About Us
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Vision and Mission
Vision
Transforming the way we live, work and learn through a shared understanding of sustainability
Mission
The NCS at Swinburne is committed to excellence in program delivery, research and providing industry consultation to key stakeholders derived from the industry and organisational networks established through Swinburne University and other stakeholders.
The NCS will work towards exploring and developing opportunities to promote sustainable practices, through its in-house expertise and specialised skills as well as through its links with those industries and consultancies which uphold sustainable practices.
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History
A Centre for Sustainability was first established at Swinburne University of Technology in June 2001. By late 2002, this had evolved into the specialist centre the National Centre for Sustainability (NCS): a collaboration of several tertiary educational institutions bringing together a dedicated network of individuals to further develop and promote sustainability concepts and education.
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National Centre for Sustainability Collaboration
The National Centre for Sustainability (NCS) is a collaboration of several educational institutions. We provide educational leadership and work in partnership with industry, government and the community to undertake program delivery, resource development, project work and applied resource, to support the development of sustainable practices.
The six collaborating institutes are
- Swinburne University of Technology, Victoria
- Challenger TAFE, Western Australia
- South West Institute of TAFE, Victoria
- Sunraysia Institute of TAFE, Victoria
- Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE, Cairns
- University of Ballarat, Victoria
Please visit http://www.ncsustainability.com.au for background information and examples of the type of work undertaken by the Centre.
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Capabilities
The National Centre for Sustainability at Swinburne delivers quality educational programs and works in partnership with industry, government and community to support the development and implementation of sustainable practices. The NCS offers a range of services including:
- Specialised courses and accredited training programs
- Research in the area of corporate and community sustainability
- Facilitation of behavioural change programs using community based social marketing
- Advice and guidance on sustainable, industry specific business strategies and methods of implementation
- Project management, independent evaluation and reporting
- Market research and stakeholder engagement
- Research and development of new educational programs
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Staff
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Advisory Board
The NCS Advisory Board consists of a dedicated group of specialists from various industry sectors.
The role of the Advisory Board is as follows:
- Provide advice on industry and government wide activities which promote the concepts of sustainability
- Advise of current and future course developments, activities and issues
- Provide expert advice on any strategic or resource matters relating to sustainable practices
- Provide a forum for expression of ideas, opportunities and developments
- Monitor and review any new activities relating to sustainability
- Promote the aims of the National Centre for Sustainability through industry contacts and other marketing opportunities as appropriate
- Identify and consider opportunities for policy enhancement and new policy development
- Provide a forum for the synthesis of strategic plans and directions
- Make recommendations through minutes taken from meetings and provided by the National Centre for Sustainability
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Sustainable Swinburne
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NCS Annual Report 2008 -
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