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As a person who has suffered forced removal and assimilation via forced adoption, I see the next step in true reconciliation is the unactioned recommendations from both The Bringing Them Home Report and the 2010 Senate inquiry into the Commonwealth's Contribution to Former Forced Adoption Policies and Practices. We can all stand together and openly accept and acknowledge the impacts through those who lived similar stories. While adequately funding, supporting and redressing those affected together. Education is the first step. HumanAbility Ltd Jobs and Skills Australia https://lnkd.in/gNKyKtcH

How did Stella Maris make a difference last year? Our newly released Impact Report for 2023 is here! Dive into the stories, statistics, and successes that showcase our unwavering commitment to our community. https://lnkd.in/gK9yq-gm #StellaMaris #AddictionRecovery #AddictionTreatment  #MakingAnImpact

What questions and challenges are public sector placemakers in England facing? Join us for #PublicPracticeTalks, an online event series led by our Associates who share their reflections after one year of working in local government. Making a Case for Collaboration Explore collaboration through co-design and early engagement planning strategies. Monday 9 September, 13:00 - 14:00 https://lnkd.in/eX346jZs Sticking to the Plan: Maintaining Resilience of Long-term Visions in a Reactionary, Short-term Political Climate Discover how to maintain long-term community vision amidst challenges. Tuesday 10 September, 13:00 - 14:00 https://lnkd.in/e63abJqx Grey Matters: Navigating Complexity Delve into neuroscience's impact on navigating uncertainty in urban design. Wednesday 11 September, 13:00 - 14:00  https://lnkd.in/eD7K_Nhq I'm Just an Officer: Dilemmas of Democracy and Power Dynamics in the Public Sector Our Associates share insights on power, equity and public interest decision-making. Thursday 12 September, 13:00 - 14:00  https://lnkd.in/ePMAQdvS

Excited to be attending my first Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference! I’m honored to be a part of the panel session “New Money, New Strings: Taming Targeted Funds,” where we will discuss challenges and opportunities in managing targeted funds to ensure they serve their intended purpose effectively. #MaCo2024 #MaCoCon #SocialEquity #TamingTargetedFunds #MarylandCounties #PublicPolicy

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 The latest issue of Georgia Communities First Magazine is out now! 📰 Dive into the latest community stories, industry insights, and more. Don't miss out on the top highlights and features this month. Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3Yk5Fns 📖✨ #MagazineRelease #GeorgiaCommunitiesFirst #CommunityNews #StayInformed #ReadNow

Friends interested in how government and researchers can better collaborate to solve problems should check out this piece from Barrett and Greene Inc. in Route Fifty about Jenni Owen and the North Carolina Office of Strategic Partnerships: How collaboration is changing North Carolina, one project at a time - Route Fifty (route-fifty.com)

In our latest Graystone Survey, 88% of Endowments and Foundations believe that alternatives are enhancing their portfolio performance. Dive more into the details in our survey findings: https://mgstn.ly/44MBs3I

How location, and specifically AddressBase from Ordnance Survey, which includes the UPRN, will help to underpin success for housing associations navigating the new Social Housing Regulation Act https://bit.ly/3JKSYeP Attend the ‘Healthy Homes’ session at the GeoPlace Annual Conference on 21 May and find out more: https://bit.ly/3ZZ0gCc The Social Housing Regulation Act places new responsibilities on housing associations, requiring them to understand the condition of each home, ensure tenant safety, and respond promptly to queries. This legislation underscores the importance of location data in effectively managing properties and meeting regulatory requirements. Accurate location data is crucial for identifying maintenance needs, energy-saving opportunities, and tenant impacts. However, the effectiveness of insights derived from location data depends on the quality and interoperability of the dataset used. Validating and cleansing property address data against authoritative sources like Ordnance Survey's AddressBase (incorporating the UPRN) ensures accuracy and facilitates integration with other relevant datasets. Additionally, topographic information and building data can provide context and inform decision-making. By leveraging reliable location data, housing associations can better plan maintenance projects, manage costs, and meet environmental sustainability goals. Ordnance Survey offers specialist support to help organisations access the right location data for their needs, empowering them to navigate regulatory complexity and unlock funding opportunities through effective sustainability planning. Meet representatives from Ordnance Survey and GeoPlace at the GeoPlace Annual Conference to find out more. Register today: https://bit.ly/4bJaEUU #LocationData #AddressBase #UPRN #HousingAssociations #SocialHousing #HealthyHomes #PropertyManagement #TenantSafety

It was an amazing evening on Tuesday, February 6th, as the The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) hosted a forum titled, “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” that dissected the State of New Jersey’s recently released Disparity Study. It was no shock to black businesses and diverse founders that it ‘was that bad’ for people of color doing business with the State of New Jersey. Dr. Denise Anderson led the discussion and did an amazing analysis. Here are some quick highlights: ·       overwhelming disparity between the number of minority- and women-owned construction companies and the percentage of projects they win in the state. ·       28% of construction firms in the state are minority-owned, and only received just 3.7% of state-awarded prime contracts ·       For goods and services contracts, minority businesses represented 23.6% of all firms but won just 4.2% of contracts Furthermore, the report found “statistically significant” disparities in the awarding of subcontracts to minorities across all contract and procurement activities. See the link for the complete report: https://lnkd.in/dhi7kh9x #minorityownedbusiness #diversityandinclusion #supplierdiversity #blackbusiness

The impact report tells the story and accomplishments of Rhonda’s Promise, Inc. It is our pleasure to share with you the impact within the community and the bottom-line results that we have achieved. Click here to review the report: https://lnkd.in/ePdBaEMr