‘The neighbours were always very welcoming and warm’: little things count to help refugees belong Shanthi Robertson, Western Sydney University and Tadgh McMahon, Flinders University Successful settlement and integration are shared goals of refugees and the communities where they settle. The findings of our research released today highlight the importance […]
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EVERY COUNCIL URGED TO BUILD AN OUTDOOR PUBLIC FOUNTAIN TO BOOST LOCAL JOBS AND COMMUNITY
They are among Europe’s best known and photographed tourist attractions and meeting points and now an industry lobby group wants every council in Australia to construct a public fountain in the hub of their community. The Civil Contractors Federation South Australia (CCF SA) says such a campaign would provide immediate […]
Facebook is all for community, but what kind of community is it building?
Photo by Andrew Seaman on Unsplash Jennifer Beckett, University of Melbourne There are many of us who stand for bringing people together and connecting the world. I hope we have the focus to take the long view and build the new social infrastructure to create the world we want for […]
What will NSW look like in the 2050s?
CONGESTED cities or larger regional towns with more public transport and larger retirement villages. WHAT do you think NSW will look like in the future and what will be our main concerns and issues? According to the State government in the Future State Intergenerational report, the population of NSW will have […]