Small NGOs Moving Forward - forum proceedings

The proceedings of a Community Forum, "Small Non Government Organisations Moving Forward - Common Goals, Models, Collaborative Partnerships and Action", which was held on November 7, 2002 at Nirimba College of TAFE.

The purpose of the Forum was to examine the values, issues and needs faced by small non-government organisations (SNGOs) and to suggest ways of moving forward.

The Forum was held in partnership with Blacktown Alcohol and Drug Family Services (BADFS), Voice for SONG (a coalition of SNGOs) and students enrolled in the Research and Information Systems Modules in the Diploma of Community Services at the Nirimba College of TAFE.

SNGOs in today's climate face a number of challenges including decreased funding, staffing issues, high stress levels and high staff turnover.

The Forum proceedings, compiled and edited by Pat Johnson of Nirimba TAFE, include:

• Background and methodology of the project that initiated the Forum
  
• Seven presentations on a range of issues relevant to SNGOs:
  - Voice for SONG, Value, Issues and the Need for Models of small NGOs
  - How Two Small Organisations Got Together
  - Profile of a tiny organisation: Mt Druitt/Blacktown Learning Difficulties Support Group
  - Unheard Voices: SNGOs - Identity, change, challenges and moving on
  - Presentation to Voice for SONG Forum: Alan Kirkland, Director, NCOSS
  - Small Non-Government Organisations Moving Forward
  - What is the Local Community Services Association doing about small organisations
  
• Transcript of open discussions with participants and presenters on the issues raised.

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For further information

Contact	:	Tirrania Suhood, Coordinator
Address	:	Blacktown alcohol and Other Drugs, P.O. Box 577, Blacktown NSW 2148
Phone	:	02 9622 7511
Fax	:	02 9831 7337
Email	:	badfs@pnc.com.au