Increasing community data access and sharing has become a core focus of Commonwealth and State governments across Australia. National policy commitments, such as the Commonwealth’s initiatives to address entrenched disadvantage and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, underscore the importance of shared access to data at a regional level. The call is to mandate and action a macro shift in the data access and sharing authorising environment.

How can we enhance the collaboration between local communities, government and the philanthropic sector for improved outcomes?

Join our Canberra Event

Canberra Community Data Sharing Roadshow

23rd October 2-4pm AEDT, in-person

Hyatt Hotel Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla, ACT.

This is a sideline event to Philanthropy Meets Parliament – our partner Philanthropy Australia’s key philanthropic sector summit..

Panel speakers:

Sam Reinhardt, Deputy Secretary, Treasury. Please note, if Ms Reinhardt is unavailable due to Senate Estimates this week, an alternative speaker from Treasury will attend.

Chris D’Souza, Group Manager, Community Policy and Engagement Group, Department of Social Services (DSS). Please note, if Mr D-Souza is unavailable due to Senate Estimates this week, an alternative speaker from DSS will attend.

Professor Kristy Muir, CEO, Paul Ramsay Foundation

Mike Jackson, Director of the Connected Beginnings, Early Learning, and Indigenous Priorities Branch at the Federal Department of Education

Kylie Burgess, Manager of Belconnen, A Village for Every Child

Amity Durham, Strategic Adviser – Public Sector, Amazon Web Services

John King, Chief Data Officer, Seer Data & Analytics

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A thousand flowers in bloom…

By Kristi Mansfield

Article: A Thousand Flowers in Bloom: Data Access and Sharing for a Stronger Australia

In the age of information, data has become the currency of progress, innovation, and equity. Access to and the responsible sharing of data are pivotal in shaping a fairer and stronger Australia.

National policy commitments, such as the Commonwealth’s initiatives to address entrenched disadvantage and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, underscore the importance of shared access to data at a regional level. Philanthropy has a critical and important role to play with grantmakers actively supporting capability building toward greater use of data and evidence for improved outcomes in the not for profit sector….

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