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Grant writing. Tendering. Sponsorship requests. Partnership proposals. Ever tried it?

It’s like Shark Tank for Not-for-profits.

What a show that would be eh, people pleading for money not for a commercial gain, but for a social one. Grab the popcorn… and maybe the tissues. There MUST be a better way.

Click READ MORE to find out why

There is no ecaping the need for greater investment in preventative health to relieve the burden on our states health system and budget. With a state election looming there is no better time for a comprehensive focus on preventative health and the impact proper investment could have on the health, social and economic outcomes of our communites. We were thrilled to lead a special Sunday Examiner series that looks at current preventative health initiatives, policies, case studies, and ideas from experts, in the lead up to the state election. Click through to read the full article.

It was great to see a huge turn up from the local media at the recent launch of an exciting new pilot project that we're working on with the University of Tasmania called #ImReady. The 15 participants from the Big Picture School in Launceston became local celebrities turning up on the telvision, the radio, social media and in the newspaper. Click through to read the full article from The Examiner.

Have you ever tried to write down all the things you do at work, all the skills you use? Do it quickly in your head now. If you think about that list, is it interesting? Are you impressed by your abilities? Or further still, now you know what your REAL position description is, would you apply for the job?

I would. Again and again. Read on to understand why.

For the past three months, seven UTAS students from The Rural Clinical School have been coming along our the Active Girls session of The Huddle demonstration project in Devonport. It's been fantastic for the participants to have such great role models from their community be part of this program. READ MORE to see the write up from the Rural Clinical school's May newsletter.