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ItemPutting People in the Picture? The role of the arts in social inclusion( 2005-02)This working paper presents a preliminary analysis of the relationship between arts and social inclusion. Drawing on local and international evidence, and the experiences of program staff within the Brotherhood of St Laurence, it is found that there is significant evidence that arts initiatives and activities play a role in achievingsocial inclusion outcomes for disadvantaged individuals, groups and communities. The preliminary review of activities utilising the arts within BSL and its partner organisationssuggests that the arts are being employed in diverse ways to empower individuals, heal communities, foster social connections, create employment and encourage educationalparticipation. The specific benefits of arts initiatives appear to be that they are overwhelmingly viewed positively by participants and they provide important interactivecontexts in which difficult social issues can be addressed.
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ItemCommunity Sector Sustainability:Research Evidence and Public Policy Implications( 2006-08)This paper reviews the available research evidence to identify factors impacting on the sustainability of the Victorian community sector, with a specific focus on public policy implications. The review finds that major areas affecting sustainability include: the changing nature of government funding regimes; the regulatory environment; relationships with government; capacity within the sector; and opportunities for resource mobilisation.
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ItemOnline Dating and Intimacy in a Mobile World(The Sociological Association of Australia (TASA), 2006)