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It’s National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June). This year’s theme, 'Bridging Now to Next', highlights the connection between past, present and future - calling on all Australians to move forward together. It’s a reminder to learn from the past as we shape what’s ahead. Explore events happening around the country that bring this theme to life - visit the official website for details. https://www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar/

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Image credit: In the theme artwork created by Kalkadoon woman Bree Buttenshaw, native plants − which are known for regenerating after fire and thriving through adversity − symbolise our collective strength and the possibilities of renewal. This is a time for growth, reflection, and commitment to walking together.

Townsville Citylibraries, serving nearly 200,000 residents, has been part of Culture Counts' Public Libraries Evaluation Network since 2019—using data to better understand the impact of their spaces, programs, and services.

In 2024, their 'We Love Libraries' campaign gathered over 3,000 responses - their most extensive evaluation to date - providing deeper insights into user and community needs.

Reflecting on the impact, Business Development Officer Caitlin Single shared that this data-driven approach enables the library “to enhance our services and demonstrate the critical role libraries play throughout users’ lives.”

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Townsville City Council

Townsville Citylibraries - Culture Counts Townsville Citylibraries is a public library service operated by Townsville City Council in North Queensland, Australia. Serving nearly 200,000 residents across Townsville and surrounding areas, the service includes three permanent library branches, a mobile library, and a dedicated home service....

Thanks to Musica Viva Australia for hosting an industry breakfast celebrating women in the creative industries and ! Culture Counts attended - it was great to share stories and experiences about how we can in the sector.

Women's Day

ℹ️ Being able to showcase your true value can impact the success of funding applications. In this handy guide, Culture Counts' Client Manager, Shelley Timms provides easy-to-understand steps that you can take to evaluate your programs and support your funding applications. Download guide:

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🎉 As we approach the end of 2024, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our customers and partners for their support and collaboration throughout the year. Together, Culture Counts users gathered an amazing 261,994 responses across 840 evaluations - helping them learn, make change and grow their impact. From all of us at Culture Counts, we wish you a safe holiday and happy New Year! Head to our blog to read the full article:

2024 in review - Culture Counts As 2024 wraps up, we want to take a moment to thank you—our valued customers and partners—for making this year so impactful. Over the past 12 months, Culture Counts users have gathered 261,994 responses across 840 evaluations, helping them learn,...