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Catch up with the latest from us 📢 🙋 What Senedd reform could mean for you: Read how the planned changes may affect the ways in which organisations and individuals engage with the Senedd. 📚 Insights on children missing school: Bevan Foundation subscribers can access our new State of Wales briefing now. 🏠 Housing challenges and solutions in Wales: Read about our work in the new issue of Welsh Housing Quarterly. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/e6Uuzs49

Did you know NSSF has become a ponzi scheme instead of a safety net? I was in shock and disbelief when NSSF called informing me that Dr Mpoza Edward at the Surgery in Naguru had submitted a report to NSSF denying my benefits without doing tests. I couldn't believe this could happen. NSSF doctors are really between a rock and a hard place. NSSF pays them to lie that workers don't qualify for their benefits without doing tests. It's surreal! They know what they're doing is unethical, but if they don't do it, NSSF might find a way to fire them. IGG needs take this matter and stop the ongoing mess at NSSF! I'm sending a message. It doesn't pay Dr Mpoza Edward at the Surgery in Naguru to cut corners by forging Workers' medical reports to deny their benefits without doing tests. Dr Owori Nelson and Dr Mpoza Edward should stop cutting corners when they submit workers medical reports to NSSF. They're are not doing tests or referring workers to specialists in most cases. We won't tire calling them out until they change their unethical work methods! You have put your reputation on the line. Medical malpractice will get you in a lot of trouble sooner. Choices have consequences!

📢 We’re thrilled to share the latest report from Power to Change, which proposes a new communities strategy linking cohesion, empowerment and growth to set the direction for the next phase of communities policy. To empower communities to drive growth in their local area, the think tank argues for sustained government commitment to building more resilient communities. This requires bringing together two areas of communities policy – cohesion and empowerment – that have too often been separate. The paper lays out three steps Government needs to take for a communities strategy to have lasting effect: 🌱 Invest in community cohesion: new and improved funding to support community ownership of places and spaces where people can connect and meet. 🌟 Empower communities: give more control to local people over certain state spending decisions in their area. 📈 Support community-led growth: create a new institution or arms-length body to support community-led institutions' contribution to local growth. Find out more in the report linked below 👇 https://bit.ly/4g7DJL8

Long Covid and ME/CFS communities: this is a workshop worth registering and participating. https://lnkd.in/deD6EqH2

How Death Literate Are You? You may have wishes for the end of your life, such as wanting to die at home. But do you have the knowledge and skills to make this possible? By sparing 15 minutes to complete this survey, you will help improve the future of death, dying, and loss on the island of Ireland. You'll also receive your death literacy score! Link to survey: https://lnkd.in/eQM2XZ3X

If you're following along here you might be most familiar with the Chaffee County EDC from the work we do with entreprenuers through our Ascent accelerator. Fewer know that we also persistently monitor local policy activity and advocate on behalf of our members for business-friendly public policies that support a thriving, diversified, year-round economy. We focus on seven key topics that provide the infrastructure on which a successful local economy is built, including housing, childcare and early childhood education, broadband, water and wastewater, education & talent pipeline, land use, and sustainability & innovation. Starting this week and for the rest of 2024, we’ll shine a light on the importance of these critical topics–and the EDC’s policy work to advance them–by launching a new monthly series of blog posts, email newsletters, social media posts, and policy focused events. Learn more here - https://bit.ly/3KU05lI

Extra extra, read all about it! 🗞️ E-newsletters, whether monthly or quarterly, are an affordable way for Community Choice Aggregations to keep an open line of communication with the residents they serve Check out our insights article on CCA newsletters here: https://lnkd.in/gb2ATbPn #AlwaysBeLearning #TripepiSmithLife 👍

This is important work. Most rural communities are not ready for what is coming and will be left diminished by the 3rd wave energy gold rush on our lands, our culture and our resources. Wave #1 - soil, land & forests to drive westward expansion, steam locomotives and explosive growth of American. #2 - rivers, dams and coal to continue explosive growth through industrialization and winning WW2. #3 - solar, wind & data centers for an uncertain decarbonized future in the AI age. Unfortunately rural and Tribal communities had little control during the 1st two waves. If we don't pay attention wave 3 will have crested past us before we know it's coming.

Does your Indigenous organisation need to lodge the new NFP self-review return? If you’re unsure, you can now watch a recording of the dedicated webinar I recently hosted, featuring Tricia Stroud from ORIC and Michael Manikas from The Dreaming Foundation, to discuss requirements to lodge, how to lodge and the support we offer to help you get it right. https://lnkd.in/ghysUNx7

🏠✨ Exciting News! Join us at the 2024 Fair Housing Conference hosted by The Office of Civil Rights, Housing Department, & Economic Development Of Texas! ✨🏠 At the upcoming conference, we're proud to spotlight advocacy efforts for people with disabilities, rental assistance for the homeless, mental health and mental illness support, affordable homeownership opportunities, down payment assistance, legal aid, home repair services, and housing counseling. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: 1. **Advocacy for People with Disabilities**: Learn about the latest initiatives and strategies to ensure equal housing opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 2. **Rental Assistance for the Homeless**: Explore programs and resources aimed at providing stable housing solutions for those experiencing homelessness. 3. **Mental Health & Mental Illness Support**: Dive into discussions on the intersection of housing and mental health, and discover support services available for those in need. 4. **Affordable Homeownership Opportunities**: Gain insights into pathways to homeownership that are accessible and affordable for all communities. 5. **Down Payment Assistance**: Understand how down payment assistance programs can make owning a home a reality for more families. 6. **Legal Assistance**: Get informed about your rights as a tenant or homeowner and learn about resources available for legal assistance in housing matters. 7. **Home Repair**: Discover programs aimed at assisting homeowners with essential repairs and maintenance to ensure safe and livable housing conditions. 8. **Housing Counseling**: Receive guidance from experts on navigating the housing market, understanding contracts, and making informed decisions about housing options. This conference aims to bring together stakeholders, advocates, policymakers, and community members to collaborate, share knowledge, and explore solutions to pressing housing challenges. Save the date and join us as we work towards ensuring fair and equitable housing opportunities for all residents of Texas! #FairHousing #HousingEquality #CommunityDevelopment #TexasHousing #Advocacy #SupportServices #AffordableHousing #Homeownership #MentalHealthAwareness #LegalAid #RentalAssistance #HomeRepair #HousingCounseling #HousingForAll