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Here you will find a collection of articles and research relating to education and Australian philanthropy, with a particular focus on Indigenous, regional and rural, and STEM education; and building a stronger community sector.

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Building a stronger community sector

Why aren't more Australian NFPs embracing co-location?

Dr Karen Hart / 12 September 2018

The community sector is continually grappling with how to build its capacity. At times it seems difficult, competitive and even intractable. Co-located centres present a compelling solution, driving effectiveness and efficiencies through streamlining, reducing red-tape, and resource-sharing. So why aren’t more Australian NFPs embracing it?

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Building a stronger community sector

More than the sum of its parts: an exploration of co-located NFP centres

Dr Karen Hart / 24 May 2018

The idea that NFP centres delivering social and human services for a range of client groups holds appeal and promise, as they seem to offer multiple benefits, rather than challenges. But oddly, the concept has not gained much momentum in Australia. Dr Karen Hart looks to North America to further explore the success factors of shared spaces and how to make co-location work in an Australian context.

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