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- Photo Bank Awards – Enter Now! The number of entries in the 2010 Photo Bank Awards is growing. $5000 in cash prizes is up for grabs for the individual and community group that submit the two winning photos. Add to the entries or find out more here.
- New Training Dates: Our Community has released its new training calendar. Australia's most practical, best value community sector training can also be tailored to your organisation's needs. Find out more or book now at www.ourcommunity.com.au/training.
- Social Inclusion Consultations: The Australian Social Inclusion Board is holding public consultations in each capital city between late July and early September as part of its research into cycles of disadvantage. For dates, or to register your interest, email laura.backhouse@pmc.gov.au and for general information on the research, click here.
- NAIDOC Awards: Congratulations to this year's NAIDOC award winners, including Person of the Year, Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia CEO Dennis Eddington, and Lifetime Achievement award winner Vince Coulthard, director of the National Indigenous Radio Service. Read more.
- A Joker's Right of Reply: Simon Mansell was the star of the ABC series on The Choir of Hard Knocks. Now he's released an autobiographical book of poetry - find out more here.
- Giving Strong: Giving through the GiveNow.com.au online giving service has rocketed past $14 million, with more than $1 million being raised during June 2010 and more than $3.5 in the 2009/10 financial year. Join the giving revolution!
- Creative Innovation: Creative Innovation 2010 (September 8-10) is the place to learn from world changing innovators, futurists, inspired thinkers and curious souls gathered together in an interactive community. Find out more here.
- Revolutionising Grants: SmartyGrants, Our Community's new online grants management system, is now rolling out to grantmakers across the country. SmartyGrants allows grantmakers to accept grant applications online and manage the entire lifecycle of the grant, from application to acquittal. Find out more here.
- Newsletter schedule: View our newsletter schedule at www.ourcommunity.com.au/schedule.
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- Community View: The latest edition of the Our Community Matters newsletter includes articles on:
- Things that Need to Change: Reforming DGR
- Communities in Control: Who said What
- A Joker's Right of Reply: Simon Mansell takes control
- Community Classifieds: Offers & Freebies
- How to Stand Out from the Crowd: marketing & media tips for community groups s
- Marketing Guru: eFundraising for beginners
- Talking Finances: How to grow your money
and much more. Sign up as a member now (it's free!) at www.ourcommunity.com.au/signup, or download this month's edition of Our Community Matters at www.ourcommunity.com.au/ocmatters
