ALONE Submission to Consultation to Support the Community and Voluntary Sector
This submission to the Department of Rural and Community Development provides input from ALONE on the new upcoming strategy to Support the Community and Voluntary Sector. The consultation requested input on four key areas; vision, mission, strategic objectives and strategic actions.
ALONE has recommended amendments to the language of this strategy to include key areas such as sustainability, evidence-backed community supports, connected communities and emphasis on a supported volunteering culture.
ALONE recommends new objectives that should be considered for inclusion in the next strategy as well as strategic actions to implement these objectives, including;
- Support and develop the capacity of organisations to engage with evaluation and research
- Promote and facilitate sustainable funding mechanisms for voluntary and community organisations
- Support and facilitate the development of digital infrastructure, tools and processes which enhance provision of community and voluntary supports
- Facilitate ongoing upskilling, education and training of community and voluntary sector staff and volunteers
