1. Finding Solutions Towards Community Sector Viability

2. Finding Solutions Follows on from “Community Sector Viability: An Issues Paper” from 2003 More detailed examination of the available options for improving viability and resilience Engage the sector in discussion about our future direction Retain the autonomy and diversity of community organisations

3. Sector Viability Goals Create greater stability in organisations’ operating environment Improve resilience in the face of uncertainty Support the development of a stable and professional workforce Generate consensus on strategies for development in the future

4. Major Issues Examined Models of Shared Services Options for Funding Workforce Development Research Tools Literature Review: Issues Papers Community Workshops Interviews: Practice Examples

5. The Changing Environment Evolving contract arrangements Reporting and accountability requirements Increasing expectations of service quality and professionalism Increasing regulation and specificity in service processes Increasing complexity of need

6. Evolving Viability Architecture The Social Plan and Social Compact Community Sector Funding Policy and Pricing Principles Standard Funding Agreement and Short-form agreement Philanthropy and Red Tape Reviews Proposed Portable Long Service Leave Scheme Regional Community Service Hubs Multiple Business Agreement Skills Commission Report and Workforce Development Projects Community Support and Infrastructure Grants

7. Sharing Services Possible cost efficiencies Improvements in quality Greater collaboration Concentration of expertise Possible loss of autonomy Risks of efficiency capture

8. Funding Options Contract Arrangements Full-cost recovery Pricing Principles Funding Gaps Alternative Funding Sources

9. Workforce Development Wages and Conditions Recruitment, retention and career paths Training and skills development Management and Workforce Planning Valuing the Sector

10. Over to you… How do you rate the impact of the recommendations? How achievable are they? For your highest priority recommendations, what needs to be done to make them happen?