National Compact Consultation Report Released

Friday, 19 February 2010 10:52 AM

The National Compact Consultation Report is now available. This Report outlines findings from extensive consultation with organisations from across the non-profit Sector. The National Compact Team would like to thank all of those organisations and individuals who provided valuable contributions via submissions and the online survey and forum.

A media release from Senator The Hon Ursula Stephens, Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector about the release of the Report and establishment of a National Compact Sector Advisory Group is available at http://www.deewr.gov.au/Ministers/Stephens/Media/Releases/Pages/Article_100217_154955.aspx

Further announcements about the Compact are expected in coming weeks. For more information contact the team at:-

National Compact Team
Email: nationalcompact@fahcsia.gov.au
Post: Po Box 7576, Canberra Business Centre, ACT 2610

 

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