1. Alton Hollett ADM, Economics and Statistics Branch Robert Reid Director, Newfoundland and Labrador Statistics Agency Department of Finance Government of Newfoundland and Labrador The System of Community Accounts

2. Introduction What are the Community Accounts? Data for 400 communities 200 neighborhoods Health and school regions Economic Zones, NL Rural Secretariat and HRDC geographies System relies heavily on graphics and data viewing tools

3. An Innovation – A Conceptual Framework Data based on conceptual framework Reflects factors that contribute to the WB of areas Tells much about life in communities Makes user the expert/ a major factor in the success of the CAs Reflects many factors related to sustainability, development, social/economic status, quality of life and population health

4. Fully Developed Software System Front end makes data access and use easy Back end allows ease in managing and maintaining the system Remote access soon available

5. Impact of the CAs? Central source for free quality data Centre piece for data dissemination Changed business of the NLSA Capacity elevated types/complexity of work More data used in Government business Facilitated informed thinking and decision-making in and outside Government

6. Applications, Collaborations and Credits Adopted by Governments of Nova Scotia and PEI Discussion with other provinces in progress Version for Australian state under discussion Collaboration with Australian Bureau of Statistics/universities and the OECD IPAC Award for Knowledge Management NL Award of Excellence Short-listed for UN Award For Public Service Senate Committee on Population Health recommended for use Canada-wide

8. Our Current Conceptual Framework: The System of Community Accounts

10. City of St. John’s Well-Being Indicators Community Snapshot

11. Comparing Well-Being indicators over time Shows relative rank of community chosen Easy of compare one community to another Shows range of values at community level (NL 10%)

12. Mapping Indicators Compare relative rank of communities and includes geographic perspective

13. Mapping Indicators Compare relative rank of communities and includes geographic perspective

14. Well-Being Summary Bringing all indicators together in one place

15. Provides capability to compare all communities by selecting a region

16. Neighbourhood data shows variation within larger urban areas

17. Mapping of Community Assets

19. Data Analysis Tools Motion Charts – Dynamic Changes in Communities

20. Data Analysis Tools – Mapping Regional Indicators

21. Data Analysis Tools – Utilizing Interactive Google Mapping

22. Acknowledgements Social Economic Spatial Analysis Unit (SESA) System of Community Accounts Team Dr. Doug May Dr. Cory Giles (NLMBM)