November 2009 Issue 2
Working together to close the gap
The new Bubup Wilam for Early Years Learning centre in Lalor is providing culturally inclusive education for three- and four-year-old Indigenous children in the Whittlesea area.
DPCD viewpoint
DPCD’s Secretary, Yehudi Blacher, outlines some of the outcomes achieved through greater collaboration and community engagement.
Students get a kick out of new AFL multicultural camp
Jason McCartney was one of several AFL greats to coach young people from diverse cultural backgrounds at the AFL Multicultural Academy Camp.
Libraries get a new lease of life
The Living Libraries Program is helping libraries keep pace with the diverse needs of Victorian communities through infrastructure renewal.
Central Activities Districts deliver clear Melbourne vision
The Victorian Government’s vision for the city’s future is becoming a reality at two of Melbourne’s Central Activities Districts.
Bar None Kit helps create welcoming classrooms
Find out how the Bar None Community Awareness Kit will help create more inclusive and welcoming learning environments for children with a disability.
In brief
9th Registered Aboriginal Party / Supporting community organisations / Women on government boards hit 40% in 2009 /
People, Places and Partnerships Conference 2009 / Talking about Victoria in Future / New regulator for local councils
Bushfires: helping communities rebuild
DPCD continues to work with bushfire-affected communities, businesses, local councils, charities and governments to help communities rebuild and recover from Black Saturday.
Volunteers help preserve Goldfields heritage
A pilot project in the Goldfields is working with local community museums to support volunteers and provide more opportunities for community education and life-long learning.
Doncaster Hill activity centre takes shape
Located in the City of Manningham, Doncaster Hill is the first activity centre to apply the innovative Activity Centre Zone.
New funding for Neighbourhood Houses
Neighbourhood Houses are vital community assets providing a range of low-cost social, educational and recreational programs.
Inspiring senior wins Premier’s Award
Find out who won the 2009 Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year in recognition of their outstanding contribution to their community.
View of two
View from two people involved in developing a whole of government initiative to prevent violence against women.
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