Service sector reform: a roadmap for community and human services reform

This paper examines strategies to improve the way that government and community services work together to address the needs of vulnerable community members.Introduction In late 2012 I was appointed to lead the Service Sector Reform project. The goal was to explore how government and non-government service providers can work together to improve outcomes for Victorians. I was asked to lead a process that engaged all stakeholders in a discussion about community and human services and in particular, to examine how support for Victoria’s most vulnerable people could be delivered in a more integrated way.An intensive five-month consultation process took place between February and July 2013. During this period my project principal, Dr Bronte Adams, and I listened to the views of people in the community sector, public administration and the private sector. Consultation included public forums, individual meetings, focus groups and a submission process. We talked to ministers and departmental secretaries as well as frontline staff, case managers and community workers. We also heard from service users.This report is a summarised account of many hours of discussions and more than a hundred submissions. The report represents my findings, although it is clear it also seeks to capture the voice of the community

Service sector reform: reflections on the consultations

This report examines feedback from the community sector and the public on the discussion paper for the Victorian Government\u27s Sector Service Reform project.A snapshot from the consultations captures the top 5 priorities for reform as being to: Focus more on outcomes.Increase collaboration across services.Explore new funding models and improve reporting and database systems.Improve workforce capability.Improve research and evidence

The flotation of ultra-fine particles

Imperial Users onl

Findings from workshops held with older people considering participating in connected autonomous vehicle trials

This report contains findings from a series of four workshops held with older people as part of the Flourish project. The workshops were held with potential participants in driverless vehicle trials at UWE. The report details how this group would use such vehicles, and how they would like to interact with them

The EVIDENCE project: Measure no.15: E-ticketing

One of twenty two reviews of the economic benefits of different types of sustainable mobility intervention produced for the EU-funded EVIDENCE research project. This review, No15, focusses on the possible economic benefits of implementing a range of E-Ticketing solutions on public transport in urban areas

The EVIDENCE project: Measure no.12 - Public transport enhancements

One of twenty two reviews of the economic benefits of different types of sustainable mobility intervention produced for the EU-funded EVIDENCE research project. This review, No12, focusses on the possible economic benefits of making improvements to existing public transport networks and vehicles in a city

Bombadil and Bible Stories: A Biblical Function for Tom Bombadil within Frodo’s Quest

This essay probes the purpose of the encounter between Tom Bombadil and Frodo and his friends, within the overall narrative of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. It asks: Why do the hobbits encounter Tom at this point in their journey? Why does Tom rescue, care for, equip and send them on? Why does Tom not accompany them further, and why does he never meet them again? Then it proposes an explanation based on comparisons with Bible stories that include theophanies and angelic appearances, and shown to provide answers to the questions, and suggestions for Tom Bombadil’s wider function. Finally, possible parallels between Bombadil and God are considered

Bombadil and Bible Stories: A Biblical Function for Tom Bombadil within Frodo’s Quest

This essay probes the purpose of the encounter between Tom Bombadil and Frodo and his friends, within the overall narrative of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. It asks: Why do the hobbits encounter Tom at this point in their journey? Why does Tom rescue, care for, equip and send them on? Why does Tom not accompany them further, and why does he never meet them again? Then it proposes an explanation based on comparisons with Bible stories that include theophanies and angelic appearances, and shown to provide answers to the questions, and suggestions for Tom Bombadil’s wider function. Finally, possible parallels between Bombadil and God are considered

Out-of-home mobility for older people in Gt Fishponds: Issues and opportunities

This report is an output from a study of transport-related out-of-home mobility issues experienced by older people in the Gt Fishponds area of Bristol. The report captures the results of this research, offering insights into mobility issues in the area, and providing suggestions for interventions that might help to address some of the perceived problems