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The CommunityNet Aotearoa monthly newsletter.
"News and views on community networking throughout Aotearoa."
Want to raise your community's capacity? Are you a community project worker interested in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)? Do you want to share your ICT skills? Enrol now in the Uplift four-day training course. www.community.net.nz/CommunityCentre/Training/National/uplift.htm.
The Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust urges members and supporters of the Chinese community to apply for funding. The Trust provides grants for projects and activities that promote awareness and understanding of the Cantonese language, or the history, contributions, arts or culture of Chinese New Zealanders. Apply by 31 August 2006. www.community.net.nz/CommunityCentre/News/National/chinese-heritage-funds.htm.
This environmental and conservation fund distributes about $320,000 a year to New Zealand and South Pacific groups and individuals for projects that enhance and conserve their environment and heritage, or that promote peaceful sustainable development in the South Pacific. Applications close 15th September 2006. www.community.net.nz/CommunityCentre/News/National/rainbow-warrior-2006-funding.htm.
Community Post helps local communities by donating free postage-included envelopes to non-profit organisations for use in fundraising, communication and other initiatives in their local area. Applications close 3 September 2006. www.community.net.nz/CommunityCentre/News/National/community-post.htm.
The Palliative Care Advisory Committee is setting the direction and vision for a relevant and sustainable organisation that can speak with one clear voice for the whole palliative care community. We look forward to your comments and feedback on our draft scoping report by 5pm August 12. www.community.net.nz/CommunityCentre/News/National/palliative-care-feedback.htm.
Community organisations can now apply to receive skilled support through the Community Internship Programme (CIP). The CIP provides grants for experienced people to work with 'host' community organisations, with a focus on capacity building. The last funding round allocated $268,000. Apply by 12 October. www.community.net.nz/CommunityCentre/News/National/community-internship-programme.htm.
The Awards are to recognise excellence, innovation, 'giving things a go' and the excitement that comes from Adult and Community Education. The two Dynamic Community Learning Awards carry cash prizes of $200. Apply by 16 August. www.community.net.nz/CommunityCentre/News/National/community-learn-awards.htm.
The July ANGOA Update includes many interesting items. See www.angoa.org.nz/roundtable.php?submenu=roundtable for full details. www.community.net.nz/CommunityCentre/News/National/july-angoa-update.htm.
SKYCITY Auckland Community Trust announced close to $3 million worth of funding in its 11th annual funding round. The grants range from two grants of $250,000 for building projects, to $600 for SPELD Association in Franklin for reading resources. www.community.net.nz/CommunityCentre/News/National/skycity-grants-3-million.htm.
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban visited The Centre for New Zealand Music (SOUNZ) in Wellington to announce the successful applicants to the Digital Strategy's Community Partnership Fund. This Fund supports national, regional, and community Information and Communication Technology (ICT) initiatives. SOUNZ was one of over 50 successful applicants. www.community.net.nz/CommunityCentre/News/National/cpf-results-2005-6.htm.
The Minister of Health's independent advisor on ethical issues is seeking feedback on values to guide planning and response to a potential pandemic. The public, particularly organisations and communities that may be affected by a pandemic, are invited to submit their comments by 16 August 2006. www.community.net.nz/CommunityCentre/News/National/pandemic-response-feedback.htm.
Latest community news, events, jobs and ads are online at: www.community.net.nz/CommunityCentre/News.
We train facilitators to correct offending behaviours, by getting to the root causes of the offending behaviours; identifying and solving the problems; then teaching practical skills that leads to responsible citizenship. www.no-excuses.co.nz.
Patterning positive family life in our communities. Offering full training in family roles and responsibilities, with the vision that families become safe, happy productive nests, economically viable, giving shelter to the young and old, and inspiration to all to benefit society. www.family-building-centres.org.
The Nurse Practitioner of 2006 is a highly educated and experienced health professional working to improve health and to reduce inequalities in health. The Ministry of Health have launched a web-site for and about them www.moh.govt.nz/nursepractitioner.
A community focused organisation where local talent is encouraged and showcased. Whether you're a pro or an amateur (or much worse) singer / dancer / comedian / entertainer / cultural performing artist, come along and hop on that stage and gain more confidence. www.geocities.com/tearohakotahiperformingartsclub.
The Official Website of the Olympic Movement. www.olympic.org.
Not-For-Profit Network (Queensland) is a for-profit organisation made up of people who are passionate about their vision of a strong, vibrant and sustainable not-for-profit sector. Our mission is to help make that vision a reality through providing specialised services, publications and events to the sector. www.nfpn.com.au.
Cultural Consultancy is a small business enterprise aiming to provide you with skills and strategies to enhance your cultural awareness and global effectiveness. We will show you how to leverage your cultural diversity and a rich and valuable resource. www.cultural-consultancy.com.
An interactive forum for Sustainable Initiatives in Dunedin. www.dect.org.nz.
The International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) is the major non-governmental organization that promotes, celebrates, and strengthens volunteerism worldwide. IAVE has members in some 80 countries around the world. IAVE has a newsletter, international and regional conferences, selected volunteering resources and links. www.iave.org.
Access 783M is now broadcasting live on the Internet, with over eighty local community radio programmes in twenty-five languages. The first NZ Access Radio Station, and celebrating 25 years of service in 2006, Access Radio is by, for and about our community. We always welcome and encourage new programme makers, volunteers and supporters. www.accessradio.org.nz.
The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse is a national centre for collating and disseminating information about domestic and family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand. The aim of the Clearinghouse is to provide resources for people interested in working towards the elimination of family violence. www.nzfvc.org.nz.
Kiwi Life is a free programme for new settlers to New Zealand. Kiwi Life is funded by Manukau City Council and runs for one week every month at Highland Park Community House, 47 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park. www.kiwilife.org.nz.
The seven Manukau City community houses provide a space where the community can meet. They are also places where programmes of events, activities and interest-based courses can be developed to meet the needs of the community. www.manukau.govt.nz/default.aspx?id=2949.
You'll find these and more links at: www.community.net.nz/Links.
What happens when you find some really great information online and you think you should share it with your community group? Do you just download it and add it into the newsletter, or email it around? Do you take a minute first to check the copyright information?
I was shocked last month to be reading a newsletter from a local group, only to find one article very familiar: it was one I'd written the previous week on my own website, but there was no indication of where it had come from. The title, my name and the web address had all been removed.
I write many free tutorials. People are welcome to send them on to others, provided my name is still attached. I have a Creative Commons copyright statement on my site, laying out the terms. But this was theft, and I was extremely annoyed!
The editor of this particular newsletter had thought the article came from overseas, because it used some US spellings. Perhaps ignoring copyright isn't supposed to count, if you think you can get away with it... But the world's a small place, and we all have more connections than is immediately obvious.
There's a universe of free content that community groups can use, and most of us want to share what we find, for the benefit of all.
When you use a photo, or an article, or a paragraph that you find online first look for a copyright statement. Many people allow you to use some or all of their content. If they do, then be sure to attribute what you've used. This may be a couple of lines at the end of a printed newsletter, like this:
"Photos in this newsletter were taken from Free Stock Photos, http://example.com, and used with permission."
or this:
"Give credit where it's due" was first published in CommunityNet Aotearoa Panui, August 2006, /Panui."
If you aren't allowed to use the material you find on a website then you have two choices:
You'd probably also want to include a link to the original material, giving the URL in full. This would reinforce the "sufficient acknowledgement" for the online version, however sites change and links break, so it is not enough by itself.
If the material is used for the purpose of review or criticism or reporting current events, this is a sufficient acknowledgement for the purpose of the Copyright Act 1994 and protects against a claim for breach of copyright. The effect is to provide readers with sufficient information to find the original source and to make them aware of whose work is being copied.
Copyright is a complex business, especially on the Internet, given that the laws and regulations from more than one country may be involved. If you have any doubts at all about how you may use material you've found on the web or via email then you should consult a copyright lawyer, regardless of any suggestions in this article.
Copyright Licensing Ltd was established by the Book Publishers Association of New Zealand Inc. in 1988 and is now jointly owned by BPANZ and the New Zealand Society of Authors. www.copyright.co.nz.
The Copyright Council of New Zealand was incorporated in 1983 as a non-profit society to provide copyright and cultural based industries with a range of services including an interface with Government. It currently has 20 members representing a wide spectrum of copyright creators and owners. www.copyright.org.nz.
Intellectual Property Office: This New Zealand Government website provides information on patents, trade marks and designs. www.iponz.govt.nz.
Intellectual Property Policy, Ministry of Economic Development: www.med.govt.nz/templates/ContentTopicSummary____1184.aspx.
[August 2006] In May 2006 hundreds of people paid hundreds of dollars each to hear top speakers on the subject of making great websites. Now you can listen to or watch the presentations, free of charge.
You didn't have to be a web designer to attend Webstock 2006; the conference brought together experts from around New Zealand and the world to talk about coding, marketing, writing content, connecting with your audience and other topics. These sessions were invaluable for anyone making a website, whether a huge company, small business, community group or even an individual with something to say.
Most of these sessions are now available online and can be downloaded free of charge as audio or video, in various qualities and formats. Some presentations also include slides or PDFs.
webstock.org.nz/recordings.php
Rachel McAlpine's "From plain language to F-language: we're ready for rules" showed us how to write to take advantage of where visitors to a website look on a page. If you want to get your message across, this is priceless information.
Russ Weakley told us how to let go and allow users to control their own experience. He spoke about the Australian Museum where visitors stubbornly refused to follow along the 'paths' laid out for exhibitions, and compared that with how visitors to websites could perhaps choose their own paths for viewing a website. If you're planning a website, either from scratch or as an overhaul, this is food for thought.
Kelly Goto talked about how our real world lives interact with our online experiences. These days it's much much much more than just websites, as cellphones, handheld devices and other innovations take a central place in our daily lives.
Utterly riveting was Darren Fittler's demonstration of trying to find his way around a website crucial to his work as a lawyer. Since he's blind he listens to websites. When they are carelessly and thoughtlessly designed, as was the community website he visited, it severely limits his ability to use them. With this one you really should watch the video, not just listen to the audio.
Kathy Sierra's presentation "Now go change the world" was utterly inspiring and is simply a 'must-view' for everyone.
There are a couple of dozen Webstock presentations available online, all worth viewing, or least hearing. You'll need a broadband connection as even the small files are still quite large — audio-only for most presentations is approx 25Mb, while videos start at about 250Mb. If nothing else, at least look at the slides and handouts, most will easily download over a dial-up connection.
Past Website tips are all available on CommunityNet Aotearoa.
This new guide is on line for peer review; check it out - it's got lots of useful resources. www.community.net.nz/How-ToGuides/sustainable.
The Homepage design has been revised and is in testing and validation. We now expect to go live at the end of August. www.community.net.nz/About/homepage-refresh.htm.
In July 2006 there were 25,574 visits. That's three times as many people as two years ago. Usage is steadying at about 25,000 visits monthly.
In July, 63 new community items were published:
The most popular file download was the Managing Well Catalogue: 512 downloads.
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