
of up to $5,000 each, to buy small equipment items that support
the work of volunteers by making it easier, safer and/or more
enjoyable.<more> |
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3 June, 2004 |
More than 1.700 people worldwide have been registered through
the 18th IAVE World Volunteer Conference web site (www.iave2004barcelona.org)
to participate in this international encounter. The Conference
delegates will exchange points of view on issues like impact
evaluation of the voluntary task in the society, the importance
of the coordination amongst organisations or the new social
forms of involvement, as the sportive or environmental volunteering.
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31 May, 2004 |
Thirty-six multicultural broadcasters and two radio stations
will receive grants totalling $100,000 to ensure that important
radio services to Canberra's diverse community are maintained,
Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope, announced today. Canberra's Chinese,
Cuban, Austrian and Tongan communities are among those receiving
funding under the Multicultural Radio Grants Program 2003-04.
<more> |
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20 May, 2004 |
ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today launched The Social
Compact, a new partnership agreement between the ACT Government
and community sector organisations for the delivery of community
services. <more>
[Download the Social Compact.
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13 May, 2004 |
Today Volunteering ACT was proud to recognize the 2004 recipient
of the NRMA Insurance Volunteer of the Year Award, at a wonderful
ceremony held at the Canberra Racecourse, Clive Monty, is
a founding member of the l'Arche Community of Canberra,
and was chosen by the judges as this year's Ambassador for volunteers
as the Volunteer of the Year. Clive has volunteered for over
20years and has been the driving force behind L'Arche both here
and nationally. <more> |
13 May, 2004 |
"Its time we sat up and took notice of the warning
signals" Mary Porter CEO of Volunteering ACT said today
at the beginning of National Volunteer Week.
"Our volunteer workforce is undergoing radical change
before our very eyes but most are taking a head in the sand
approach." Ms Porter said
"Like the problem of our aging population that governments
have only just realised will place enormous pressure on our
way of life, the changes to volunteer demographics and their
behavior will do similar" Ms Porter continued. <more>
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13 May, 2004 |
Today Senator Kay Patterson, Federal Minister
for Family and Community Services celebrated an historic milestone
with Volunteering ACT, the 7,000th volunteer
walked through its doors seeking volunteer work in the Canberra
Community. Volunteers, leaders of Community groups, Government
and Business attended a morning tea with Senator Patterson at
Volunteering ACT. <more> |
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13 May, 2004 |
Today Richard Eckersley from the National
Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the ANU addressed
the annual Summit on Volunteering in the ACT and revealed
the secret to happiness as he has discovered it through his
work on the fourth survey of Australian's Wellbeing.
We heard that Volunteers tend to enjoy a high
sense of wellbeing, which in turn makes them healthier and
extends their life expectancy, not surprising to those of
us who are involved on a day to day basis! <more> |
12 May, 2004 |
Chief Minister Jon Stanhope
today announced the engagement of Mike Harris as the Chief
Executive of the ACT Chief Minister's Department.
The Chief Minister said Mr Harris'
appointment provides strong leadership and values for the
future ACT Public Service. <more> |
11 May, 2004 |
Organisations practicing excellence in waste
reduction can now win up to $3000 under a new award scheme
announced today by Urban Services Minister Bill Wood.
"The inaugural No Waste Awards will be open to all schools,
businesses, government departments and community organisations
in the ACT which have actively implemented waste minimisation
initiatives," Mr Wood said. <more> |
28 April 2004 |
Chief Minister and Minister for the
Environment Jon Stanhope today launched Think water,
act water, the strategy for sustainable water resource
management in the ACT.
"Water is our most precious resource,
so it is vital we address the water issues facing the ACT
both now and into the future," Mr Stanhope said.
"Think water, act water
has been developed over the last 18 months and is the result
of extensive community consultation. <more> |
April 23 2004 |
Going from Stage 3 to Stage 2 water
restrictions on March 1 this year we are currently only achieving
a 15 per cent reduction rate, Deputy Chief Minister Ted Quinlan
said today.
"Ideally we would like to have met
the 25 per cent reduction, but the unseasonably warm weather
over March and April and combined with very little rain, (in
April 0.8 mm compared with the average of 56 mm), means that
it is unlikely that we will do so. <more> |
19 April 2004 |
Arts Minister Bill Wood today called for applications for
the 2005 ACT Arts Funding Program, one of the most significant
ways that the ACT Government supports local arts and cultural
activity.
"Canberrans have until 11 June to apply to the Arts
Funding Program, which supports high quality arts and cultural
products and activities," Mr Wood said.
<more> |
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The Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services
is inviting community organisations to apply for funding under
the recently announced Local Answers initiative of the Stronger
Families and Community Strategy.
The Local Answers initiative is intended to help strengthen
disadvantaged families and communities by funding local, small-scale
projects that help them build skills and capacity to resolve
issues and create opportunities. <more> |
16 April, 2004 |
Minister for Education, Youth and
Family Services, Ms Katy Gallagher MLA, today announced the
seven recipients of the first $10,000 of Youth InterACT Grants.
Youth Interact Grants are for young
people aged 12 - 25 years old who wish to organise events,
projects, programs or activities for other young people in
the ACT region. Up to $1,500 is available for each project
and the grants are offered twice a year. <more>
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The Living in Harmony community grants program
provides funding for projects designed to strengthen community
harmony and reduce racism and bigotry.
The 2004 Living in Harmony grants round has now
opened. Expressions of interest for the 2004 round will close
on Friday 30 April 2004. |
CULTURAL
FACILITIES BOARD MEMBERS
REAPPOINTED 1 April,
2004 |
Arts and Heritage Minister
Bill Wood today announced the reappointment of four members
to the Board of the Cultural Facilities Corporation.
"I am pleased to announce the reappointment
of Ms Evol McLeod, Mr Erik Adriaanse, Ms Gai Brodtmann and
Justice Malcolm Gray to the Cultural Facilities Corporation
Board," Mr Wood said. <more> |
Young
Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards
26 March, 2004 |
Young Canberra citizens have been acknowledged
today for their outstanding and significant contributions to
the ACT community with the announcement of the Young Canberra
Citizen of the Year Awards by the Minister for Education, Youth
and Family Services, Ms. Katy Gallagher MLA. <more> |
APPLICATIONS OPEN
FOR 2004/05 HERITAGE GRANTS
25 March 2004 |
Arts and Heritage Minister Bill Wood today announced the
opening of applications for the 2004/05 Heritage Grants Program.
"The Heritage Grants Program is a great opportunity
for the Government and community to work in partnership to
promote, protect and conserve the ACT's diverse heritage,"
Mr Wood said. <more> |
Questacon Volunteer Information Night |
IT ' S THAT TIME AGAIN - VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT TIME!
Please invite family, friends, anyone you know that might
be interested along to our Volunteer Information Night
- Thursday the 7th April 2004
- Questacon Foyer, Parkes
- 6.00pm until 7.00pm
Please RSVP to the Volunteer Team on 6270 2813 or email aholder@questacon.edu.au |
MEDALS REWARD OUTSTANDING
POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES WORK
12 March 2004 |
Police and Emergency Services Minister Bill Wood today presented
five members of the ACT's police and emergency services with
Community Protection Medals for distinguished or outstanding
service.
Mr Wood said the Community Protection Medal recognises people
in the ACT's ambulance, bushfire, emergency service, fire
and police services who perform above and beyond the normal
requirements of duty over a lengthy period. <more>
Volunteering ACT sincerely
congratulates the recipients of these medals. |
CHIEF MINISTER
LAUNCHES 'THE CANBERRA PLAN' WITH $60 MILLION TO
KICK-START IMPLEMENTATION
11 March 2004 |
When the vision of The Canberra Plan becomes a reality, Canberra
will be recognised throughout Australia and throughout the world
as a place representing the very best in Australian creativity,
community living and sustainable development, Chief Minister
Jon Stanhope said at the plan's launch today. <more> |
CANBERRA
WOMEN RECOGNISED FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE
ACT COMMUNITY
8 March 2004 |
Minister for Women, Ms Katy Gallagher MLA today
announced the winners of the 2004 ACT International Women's
Day Awards at a ceremony held at the Rydges Lakeside.
"Today, on International Women's Day, we are recognising
the achievements of women, particularly those who have made
an outstanding contribution to our community," she said.
<more>
Volunteering ACT
joins in congratulating the winners of, and those commended
for, these awards. |
Conference
Progress – 5th Report
18th IAVE World Volunteer Conference 2004 |
Barcelona will be the headquarters of the 18th IAVE
World Volunteer Conference that will take place from August
17 to August 21, 2004, inside the framework of the Universal
FORUM of Cultures - Barcelona 2004.
The World Volunteer Conference is a biannual
celebration promoted by the IAVE
that will gather together more than 2000 participants in Barcelona,
from more than 100 countries, creating the most important
meeting in the world for volunteer movements.
<VIP's
Newsletter>
<Conference
Site>
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Newsgroup> |
| Funding
Agreement Consultation Workshops |
The ACT Government is finalising a revised standard funding
agreement between the ACT Government and community sector
organisations.
During February it will hold two forums, with both government
agency and community sector officers, to discuss the major
changes and to seek feedback. <more> |
Canberrans urged
to have their say about the ACT's water future
25 January 2004 |
Chief Minister and Minister for the Environment
Jon Stanhope today urged Canberrans to have their say in the
finalisation of Think water, act water-the draft strategy for
sustainable water resource management in the ACT. <more> |
STANHOPE ANNOUNCES START
OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION FOR BUSHFIRE MEMORIAL
17 January 2004 |
Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today invited Canberrans to take
part in a community consultation on an ACT Bushfire Memorial.
The formal consultation process commences today and is being
conducted by RPR Consulting, a local firm, on behalf of the
ACT Government, and will close on 14th May 2004. <more> |
Most Successful Jamboree
Ever?
16 January 2004 |
The Chief Scout of Australia and Governor General, Major General
Jeffrey invited the 12,000 Scouts from 18 countries to keep
your new friends, tell your old friends, come back next time,
and have a great trip home at the closing ceremony for the 20th
Australian Jamboree. <more> |
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