Monthly Archives: November 2011

Technology, funding models, skill sets and political contexts are rapidly changing and shifting focus. If you were to envisage what the community services industry/sector would look like in one or two decades into the future, what do you think would … Continue reading →

There is much official talk by governments about collaborations and partnerships in the community sector. At the same time there is competitive tendering and limited government budgets. How could the community services industry approach this situation? What values do you … Continue reading →

Collegiality seems to be an important part of working life. If you support your colleagues, how do you do it? If you think that supporting colleagues is important what would help you support your colleagues more? What do you think … Continue reading →

It is often said that people and community life is at the heart of the work of the community services industry. Moreover, many in our industry have said that it is how we do our work as much as what … Continue reading →

Neighbourhood Centres do grassroots community engagement work and see first hand the impact of many social and political changes that affect families and individuals. Do local neighbourhood centres need to respond to important community issues such as major downturns in … Continue reading →

There are many funding models in the community services sector and sources of funds. Government approaches often favour competitive tendering, unit costs, short-term funding, pilot schemes, among others that focus on efficiencies. What characteristics make up the best funding model? … Continue reading →

Many organisations in the community services industry have community strengthening and empowerment in their mission statements. What do you think are three core elements of a community strengthening approach? What was the last community sector big issue that you thought … Continue reading →