WSCF Publications
Reports
Many of our publications are available in printed format. If you would like a copy please contact us via email at wscf@wscf.org.au or phone 02 9687 9669
Connecting With Buses
WSCF produced this discussion paper in the lead up to our Connecting With Buses forum on August 20, 2008
Western Sydney: local issues – doing democracy, policy proposals for the NSW election
November 2006
Building on the work of NCOSS, and focussing on the development of local partnerships with Western Sydney workers, five issues have been selected as being of particular interest to Western Sydney and being the subject of existing community sector campaigns.
These issues are: the No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS), Health-related transport, Provision of Aids and Appliances for People with Disabilities (PADP), Transport and Workforce issues.
This is available in printed format or as a pdf available for download. Contact us by phoning 02 9687 9669 if you would like a copy.
Download this report in pdf format (378kb)
Transport and social disadvantage in Western Sydney, a partnership research project
Anne Hurni, November 2006
This report is also available in hard copy. Please contact us for a free copy.
The report looks at the impact of transport disadvantage on families and individuals with low incomes and no motor vehicle, living in areas with poor public transport provision. The report finds transport is unevenly distributed across Sydney and impacts more heavily on lower income households, reducing access to jobs, education and recreational options. The report concludes that a mix of creative solutions are required to address people's travel needs.
Download this report in pdf format (warning very large file 3.2MB)
The Impact of the NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS) Funding Policy on Small Non-Government Organisations
June 2006
This paper seeks to examine the current NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS) funding and policy framework as it impacts on small community sector organisations in Greater Metropolitan Sydney. In particular, it examines the DoCS Funding Policy as it has unfolded through the recent DoCS Early Intervention Program funding process and the practical and policy implications of this on small community organisations.
Download this report in pdf format (173kb)
Voice for SONG
March 2006
This issues paper has been produced by a network of individuals and small community organisations. It has a NSW perspective but the issues highlighted are global issues and illustrates why small community organisations are valuable. It describes some of the impacts on their wellbeing and some recommendations to address these impacts. This paper introduces Voice for SONG and its ideas for moving forward to increase awareness of the value of small community organisations and increase cooperation between small community organisations, large non-government organisations (NGOs), government, business and the general community. It describes the collaborative and complementary role of Voice for SONG in relation to peak bodies (bodies that represent community sector organisations).
Download this paper in pdf format (263Kb)
Making Great Interagencies, Networks and Forums
2005
This publication is the result of a WSCF research project which invited community workers to describe their experience of how to make a great interagency. If you are an interagency or network convenor, this "how to" book will help you.
Download this booklet in pdf format (757Kb)
Recruitment and retention in community organisations in western Sydney
2002
This report identifies the recruitment difficulties of paid staff in community organisations based in Western Sydney and explores some of the contributing factors to staff turnover in these organisations.
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Management supervision project report
June 2001
The need for supervision for NGO workers emerged at a number of events in western Sydney. Concerns from workers that the lack of supervision was having a direct impact on career development and on service delivery had been expressed. Western Sydney Community Forum applied to the Department of Community Services for funds to research the need for supervision and to develop a response to that need. Subsequently a Steering Committee was established to explore the professional supervision options for Managers/Coordinators of CSGP funded services in the Cumberland Prospect area in western Sydney.
Download this report in pdf format (47kb)
Strategies for increasing partnerships with Aboriginal organisations
October 2002
The main purpose of this report is to provide a clear record of the processes and outcomes of the Increasing Partnerships with Aboriginal Organisations Workshops conducted during October and November 2002. The aim of the project was to conduct a series of workshops to facilitate discussion and generate ideas to improve Aboriginal people’s access to mainstream services in three local areas, ie the Blue Mountains, Nepean and the Hawkesbury.
Download this report in pdf format (142kb)
Management resource kit
October 2002
This Kit is a useful resource for new and existing management committee members and workers. It aims to:
- help management committee members and workers better understand the Service Frameworks and Service Agreements for funding through the Department of Community Services
- provide guidelines about Department of Community Services funded programs, i.e. the Community Services Grants Program (CSGP), Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) and the Children’s Services Program (CSP)
- give management committee members and workers information to assist them to develop an effective service, which meets community needs, as well as Department of Community Services’ requirements
- identify resources and avenues of support to assist in delivering high quality services to clients and community groups
- define common terms and acronyms used in the community sector.
Download the kit in pdf format (809kb)
Fact Sheets
The NSW State Election 2007 fact sheets
The NSW State Election will be held on 24 March 2007. Throughout 2006, Western Sydney Community Forum developed a number of policy proposals for the election. They were developed in associaiton with the New South Wales Council of Social Services and our member organisations and aim to improve the quality of life for residents of Western Sydney.
No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) Download this fact sheet in pdf format (42kb)
Health-related transport Download this fact sheet in pdf format (41kb)
Provision of Aids and Applicances for People with Disabilities (PADP)
Download this fact sheet in pdf format (42kb)
Transport Download this fact sheet in pdf format (45kb)
Workforce issues Download this fact sheet in pdf format (44kb)