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The Centre for Civil Society was formed in 2007 by Vern Hughes. It is a public
policy and social innovation think tank, formed to further three important kinds
of activity:
The first is the generation of ideas and
publications around an agenda of empowerment of the little people. Big business,
trade unions and left-leaning universities have their respective think tanks,
but there is none that works to influence public decision-making in the
interests of the little people.
The second is the bringing together of citizens in
new forms of social and political organisation. Political parties are in rapid
decline, many traditional voluntary associations have lost
their way, and new forms of association are needed. The Centre will explore and
where necessary auspice new initiatives which strengthen civil society and
advance social innovation.
The third activity is renewal of existing
organisations that have lost their way or become captured by their managements.
Many not-for-profits and mutuals have lost their original vision. Many community
organisation set up to serve or provide a voice for a section of the community
have become corrupted by government funding and now serve their funders.
Organising for the renewal of these organisations is an important organisational
task requiring leadership and integrity. |
The Centre is therefore both a think tank in the conventional sense, but also a
reform movement pushing an agenda of empowerment. Its
constituencies are clear. They are the Australians who are disempowered or invisible in our current
social and political affairs - families, consumers, carers, communities, volunteers, the aged, small
shareholders and independent owners.
In short, they are all those Australians who have not made a career out of working our political system for their own advantage.
Intelligent citizens are invited to support us and contribute their ideas, their energy, and their commitment.
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PARENTS
FAMILIES AND CARERS |
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In Control EOI
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AGM SEASON |
Making a difference in our
not-for-profits.
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VOLUNTEERS UNION |
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COMMUNITY BUILDING |
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THIRD WAY FORUM |
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FEDERAL ELECTORATE
ASSEMBLY |
The Centre brings together people
in each federal electorate (150 electorates around Australia) to
work locally in influencing policy and opinion.
CLICK HERE to
participate and to express an interest in Convening an FEA in
your electorate. |
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DISABILITY AND MENTAL HEALTH |
Charter for National Action
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Family Carers
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There are 2.7million
family carers of people with a disability, a chronic or mental
illness, or aged frailty in Australia. They are invisible to
politicians and policy makers.
Read more... |
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Standing Up to Telstra and
the Big Four Banks |
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Help us create a
voice for consumers.
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How to Use this Website
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If you are visiting
this website for the first time, please note that there are two
sets of links - one at the top of each page; and a second on the
left hand side.
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Click on the links
on the top of the page for information on the Centre for Civil
Society - including an overview of our current
CAMPAIGNS
and
POLICIES
we would like you to comment on
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or make a
DONATION; or to participate in one of our
DISCUSSION forums.
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visit again soon to see our website - and our ideas, campaigns
and policies - evolve. We value your contribution.
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