News – ADCOSS

Feminist Quiz Night, Saturday 11 March, Auckland Women’s Centre, Grey Lynn

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 23:00:32 +0000

Calling all keen feminists of all genders, we think you’d love being here, it will be first and foremost fun, book a seat or rally your friends and book a table.

Here are all the links you need:
• Facebook
• Book your tickets
• Poster

Ngā Mihi, Ellie Lim
Womens Services and Community Education Coordinator
Auckland Women’s Centre l Te Roopu Wahine o Tāmaki Makaurau
4 Warnock Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1245
09 376 3227 xtn 0

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A Community Garden Day this Sunday and another ICN date for your diary

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 02:56:15 +0000

… Thursday 23 March, noon to 2pm, when Waitematā local board is seeking feedback from inner centre residents and organisations on the new three-year plan. It’s an open forum for anyone to attend and give their views on the future of the central city. Check back for more details soon.

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Inner City Network Meeting 23 February 2017

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 22:06:46 +0000

Our next meeting is kindly being hosted by Splice, with presentations by Professors from Auckland University and a community-based activist. They will be giving their thoughts on the city centre and neighbourhood in general. As well as the presentations, we’ll have time to ask questions and discuss the issues raised.

Splice is located on Level 7 of Otago House, 385 Queen St (about 100m down from K Road). The meeting will begin at noon and we’ll conclude with lunch at 1:30 so please join us to meet the presenters and enjoy a spot of networking.

We look forward to seeing you on the 23rd.

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Interview with Sr Mary Foy

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 02:20:43 +0000

On MUFFIN Talk this week Beate talks with Sr Mary Foy.

Sr Mary has been very involved in housing issues – particularly in the area of affordable healthy housing as a basic right for everyone and the well-being of young people and their extended families. Sr Mary was a founding member of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust which is providing emergency housing and other affordable housing options for low-income families for more than 30 years.

Listen now

http://www.planetaudio.org.nz/muffintalk/player

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Complex Projects, Short Stories: Stringing Together Your Data To Create Narratives

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:49:11 +0000

In this webinar:

Moya Sayer-Jones explains how to present your stories in a way that inspires and engages others in order to promote your work, meet reporting requirements, and share your learnings

She will show how groups can create and use their stories to provide outcomes narratives for funders and other stakeholders.
Moya will be joined by leaders of community organisations who will share their experiences of creating and using stories to further their missions
This webinar will provide practical tools for doing this.

See the recording of this webinar now

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Community Law Manual 2016-17

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:21:11 +0000

The Community Law Manual 2016-17 is a trail-blazing resource that helps Kiwis (and their advocates) help themselves.

The Manual contains over 800 pages of easy-to-read legal info, on just about every area of community and personal life. Re-released every year in July, the Manual provides comprehensive answers to common legal questions.

There have been huge changes to this year’s edition, especially in employment and health and safety law.

The usual price of the manual is $150 with a 33% discount to NGOs making the price only $100. Community Networks Aotearoa is happy to facilitate bulk buying for our members, and in turn their member organisations/networks, which will reduce the cost even further.

If we receive 10+ orders, the manuals will only cost $85 (plus $7.50 p&p) or even $75 (plus $7.50 p&p) if we receive 20+ so please let us know if you wish to order a copy by emailing Fionn on [email protected] by 31 August. The more who order the cheaper it will become for all!

Find out more about the manual

Find out more about ADCOSS membership

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Be part of shaping key messages for the Equality Network’s next campaign

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 21:55:36 +0000

The Equality Network are continuing to work on a set of key messages relating to inequality that will form the basis of their communication over the coming year. The messaging is about seeking to achieve social change through different levels of society – community, local body, organisational and national level. The messages are non-partisan and the aim is that all those involved in the political process will develop policies that reflect those messages. The messages will be useful for your organisation’s ongoing social media, media releases and general publicity as well feeding into the debate leading up to the 2017 election. To help us develop the messages we would like member organisations to suggest key areas of concern (e.g health, housing, education or labour policy) that relate to income inequality that could be worked into the key messages. Please contact Rae Julian with any suggestions.

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Grant Thornton Not for Profit sector report

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:47:44 +0000

In today’s ever evolving business environment, NFPs on both sides of the Tasman are intrinsically striving to develop and maintain professional standards in how they manage, operate and govern their enterprises.

Click here to download your copy.

Some of the key discoveries revealed in the report include:

Finding regular, new and innovative ways to generate funding and revenue is still a major challenge. New Zealand organisations in particular are struggling to find regular sources of funding when compared to their Australian counterparts, and organisations on both sides of the Tasman are finding it increasingly difficult to find new and innovative funding opportunities.
There is still a lot of room for improvement for NFPs to effectively address business risk to ensure the continuing viability of their organisations. Over a third of organisations surveyed don’t have a risk management plan in place.
With the rise of disruptive technologies affecting the way business is conducted, NFPs are embracing the move to technology in a number of key areas; a staggering 71% of organisations surveyed expect to invest in websites, social media and other digital platforms in the next two to three years.
The challenge of motivating and retaining good employees and volunteers remains prevalent in the sector. Career limits and work pressures are cited as the main reasons for losing both employees and volunteers across all organisations surveyed.

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What Works

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 01:09:57 +0000

After a very inspiring webinar with Community research here are some more resources to support with evaluation of your projects.

This site helps the people who make Aotearoa New Zealand a better place – especially smaller community groups who can struggle to show the value of their work.

It aims to help people gather robust data and information to tell a real story about what they are doing and the difference it makes.

If you need to reflect on your work, demonstrate its effectiveness and keep improving your practice, this site is for you

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Speech on Healthy Homes to Changing Minds Meeting 1 July 1pm

Sun, 03 Jul 2016 21:19:59 +0000

Age Friendly Discussion Paper

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 20:04:00 +0000

Housing for Older People- Auckland Council Consultation

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 21:28:52 +0000

Auckland Council owns 1,412 units across Auckland, providing homes for older people with a housing need.

Many villages are in locations that are not well-connected to services like public transport and shopping centres, need upgrade work and are not meeting tenant satisfaction.

The council is proposing to partner with a third-party social housing provider to form a new Community Housing Provider (CHP).

For the consultation documents and forms go to http://shapeauckland.co.nz/consultations/housing-for-older-people/

Consultation runs from 9am Wednesday 1 June to 4pm Friday 1 July 2016 and feedback received will inform the council’s decision on whether to go ahead with this proposal.

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