https://www.jwire.com.au/the-generation-gap/ Australia, NZ and worldwide Jewish news that matters Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:26:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.jwire.com.au/the-generation-gap/#comment-7990 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:26:56 +0000 http://www.jwire.com.au/?p=15958#comment-7990 A brilliant article Manny. There is also the issue of dis-empowerment even within the younger people involved in community organizations. Just because people turn up to meets does not mean they feel they are being heard. Far to much of it is related to money and to the tight control over money (and the politics that goes with this) that exists within the Australian community. Conversely, and speaking as an ROI member, the ready support and availability of micro grants from organisations like ROI makes all the difference in the world when it comes to empowerment. Not to mention the supportive environment. It takes a heavy investment and professional staff to make these opportunities available… but surely the future of the community is worth that?

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