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1 Name one federal and one state government department that fund and help with projects in small and regional towns.
The federal government does in fact fund small regional towns 
2 Name two government programs that Gulargambone has used to receive funding for various projects.
The regional partnership program and the Rural transaction Centres program
3 What is a rural transaction centre and why is it important?
It is a community owned post office that takes care of all business associated with Medicare, internet etc.
4 What services does the GRTC offer?
Medicare, internet, reliance credit union etc.
5 How have community groups responded to change in Gulargambone?
They have responded extremely well encouraging and rallying government support on all levels to establish stronger populational growth. 
6 Give three examples of specific actions and strategies the Gulargambone Flying Ahead group has implemented in response to changes.
They have constructed a galvanised Galah as their towns symbol and given their town a logo, restored and renovated buildings and also built further centres. 
7 What was the purpose of the two eight two eight project?

1 to increase the population and services that are available
2 to improve the visual appearance of the town
3 to promote Gulargambone
4 to increase police presence
5 to establish youth projects.

8 Outline some examples of active citizenship in the achievements that Gulargambone has made since 2000.
They have since 2002 opened the Rural transaction centre, built a new multi purpose health centre and renovated and restored some old town centres such as the theatres.
9 Outline the role of the local government, Coonamble Shire Council, in the implementation of the Gulargambone Flying Ahead program Application
They have provided funding and help for this program
10 View the before and after photos in 4.24. Describe the changes that have taken place to renew and renovate this area.
It has been neatly restored with painting and a new garden bead in place
11 In a paragraph discuss the importance of active citizenship in small communities like Gulargambone.
Active citizenship is important in this town because everyone needs to chip in and pull their weight in order to restore and advertise their town. The larger the number of participants the easier the job becomes.
12 Read the news article:
a What is the article about?
About the community's effort in the restoration of their town.
b According to the writer what are the causes of the decline in Gulargambone?
The closure of many services such as shops, retailers, cafe's and banks.
c What are the impacts of the decline?
Impacts on the population
d What caused the community to galvanise into action?
The closure of the local post office and soon to be closure of their hospital
e Why is the post office so important?
Because the closest post office was over two hours away
f List the projects that the community has completed.
restoration of the theatres, built a symbolic Galah and now heads it's own post office.