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The Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue is a not-for-profit organisation based in [[Sydney]], Australia.<ref name=":0">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> It advocates the needs of the western Sydney region by facilitating communication between Sydney's key opinion leaders in education, government and the wider community.<ref></ref> <ref name=":1">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The Dialogue works closely with a broad range of organisations, including the Western Sydney Business Chamber, Western Sydney Community Forum, [[Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils]] (WSROC) and [[Western Sydney University|University of Western Sydney]] (UWS).<ref name=":0" />
== Background ==
The Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue was launched in 2015 by [[Mike Baird]], who was the New South Wales premier at the time.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2"></ref> Since then, the not-for-profit has focused on creating discussion between key stakeholders about current issues affecting Sydney's west. The Dialogue has worked closely with government and has released various reports on key issues with a view to facilitating political, academic and cultural discussion.<ref name=":2" />
== Initiatives ==
In November 2016, the Dialogue held its first conference, named the Boomtown! Summit, to showcase future projects for the western Sydney region.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The not-for-profit partnered with [[Transport for NSW]] to host the conference and outlined plans for the Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Light Rail and Western Sydney Airport projects.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
In 2017, the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue pushed for Sydney's West to hold the 2030 [[Commonwealth Games]].<ref name=":1" /> According to Chairman Chris Brown, western Sydney would benefit from hosting the games, as it would create a deadline for major western transport projects to be completed.<ref name=":1" /><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
In March 2019, the Dialogue released a report on domestic abuse in western Sydney. The report makes recommendations to tackle the high rate of domestic abuse in the region, including paid domestic violence leave and a royal commission.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
In May 2019, the not-for-profit released a report titled ''Western Sydney's Heavy Issue'' with a view to facilitating political discussion on tackling obesity in western Sydney. The report advocates a 5-point plan that focuses on prevention with a view to decreasing pressure on western Sydney's healthcare system.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
In August 2019, the Dialogue released a report titled ''Stuck in the Middle''. The report focuses on a structural overhaul of the central Sydney region with an aim to improve infrastructure and stimulate growth.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Key recommendations include the negotiation of a new City Deal and appointment of a Central City Coordinator General.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The not-for-profit supports the Greater Sydney Commission's vision of the Sydney Metropolis and has recommended action to improve the central Sydney region to ensure it competes well with the East and West.<ref></ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
In September 2019, delegates from the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue completed a 4-day East London Study Tour. The goal of the tour was to hear about London's regeneration efforts after the 2012 [[Summer Olympic Games|Summer Olympics]]. The visit included a discussion about social housing provision and the benefit of developers and councils working together to meet community needs.<ref></ref>
== References ==
<references />
[[Category:Non-profit organisations based in Australia]]
== Background ==
The Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue was launched in 2015 by [[Mike Baird]], who was the New South Wales premier at the time.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2"></ref> Since then, the not-for-profit has focused on creating discussion between key stakeholders about current issues affecting Sydney's west. The Dialogue has worked closely with government and has released various reports on key issues with a view to facilitating political, academic and cultural discussion.<ref name=":2" />
== Initiatives ==
In November 2016, the Dialogue held its first conference, named the Boomtown! Summit, to showcase future projects for the western Sydney region.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The not-for-profit partnered with [[Transport for NSW]] to host the conference and outlined plans for the Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Light Rail and Western Sydney Airport projects.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
In 2017, the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue pushed for Sydney's West to hold the 2030 [[Commonwealth Games]].<ref name=":1" /> According to Chairman Chris Brown, western Sydney would benefit from hosting the games, as it would create a deadline for major western transport projects to be completed.<ref name=":1" /><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
In March 2019, the Dialogue released a report on domestic abuse in western Sydney. The report makes recommendations to tackle the high rate of domestic abuse in the region, including paid domestic violence leave and a royal commission.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
In May 2019, the not-for-profit released a report titled ''Western Sydney's Heavy Issue'' with a view to facilitating political discussion on tackling obesity in western Sydney. The report advocates a 5-point plan that focuses on prevention with a view to decreasing pressure on western Sydney's healthcare system.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
In August 2019, the Dialogue released a report titled ''Stuck in the Middle''. The report focuses on a structural overhaul of the central Sydney region with an aim to improve infrastructure and stimulate growth.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Key recommendations include the negotiation of a new City Deal and appointment of a Central City Coordinator General.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The not-for-profit supports the Greater Sydney Commission's vision of the Sydney Metropolis and has recommended action to improve the central Sydney region to ensure it competes well with the East and West.<ref></ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
In September 2019, delegates from the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue completed a 4-day East London Study Tour. The goal of the tour was to hear about London's regeneration efforts after the 2012 [[Summer Olympic Games|Summer Olympics]]. The visit included a discussion about social housing provision and the benefit of developers and councils working together to meet community needs.<ref></ref>
== References ==
<references />
[[Category:Non-profit organisations based in Australia]]
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