Where's my Stimulation Payment?

Most of us haven't received our $900 from the government and we can probably bet that it won't be found in accounts until the very last moment, May 15 11.59pm!  When we receive our payment we will note that $900 is $50 short of the originally proposed amount of $950.  Shall we complain?  Let's not.

I have received the information regarding the $650 million plan for this $50 we seem to have "stolen" from us.  It has created a lot of excitement as we read the potential of this fund.  You can read about this initiative here: 

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/Pages/JobsFund.aspx

Now let me explain my excitement.

Jobs Fund Government Initiative, $650 million.

Basically the government is looking to local, government and community organisations (yes, including churches) all across the country to come up with innovative ways to create, sustain and encourage job creation during this current economic crisis.

Brilliant.  As a social entrepreneur I began to dream.  If we are successful we will be able to create our Social Entrepreneurs Hub which will support individuals in fulfulling their dream to meet some of society's biggest challenges.  Further to this, we have three great ideas: an arts centre which focusses upon young people to keep them off the road to self-destruction, a cafe which trains young people to be the best baristas in Australia and an open source consultative group which will help low income and small business best utilise free software available to them.  

But most of all we will be in the process of helping people find value and experience belonging which is the purpose for which NationsHeart Connect exists.  

The fun bit? Well, inside of 30 days we have to have a business plan and strategy for success on the desk of some government public servant.  This may seem impossible but we will have fun trying to get it all done and imagine the dreams we will create in the process.  All hands on deck!!

If you are interested in joining us for an hour or two of brainstorming,, 1pm Friday 1 May 2009, give us a ring.  If you have a skill like writing or business plan formation, we would love to hear from you.  Come on, let's not just complain about losing $50, let's have fun spending it!

Ronaldo

24 April 2009