1. Local Government Community Grant Makers Network
Jared Osborne, Policy Coordinator Community Sustainability, VLGA
Represent and support Councils
Mention MAV too - they are active in supporting Councils with e-commerce.

2. What is the Network?
The network is a professional interest group comprising local government sector staff and councillors who have responsibility for and/or an interest in community grantmaking
The VLGA (Victorian Local Governance Association) and play a coordinating role

3. How was it developed?
Formed out of a Grant Making conference in Canberra in 2004
The Power of Lunch!
VLGA review of grantmaking recommended the development of a network

4. What does the Network do?
Shares information and promotes discussions between local councils
Identifies common issues across councils
Promotes best practice in the field of community grantmaking

5. The Network so far… Grantmaking as a Community Strengthening Process
Making Community Grants More Accessible to CALD Communities
Risk Management - Ensuring accountability while getting the most from your grant

6. The 2006 Program Reviewing the Grants Program
Wednesday, April 26, City of Monash
Helping Community Groups Help Themselves
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Information Management
Late October, 2006

7. Network Resources Information and Resources are on:
MC2 list (you’ll need to join MC2)

8. Network Contacts Jared Osborne (VLGA) 9347 2233 jared@vlga.org.au
Kathy Richardson (Our Community)
Julius Peiker (City of Monash)