ADCOSS have submitted our Opposition to the Social Housing Reform. See why and what we said.
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Empowering Communities Workshop
Recently nearly 30 community sector leaders in Auckland met to discuss the changes taking place in the Auckland Council’s relationships with our sector, and our communities. We looked at the Empowered Communities Approach (ECA) document. We discussed the structural changes being proposed within the Community Development and Safety Department of Council. We discussed the devolution of funding to Local Boards. There were a lot of unknowns! The practical action we agreed on was to seek a public conversation with Auckland Council. Representatives from Auckland Council who will attend are:
Graham Bodman, General Manager, Community Development, Arts and Culture
Cissy Rock, Senior Project Leader, Strategic Community Initiatives, Community Development and Safety
Some of the points for discussion will include:
- Does Council hear our concerns as a sector?
- Can we work with Council on these issues, and what does Council want of us as a sector?
- We want to explore a process model of working together
- We need more information about the dollars involved
- How will the ECA (Empowered Communities Approach) deal with regional issues?
- How will communities prepare for engagement in ECA?
- Can we see the tests/evidence of the practical design/prototypes?
- What is the status of the ECA document?
Come along and join the conversation – r.s.v.p. to Angela Maynard: or: 445 999
Freyberg square, Pioneer Women's and Ellen Melville Hall
The redesign of Freyberg Square and refurbishment of Pioneer Women’s and Ellen Melville Hall are being funded by the Waitematā Local Board and by city centre businesses and residents through the targeted rate.
The proposals will provide a better pedestrian connection from High Street to Courthouse Lane and the recently upgraded O’Connell Street, building on the success of that popular improvement. It also proposes closing off the roadway to the front of the Pioneer Women’s and Ellen Melville Hall to improve safety and create an improved public square that better integrates with the community facility.
To find out more and have your say then go to http://www.shapeauckland.co.nz/consultations/freyberg-square-pioneer-womens-and-ellen-melville-hall/
Changes to the Settling In Funding Application Process
On 28 September 2015 the Office of Ethnic Communities will be calling for applications for Settling In funding. This is a contestable funding round held once each year and is open to all not-for-profit organisations working directly with refugees and migrants.
Creating change: Mobilising communities to prevent family and whānau violence
For those who were not able to attend this event, the presentations are now available online at https://nzfvc.org.nz/seminars. These include the video of Lori Michau’s talk on SASA!, the slides from Sheryl Hann and Shirleyanne Brown’s presentations and links for further information about community mobilisation in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. Please feel free to share these with colleagues, networks and friends. You can watch Lori Michau’s talk as two 30 minute slots – it breaks quite naturally at the halfway point.
Challenges Facing Voluntary Agencies Today
Our chair, Richard Northey, presented his talk to the Fabian Society on the 21st August titled Challenges Facing Voluntary Organisations Today. You can see the presentation here.
Auckland Alcohol Planning Forum
ACTION ON ALCOHOL – ENHANCING OUR EFFORTS
Auckland Alcohol Planning Forum
Tuesday 15th September 2015
9:30am to 4:15pm
Waipuna Conference Centre, Mount Wellington
58 Waipuna Road, Mt. Wellington, Auckland
About the Forum
The Action on Alcohol Plan aims to reduce alcohol-related harm and inequalities in Auckland.
At previous regional forums the sector called for: greater collaboration and co-ordination; a strategic framework to support cohesiveness and an inter-sectoral approach; to build on the work already underway; and to build capacity and grow resources.
In response to these needs an Executive Planning Group was established. They have worked collaboratively to develop and begin implementation of the Action on Alcohol Plan.
We’d now like to share the Plan with the wider sector in order to:
· Increase awareness and understanding of the Plan, and build support for its effective implementation;
· To identify opportunities to enhance the implementation of the Plan through – collaboration, co-ordination and otherwise adding value;
· To gain sector input on priorities for next 18 months.
Who should attend the Forum?
We invite people with an interest in reducing alcohol-related harm in Auckland to join the Forum. This includes those from statutory agencies, policy and planning, local government, community organisations, addictions and treatment, health and social services such as Health Promotion, Injury Prevention and Violence Prevention.
Registration
Please fill in and submit the registration either online http://tinyurl.com/qdom66ghttp://goo.gl/forms/fp7QX1Xhrr
(For any enquiries, please contact Esther U at or 09 5207038.)
The Forum is free, however registration is essential.
ADCOSS FORUM ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Just to let you know that the ADCOSS forum on Domestic Violence that was to be held at the Western Springs Garden Community Centre next Thursday has been cancelled. We are planning to do a forum on this issue but not until next year. Thank you very much for you interest in this.
Suffrage Commemoration 2015
Women’s Health Action invites you to celebrate the anniversary of women’s suffrage in Aotearoa New Zealand with guest speaker Dr Ngahuia Te Awekotuku.
Date:Wednesday, 16 September
Time:6pm – 7:30pm
Venue:GridAKL, 132 Halsey Street, Auckland Central
Tickets:$20 include glass of juice or wine and nibbles. Cash raffle tickets available on the night.Dr Ngahuia Te Awekotuku is an academic, curator, prolific writer, and Māori lesbian activist. In 2010, she was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori culture.
Tickets can be purchased online or by cheque or direct deposit by contacting Women’s Health Action on or phone 09 520 5295.
Auckland Conversations- City Limits: the urbanisation
Australasian economies and cities are changing. Despite mining and agricultural booms, economic activity is gravitating towards big cities and their centres. These new patterns create challenges: longer commutes; geographic divides that limit opportunities for both businesses and individuals; and put social fabric under strain.
Join us at the next Auckland Conversation to hear John Daley discuss the effects of changing economies.
To make the most of 21st century urbanisation, and share the benefits fairly, requires reforms to planning, transport and taxation. These are the core of the reform agenda for our times.
Tuesday 1 September 2015
5pm – Networking (cash bar)
5.30pm – Presentation
7pm – Event closes
Maritime Room, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland | Free
More information http://aucklandcouncil.uq.co.nz/mail/view/i4PxifhjaEGIKwjSp9_-fg