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VCI Discussion Paper – ‘Measuring Wellbeing, Engaging Communities.
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A draft discussion paper, ‘Measuring Wellbeing, Engaging Communities’ has been developed to gather input and suggestions on a sustainable strategy for the measurement of wellbeing and community indicators by Victorian local governments.

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The book provides the reader with a deep insight into the history of Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) that for four decades has undertaken and celebrated cultural diversity in the arts in Australia. http://www.multiculturalarts.com.au/events2011/givingvoice.shtml

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“More than bums on seats: Australian participation in the arts” study was conducted for the Council’s Research & Strategic Analysis section by instinct and reason. It paints a comprehensive picture of how Australians participate in the arts today.

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Inside Story publishes high-quality analysis and reportage by university researchers and journalists, bringing readers a distinctive view of Australia and the world. Inside Story is published by the Institute for Social Research at Swinburne University of Technology.

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This conference was held at the North Melbourne Town Hall, Tuesday 28 September. Brook Andrew opened the conference with an engaging keynote address from the perspective of a contemporary practising artist. Minister Peter Batchelor, Leader of the Opposition Ted Baillieu and Sue Pennicuik of the Australian Greens Victoria each spoke to their respective arts platforms while Marcus Westbury, Ben Eltham, Magdalena Moreno and Jon Hawkes took part in a dynamic panel discussion on the future of the arts in Victoria. To read Jon Hawkes’ commentary of the conference see his Fourth Pillar Blog on the Cultural Development Network site or visit: http://www.fourthpillar.biz/2010/10/01/tweedle-dum-dee-duh/

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‘Getting into the swing of things with all his arts.’
The Australian Newspaper, 9 October 2010
‘Simon Crean, Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, and the Arts, has impressed the sector with his enthusiasm for the role. In the four weeks since Julia Gillard asked Simon Crean to be Arts Minister, the veteran politician has betrayed an eclectic taste in cultural pursuits.’

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RMIT have now issued a report from the ReGenerating Community: Arts Community and Governance’ National Conference, Sept 2 – 4, 2009. RMIT University, Melbourne

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Art, Governance and the Turn to Community: Putting Art at the Heart of Local Government

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