Challenges of drought policy and options for the future- Sustaining Rural Communities Conference 2010 Presentation Audio 40 min

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Overview: Responding to drought in a dry continent; The National Drought Policy; The Challenges of Implementation; Options for the future; The National Institute for Rural and Regional Australia

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SRC Conference Presentation 2012 -Nurturing Innovative Rural Businesses

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Innovative and resilient small businesses are an important part of the ability of rural communities to be adaptable and to weather the storms of change *An integrated partnership- based approach is needed to help strengthen the small business sector of rural communities * A key focus should be on capturing and harnessing local knowledge and can-do attitude *Resilience thinking provides a robust framework in which to work with the smal l business sector to achieve good regional development outcomes

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SRC Conference Presentation 2012 -Characteristics of economic sustainability in regional Australia

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* Adaptation is the common thread in regional Australia - Adapt or perish - Business level and community level * People follow jobs (not the reverse) * Boom and bust cycles inevitable
- Local control and influence (capital, attractiveness) are keys to helping transitions Ad hoc handouts vs. medium term buffering, transition andadaptation *Local leadership and vision are crucial * Population, diversity and even 'growth' are means to an end rather than ends in themselves

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