"Facebook and Not for Profits" article

I have recently found an article about "Facebook and the Not for Profits" sector in the website of "Probono Australia".

Although I am not a heavy user of Facebook (checking my account twice per week), I found the article very encouraging on how the sector can use this e-learning tool to promote events, build online communities and engage mainly a younger audience. I know that this tool is more likely to be used among youth workers with positive and encouraging results.

The full article is attached to this post for your perusal.

http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=283411

MF

Training Needs Analysis - List of articles

Dear TDN members

I found this website with seven short articles about training needs analysis. They are very informative, succint and short

http://www.trainingneedsanalysis.com.au/

Also, I found this website based in the UK containing some useful bits

http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/

Happy reading

MF

"The People of NSW" 2006 Census

Dear TDN members

The Community Relations Commission has made available two volumes of statistical data from the 2006 Census. The name of the document is "The People of New South Wales" which is a major compilation of statistics on birthplace, language, religion and ancestry from the 2006 Census of Population and Housing. I hope that this information can help you with your planning process.


http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au/publications/documents/ponsw

MF

"Combining formal, non formal and informal learning" report

This paper provides a literature review, undertaken for the Australian Industry Group. Different type of strategies (job redesign, cross-skilling, multi-skilling, diversified career pathways, action learning projects, quality assurance arrangements, job rotations and mentoring programs) can be used to prepare workers to gain, maitain or progress through jobs. Copy of the report has been attached to this post.


http://www.ncver.edu.au/research/commercial/op03830.pdf

happy reading

MF

NCOSS MSU new info sheets - Community Management

Dear TDN members
Recently, community.net has published some resources produced by NCOSS on Governance, Partnerships and how to select a consultant. The material has been developed by NCOSS' Management Support Unit (MSU). Link has been attached to this message for your perusal.


http://www.ncoss.org.au/component/option,com_docman/task,cat_view/Itemid,78/gid,250/orderby,dmdate_published/


Miguel Ferrero

Recognising non-formal and informal learning - NCVER report

Recognition of prior learning has been a longstanding issue within the education and training landscape. This report provides insights into how people become aware of their recognition options and explores factors that encourage or inhibit access to recognition of prior learning. Copy of the report is attached to this post.

http://www.ncver.edu.au/research/proj/nr07501.pdf

ACOSS Community Survey Results - NSW

The ACOSS Australian Community Sector Survey Report 2009 has been released. The report provides information on service use, income, expenditure and workforce issues forthe communitiy services and welfare sector. Attached to this post you will find PDF copy of the National and New South Wales Survey Results.

http://www.ncoss.org.au/resources/090604-CSS-National-final.pdf

http://www.ncoss.org.au/resources/090604-NSW-final.pdf

Miguel Ferrero