Hey KIDS!!
Have we got a holiday deal for you!
On Monday 7th January
‘A Taste of Circus’
Is coming to town!
You are welcome to join us at the PCYC for a
variety of activities including circus skills
training from 10am til 3pm.
You must be aged between 10-18 to
participate , and wear comfortable clothing!
This opportunity is FREE and provided by
experienced trainers and professionals.
We will also have a ‘jam session’ later that afternoon at Ruprecht Park where you can continue to learn various skills (more info on the day).
For more information contact
Caron on 6553 5121 before 20th December 2007
This is a project of Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services
Thursday, 13 December 2007
Wednesday, 28 November 2007
Fathers Festival
Following the Engaging Fathers Forum: Where to from Here?
You are invited to a gathering of supporters of the Fatherhood Festival for networking and afternoon
Chrissie tea.
3pm Tuesday 4th December, following the excitement of the Forum…...
Planning for the 2008 Festival………
· Community Partners– attracting local groups working with families
· Incorporating services to assist engagement of men and boys.
· Finding funding for the event.
· Ideas for appropriate and attractive entertainment.
· How to contribute to the success of the festival?
Creating ideas for the 2008 Festival
When: Tuesday 4th December, 2007
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Garden Room, Manning Uniting Church,
Albert St; Taree
Afternoon Tea will be provided.
Every child deserves an engaged, loving and happy father!
You are invited to a gathering of supporters of the Fatherhood Festival for networking and afternoon
Chrissie tea.
3pm Tuesday 4th December, following the excitement of the Forum…...
Planning for the 2008 Festival………
· Community Partners– attracting local groups working with families
· Incorporating services to assist engagement of men and boys.
· Finding funding for the event.
· Ideas for appropriate and attractive entertainment.
· How to contribute to the success of the festival?
Creating ideas for the 2008 Festival
When: Tuesday 4th December, 2007
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Garden Room, Manning Uniting Church,
Albert St; Taree
Afternoon Tea will be provided.
Every child deserves an engaged, loving and happy father!
Friday, 23 November 2007
Violence Against Women
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) wishes to focus public attention on the worldwide tragedy that International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, on November 25, represents.
HREOC President, John von Doussa QC, Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes AM and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma are once again White Ribbon Day Ambassadors.
"It is not only an international tragedy that we need to have a day to symbolise and draw attention to the prevalence of violence against women in all societies throughout the world," said Mr von Doussa. "But worse that we, as a nation, must take this day to reflect upon the fact that we consider Australia to be a sophisticated 21st century country, yet violence against women is one of our greatest social problems."
The Australian Bureau of Statistics Personal Safety Survey Australia (2005) found that over 400,000 men were perpetrators of violence against women and almost 1.3 million Australian women had experienced physical and sexual violence from a current or former partner since the age of 15.
"If this tragedy is to be stopped, men must unite with women to make it clear that violence against women is not acceptable in our society under any circumstances," Mr von Doussa said.
"The basic philosophy of human rights is that we should all live free from fear, harassment and discrimination," said Commissioner Innes. "The fact that so many Australian women live their lives with violence means that their human rights are being infringed upon, often on a daily basis. As a nation we need to stop on November 25 and think about why White Ribbon Day exists and look to what we, as individuals and a society, can do to change things for the better."
"Promotion needs to be backed up with action," said Commissioner Calma. "Support services, such as early intervention and prevention programs, and specialist family violence services, to which men and women can turn, are essential in combating this sort of violence and abuse in our society. Continued awareness and innovation, coupled with public and government support for such organisations and programs is absolutely essential, particularly in regard to Indigenous people and communities."
Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, said "I am particularly heartened by the cross-section and calibre of men who have chosen to be White Ribbon Day Ambassadors – it sends a powerful message to the Australian public. The greater the number of men who speak out as role models to say that violence against women is wrong and not to be tolerated, the greater the chance of combating the problem within our community. Freedom for women from discrimination, harassment and violence is one of the three main themes that I will be discussing with the Australian public during my ‘Listening Tour’, which commences the day after White Ribbon Day."
HREOC President, John von Doussa QC, Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes AM and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma are once again White Ribbon Day Ambassadors.
"It is not only an international tragedy that we need to have a day to symbolise and draw attention to the prevalence of violence against women in all societies throughout the world," said Mr von Doussa. "But worse that we, as a nation, must take this day to reflect upon the fact that we consider Australia to be a sophisticated 21st century country, yet violence against women is one of our greatest social problems."
The Australian Bureau of Statistics Personal Safety Survey Australia (2005) found that over 400,000 men were perpetrators of violence against women and almost 1.3 million Australian women had experienced physical and sexual violence from a current or former partner since the age of 15.
"If this tragedy is to be stopped, men must unite with women to make it clear that violence against women is not acceptable in our society under any circumstances," Mr von Doussa said.
"The basic philosophy of human rights is that we should all live free from fear, harassment and discrimination," said Commissioner Innes. "The fact that so many Australian women live their lives with violence means that their human rights are being infringed upon, often on a daily basis. As a nation we need to stop on November 25 and think about why White Ribbon Day exists and look to what we, as individuals and a society, can do to change things for the better."
"Promotion needs to be backed up with action," said Commissioner Calma. "Support services, such as early intervention and prevention programs, and specialist family violence services, to which men and women can turn, are essential in combating this sort of violence and abuse in our society. Continued awareness and innovation, coupled with public and government support for such organisations and programs is absolutely essential, particularly in regard to Indigenous people and communities."
Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, said "I am particularly heartened by the cross-section and calibre of men who have chosen to be White Ribbon Day Ambassadors – it sends a powerful message to the Australian public. The greater the number of men who speak out as role models to say that violence against women is wrong and not to be tolerated, the greater the chance of combating the problem within our community. Freedom for women from discrimination, harassment and violence is one of the three main themes that I will be discussing with the Australian public during my ‘Listening Tour’, which commences the day after White Ribbon Day."
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Mental Health Information Day
Tuesday 4th December 2007
Club Taree
121 Wingham Rd, Taree
MORNING TEA 9.30 a.m.
PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies - Dr. Tony Ryan, Clinical Director
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS - Judy Frost, Nurse Manager (In patient Unit
KEYNOTE SPEAKER OVERVIEW of MENTAL HEALTH
in the MANNING - Kieran McDonald, Service Manager
MAGGIE Implementation – - Gail Stevens, Team Leader (Community)
FAMILY SENSITIVE PRACTICE - Fay Keegan, Senior Social Worker
- Sam Di Paulo, Clinical Consultant
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - Ros Britton, Community Partnerships Officer
MOVIE “Head First” - Kim Grundy, Rehabilitation Co-ordinator
LUNCH 12.30 p.m.
You are invited to hear about the new directions for Mental Health in the Lower Mid-North Coast
Meet the people involved with the implementation and delivery of these consumer focussed services
Free
R.S.V.P. Ros 0423 848 532
Club Taree
121 Wingham Rd, Taree
MORNING TEA 9.30 a.m.
PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies - Dr. Tony Ryan, Clinical Director
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS - Judy Frost, Nurse Manager (In patient Unit
KEYNOTE SPEAKER OVERVIEW of MENTAL HEALTH
in the MANNING - Kieran McDonald, Service Manager
MAGGIE Implementation – - Gail Stevens, Team Leader (Community)
FAMILY SENSITIVE PRACTICE - Fay Keegan, Senior Social Worker
- Sam Di Paulo, Clinical Consultant
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - Ros Britton, Community Partnerships Officer
MOVIE “Head First” - Kim Grundy, Rehabilitation Co-ordinator
LUNCH 12.30 p.m.
You are invited to hear about the new directions for Mental Health in the Lower Mid-North Coast
Meet the people involved with the implementation and delivery of these consumer focussed services
Free
R.S.V.P. Ros 0423 848 532
Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Children's Week
Children’s Week
2007
20th October to 28th October
What’s happening!!!!
All week - Childcare Services Taree & District Julie Paull 6552 5088
Art Exhibition- all artworks from local childcare services will be displayed at Greater Taree City Library and other public venues
22nd Oct - Uniting Care Burnside Marie Atkinson 6553 3992
Core of Life Training-The program addresses the realities of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting in a fun and interesting way.
22nd Oct - Childcare Services Taree & District Julie Paull 6552 5088
Portfolios, Curriculum Framework and Extending Activities forum
23rd Oct - Manning Uniting Church Peter Glencross 0428 372 927
Engaging Fathers Forum- Supporting children’s services to engage fathers in their children’s lives. An informative forum with great guest speakers.
24th Oct – Universal Children’s Day
24th Oct – Communities for Children Taree Suzi Rowe 6550 0785
Informative display at Manning Mall Taree from 10am to 12noon. Children’s book giveaways!
25th Oct – Greater Taree City Library Deb Horgan 6592 5298
Storytime at the library- starting at 10.30am to 11.30am.
2007
20th October to 28th October
What’s happening!!!!
All week - Childcare Services Taree & District Julie Paull 6552 5088
Art Exhibition- all artworks from local childcare services will be displayed at Greater Taree City Library and other public venues
22nd Oct - Uniting Care Burnside Marie Atkinson 6553 3992
Core of Life Training-The program addresses the realities of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting in a fun and interesting way.
22nd Oct - Childcare Services Taree & District Julie Paull 6552 5088
Portfolios, Curriculum Framework and Extending Activities forum
23rd Oct - Manning Uniting Church Peter Glencross 0428 372 927
Engaging Fathers Forum- Supporting children’s services to engage fathers in their children’s lives. An informative forum with great guest speakers.
24th Oct – Universal Children’s Day
24th Oct – Communities for Children Taree Suzi Rowe 6550 0785
Informative display at Manning Mall Taree from 10am to 12noon. Children’s book giveaways!
25th Oct – Greater Taree City Library Deb Horgan 6592 5298
Storytime at the library- starting at 10.30am to 11.30am.
Tuesday, 9 October 2007
Suspension of African Immigration
Anti-Discrimination Board Statement on Decision to Suspend African Immigration
By the President of the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW, Dr Stepan Kerkyasharian AM
30 years of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Mr Andrews might have been surprised by the reaction to his announcement last week to put a halt to further arrivals of people from Africa . I am sure if he expected people from all walks of life and across the political spectrum to see racism in the decision he wouldn’t have made it and he wouldn’t have presented it the way he did.
Since the official end of the White Australia policy, Australia has prided itself on the non-discriminatory nature of its immigration policy. This year we celebrate 30 years of legislated recognition that we do not discriminate on grounds of race or other characteristics. Mr Andrews, by his comments has introduced a quantum shift in the assessment of potential migrants in that, instead of assessing the individual and individual’s suitability to settle in Australia, we should now assess someone by way of race or country of origin. That is something that has never been done by any of his predecessors from either side of politics since the demise of the White Australia policy.
In fact to do so would surely amount to racial discrimination, because it would fit a classic description of race being the determinant characteristic of a decision, in other words it is the race which is being assessed and not the individual.
Yet, Mr Andrews has apparently created new criteria for assessing who should come and who should not, based on race and country of origin.
What are his criteria for determining that any refugee of Sudanese origin, ipso facto, is not suitable to settle in Australia? We have over the last half century successfully integrated people from almost every conceivable cultural, linguistic, racial and religious background on earth. Of course there were teething problems. Of course each group produced its own crooks and thugs… and its own brilliant students, performers, entrepreneurs and sportspeople.
So, if the Government judges that this latest wave of new settlers is going to have more difficulty than any previous one there might be a reason other than the culture or race of the people themselves. Perhaps we did not serve these desperate people well. Perhaps the Department of Immigration was not well prepared to receive and settle people who had experienced the worst that mankind could tolerate?
Why did it decide to send them to so-called non-traditional settlement locations? Why did it not properly prepare those host communities that lacked the infrastructure and the tradition of settling refugees to receive the African arrivals? Why did it outsource the settlement task out of the bureaucracy and effectively removing it from the direct responsibility of Government?
Those questions should be answered in full before we introduce race as a criteria for choosing which refugees to accept. Surely as Australians we are accustomed to caring for those who, through no fault of their own, are destitute and homeless.
Mr Andrews has introduced a racial element that cannot but open the door to accusations of racial discrimination. All Australians, whatever their personal views, will feel the sting of those accusations from our international friends and rivals alike.
The international newsagency Reuters left its clients’ readers, listeners and viewers in no doubt about how they should interpret Mr Andrews decision when it said “Race looms ahead of Australian elections” inferring it pointed to a return of race politics as had been championed by Pauline Hanson a decade ago.
But more importantly it will harm us as a society. It attacks our community harmony and our notions of community harmony by sending signals that its fine to criticise anyone purely on the basis of their ethnic background, without any regard to the damage done to thousands of other law-abiding Australians of the same background. In 2007 that is something we simply don’t need especially in the year that we celebrate the 30 th anniversary of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission and the establishment of the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW.
By the President of the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW, Dr Stepan Kerkyasharian AM
30 years of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Mr Andrews might have been surprised by the reaction to his announcement last week to put a halt to further arrivals of people from Africa . I am sure if he expected people from all walks of life and across the political spectrum to see racism in the decision he wouldn’t have made it and he wouldn’t have presented it the way he did.
Since the official end of the White Australia policy, Australia has prided itself on the non-discriminatory nature of its immigration policy. This year we celebrate 30 years of legislated recognition that we do not discriminate on grounds of race or other characteristics. Mr Andrews, by his comments has introduced a quantum shift in the assessment of potential migrants in that, instead of assessing the individual and individual’s suitability to settle in Australia, we should now assess someone by way of race or country of origin. That is something that has never been done by any of his predecessors from either side of politics since the demise of the White Australia policy.
In fact to do so would surely amount to racial discrimination, because it would fit a classic description of race being the determinant characteristic of a decision, in other words it is the race which is being assessed and not the individual.
Yet, Mr Andrews has apparently created new criteria for assessing who should come and who should not, based on race and country of origin.
What are his criteria for determining that any refugee of Sudanese origin, ipso facto, is not suitable to settle in Australia? We have over the last half century successfully integrated people from almost every conceivable cultural, linguistic, racial and religious background on earth. Of course there were teething problems. Of course each group produced its own crooks and thugs… and its own brilliant students, performers, entrepreneurs and sportspeople.
So, if the Government judges that this latest wave of new settlers is going to have more difficulty than any previous one there might be a reason other than the culture or race of the people themselves. Perhaps we did not serve these desperate people well. Perhaps the Department of Immigration was not well prepared to receive and settle people who had experienced the worst that mankind could tolerate?
Why did it decide to send them to so-called non-traditional settlement locations? Why did it not properly prepare those host communities that lacked the infrastructure and the tradition of settling refugees to receive the African arrivals? Why did it outsource the settlement task out of the bureaucracy and effectively removing it from the direct responsibility of Government?
Those questions should be answered in full before we introduce race as a criteria for choosing which refugees to accept. Surely as Australians we are accustomed to caring for those who, through no fault of their own, are destitute and homeless.
Mr Andrews has introduced a racial element that cannot but open the door to accusations of racial discrimination. All Australians, whatever their personal views, will feel the sting of those accusations from our international friends and rivals alike.
The international newsagency Reuters left its clients’ readers, listeners and viewers in no doubt about how they should interpret Mr Andrews decision when it said “Race looms ahead of Australian elections” inferring it pointed to a return of race politics as had been championed by Pauline Hanson a decade ago.
But more importantly it will harm us as a society. It attacks our community harmony and our notions of community harmony by sending signals that its fine to criticise anyone purely on the basis of their ethnic background, without any regard to the damage done to thousands of other law-abiding Australians of the same background. In 2007 that is something we simply don’t need especially in the year that we celebrate the 30 th anniversary of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission and the establishment of the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW.
Diabetes Forum 15 Nov 2007
Lower Mid North Coast Community Forum on Health…
Are YOU at risk ????
Free Diabetes Forum
The LMNC Community Forum on Health will host a diabetes
forum to offer the community advice and information on
managing diabetes.
Guest speaker and Dietician John Jones will discuss diet,
symptoms and how to best manage the disease. A range of
diabetic food will also be available to sample.
ORMSBY House,
Cnr of Albert and Commerce Streets, Taree
Thursday 15 November 2007
starting at 6.00pm
For more information, contact Elynne Graham,
LMNC Community Forum on Health
on (02) 6558 1477
Are YOU at risk ????
Free Diabetes Forum
The LMNC Community Forum on Health will host a diabetes
forum to offer the community advice and information on
managing diabetes.
Guest speaker and Dietician John Jones will discuss diet,
symptoms and how to best manage the disease. A range of
diabetic food will also be available to sample.
ORMSBY House,
Cnr of Albert and Commerce Streets, Taree
Thursday 15 November 2007
starting at 6.00pm
For more information, contact Elynne Graham,
LMNC Community Forum on Health
on (02) 6558 1477
Wednesday, 26 September 2007
Father's Forum
Engaging Fathers Forum
Supporting Children’s Services to engage fathers in their children’s lives.
All men and women are invited to participate in a day of sharing and networking with local children’s services and presenters who have launched successful programs for men, boys and families.
Ø Welcome to country and Darribin Dancers.
Ø Colin George, director Fatherhood Project and co-founder Fatherood Festival, Bangalow.
Ø David Hughes, men and boys health worker, co- founder Fatherhood Festival, Bangalow.
Ø Craig Hammond, Aboriginal Fathers, Uncle and Pops Program, Family Action Centre, University of Newcastle.
Ø Scott Trindall, George Waters & Joe Trindall, Yaamanha men’s group programs, Tamworth.
Ø Craig d’Arcy, Males in Early Childhood Network, Newcastle.
When: Tuesday 23rd October, 2007
Time: 9:30am—4:00 pm
Where: Waterfront Room, Exchange Hotel, Taree
Cost: Free – lunch provided
please register with: Peter Glencross: 0428 372 927
Alison Coster: 0411 205 638
or Manning Uniting Church: ph 6552 3850 fax 6551 2074
This Forum is part of the Fatherhood Festival, a Communities for Children, Taree project, planned for the Manning in September 2008.
Every child deserves an engaged, loving and happy father!
Supporting Children’s Services to engage fathers in their children’s lives.
All men and women are invited to participate in a day of sharing and networking with local children’s services and presenters who have launched successful programs for men, boys and families.
Ø Welcome to country and Darribin Dancers.
Ø Colin George, director Fatherhood Project and co-founder Fatherood Festival, Bangalow.
Ø David Hughes, men and boys health worker, co- founder Fatherhood Festival, Bangalow.
Ø Craig Hammond, Aboriginal Fathers, Uncle and Pops Program, Family Action Centre, University of Newcastle.
Ø Scott Trindall, George Waters & Joe Trindall, Yaamanha men’s group programs, Tamworth.
Ø Craig d’Arcy, Males in Early Childhood Network, Newcastle.
When: Tuesday 23rd October, 2007
Time: 9:30am—4:00 pm
Where: Waterfront Room, Exchange Hotel, Taree
Cost: Free – lunch provided
please register with: Peter Glencross: 0428 372 927
Alison Coster: 0411 205 638
or Manning Uniting Church: ph 6552 3850 fax 6551 2074
This Forum is part of the Fatherhood Festival, a Communities for Children, Taree project, planned for the Manning in September 2008.
Every child deserves an engaged, loving and happy father!
Friday, 21 September 2007
Training Course
Are you eligible?
FREE WORK SKILLS COURSES valued at $3000
Certificate II in Hospitality
Course includes: SAFE FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE, RSA, BAR SKILLS AND MORE
Course commences Tuesday 16 October (2 days per week for 9 weeks)
***BONUS EXTRAS Free RCG Responsible Conduct of Gambling
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Certificate II in Business
Course Includes: WORD, EXCEL, TOUCH TYPING, TIME MANAGEMENT, CUSTOMER SERVICE, BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY AND MORE
Courses commences 22 October 2007 (3 days per week for 7 weeks)
***BONUS EXTRAS Free Intro Accounting and MYOB Course
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Certificate II in Retail
Course Includes: REGISTER OPERATIONS, POINTS OF SALE, MERCHANDISING, STOCK CONTROL, SALES AND MORE
Course commences 5 November 2007 (6 week intensive course)
***BONUS EXTRAS Free First Aid Certificate
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Certificate II in
Information Technology
Course Includes: OPERATE A COMPUTER, WORD, EXCEL, DIGITAL CAMERA, INTERNET AND MORECourse commences Wednesday 7 November (3 days per week for 6 weeks)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be over 25; Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident; Have not completed Year 12 or Certificate II level or higher
Sign up for this great opportunity and gain skills, qualifications and employment
Class sizes are small, friendly and supportive
learn locally at
Taree Community College your local training provider since
Phone 6551 0636 www.tareecc.nsw.edu.au
Work Skills Vouchers is an Australian Government Initiative www.skillsforthefuture.gov.au
FREE WORK SKILLS COURSES valued at $3000
Certificate II in Hospitality
Course includes: SAFE FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE, RSA, BAR SKILLS AND MORE
Course commences Tuesday 16 October (2 days per week for 9 weeks)
***BONUS EXTRAS Free RCG Responsible Conduct of Gambling
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Certificate II in Business
Course Includes: WORD, EXCEL, TOUCH TYPING, TIME MANAGEMENT, CUSTOMER SERVICE, BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY AND MORE
Courses commences 22 October 2007 (3 days per week for 7 weeks)
***BONUS EXTRAS Free Intro Accounting and MYOB Course
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Certificate II in Retail
Course Includes: REGISTER OPERATIONS, POINTS OF SALE, MERCHANDISING, STOCK CONTROL, SALES AND MORE
Course commences 5 November 2007 (6 week intensive course)
***BONUS EXTRAS Free First Aid Certificate
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Certificate II in
Information Technology
Course Includes: OPERATE A COMPUTER, WORD, EXCEL, DIGITAL CAMERA, INTERNET AND MORECourse commences Wednesday 7 November (3 days per week for 6 weeks)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be over 25; Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident; Have not completed Year 12 or Certificate II level or higher
Sign up for this great opportunity and gain skills, qualifications and employment
Class sizes are small, friendly and supportive
learn locally at
Taree Community College your local training provider since
Phone 6551 0636 www.tareecc.nsw.edu.au
Work Skills Vouchers is an Australian Government Initiative www.skillsforthefuture.gov.au
Tuesday, 18 September 2007
Suicide Prevention Workshop
You CAN Help Prevent Suicide
Lifeline Mid Coast, Lifeline Newcastle / Hunter &
Department Health & Ageing presents
LivingWorks
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
19th & 20th October 2007
Port Macquarie Uniting Church
Administration Building
Sherwood Road, Port Macquarie
Lifeline is recognised as the principal crisis counselling organisation at the forefront of suicide intervention both nationally and internationally.
Lifeline Mid Coast offers training to members of the community who can then intervene when suicide appears as a “way out” for a vulnerable person.
ASIST is professional training in a supportive environment.
Registration Form
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I wish to register for the LivingWorks ASIST workshop to be held at Port Macquarie
Uniting Church, on Friday 19th & Saturday 20th October 2007
I enclose cheque/money order for $50.00 payable to Lifeline Mid Coast
(GST not applicable)
Name: _____________________________________________________
(please print clearly, for certificate, issued on completion of workshop)
Address: ___________________________________________________
Phone: __________________ Occupation _________________________
This workshop is sponsored by Lifeline Mid Coast, Lifeline Newcastle & Hunter and
The Department of Health and Ageing
Send To
Lifeline Mid Coast
P.O. Box 5030
Port Macquarie 2444
The workshop is held over two days and attendance at both days (8.30am - 4.30pm) is essential.
Pre-registration is required as numbers are limited.
Please register by Friday 5th October
Registration fee is $50.00.
Free for Vietnam Veterans and their families. Please advise on application.
Venue: Port Macquarie Uniting Church Administration Building
Sherwood Road, Port Macquarie
Participants receive a workbook and a comprehensive 140 page Suicide Intervention Handbook (Australian edition).
Most people considering suicide signal their distress and intent.
ASIST Workshops are about learning how
to help a person at risk of suicide to stay safe and seek further help.
Training can help you to be ready, willing
and able to act when you are concerned
about someone’s safety.
What others have said about ASIST:
“The workshop takes away a lot of the fear of approaching suicidal people”
“Presenters have the sincerity, the energy and caring for us as well as the potential suicide victims. I wish that everyone could have the ‘tools’ to be equipped to deal with people in times of crisis”
“ A most practical workshop and a great learning experience”
“I found it so beneficial and I want to recommend it especially to parents of teens and teachers.
‘This information needs to be out in the community. The more people the better to have this knowledge.”
“Great Trainers, encouraging and validating, the best in personal and professional care”
“Keep on doing this wonderful work”
Six ways to inquire about LivingWorks
Post to:
LivingWorks Coordinator
Lifeline Mid Coast
P.O. Box 5030
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Phone: 02 6581 2800
Fax: 02 6581 2461
E-mail: lee_ann@midcoast.lifeline.org.au
Website: www.lifeline.org.au/midcoast
Or visit the LivingWorks Australian Website:
www.livingworks.org.au
Lifeline Mid Coast, Lifeline Newcastle / Hunter &
Department Health & Ageing presents
LivingWorks
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
19th & 20th October 2007
Port Macquarie Uniting Church
Administration Building
Sherwood Road, Port Macquarie
Lifeline is recognised as the principal crisis counselling organisation at the forefront of suicide intervention both nationally and internationally.
Lifeline Mid Coast offers training to members of the community who can then intervene when suicide appears as a “way out” for a vulnerable person.
ASIST is professional training in a supportive environment.
Registration Form
"- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I wish to register for the LivingWorks ASIST workshop to be held at Port Macquarie
Uniting Church, on Friday 19th & Saturday 20th October 2007
I enclose cheque/money order for $50.00 payable to Lifeline Mid Coast
(GST not applicable)
Name: _____________________________________________________
(please print clearly, for certificate, issued on completion of workshop)
Address: ___________________________________________________
Phone: __________________ Occupation _________________________
This workshop is sponsored by Lifeline Mid Coast, Lifeline Newcastle & Hunter and
The Department of Health and Ageing
Send To
Lifeline Mid Coast
P.O. Box 5030
Port Macquarie 2444
The workshop is held over two days and attendance at both days (8.30am - 4.30pm) is essential.
Pre-registration is required as numbers are limited.
Please register by Friday 5th October
Registration fee is $50.00.
Free for Vietnam Veterans and their families. Please advise on application.
Venue: Port Macquarie Uniting Church Administration Building
Sherwood Road, Port Macquarie
Participants receive a workbook and a comprehensive 140 page Suicide Intervention Handbook (Australian edition).
Most people considering suicide signal their distress and intent.
ASIST Workshops are about learning how
to help a person at risk of suicide to stay safe and seek further help.
Training can help you to be ready, willing
and able to act when you are concerned
about someone’s safety.
What others have said about ASIST:
“The workshop takes away a lot of the fear of approaching suicidal people”
“Presenters have the sincerity, the energy and caring for us as well as the potential suicide victims. I wish that everyone could have the ‘tools’ to be equipped to deal with people in times of crisis”
“ A most practical workshop and a great learning experience”
“I found it so beneficial and I want to recommend it especially to parents of teens and teachers.
‘This information needs to be out in the community. The more people the better to have this knowledge.”
“Great Trainers, encouraging and validating, the best in personal and professional care”
“Keep on doing this wonderful work”
Six ways to inquire about LivingWorks
Post to:
LivingWorks Coordinator
Lifeline Mid Coast
P.O. Box 5030
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Phone: 02 6581 2800
Fax: 02 6581 2461
E-mail: lee_ann@midcoast.lifeline.org.au
Website: www.lifeline.org.au/midcoast
Or visit the LivingWorks Australian Website:
www.livingworks.org.au
Wednesday, 5 September 2007
Vacant Position
Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services Inc
Wingham NSW
Interagency Project Worker P/t 14 hpw.
Contract position for a period of 2 yrs
SACS Award (NSW) Grade 4
We are seeking to employ a motivated and professional individual to be part of our team to:
Implement an action research project to identify poverty traps in the Manning Valley and work towards identifying solutions
Work with other agencies within the social and community services sector to promote effective coordination of service delivery
Create ideas and leadership on advocacy issues and common community problems
An information package must be obtained by calling the Manager on 02 6553 5121.
Apps close 5pm Monday 17th Sept 2007
Wingham NSW
Interagency Project Worker P/t 14 hpw.
Contract position for a period of 2 yrs
SACS Award (NSW) Grade 4
We are seeking to employ a motivated and professional individual to be part of our team to:
Implement an action research project to identify poverty traps in the Manning Valley and work towards identifying solutions
Work with other agencies within the social and community services sector to promote effective coordination of service delivery
Create ideas and leadership on advocacy issues and common community problems
An information package must be obtained by calling the Manager on 02 6553 5121.
Apps close 5pm Monday 17th Sept 2007
Friday, 31 August 2007
Australia Fair
Dear All,
The media response to the launch of the Australia Fair report, A fair go for all Australians: International Comparisons 2007 has been extensive. The Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, Treasurer and Minister Brough have all had to respond to the findings of the report in the media today.
There has been coverage in most major papers across the country and radio and television interviews. The online coverage includes: The Australian, The Age, SMH, Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Western Australian, News.com.au and Bigpond. The News Limited sites (Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph and news.com.au) all had at least one link to a Sky News video which is a 2 minute story on the report and poverty in Australia.
Here is the link to the news.com.au article: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22332336-5007133,00.html which has the story and a great video clip to the report.
Today would be a good day to email your networks and get them signed onto the Australia Fair – to that end I set out below the text that has been sent to the existing Australia Fair supporters.
New Australia Fair report shows Australia is slipping behind
If 1 in 10 Australians are living below the poverty line, is Australia Fair?
You may have seen reports of the new Australia Fair report in the news today, which you can read on www.australiafair.org.au. The report tracks poverty between 1994 and 2004 and finds that the number of Australians living below the poverty line has grown over that time.
The report also looks at how Australia’s performance compares with other rich countries.
It’s not fair that Australians are struggling with essentials such as high housing and dental care costs.
Have you sent the email on dental funding yet? It’s not too late to send it now.
Take a few steps to help make Australia fair for all.
Step 1: Log onto www.australiafair.org.au to have your say.
Step 2: Get your friends to get onto Australia Fair’s website.
Step 3: You can tell decision makers and the media about a fair go for all Australians.
Many thanks to those of you who assisted in the report.
Cheers
Andrew Johnson
Executive Director
Australian Council of Social ServiceTel: 02 9310 4844
Fax: 02 9310 4822
The media response to the launch of the Australia Fair report, A fair go for all Australians: International Comparisons 2007 has been extensive. The Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, Treasurer and Minister Brough have all had to respond to the findings of the report in the media today.
There has been coverage in most major papers across the country and radio and television interviews. The online coverage includes: The Australian, The Age, SMH, Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Western Australian, News.com.au and Bigpond. The News Limited sites (Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph and news.com.au) all had at least one link to a Sky News video which is a 2 minute story on the report and poverty in Australia.
Here is the link to the news.com.au article: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22332336-5007133,00.html which has the story and a great video clip to the report.
Today would be a good day to email your networks and get them signed onto the Australia Fair – to that end I set out below the text that has been sent to the existing Australia Fair supporters.
New Australia Fair report shows Australia is slipping behind
If 1 in 10 Australians are living below the poverty line, is Australia Fair?
You may have seen reports of the new Australia Fair report in the news today, which you can read on www.australiafair.org.au. The report tracks poverty between 1994 and 2004 and finds that the number of Australians living below the poverty line has grown over that time.
The report also looks at how Australia’s performance compares with other rich countries.
It’s not fair that Australians are struggling with essentials such as high housing and dental care costs.
Have you sent the email on dental funding yet? It’s not too late to send it now.
Take a few steps to help make Australia fair for all.
Step 1: Log onto www.australiafair.org.au to have your say.
Step 2: Get your friends to get onto Australia Fair’s website.
Step 3: You can tell decision makers and the media about a fair go for all Australians.
Many thanks to those of you who assisted in the report.
Cheers
Andrew Johnson
Executive Director
Australian Council of Social ServiceTel: 02 9310 4844
Fax: 02 9310 4822
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Position Vacant, Manager, Forster Neighbourhood Centre
MANAGER FORSTER NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Applications are invited from interested persons for the position
Manager Forster Neighbourhood Centre.
The position is based in Forster and is responsible for the day to day management of all the operations of the Centre.
Manager would work with a Management Committee
Salary SACS Award Grade 5.
Information Package: Telephone (02) 6555 4351
Applications marked:
Confidential to the President
Forster Neighbourhood Centre
PO Box 314
Forster 2428
Applications close 4.00pm Friday 7th September 2007
Applications are invited from interested persons for the position
Manager Forster Neighbourhood Centre.
The position is based in Forster and is responsible for the day to day management of all the operations of the Centre.
Manager would work with a Management Committee
Salary SACS Award Grade 5.
Information Package: Telephone (02) 6555 4351
Applications marked:
Confidential to the President
Forster Neighbourhood Centre
PO Box 314
Forster 2428
Applications close 4.00pm Friday 7th September 2007
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
NALAG Meeting
National Association for Loss and Grief (NSW) Inc.
Mid North Coast Chapter
2007 Conference
Sudden and Unexpected Death
Responding to Loss, Grief and Trauma
GUEST SPEAKERS -JULIE DUNSMORE, AM RN, BSc (Psych) (Hons), MPH, Psych. Reg. NSW
TRUDY HANSON, OAM Grief Counselor & Educator
and
3 MID NORTH COAST SPEAKERS will talk about events in their own lives.
FULL DAY with LUNCH and HALF DAYS SESSIONS with CUPPA TEA
Date: Friday 31 August 2007
Time: 8.30 am Registration 9 am Start
Venue: Community College
Macquarie Street Taree NSW 2430
Enquiries: Sandy Brooks – 6592 9681
Marie Bartlett – 6558 8223
Bookings: 6 5 9 2 9 3 1 5
This is a joint initiative of NALAG Mid North Coast Chapter and HNE Mental Health Service
Mid North Coast Chapter
2007 Conference
Sudden and Unexpected Death
Responding to Loss, Grief and Trauma
GUEST SPEAKERS -JULIE DUNSMORE, AM RN, BSc (Psych) (Hons), MPH, Psych. Reg. NSW
TRUDY HANSON, OAM Grief Counselor & Educator
and
3 MID NORTH COAST SPEAKERS will talk about events in their own lives.
FULL DAY with LUNCH and HALF DAYS SESSIONS with CUPPA TEA
Date: Friday 31 August 2007
Time: 8.30 am Registration 9 am Start
Venue: Community College
Macquarie Street Taree NSW 2430
Enquiries: Sandy Brooks – 6592 9681
Marie Bartlett – 6558 8223
Bookings: 6 5 9 2 9 3 1 5
This is a joint initiative of NALAG Mid North Coast Chapter and HNE Mental Health Service
Homelessness
Homelessness in NSW – some facts and figures
• In the middle of a cold and wet winter, across New South Wales, around 27,0001 people are homeless. They sleep in parks, under bridges, with friends or strangers, in vulnerable situations. Across NSW about only 15% of homeless people are lucky enough to get a place in a crisis refuge.
• In NSW, the percentages of where homeless people are sleeping are: - 45% with friends and relatives - 29% in boarding houses - 15% in SAAP accommodation - 11% in improvised dwellings and tents
• Of the almost 27,000 experiencing homelessness, 39% are women. These can be single women as well as women and children escaping domestic violence.
• 46% of those who are homeless are under 25 and almost 10,000 are under 12. Young people experiencing homelessness are often running away from families characterized by poverty, violence and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Indigenous people are more likely to experience homelessness than other Australians. Two percent of the population identified as Indigenous at the 2001 census, but 16% of clients in homeless assistance services were Aboriginal in 2001-022.
• Contrary to popular belief there are homeless people in regional areas:
- 39 people in every 10,000 are homeless in Sydney.
- 47 people in every 10,000 are homeless in NSW Regional areas.
• The Demand for SAAP Accommodation by homeless people 2004-053 report shows that NSW has the highest turn-away numbers of any State and Territory, with 58 potential clients and 33 accompanying children with valid requests for immediate accommodation being turned away each day.
• Across Australia more people with valid requests for immediate accommodation were turned away than were accommodated by a crisis refuge. Only one in two people with a valid request for accommodation received it, and three out of five accompanying children were turned away4.
1 Chamberlain, Chris. Counting the Homeless 2001: Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2001), SAAP National Data Collection Annual Report 2001-02, Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Cat. No. HOU 61 2
3
4 Australian Institute of Health & Welfare 2004. Demand for SAAP assistance by homeless people 2002-03: a report from the SAAP National Data Collection. AIHW cat no. HOU 110. Canberra: AIHW (SAAP NDCA report. Series 8).
• Across Australia family groups were turned away in high proportions from crisis refuges. This was highest for couples with children and couples without children, where only one in five requesting groups were accommodated (81% were turned away). Sixty-four per cent of single people with children requesting accommodation were turned away.
• Despite recording the highest number of homeless people in the 2001 Census, NSW has not developed a homelessness strategy5. HomelessnessNSW.ACT is calling for the NSW Government to develop a Homelessness Strategy to ensure a better coordinated response to homelessness. Being homeless is a complex issue, created by the failure of a variety of service systems. Homeless people and those at risk of becoming homeless are affected by common themes that include social exclusion, an ineffective service system, lack of access to housing that is affordable to people on low incomes and a lack of support and supported accommodation services.
5 Chamberlain, C and MacKenzie, D, Australian Census Analytic Program, Counting the Homeless 2001, Australian Bureau of Statistics, ABS Catalogue No. 2050.0
• In the middle of a cold and wet winter, across New South Wales, around 27,0001 people are homeless. They sleep in parks, under bridges, with friends or strangers, in vulnerable situations. Across NSW about only 15% of homeless people are lucky enough to get a place in a crisis refuge.
• In NSW, the percentages of where homeless people are sleeping are: - 45% with friends and relatives - 29% in boarding houses - 15% in SAAP accommodation - 11% in improvised dwellings and tents
• Of the almost 27,000 experiencing homelessness, 39% are women. These can be single women as well as women and children escaping domestic violence.
• 46% of those who are homeless are under 25 and almost 10,000 are under 12. Young people experiencing homelessness are often running away from families characterized by poverty, violence and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Indigenous people are more likely to experience homelessness than other Australians. Two percent of the population identified as Indigenous at the 2001 census, but 16% of clients in homeless assistance services were Aboriginal in 2001-022.
• Contrary to popular belief there are homeless people in regional areas:
- 39 people in every 10,000 are homeless in Sydney.
- 47 people in every 10,000 are homeless in NSW Regional areas.
• The Demand for SAAP Accommodation by homeless people 2004-053 report shows that NSW has the highest turn-away numbers of any State and Territory, with 58 potential clients and 33 accompanying children with valid requests for immediate accommodation being turned away each day.
• Across Australia more people with valid requests for immediate accommodation were turned away than were accommodated by a crisis refuge. Only one in two people with a valid request for accommodation received it, and three out of five accompanying children were turned away4.
1 Chamberlain, Chris. Counting the Homeless 2001: Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2001), SAAP National Data Collection Annual Report 2001-02, Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Cat. No. HOU 61 2
3
4 Australian Institute of Health & Welfare 2004. Demand for SAAP assistance by homeless people 2002-03: a report from the SAAP National Data Collection. AIHW cat no. HOU 110. Canberra: AIHW (SAAP NDCA report. Series 8).
• Across Australia family groups were turned away in high proportions from crisis refuges. This was highest for couples with children and couples without children, where only one in five requesting groups were accommodated (81% were turned away). Sixty-four per cent of single people with children requesting accommodation were turned away.
• Despite recording the highest number of homeless people in the 2001 Census, NSW has not developed a homelessness strategy5. HomelessnessNSW.ACT is calling for the NSW Government to develop a Homelessness Strategy to ensure a better coordinated response to homelessness. Being homeless is a complex issue, created by the failure of a variety of service systems. Homeless people and those at risk of becoming homeless are affected by common themes that include social exclusion, an ineffective service system, lack of access to housing that is affordable to people on low incomes and a lack of support and supported accommodation services.
5 Chamberlain, C and MacKenzie, D, Australian Census Analytic Program, Counting the Homeless 2001, Australian Bureau of Statistics, ABS Catalogue No. 2050.0
Tuesday, 17 July 2007
Manning Valley Tax Help
Tax Help 2007
A volunteer service supported by the Tax Office
Giving advice and help in preparing simple tax returns and other tax forms for individual taxpayers.
Are your tax affairs simple?
Do you earn less than $35,000?
You could be eligible for FREE help with your Tax Return.
Appointments can only be made on the days and times given on the roster.
For more information and an appointment time contact Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services on 6553 5121
A volunteer service supported by the Tax Office
Giving advice and help in preparing simple tax returns and other tax forms for individual taxpayers.
Are your tax affairs simple?
Do you earn less than $35,000?
You could be eligible for FREE help with your Tax Return.
Appointments can only be made on the days and times given on the roster.
For more information and an appointment time contact Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services on 6553 5121
ACOSS Action Network
Please send a message to your local Member of Parliament on effective and proven action to stop Aboriginal child abuse and disadvantage.
The Combined Aboriginal Organisations of the NT (CAO), representing over 40 Aboriginal organisations, encourage Australians to support them by sending a message to their Members of Parliament. The CAO released a paper on proven and effective responses to tackle child abuse and disadvantage on July 10.
When Parliament considers legislation to protect children in the Northern Territory please ask them to consult with Aboriginal communities and develop plans for working with them. You can ask your MP to support the expansion of programs that have already been proven to work, and ensure that the hard fought land rights of Indigenous people remain in place.
Please click through to send a message to your MP. Visit http://www.acoss.org.au/Action.aspx
Kind Regards
The ACOSS Action Network Team
The Combined Aboriginal Organisations of the NT (CAO), representing over 40 Aboriginal organisations, encourage Australians to support them by sending a message to their Members of Parliament. The CAO released a paper on proven and effective responses to tackle child abuse and disadvantage on July 10.
When Parliament considers legislation to protect children in the Northern Territory please ask them to consult with Aboriginal communities and develop plans for working with them. You can ask your MP to support the expansion of programs that have already been proven to work, and ensure that the hard fought land rights of Indigenous people remain in place.
Please click through to send a message to your MP. Visit http://www.acoss.org.au/Action.aspx
Kind Regards
The ACOSS Action Network Team
Area Assistance Scheme
AREA ASSISTANCE SCHEME 2008 FUNDING
Are you an incorporated, non-profit community organisation or local Council with a community project idea that requires funding?
The Area Assistance Scheme, administered by the Department of Community Services, provides funding for innovative, self-help projects and partnerships that improve social and community infrastructure.
Details are available from www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/aas. Contact the Senior Regional Strategies Officer - Funded Programs at the North Coast Regional Office (6641 2445) or the Community Project Officer at your local Council for a registration code.
The Scheme opens 4 August and closes 5.00pm, on 5 September 2007
For more information visit the website at http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2433.html
Lulu Davis
Community Development Worker
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
P.O Box 84
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Ph: 6581 8545
Fax: 6581 8033
maya.spannari@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
Are you an incorporated, non-profit community organisation or local Council with a community project idea that requires funding?
The Area Assistance Scheme, administered by the Department of Community Services, provides funding for innovative, self-help projects and partnerships that improve social and community infrastructure.
Details are available from www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/aas. Contact the Senior Regional Strategies Officer - Funded Programs at the North Coast Regional Office (6641 2445) or the Community Project Officer at your local Council for a registration code.
The Scheme opens 4 August and closes 5.00pm, on 5 September 2007
For more information visit the website at http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2433.html
Lulu Davis
Community Development Worker
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
P.O Box 84
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Ph: 6581 8545
Fax: 6581 8033
maya.spannari@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
Friday, 13 July 2007
SACs Award
SACS AWARD: Act now to ensure the Commonwealth pays its fair share
On March 3rd 2006 the NSW Industrial Relations Commission awarded a 3.5% increase in award wages for SACS workers each year for the next three years. These increases were payable from the 1st of July in 2006, 2007, 2008. These increases are fair and reasonable and have been granted under the laws of the State of NSW.
These increases in wages must be paid by every service covered by the SACS Award (unless the organisation has its own Enterprise Bargaining Agreement which excludes the Award rates of pay).
Each year the Commonwealth and State Governments supplement or index grants to non government organisations. These increases are designed to meet the increased costs of wages and of inflation.
Current situation
In 2006-07, following a strong campaign from the sector, the NSW Government agreed to provide 3.3% indexation to all State funded services, including the State portion of programs jointly funded by the Commonwealth and the State. For HACC services, 3.3% for services was negotiated through the HACC State plan, but the Commonwealth’s share was taken out of growth. The Commonwealth did not provide indexation at a level that would meet SACS increases.
In 2007-08, we have been advised that all NSW Government departments that fund NGOs subject to the SACS Award will:
Provide 3.3% in 07-08 in all State only funding programs (including CSTDA) to NGOs, commencing from 1 July 2007.
Provide 3.3% in 06-07 in Commonwealth-State funding programs to NGOs for the portion of the program that is funded by the State (eg SAAP, Community Legal Centres but does not include HACC). This commences on 1 July 2007. NSW will also lobby the Commonwealth to match for its portion to the full 3.3%.
DADHC will include 3.3% indexation in their funding plans for programs jointly funded by NSW and the Commonwealth on an agreed matched formula (eg Home and Community Care Program).
The Commonwealth is not providing indexation at a level that would meet the SACS award (in SAAP, for example, indexation remains at 2.15% for the Commonwealth share).
The commitment of NSW will significantly assist the NGO sector in lobbying the Commonwealth to match the 3.3% State contribution. It also places the State in a more principled negotiation position and provides at least some certainty to organizations facing salary increases from 1 July.
This victory is due to the efforts of organisations, workers and service users in the weeks running up to the state budget. Now we need to put the same effort into lobbying the Commonwealth to at least match this level of indexation.
Our task
We need to stress to the Commonwealth that our demand for a minimum 3.3% indexation is simply about adequately funding the real cost of community services.
The message is that if they do not provide 3.3% indexation, services will need to be reduced. The blame for this will rest solely with the Commonwealth because the NSW Government is willing to pay its fair share.
We need to work together to get that commitment from the Commonwealth government.
Click on the link below to open the campaign kit – let’s work together to secure a minimum 3.3%!
http://www.ncoss.org.au/hot/sacs/SACS-Funding-Comm-Campaign-Kit-July07.pdf
If you can’t open this link, go to the NCOSS website www.ncoss.org.au and click on link “SACS Award Commonwealth Funding Campaign Kit” on the front page.
Regards
Linda Frow
Acting Director
NCOSS
66 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Ph: 9211 2599 Ext 111
email: lindaf@ncoss.org.au
On March 3rd 2006 the NSW Industrial Relations Commission awarded a 3.5% increase in award wages for SACS workers each year for the next three years. These increases were payable from the 1st of July in 2006, 2007, 2008. These increases are fair and reasonable and have been granted under the laws of the State of NSW.
These increases in wages must be paid by every service covered by the SACS Award (unless the organisation has its own Enterprise Bargaining Agreement which excludes the Award rates of pay).
Each year the Commonwealth and State Governments supplement or index grants to non government organisations. These increases are designed to meet the increased costs of wages and of inflation.
Current situation
In 2006-07, following a strong campaign from the sector, the NSW Government agreed to provide 3.3% indexation to all State funded services, including the State portion of programs jointly funded by the Commonwealth and the State. For HACC services, 3.3% for services was negotiated through the HACC State plan, but the Commonwealth’s share was taken out of growth. The Commonwealth did not provide indexation at a level that would meet SACS increases.
In 2007-08, we have been advised that all NSW Government departments that fund NGOs subject to the SACS Award will:
Provide 3.3% in 07-08 in all State only funding programs (including CSTDA) to NGOs, commencing from 1 July 2007.
Provide 3.3% in 06-07 in Commonwealth-State funding programs to NGOs for the portion of the program that is funded by the State (eg SAAP, Community Legal Centres but does not include HACC). This commences on 1 July 2007. NSW will also lobby the Commonwealth to match for its portion to the full 3.3%.
DADHC will include 3.3% indexation in their funding plans for programs jointly funded by NSW and the Commonwealth on an agreed matched formula (eg Home and Community Care Program).
The Commonwealth is not providing indexation at a level that would meet the SACS award (in SAAP, for example, indexation remains at 2.15% for the Commonwealth share).
The commitment of NSW will significantly assist the NGO sector in lobbying the Commonwealth to match the 3.3% State contribution. It also places the State in a more principled negotiation position and provides at least some certainty to organizations facing salary increases from 1 July.
This victory is due to the efforts of organisations, workers and service users in the weeks running up to the state budget. Now we need to put the same effort into lobbying the Commonwealth to at least match this level of indexation.
Our task
We need to stress to the Commonwealth that our demand for a minimum 3.3% indexation is simply about adequately funding the real cost of community services.
The message is that if they do not provide 3.3% indexation, services will need to be reduced. The blame for this will rest solely with the Commonwealth because the NSW Government is willing to pay its fair share.
We need to work together to get that commitment from the Commonwealth government.
Click on the link below to open the campaign kit – let’s work together to secure a minimum 3.3%!
http://www.ncoss.org.au/hot/sacs/SACS-Funding-Comm-Campaign-Kit-July07.pdf
If you can’t open this link, go to the NCOSS website www.ncoss.org.au and click on link “SACS Award Commonwealth Funding Campaign Kit” on the front page.
Regards
Linda Frow
Acting Director
NCOSS
66 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Ph: 9211 2599 Ext 111
email: lindaf@ncoss.org.au
Friday, 6 July 2007
CSTDA Developments
Dear All,
RE: Commonwealth State Territory Disability Agreement
Alarming developments in the vexed CSTDA negotiations:
Yesterday, Federal Minister Brough wrote to State & Territory Ministers withdrawing the offer of uncapped matched growth funding under a new CSTDA for all but 3 jurisdictions (ie WA, NT and ACT). The State Ministers were working towards the deadline of 25 July when Federal and State Ministers were to meet in Sydney. At this meeting the state Ministers were intending to continue negotiations towards a national agreement that included dollar for dollar matched funding for all states with expenditure on unmet need for supported accommodation and respite over the life of the next CSTDA. This was to be an “open chequebook” offer. Minister Brough has now withdrawn this offer without notice, except for the above jurisdictions.
Last week, the Prime Minister announced the Disability Assistance package of $1.8billion over five years. Mr Howard, in his announcement speech, clearly stated that this was IN ADDITION to the CSTDA. As you are aware, the NSW Stronger Together Package plus the new Commonwealth Disability Assistance Package will provide possibly 1200 new accommodation places (generous estimates) up to 2011. The Australian Institute of Health & Welfare conservatively estimates that NSW will need 7000 supported accommodation places during this time. We desperately need the CSTDA to address unmet need in this area.
Minister Keneally will be issuing a statement today based on her immediate response letter to Minister Brough.
NCOSS and 12 other NSW organisations had signed off on a position statement before Minister Brough’s announcement. We will be updating this and promoting this issue with you and your constituents shortly. Please consider being part of this very important issue.
Please forward this throughout your networks.
Christine Regan
Senior Policy Officer
NCOSS
RE: Commonwealth State Territory Disability Agreement
Alarming developments in the vexed CSTDA negotiations:
Yesterday, Federal Minister Brough wrote to State & Territory Ministers withdrawing the offer of uncapped matched growth funding under a new CSTDA for all but 3 jurisdictions (ie WA, NT and ACT). The State Ministers were working towards the deadline of 25 July when Federal and State Ministers were to meet in Sydney. At this meeting the state Ministers were intending to continue negotiations towards a national agreement that included dollar for dollar matched funding for all states with expenditure on unmet need for supported accommodation and respite over the life of the next CSTDA. This was to be an “open chequebook” offer. Minister Brough has now withdrawn this offer without notice, except for the above jurisdictions.
Last week, the Prime Minister announced the Disability Assistance package of $1.8billion over five years. Mr Howard, in his announcement speech, clearly stated that this was IN ADDITION to the CSTDA. As you are aware, the NSW Stronger Together Package plus the new Commonwealth Disability Assistance Package will provide possibly 1200 new accommodation places (generous estimates) up to 2011. The Australian Institute of Health & Welfare conservatively estimates that NSW will need 7000 supported accommodation places during this time. We desperately need the CSTDA to address unmet need in this area.
Minister Keneally will be issuing a statement today based on her immediate response letter to Minister Brough.
NCOSS and 12 other NSW organisations had signed off on a position statement before Minister Brough’s announcement. We will be updating this and promoting this issue with you and your constituents shortly. Please consider being part of this very important issue.
Please forward this throughout your networks.
Christine Regan
Senior Policy Officer
NCOSS
Wednesday, 27 June 2007
Communication Course
If you are seeking to improve your relationships with others
then this is the course for you. Learn about double messages and
Communication blocks. Improve your listening skills and ability
to send messages more clearly.
Gain more confidence to voice opinions and to manage conflict.
WHEN: 24th July- 4th September 2007
Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 8:15pm
8 Sessions Over 8 Weeks
AT: Taree Community Health Centre
64 Pulteney Street Taree
Leaders: Judy Yarrington and Elizabeth Knock
Bookings: Phone: 6592 9315
then this is the course for you. Learn about double messages and
Communication blocks. Improve your listening skills and ability
to send messages more clearly.
Gain more confidence to voice opinions and to manage conflict.
WHEN: 24th July- 4th September 2007
Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 8:15pm
8 Sessions Over 8 Weeks
AT: Taree Community Health Centre
64 Pulteney Street Taree
Leaders: Judy Yarrington and Elizabeth Knock
Bookings: Phone: 6592 9315
Forbidden Agendas 25th July 2007
‘Forbidden Agendas’ in Groups!
Taree, Wednesday 25th July 2007
This workshop draws on theory and skills that group leaders can use to deal with the undercurrents experienced in groups.
These ‘forbidden agenda’s’, or the invisible loyalties, prevent group members from behaving constructively. They are either formed during the life of the group, or emerge from issues in the past or arise outside the group.
Participants will:
· explore models for working with forbidden agenda’s
· identify ways that groups fail to warm up to achieving their purpose
· practice skills used to deal with issues in the here-and-now
· use sociometry and social choices to understand group connections
Where: Aged Care Education Room
Cnr. Albert St & Stokes Lane
Taree
When: Wednesday July 25th 2007
Cost: IGL Members - $45 Non Members - $55
Trainers: Andrew King
Andrew is an experienced trainer of group leaders in therapeutic, drug and alcohol, mental health and educational settings
TRAINING REGISTRATION FORM FORBIDDEN AGENDAS IN GROUPS
NAME: ________________________________________________________________
ORGANISATION: _______________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________POSTCODE__________
PHONE: _______________ FAX: ______________ EMAIL: ______________________
Please forward your registration form & cheque (made payable to the Institute of Group Leaders) to IGL 6/160 Maxwell St South Penrith NSW 2750
For further information please phone 0425 285 163 or email admin@igl.org.au
Other information about IGL www.igl.org.au
Taree, Wednesday 25th July 2007
This workshop draws on theory and skills that group leaders can use to deal with the undercurrents experienced in groups.
These ‘forbidden agenda’s’, or the invisible loyalties, prevent group members from behaving constructively. They are either formed during the life of the group, or emerge from issues in the past or arise outside the group.
Participants will:
· explore models for working with forbidden agenda’s
· identify ways that groups fail to warm up to achieving their purpose
· practice skills used to deal with issues in the here-and-now
· use sociometry and social choices to understand group connections
Where: Aged Care Education Room
Cnr. Albert St & Stokes Lane
Taree
When: Wednesday July 25th 2007
Cost: IGL Members - $45 Non Members - $55
Trainers: Andrew King
Andrew is an experienced trainer of group leaders in therapeutic, drug and alcohol, mental health and educational settings
TRAINING REGISTRATION FORM FORBIDDEN AGENDAS IN GROUPS
NAME: ________________________________________________________________
ORGANISATION: _______________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________POSTCODE__________
PHONE: _______________ FAX: ______________ EMAIL: ______________________
Please forward your registration form & cheque (made payable to the Institute of Group Leaders) to IGL 6/160 Maxwell St South Penrith NSW 2750
For further information please phone 0425 285 163 or email admin@igl.org.au
Other information about IGL www.igl.org.au
Tuesday, 26 June 2007
Regional Migrant Worker - Manning Valley
Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services Inc
Regional Migrant Worker – p/t – 35hpf
SACS Award (State) Grade 3
We are seeking to employ a self-directed & enterprising individual with good referral & networking skills, who is prepared to do weekly outreach, to be part of our team & who will:
Provide information, orientation and referral services with case work as required for migrants, to promote self reliance and participation in the broader community
Assist mainstream services to become more responsive to the needs of new arrivals and encourage the broader community to be responsive to new arrivals.
An information package must be obtained by calling the Manager on 6553 5121. Applications close 5pm Thurs 12th July.
Regional Migrant Worker – p/t – 35hpf
SACS Award (State) Grade 3
We are seeking to employ a self-directed & enterprising individual with good referral & networking skills, who is prepared to do weekly outreach, to be part of our team & who will:
Provide information, orientation and referral services with case work as required for migrants, to promote self reliance and participation in the broader community
Assist mainstream services to become more responsive to the needs of new arrivals and encourage the broader community to be responsive to new arrivals.
An information package must be obtained by calling the Manager on 6553 5121. Applications close 5pm Thurs 12th July.
Friday, 22 June 2007
Engaging Fathers Project
The Engaging Fathers Project, Communities for Children, Taree, invites all men involved with childcare services to the
MALES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
NETWORK
Child Protection Workshop for Blokes
6pm Monday 25th June
Gary Hughes has spent the past 13years working in a variety of Early Childhood services, currently as a Child Development Officer with Family Day Care. He is a certified Child Protection Trainer for the NSW Family Day Care Assoc and Tuggerah Lakes Community College, and is completing his final year of Primary Teaching at the University of New England. His professional interests include social justice and boys education
WHERE: Earth Angels Pre-School, 16 Beecher St Tinonee.
WHEN: 6:00pm- 8:00pm MONDAY 25th JUNE 2007
This workshop contains an overview of Child Protection Legislation, from the Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk of Harm (CHILD1C) package. There will also be discussion on particular workplace scenarios from a male perspective with practical strategies for keeping yourself and children safe. You will have the opportunity to listen about specific situations from other’s experiences in their workplace.
Contact:
Peter Glencross
Engaging Men and Boys
Manning Uniting Church
Communities for Children, Taree
Tel: 65505072
Mob: 0428 372 927
Email: grasshopper@justinternet.com.au
MALES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
NETWORK
Child Protection Workshop for Blokes
6pm Monday 25th June
Gary Hughes has spent the past 13years working in a variety of Early Childhood services, currently as a Child Development Officer with Family Day Care. He is a certified Child Protection Trainer for the NSW Family Day Care Assoc and Tuggerah Lakes Community College, and is completing his final year of Primary Teaching at the University of New England. His professional interests include social justice and boys education
WHERE: Earth Angels Pre-School, 16 Beecher St Tinonee.
WHEN: 6:00pm- 8:00pm MONDAY 25th JUNE 2007
This workshop contains an overview of Child Protection Legislation, from the Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk of Harm (CHILD1C) package. There will also be discussion on particular workplace scenarios from a male perspective with practical strategies for keeping yourself and children safe. You will have the opportunity to listen about specific situations from other’s experiences in their workplace.
Contact:
Peter Glencross
Engaging Men and Boys
Manning Uniting Church
Communities for Children, Taree
Tel: 65505072
Mob: 0428 372 927
Email: grasshopper@justinternet.com.au
Monday, 18 June 2007
Carer's Workshop
WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE:
v Taking care of yourself
v Accessing carer related services and entitlements – including respite and legal information
v Stress management
v Emotional aspects of caring
v Why are you important?
v Managing the impact that caring has on you
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Do you do things for someone that they can’t do for themselves because they have an illness, are aged or have a disability?
† Yes † No
2. Without your support would the person have difficulty or be unable to stay living in their home?
† Yes † No
3. Does giving this care seem to take up time that you would like to have for yourself?
† Yes † No
4. Do you feel as if your work is never done?
† Yes † No
Carers look after a relative or friend who has a disability, chronic or mental illness or who is frail aged. If you answer YES to these questions, this Carers Workshop Programme will benefit you. Bookings are essential as places are limited. If respite is required it may be available through Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre( 1800 059 059 )
For bookings and more
information phone:
Taree Community
Health Centre
6592 9315
Bookings close
5pm Monday 10 September 2007
ARE YOU A CARER?
Carers are family and friends who assist someone living with a physical disability, a medical condition, mental illness or an age-associated condition to live at home
WORKSHOP FOR CARERS
You are invited to attend the six-week Carers Workshop
Where: Amber House
144 Commerce Street
TAREE
When: Each Thursday 10am to 12.30pm
from 20th September to
25th October 2007
Cost: Free
v Taking care of yourself
v Accessing carer related services and entitlements – including respite and legal information
v Stress management
v Emotional aspects of caring
v Why are you important?
v Managing the impact that caring has on you
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Do you do things for someone that they can’t do for themselves because they have an illness, are aged or have a disability?
† Yes † No
2. Without your support would the person have difficulty or be unable to stay living in their home?
† Yes † No
3. Does giving this care seem to take up time that you would like to have for yourself?
† Yes † No
4. Do you feel as if your work is never done?
† Yes † No
Carers look after a relative or friend who has a disability, chronic or mental illness or who is frail aged. If you answer YES to these questions, this Carers Workshop Programme will benefit you. Bookings are essential as places are limited. If respite is required it may be available through Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre( 1800 059 059 )
For bookings and more
information phone:
Taree Community
Health Centre
6592 9315
Bookings close
5pm Monday 10 September 2007
ARE YOU A CARER?
Carers are family and friends who assist someone living with a physical disability, a medical condition, mental illness or an age-associated condition to live at home
WORKSHOP FOR CARERS
You are invited to attend the six-week Carers Workshop
Where: Amber House
144 Commerce Street
TAREE
When: Each Thursday 10am to 12.30pm
from 20th September to
25th October 2007
Cost: Free
Thursday, 31 May 2007
Child Protection Seminar
NSW Sport and Recreation is committed to ensuring that the safety,
welfare and wellbeing of children is maintained at all times. Our aim is
to promote a safe environment for all children to participate in sporting
and/or recreational activities.
Kempsey and Taree 2007
Our child protection information seminars will help sport and recreation organisations
understand risk management and the importance of establishing sound policies and
procedures for people working with children.
As an administrator, coach, volunteer involved in sport and recreation, or contractor
working in child-designated areas, our seminars will also assist you to understand your
responsibilities under the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment Act 1998) and the
Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998.
Child protection courses are approved for 3.0 registration points for Austswim re-registration.
The seminar will cover:
■ Why is the legislation needed?
■ Does it affect me? Does it affect my sport?
■ What do I have to do as an individual or representative of a sport and recreation organisation?
■ How can the department help with this?
■ Where do we go to from here?
Child protection seminars are free of charge. All you need to do is contact us to reserve
your place.
Kempsey
Date Wednesday 6 June, 2007
Venue Kemspey RSL
Time 6pm–8pm
Taree
Date Saturday 7 June, 2007
Venue Taree PCYC
Time 6pm–8pm
To book or for more information call
4926 1633
www.dsr.nsw.gov.au
welfare and wellbeing of children is maintained at all times. Our aim is
to promote a safe environment for all children to participate in sporting
and/or recreational activities.
Kempsey and Taree 2007
Our child protection information seminars will help sport and recreation organisations
understand risk management and the importance of establishing sound policies and
procedures for people working with children.
As an administrator, coach, volunteer involved in sport and recreation, or contractor
working in child-designated areas, our seminars will also assist you to understand your
responsibilities under the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment Act 1998) and the
Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998.
Child protection courses are approved for 3.0 registration points for Austswim re-registration.
The seminar will cover:
■ Why is the legislation needed?
■ Does it affect me? Does it affect my sport?
■ What do I have to do as an individual or representative of a sport and recreation organisation?
■ How can the department help with this?
■ Where do we go to from here?
Child protection seminars are free of charge. All you need to do is contact us to reserve
your place.
Kempsey
Date Wednesday 6 June, 2007
Venue Kemspey RSL
Time 6pm–8pm
Taree
Date Saturday 7 June, 2007
Venue Taree PCYC
Time 6pm–8pm
To book or for more information call
4926 1633
www.dsr.nsw.gov.au
Governance Course
Our Community and BSI Learning have established a nationally recognised governance qualification – the Certificate IV in Business (Governance) – which equips both new and existing board and committee members to more confidently and effectively face today’s challenging environment. A combination of workshops, workbooks and in-practice assessment ensures that attendees put into practice what is delivered in the course.
The course centres on a unique community development model, ensuring its relevance to every community organisation. It imparts the full gamut of practical skills – from core fiduciary duties through to risk management to fundraising and financial management.
The four day course will be held in Sydney on June 18-21 2007 at:
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour68 Harbour StreetDarling Harbour SydneyRoom: Dickson Room
For further information and to register, please go to:
www.ourcommunity.com.au/certificateiv
Any questions may be directed to Our Community’s Director of Training and Development, Mr Patrick Moriarty, on telephone (03) 9320 6805 or email patrickm@ourcommunity.com.au.
Kind regards
DR RHONDA GALBALLY AO Chief Executive Officer
The course centres on a unique community development model, ensuring its relevance to every community organisation. It imparts the full gamut of practical skills – from core fiduciary duties through to risk management to fundraising and financial management.
The four day course will be held in Sydney on June 18-21 2007 at:
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour68 Harbour StreetDarling Harbour SydneyRoom: Dickson Room
For further information and to register, please go to:
www.ourcommunity.com.au/certificateiv
Any questions may be directed to Our Community’s Director of Training and Development, Mr Patrick Moriarty, on telephone (03) 9320 6805 or email patrickm@ourcommunity.com.au.
Kind regards
DR RHONDA GALBALLY AO Chief Executive Officer
Mental Health Week 2007
Mental Health Week NSW 2007 – Relationships in the Community
What is it?
Mental Health Week is part of a national mental health promotion campaign held in early October each year. MHW 2007 marks the third stage in the Mental Health Association’s mental health promotion “Relationships” campaign. This year, our focus is on Relationships in the Community – promoting the importance of maintaining positive, healthy relationships with our community for the benefit of our overall mental health and wellbeing.
When is it?
National MHW 2007 will take place from Sunday October 7th – Saturday October 13th. Stress Less day will be held on Wednesday October 10th and coincides with World Mental Health Day. The launch of Mental Health Week in NSW will be held in Martin Place, Sydney CBD, at lunchtime on October 10th and you are invited to join us there.
Please find links to:
v A nomination form for the Mental Health Matters Awards is available at http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/awards.htm Nominations close 6th August 2007.
v An application form for the MHW Small Grants Program is available at
http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/applygrantactive.htm Applications close 23rd July 2007.
v View and order our free resources http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/viewresources.htm Deadline for orders is 20th August 2007
v This year you can also purchase t-shirts, mugs, keyrings, frisbees and more for sale for fundraising or for your own use http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/cart/shop/merchandise.htm
v Download the rest of the starter kit including tips on how to run your own mental health week events http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/starterkit.htm
By signing up for our internet newsletter at: www.mentalhealth.asn.au/contact/newsletter.htm you can keep up with the latest information about Mental Health Week.
Please help us to get the word out about MHW by passing this information on to your colleagues, friends and family.
Kind regards,
Marietta Davis
Mental Health Promotion Manager
Mental Health Association NSW
Level 5, 80 William Street
East Sydney NSW 2011
Ph: 9339 6000
Fax: 9339 6066
promoadmin@mentalhealth.asn.au
What is it?
Mental Health Week is part of a national mental health promotion campaign held in early October each year. MHW 2007 marks the third stage in the Mental Health Association’s mental health promotion “Relationships” campaign. This year, our focus is on Relationships in the Community – promoting the importance of maintaining positive, healthy relationships with our community for the benefit of our overall mental health and wellbeing.
When is it?
National MHW 2007 will take place from Sunday October 7th – Saturday October 13th. Stress Less day will be held on Wednesday October 10th and coincides with World Mental Health Day. The launch of Mental Health Week in NSW will be held in Martin Place, Sydney CBD, at lunchtime on October 10th and you are invited to join us there.
Please find links to:
v A nomination form for the Mental Health Matters Awards is available at http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/awards.htm Nominations close 6th August 2007.
v An application form for the MHW Small Grants Program is available at
http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/applygrantactive.htm Applications close 23rd July 2007.
v View and order our free resources http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/viewresources.htm Deadline for orders is 20th August 2007
v This year you can also purchase t-shirts, mugs, keyrings, frisbees and more for sale for fundraising or for your own use http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/cart/shop/merchandise.htm
v Download the rest of the starter kit including tips on how to run your own mental health week events http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/starterkit.htm
By signing up for our internet newsletter at: www.mentalhealth.asn.au/contact/newsletter.htm you can keep up with the latest information about Mental Health Week.
Please help us to get the word out about MHW by passing this information on to your colleagues, friends and family.
Kind regards,
Marietta Davis
Mental Health Promotion Manager
Mental Health Association NSW
Level 5, 80 William Street
East Sydney NSW 2011
Ph: 9339 6000
Fax: 9339 6066
promoadmin@mentalhealth.asn.au
Tuesday, 22 May 2007
Immigration Officers to Visit
Australian Government
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
Officers from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship will be visiting the North Coast in the week of
5 – 8 June 2007. For appointments see below.
Friday 8 June
9.00am to 2.00 pm
Interviews in Taree at the Office of the Hon Mark Vaile, Member for Lyne
219 Victoria Street, Taree.
For appointments telephone 9893 4778
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
Officers from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship will be visiting the North Coast in the week of
5 – 8 June 2007. For appointments see below.
Friday 8 June
9.00am to 2.00 pm
Interviews in Taree at the Office of the Hon Mark Vaile, Member for Lyne
219 Victoria Street, Taree.
For appointments telephone 9893 4778
Monday, 14 May 2007
ABS Data - new releases
Links to any ABS products related to your subscription appear below. ABS products are now available free of charge on the ABS web site. Charges may apply for products in hard copy format that are mailed to you. For information on purchasing hard copy products, see below.
4722.0.55.001 The health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women: A snapshot, 2004-05 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4722.0.55.001?OpenDocument
4722.0.55.003 Law and justice statistics - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: a snapshot, 2002 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4722.0.55.003?OpenDocument
4722.0.55.001 The health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women: A snapshot, 2004-05 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4722.0.55.001?OpenDocument
4722.0.55.003 Law and justice statistics - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: a snapshot, 2002 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4722.0.55.003?OpenDocument
Friday, 11 May 2007
Employment relations Conference
Sex Discrimination
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19th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference, 2 - 3 August 2007
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11 May 2007
19th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference
2-3 August 2007, Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
Sponsored by Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, this conference is presented by Macquarie University and provides an annual audit of the key issues confronting women in the workplace.
Key themes in 2007 include:
- EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS, LEADERSHIP,
- FINANCE, SUPERANNUATION AND WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY.
Keynote addresses include:
- Julia Gillard, MP
- Nanda Pok, Director of Women for Prosperity in Cambodia.
Dr Clare Burton Scholarship: This Scholarship provides free attendance at the Women’s Conference. To be eligible to apply candidates must be currently engaged in higher education in the study of equity or diversity.
For more information see: www.lmsf.mq.edu.au/wmer, phone: 02 9850 8985 or email: pam.morpeth@efs.mq.edu.au
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19th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference, 2 - 3 August 2007
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11 May 2007
19th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference
2-3 August 2007, Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
Sponsored by Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, this conference is presented by Macquarie University and provides an annual audit of the key issues confronting women in the workplace.
Key themes in 2007 include:
- EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS, LEADERSHIP,
- FINANCE, SUPERANNUATION AND WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY.
Keynote addresses include:
- Julia Gillard, MP
- Nanda Pok, Director of Women for Prosperity in Cambodia.
Dr Clare Burton Scholarship: This Scholarship provides free attendance at the Women’s Conference. To be eligible to apply candidates must be currently engaged in higher education in the study of equity or diversity.
For more information see: www.lmsf.mq.edu.au/wmer, phone: 02 9850 8985 or email: pam.morpeth@efs.mq.edu.au
Wednesday, 9 May 2007
Position Vacant - Community Services Worker
Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services Inc
Community Services Worker - Perm p/t 14 hours per week
SACS Award (NSW) Grade 2
We are seeking to employ a motivated and professional individual to be part of our team who will:
provide welfare support to clients & participate in the development & implementation of programs to address their needs
maintain office systems/operations & undertake administrative support functions for other staff & volunteers & contribute to the smooth & effective running of the organisation
assist other community service workers in carrying out their duties
An information package must be obtained by calling the Manager of MVNS Inc on 6553 5121.
Assistant Coordinator Taree Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme
Permanent part-time 14 hours per week (contingent on funding)
Salary in accordance with SACS (NSW) Award Cat 4
Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services Inc requires an experienced community/welfare worker to work in the above position. Taree Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme reports to a community management committee and the Legal Aid Commission of NSW. The Scheme is funded by the Legal Aid Commission of NSW through the statewide Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program.
An information package must be obtained by calling the Coordinator, Deborah Smith, on 6553 0009.
A “Working with Children Check / Police Check” will apply to this position. MVNS Inc considers being a woman a genuine occupational qualification for this job under Sections 14 & 31 of the Anti Discrimination Act (NSW). MVNS Inc is an EEO employer.
Applications for both positions close 5pm Monday 28 May 2007
Community Services Worker - Perm p/t 14 hours per week
SACS Award (NSW) Grade 2
We are seeking to employ a motivated and professional individual to be part of our team who will:
provide welfare support to clients & participate in the development & implementation of programs to address their needs
maintain office systems/operations & undertake administrative support functions for other staff & volunteers & contribute to the smooth & effective running of the organisation
assist other community service workers in carrying out their duties
An information package must be obtained by calling the Manager of MVNS Inc on 6553 5121.
Assistant Coordinator Taree Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme
Permanent part-time 14 hours per week (contingent on funding)
Salary in accordance with SACS (NSW) Award Cat 4
Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services Inc requires an experienced community/welfare worker to work in the above position. Taree Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme reports to a community management committee and the Legal Aid Commission of NSW. The Scheme is funded by the Legal Aid Commission of NSW through the statewide Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Program.
An information package must be obtained by calling the Coordinator, Deborah Smith, on 6553 0009.
A “Working with Children Check / Police Check” will apply to this position. MVNS Inc considers being a woman a genuine occupational qualification for this job under Sections 14 & 31 of the Anti Discrimination Act (NSW). MVNS Inc is an EEO employer.
Applications for both positions close 5pm Monday 28 May 2007
Tuesday, 8 May 2007
Homelessness Report 2007
Joint Youth Accommodation Association, HomelessnessNSW.ACT and NCOSS Media Release
2 May 2007
Leadership needed from the Premier on a homelessness strategy
HomelesnessNSW.ACT, the Youth Accommodation Association and the Council of Social Service of NSW (NCOSS) today welcome the release of the Audit Office’s performance audit Responding to Homelessness.
The report concludes that the Government needs to develop a statewide framework that outlines its response to homelessness with a clear focus on the results it wants to achieve.
“The Auditor General’s conclusions are in line with the views that the sector has been putting to the NSW government for a considerable amount of time” said Michelle Burrell, Acting Director, NCOSS.
“NSW needs a 10 year Homelessness Strategy led by the Premier. We have seen in other areas such as mental health, domestic violence and disability a significant increase in the service planning and responsiveness following active leadership by the Premier” said Ms Burrell.
“Whilst current efforts under the Partnership Against Homelessness are welcome, they are no replacement for a well resourced 10 year homelessness strategy sitting at the heart of the State Plan” she added.
“No one government agency acting alone can address the multitude of issues that are present for individuals or families that are homeless” said Michael Coffey, Executive Officer of the Youth Accommodation Association.
“The community will only be able to effectively deal with homelessness when the Government develops a robust service system rather than disjointed projects and planning mechanisms. A comprehensive homelessness strategy for NSW is required that is developed on a cross departmental basis, in partnership with the non government sector” said Sue Cripps, Executive Officer of HomelessnessNSW.ACT.
“The failure to consider the impact of domestic violence as a key reason for homelessness is a significant oversight in the Auditor General’s report” added Ms Cripps.
As Premier Iemma said in his Anti Poverty Week speech on 18 October 2006, “homelessness is not just an inner-city problem, nor is it just about people sleeping on the street. It is a structural problem for society as a whole – for governments, for business, for planners and economists, for developers – as well as those caring for the homeless. Tackling homelessness and all the misery and insecurity that go with it is the primary thrust in our efforts against poverty”.
“We look to the Premier to take the lead in developing and endorsing a Homelessness Strategy for NSW” they said.
For further information and media interviews:
Michelle Burrell NCOSS - mobile 0427 951 355
Sue Cripps HomelessnessNSW.ACT - mobile 0417 112 311
Michael Coffey Youth Accommodation Association - mobile 0425 228 758
For a copy of the Audit Office report Responding to Homelessness go to:
http://www.audit.nsw.gov.au/publications/reports/performance/2007/homeless/homeless-contents.htm
2 May 2007
Leadership needed from the Premier on a homelessness strategy
HomelesnessNSW.ACT, the Youth Accommodation Association and the Council of Social Service of NSW (NCOSS) today welcome the release of the Audit Office’s performance audit Responding to Homelessness.
The report concludes that the Government needs to develop a statewide framework that outlines its response to homelessness with a clear focus on the results it wants to achieve.
“The Auditor General’s conclusions are in line with the views that the sector has been putting to the NSW government for a considerable amount of time” said Michelle Burrell, Acting Director, NCOSS.
“NSW needs a 10 year Homelessness Strategy led by the Premier. We have seen in other areas such as mental health, domestic violence and disability a significant increase in the service planning and responsiveness following active leadership by the Premier” said Ms Burrell.
“Whilst current efforts under the Partnership Against Homelessness are welcome, they are no replacement for a well resourced 10 year homelessness strategy sitting at the heart of the State Plan” she added.
“No one government agency acting alone can address the multitude of issues that are present for individuals or families that are homeless” said Michael Coffey, Executive Officer of the Youth Accommodation Association.
“The community will only be able to effectively deal with homelessness when the Government develops a robust service system rather than disjointed projects and planning mechanisms. A comprehensive homelessness strategy for NSW is required that is developed on a cross departmental basis, in partnership with the non government sector” said Sue Cripps, Executive Officer of HomelessnessNSW.ACT.
“The failure to consider the impact of domestic violence as a key reason for homelessness is a significant oversight in the Auditor General’s report” added Ms Cripps.
As Premier Iemma said in his Anti Poverty Week speech on 18 October 2006, “homelessness is not just an inner-city problem, nor is it just about people sleeping on the street. It is a structural problem for society as a whole – for governments, for business, for planners and economists, for developers – as well as those caring for the homeless. Tackling homelessness and all the misery and insecurity that go with it is the primary thrust in our efforts against poverty”.
“We look to the Premier to take the lead in developing and endorsing a Homelessness Strategy for NSW” they said.
For further information and media interviews:
Michelle Burrell NCOSS - mobile 0427 951 355
Sue Cripps HomelessnessNSW.ACT - mobile 0417 112 311
Michael Coffey Youth Accommodation Association - mobile 0425 228 758
For a copy of the Audit Office report Responding to Homelessness go to:
http://www.audit.nsw.gov.au/publications/reports/performance/2007/homeless/homeless-contents.htm
Out-of-Home Care Funding Rollout - Information Sessions
Out-of-Home Care Funding Rollout – Information Sessions
DoCS will provide Information Sessions for existing and new service providers on the Expression of Interest (EOI) and Service Plan Review processes. Agencies are encouraged to attend the information sessions in a location suitable to their own needs. Dates and details for these sessions are listed below.
Details of nominated delegates should be sent to the OOHC website mailbox: (OOHCRollout@community.nsw.gov.au) or on 9716 2262 by RSVP dates listed below.
The information provided at the Information Sessions will be placed on the DoCS Website (http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/html/comm_partners/oohc_funding.htm).
Monday Taree Club Taree
21 May 2007 121 Wingham Street
10:00 Registration for 10:15 am start
12:15 pm close
RSVP by: 17 May 2007
DoCS will provide Information Sessions for existing and new service providers on the Expression of Interest (EOI) and Service Plan Review processes. Agencies are encouraged to attend the information sessions in a location suitable to their own needs. Dates and details for these sessions are listed below.
Details of nominated delegates should be sent to the OOHC website mailbox: (OOHCRollout@community.nsw.gov.au) or on 9716 2262 by RSVP dates listed below.
The information provided at the Information Sessions will be placed on the DoCS Website (http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/html/comm_partners/oohc_funding.htm).
Monday Taree Club Taree
21 May 2007 121 Wingham Street
10:00 Registration for 10:15 am start
12:15 pm close
RSVP by: 17 May 2007
Envirofair
Hi all - just letting you know that Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services will be having a 'stall' at the Envirofair this year and we will be happy to take brochures/resources relating to your service - NGO's - (we will have limited table space/capacity though). If you have any 'giveaways' then that would also be happily received.
Give me a call if you want more info
Caron
Tel: 02 65535121
Email: mvns@swiftdsl.com.au
web: www.mvns.org.au
Give me a call if you want more info
Caron
Tel: 02 65535121
Email: mvns@swiftdsl.com.au
web: www.mvns.org.au
Monday, 7 May 2007
Interrelate Outreach
PORT MACQUARIE OUTREACHES TO TAREE
Interrelate Family Centres, Port Macquarie are proud to announce the commencement of our outreach service to Taree, and to celebrate this we are conducting two FREE seminars in June:
Being a Grandparent
This three hour seminar focuses on the needs and changing roles of grandparents.
This seminar assists grandparents to:
Understand the importance of their role in children’s lives
Be a positive role model for their grandchildren
Connect better with their grandchildren
Venue: Taree Community College
Date: Friday 9th June 2007
Time: 10am – 2pm FREE LUNCH PROVIDED
Positive Parenting
This three hour seminar provides parenting with strategies for positive communication and parenting techniques.
This seminar assists parents to:
Know and acknowledge each child as an individual
Understand the power of focusing on what children are doing well
Deal with what children do that is not working for themselves or others
Venue: Taree Community College
Date: Friday 15th June 2007
Time: 10am – 2pm FREE LUNCH PROVIDED
Bookings are essential. To reserve your spot, or for inquiries into any of our other services please contact Interrelate Family Centres on 02 6584 9293.
Other group / individual programmes:
Individual programmes:
Anger Management (Intake session + 6 x 1 hrs session)
Parents Not Partners (6 x 1 hr sessions)
Group prgrammes:
Positive Parenting (3 hr seminar)
Creating Positive Relationships (2.5 hr seminar)
Being a Grandparent (2.5 hr seminar)
Making Choices ( 8 x 2.5 hrs sessions)
Parents Not Partners (6 x 2.5 hrs sessions)
Being a Dad
Self-Esteem & Communication
Re-building
To make an appointment, or to find out any more about our services, please contact Interrelate Family Centres on 02 6584 9293.
Interrelate Family Centres, Port Macquarie are proud to announce the commencement of our outreach service to Taree, and to celebrate this we are conducting two FREE seminars in June:
Being a Grandparent
This three hour seminar focuses on the needs and changing roles of grandparents.
This seminar assists grandparents to:
Understand the importance of their role in children’s lives
Be a positive role model for their grandchildren
Connect better with their grandchildren
Venue: Taree Community College
Date: Friday 9th June 2007
Time: 10am – 2pm FREE LUNCH PROVIDED
Positive Parenting
This three hour seminar provides parenting with strategies for positive communication and parenting techniques.
This seminar assists parents to:
Know and acknowledge each child as an individual
Understand the power of focusing on what children are doing well
Deal with what children do that is not working for themselves or others
Venue: Taree Community College
Date: Friday 15th June 2007
Time: 10am – 2pm FREE LUNCH PROVIDED
Bookings are essential. To reserve your spot, or for inquiries into any of our other services please contact Interrelate Family Centres on 02 6584 9293.
Other group / individual programmes:
Individual programmes:
Anger Management (Intake session + 6 x 1 hrs session)
Parents Not Partners (6 x 1 hr sessions)
Group prgrammes:
Positive Parenting (3 hr seminar)
Creating Positive Relationships (2.5 hr seminar)
Being a Grandparent (2.5 hr seminar)
Making Choices ( 8 x 2.5 hrs sessions)
Parents Not Partners (6 x 2.5 hrs sessions)
Being a Dad
Self-Esteem & Communication
Re-building
To make an appointment, or to find out any more about our services, please contact Interrelate Family Centres on 02 6584 9293.
New Children's Service for Taree
I have recently been appointed to the position of Coordinator of Service Links project sponsored by Child Care Services, Taree and Districts. This service also sponsors Five Star Family Day Care (Taree and Districts), In-Home Child Care, Hallidays Point After School Care, and Early Intervention - Better futures.
The Service Links project is part of the Australian Governments Stronger Families and Communities Initiative - Communities for Children. Here is the Taree area our vision statment is: "working together and building on strengths to ensure the GTLGA creates child friendly communities that support and value children and their families".
Our part in building stronger Communites for Children involves:
-developing assessment/referral guidelines for children with hearing loss. Concentrating on the screening, assessment,prevenion, raising community awareness and educationof Otitis Media and its effects on young children.
- supporting the Kids Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Program to be introduce into Early Childhood Service by NSW Health and coordinate Family Fun Days with Healthy Life-style events being the focus.
- establishing a referral pathway for early intervention networds for families with children with additional needs.
I am really excited about the possibilities that this project brings to our local families and services. Having worked in Early Childhood for the last 15 years in this community I'm well aware of the gaps in services - often FRUSTRATING for parents and workers alike and look forward to addressing some of these issues through this project.
I have already made contact with some Early Childhood services and I have been heartened by the interest and enthusiasm for the project.
I will be working on this Project four days a week - Monday - Thursday. and will keep you up-to-date with our exciting program events. If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Sue Russell
5 Hughes Street (PO Box 270) TAREE NSW 2430 Ph: 02 6552 5088 Fax: 02 6551 0399
The Service Links project is part of the Australian Governments Stronger Families and Communities Initiative - Communities for Children. Here is the Taree area our vision statment is: "working together and building on strengths to ensure the GTLGA creates child friendly communities that support and value children and their families".
Our part in building stronger Communites for Children involves:
-developing assessment/referral guidelines for children with hearing loss. Concentrating on the screening, assessment,prevenion, raising community awareness and educationof Otitis Media and its effects on young children.
- supporting the Kids Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Program to be introduce into Early Childhood Service by NSW Health and coordinate Family Fun Days with Healthy Life-style events being the focus.
- establishing a referral pathway for early intervention networds for families with children with additional needs.
I am really excited about the possibilities that this project brings to our local families and services. Having worked in Early Childhood for the last 15 years in this community I'm well aware of the gaps in services - often FRUSTRATING for parents and workers alike and look forward to addressing some of these issues through this project.
I have already made contact with some Early Childhood services and I have been heartened by the interest and enthusiasm for the project.
I will be working on this Project four days a week - Monday - Thursday. and will keep you up-to-date with our exciting program events. If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Sue Russell
5 Hughes Street (PO Box 270) TAREE NSW 2430 Ph: 02 6552 5088 Fax: 02 6551 0399
Search for premises - Interrelate
Now that Interrelate Family Centres has consolidated our position in Port Macquarie, I am delighted to announce our outreach service to Taree. As you are aware this has been our plan for some time, and we are now in a position to be able to provide this outreach service.
Feedback from service providers in the Manning, and requests from clients contacting our service in Port Macquarie, indicate that there is a need for our counselling service in Taree area to supplement, not replace, existing services.
I am in the process of speaking with real estate agents to locate suitable premises in Taree, and I was wondering if you might know of any premises that might be available to us? We are seeking a counselling room to be available one day a week initially so that we are able to gauge the demand. Interrelate Family Centres will meet all associated costs of the lease of such a room, and will fit out the premises. I foresee that the demand for our counselling service will be significant, in which case we would look at additional rooms or increase the number of days the service is available.
Thanks for your assistance in this matter.
Kindest regards,
Rachel Evans
Area Manager Port Macquarie
Phone: 02 6584 9293
Fax: 02 6584 9695
Mob: 0438 401 790
email: rachel.evans@interrelate.org.au
Feedback from service providers in the Manning, and requests from clients contacting our service in Port Macquarie, indicate that there is a need for our counselling service in Taree area to supplement, not replace, existing services.
I am in the process of speaking with real estate agents to locate suitable premises in Taree, and I was wondering if you might know of any premises that might be available to us? We are seeking a counselling room to be available one day a week initially so that we are able to gauge the demand. Interrelate Family Centres will meet all associated costs of the lease of such a room, and will fit out the premises. I foresee that the demand for our counselling service will be significant, in which case we would look at additional rooms or increase the number of days the service is available.
Thanks for your assistance in this matter.
Kindest regards,
Rachel Evans
Area Manager Port Macquarie
Phone: 02 6584 9293
Fax: 02 6584 9695
Mob: 0438 401 790
email: rachel.evans@interrelate.org.au
Thursday, 3 May 2007
NCOSS Conference
Getting It AcrossImproving the Community Sectors' Profile and Visibility
NCOSS Sector Development Seminar
28 May 2007
Citigate Sebel Sydney Hotel, 28 Albion St, Surry Hills
This seminar will explore the issue of the community sector’s public profile and visibility, and its many implications.
Getting Staff: attracting and keeping quality staff
Getting Resources: attracting funding and strong partnerships
Getting Attention: being recognised and valued as a legitimate and expert voice
Getting Change: influencing public policy and community awareness
Three guest speakers will discuss the significance of our profile and its impact on our capacity.
Dr Nicole Highet, Deputy CEO, Beyond Blue
Martin Stewart-Weeks, Third Sector consultant, analyst and writer
Brett de Hoedt, Mayor of Hootville, Hootville Communications
Please join us for this pre-AGM seminar:
when: Monday 28 May 2007
time: 2:00pm- 4:00 pm
where: Citigate Sebel, 28 Albion St, Surry Hills
Registration (5kb word doc download)
For more information:
ph: (02) 9211 2599 ext 101email: craig@ncoss.org.au
Catherine Mahony
Deputy Director, Sector Development
New South Wales Council of Social Service
(02) 92112599 ext 110
catherine@ncoss.org.au
66 Albion St
Surry Hills NSW 2010
www.ncoss.org.au
NCOSS Sector Development Seminar
28 May 2007
Citigate Sebel Sydney Hotel, 28 Albion St, Surry Hills
This seminar will explore the issue of the community sector’s public profile and visibility, and its many implications.
Getting Staff: attracting and keeping quality staff
Getting Resources: attracting funding and strong partnerships
Getting Attention: being recognised and valued as a legitimate and expert voice
Getting Change: influencing public policy and community awareness
Three guest speakers will discuss the significance of our profile and its impact on our capacity.
Dr Nicole Highet, Deputy CEO, Beyond Blue
Martin Stewart-Weeks, Third Sector consultant, analyst and writer
Brett de Hoedt, Mayor of Hootville, Hootville Communications
Please join us for this pre-AGM seminar:
when: Monday 28 May 2007
time: 2:00pm- 4:00 pm
where: Citigate Sebel, 28 Albion St, Surry Hills
Registration (5kb word doc download)
For more information:
ph: (02) 9211 2599 ext 101email: craig@ncoss.org.au
Catherine Mahony
Deputy Director, Sector Development
New South Wales Council of Social Service
(02) 92112599 ext 110
catherine@ncoss.org.au
66 Albion St
Surry Hills NSW 2010
www.ncoss.org.au
Monday, 30 April 2007
Volunteer Facilitators
NSW ABORIGINAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROJECT
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS
WANTED: COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO HELP YOUNG ABORIGINAL PEOPLE PUT THEIR IDEAS INTO ACTION!
The NSW Aboriginal Youth Leadership Project is a youth development project funded though the NSW Government’s Aboriginal Child Youth and Family Strategy, and delivered through the NSW Department of Community Services, in partnership with the NSW Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council.
The NSW Aboriginal Youth Leadership Project is based on a highly successful approach known as ‘Keyfund’, which helps young people put their ideas into action through grants.
Expressions of interests are now being called from Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people living or working in Greater Taree City Local Government Area and interested in being trained and participating in the NSW Aboriginal Youth Leadership Project as volunteer facilitators.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE VOLUNTEER FACILITATOR?
The role of the volunteer facilitator is to:
§ Inform and identify groups of two or more young Aboriginal people aged 12-25 interested in participating in the NSW Aboriginal Youth Leadership Project
§ Support the group to develop its project proposal and application to a local panel for funding
§ Liaise with the local panel about the young people’s proposal
§ Help the group to implement their project
§ Enable the group to reflect upon their learning; and
§ Carry out a range of project administration tasks.
Volunteer facilitators will undergo a specialized, 2-day training course, which covers all aspects of their role. Training will be conducted at no cost to the volunteer facilitators.
WHAT ARE THE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR BECOMING A VOLUNTEER FACILITATOR?
· An awareness and understanding of the culture and issues facing young Aboriginal people in the Greater Taree City Government Areas;
· Demonstrated experience in engaging and working with young Aboriginal people
· A commitment to youth-driven action; and
· Sound administration skills.
Interested applicants should obtain an information package by contacting Bronwyn Leon on (02) 6563-1440 or 0422 031 474.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and those already working or volunteering with young Aboriginal people aged 12-25 are encouraged to apply.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS
WANTED: COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO HELP YOUNG ABORIGINAL PEOPLE PUT THEIR IDEAS INTO ACTION!
The NSW Aboriginal Youth Leadership Project is a youth development project funded though the NSW Government’s Aboriginal Child Youth and Family Strategy, and delivered through the NSW Department of Community Services, in partnership with the NSW Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council.
The NSW Aboriginal Youth Leadership Project is based on a highly successful approach known as ‘Keyfund’, which helps young people put their ideas into action through grants.
Expressions of interests are now being called from Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people living or working in Greater Taree City Local Government Area and interested in being trained and participating in the NSW Aboriginal Youth Leadership Project as volunteer facilitators.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE VOLUNTEER FACILITATOR?
The role of the volunteer facilitator is to:
§ Inform and identify groups of two or more young Aboriginal people aged 12-25 interested in participating in the NSW Aboriginal Youth Leadership Project
§ Support the group to develop its project proposal and application to a local panel for funding
§ Liaise with the local panel about the young people’s proposal
§ Help the group to implement their project
§ Enable the group to reflect upon their learning; and
§ Carry out a range of project administration tasks.
Volunteer facilitators will undergo a specialized, 2-day training course, which covers all aspects of their role. Training will be conducted at no cost to the volunteer facilitators.
WHAT ARE THE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR BECOMING A VOLUNTEER FACILITATOR?
· An awareness and understanding of the culture and issues facing young Aboriginal people in the Greater Taree City Government Areas;
· Demonstrated experience in engaging and working with young Aboriginal people
· A commitment to youth-driven action; and
· Sound administration skills.
Interested applicants should obtain an information package by contacting Bronwyn Leon on (02) 6563-1440 or 0422 031 474.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and those already working or volunteering with young Aboriginal people aged 12-25 are encouraged to apply.
Latest LCSA News
E News – 27th April 2007
For all the latest news click www.lcsa.org.au . The opening pages of the LCSA website are now the E News. There are three pages of current news on the website.
Important Items this Week include:
Incredibly cheap computers for community organisations from WorkVentures:
http://www.lcsa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=617&Itemid=44
Australian government funding for grassroots water solutions:
http://www.lcsa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=614&Itemid=44
Link to latest news from communityNet for latest news in western Sydney on front page:
www.lcsa.org.au
Have you given your feedback to the Ombudsman’s office:
http://www.lcsa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=608&Itemid=44
Have you read the Autumn edition of LOCAL yet?
http://www.lcsa.org.au/images/documents/localautumn.pdf
New Job Opportunities:
http://www.lcsa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=20&Itemid=46
Training Opportunities:
http://www.lcsa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=18&Itemid=44
For all the latest news click www.lcsa.org.au . The opening pages of the LCSA website are now the E News. There are three pages of current news on the website.
Important Items this Week include:
Incredibly cheap computers for community organisations from WorkVentures:
http://www.lcsa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=617&Itemid=44
Australian government funding for grassroots water solutions:
http://www.lcsa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=614&Itemid=44
Link to latest news from communityNet for latest news in western Sydney on front page:
www.lcsa.org.au
Have you given your feedback to the Ombudsman’s office:
http://www.lcsa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=608&Itemid=44
Have you read the Autumn edition of LOCAL yet?
http://www.lcsa.org.au/images/documents/localautumn.pdf
New Job Opportunities:
http://www.lcsa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=20&Itemid=46
Training Opportunities:
http://www.lcsa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=18&Itemid=44
Thursday, 26 April 2007
Social Determinants Survey
You are invited to complete a very brief on-line survey to identify the most important social determinants of health for Australians.
· A brief background and purpose of this survey is written below in this email.
· The survey will take no longer than 3 minutes of your time.
· The survey closing date is 14 May 2007
· Feel free to send this survey to your colleagues and networks.
· Please click on the link below to start the survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=255563480771
Background information
This survey is a project of the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Action Group; an initiative of the NSW Branches of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA), and the Council of Social Services of New South Wales (NCOSS).
The reason for this survey is to identify an Australian set of social determinants of health priorities. Based on the survey data, the SDoH Action Group plans to draw up an Australian Charter on the social determinants of health as Canada has done (Strengthening the Social Determinants of Health: The Toronto Charter for a Healthy Canada. February, 2003.
<http://www.atkinson.yorku.ca/SHPM/torontoCharter1.pdf>). Our goal is to have these priorities ratified at the 'Population Health Congress 2008' being planned to be held in July 2008 in Brisbane.
The purpose of an Australian Charter is to gain consensus from a very wide range of people on the top ten social determinants of health from an Australian perspective. This information will then be used to develop an action plan to influence those determinants; to inform the media and the public of the social determinants of health and their influence on the health of individuals and communities; and as a tool to advocate for better, healthier public policies.
In order to establish consensus on the most important social determinants of health from an Australian perspective, we have identified a list of the social determinants of health. This list has been compiled from the international and local literature, and from consultation with participants at the AHPA and PHAA conferences in 2006. It is important to note that we have focused on determinants of health not specific population groups such as refugees, Aboriginal status, or low socioeconomic groups.
In this on-line survey we ask you to identify what you consider to be the ten most important social determinants of health.
Social Determinants of Health Action Group
Dr Garth Alperstein Ms Michelle Bonner Ms Suzanne Gleeson Prof.John MacDonald Dr Mark Ragg A/Prof Chris Rissel Mr Pete Whitecross Ms Marilyn Wise A/Prof Peter Sainsbury
If you have any questions please contact Suzanne Gleeson sglee@email.cs.nsw.gov.au or Dr Garth Alperstein alpersteing@email.cs.nsw.gov.au or A/Prof Chris Rissel criss@email.cs.nsw.gov.au
Please click on the link below to start the survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=255563480771
· A brief background and purpose of this survey is written below in this email.
· The survey will take no longer than 3 minutes of your time.
· The survey closing date is 14 May 2007
· Feel free to send this survey to your colleagues and networks.
· Please click on the link below to start the survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=255563480771
Background information
This survey is a project of the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Action Group; an initiative of the NSW Branches of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA), and the Council of Social Services of New South Wales (NCOSS).
The reason for this survey is to identify an Australian set of social determinants of health priorities. Based on the survey data, the SDoH Action Group plans to draw up an Australian Charter on the social determinants of health as Canada has done (Strengthening the Social Determinants of Health: The Toronto Charter for a Healthy Canada. February, 2003.
<http://www.atkinson.yorku.ca/SHPM/torontoCharter1.pdf>). Our goal is to have these priorities ratified at the 'Population Health Congress 2008' being planned to be held in July 2008 in Brisbane.
The purpose of an Australian Charter is to gain consensus from a very wide range of people on the top ten social determinants of health from an Australian perspective. This information will then be used to develop an action plan to influence those determinants; to inform the media and the public of the social determinants of health and their influence on the health of individuals and communities; and as a tool to advocate for better, healthier public policies.
In order to establish consensus on the most important social determinants of health from an Australian perspective, we have identified a list of the social determinants of health. This list has been compiled from the international and local literature, and from consultation with participants at the AHPA and PHAA conferences in 2006. It is important to note that we have focused on determinants of health not specific population groups such as refugees, Aboriginal status, or low socioeconomic groups.
In this on-line survey we ask you to identify what you consider to be the ten most important social determinants of health.
Social Determinants of Health Action Group
Dr Garth Alperstein Ms Michelle Bonner Ms Suzanne Gleeson Prof.John MacDonald Dr Mark Ragg A/Prof Chris Rissel Mr Pete Whitecross Ms Marilyn Wise A/Prof Peter Sainsbury
If you have any questions please contact Suzanne Gleeson sglee@email.cs.nsw.gov.au or Dr Garth Alperstein alpersteing@email.cs.nsw.gov.au or A/Prof Chris Rissel criss@email.cs.nsw.gov.au
Please click on the link below to start the survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=255563480771
Tuesday, 24 April 2007
Drug Action Week June 2007
Subject: DRUG ACTION WEEK 18-22 June 2007
DRUG ACTION WEEK® 18-22 June 2007
An initiative of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia ADCA
Generating Interest in Holding Events. The countdown has begun to Drug Action Week 2007! This national event is coordinated by the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) and is now in its 10th year. Drug Action Week aims to promote awareness of the complex issues of alcohol and other drugs and also to recognise the efforts of the various individuals and organisations working to reduce drug related harm. This year, Drug Action Week is running from 18 to 22 June and it is the events you hold that really help to make it a success.Get Involved! Each year Drug Action Week encourages various activities across Australia, from notice board displays to theatrical productions. Drug Action Week 2006 saw hundreds of events held nation wide, raising awareness all over the country. Anyone can take part! Hold your own event or participate in events in your local area this June to help support Drug Action Week.
Check out our website! Drug Action Weeks informative website has been updated for 2007. It is a great resource for guiding you through the week from planning to evaluation. Use our interactive features to:
order a Drug Action Week organisers booklet to get you started http://drugactionweek.org.au/kit.html
register your event on our National Calendar of Events to promote your plans http://drugactionweek.org.au/ListEvent.html
subscribe to regular electronic newsletters to keep you updated There are also fact sheets on some key issues to use during your event.
Keep an eye out for any changes and new information by visiting www.drugactionweek.org.au regularly and make the most of whats available. A Year of Celebration!
ADCA is pleased to be presenting Drug Action Week for the 10th year running. This year Drug Action Week coincides with ADCAs 40th year as the independent peak body representing the alcohol and other drugs field at a national level. (Find out more about ADCA by looking at our website http://www.adca.org.au/ )
Drug Action Week 2007 focuses on some big issues. Each day has a different theme which you could use when thinking up an event. The themes for 2007 are:
Monday 18 June - Drugs and sportTuesday 19 June - TreatmentWednesday 20 June - PreventionThursday 21 June - Indigenous PeoplesFriday 22 June - Mental Health
So, enjoy your planning and please ask if you have any questions* getting involved has never been easier! Use the Drug Action week website (as detailed above) or contact ADCA via telephone on (02) 6281 0686 or send a fax to (02) 6281 0995.
Donna BullChief Executive OfficerAlcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia© Copyright 2007 Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia PO Box 269 Woden ACT 2606PHONE +612 6281 0686 FAX +612 6281 0995
DRUG ACTION WEEK® 18-22 June 2007
An initiative of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia ADCA
Generating Interest in Holding Events. The countdown has begun to Drug Action Week 2007! This national event is coordinated by the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) and is now in its 10th year. Drug Action Week aims to promote awareness of the complex issues of alcohol and other drugs and also to recognise the efforts of the various individuals and organisations working to reduce drug related harm. This year, Drug Action Week is running from 18 to 22 June and it is the events you hold that really help to make it a success.Get Involved! Each year Drug Action Week encourages various activities across Australia, from notice board displays to theatrical productions. Drug Action Week 2006 saw hundreds of events held nation wide, raising awareness all over the country. Anyone can take part! Hold your own event or participate in events in your local area this June to help support Drug Action Week.
Check out our website! Drug Action Weeks informative website has been updated for 2007. It is a great resource for guiding you through the week from planning to evaluation. Use our interactive features to:
order a Drug Action Week organisers booklet to get you started http://drugactionweek.org.au/kit.html
register your event on our National Calendar of Events to promote your plans http://drugactionweek.org.au/ListEvent.html
subscribe to regular electronic newsletters to keep you updated There are also fact sheets on some key issues to use during your event.
Keep an eye out for any changes and new information by visiting www.drugactionweek.org.au regularly and make the most of whats available. A Year of Celebration!
ADCA is pleased to be presenting Drug Action Week for the 10th year running. This year Drug Action Week coincides with ADCAs 40th year as the independent peak body representing the alcohol and other drugs field at a national level. (Find out more about ADCA by looking at our website http://www.adca.org.au/ )
Drug Action Week 2007 focuses on some big issues. Each day has a different theme which you could use when thinking up an event. The themes for 2007 are:
Monday 18 June - Drugs and sportTuesday 19 June - TreatmentWednesday 20 June - PreventionThursday 21 June - Indigenous PeoplesFriday 22 June - Mental Health
So, enjoy your planning and please ask if you have any questions* getting involved has never been easier! Use the Drug Action week website (as detailed above) or contact ADCA via telephone on (02) 6281 0686 or send a fax to (02) 6281 0995.
Donna BullChief Executive OfficerAlcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia© Copyright 2007 Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia PO Box 269 Woden ACT 2606PHONE +612 6281 0686 FAX +612 6281 0995
DoCS Briefing at Taree
TAREE DOCS INVITES YOU TO A BRIEFING ON THE NEW NEGLECT POLICY.
This briefing is for service providers in early intervention and family support services, including youth.
We are now located at level 1/242 Victoria street, Taree which is above the library.
Ph: 6591 2100
TIME: 10:30 -12:30
Light lunch will be served.
Presenting will be Sue Scerri A/MCS and Chris Latta CPO Funded Services.
This briefing is for service providers in early intervention and family support services, including youth.
We are now located at level 1/242 Victoria street, Taree which is above the library.
Ph: 6591 2100
TIME: 10:30 -12:30
Light lunch will be served.
Presenting will be Sue Scerri A/MCS and Chris Latta CPO Funded Services.
Funding Source
Not sure if you know about this, but workcover have a scheme that will grant up to $5k per organisation for safety equipment (it’s on a dollar-for-dollar basis, so you have to be planning to spend money this year on equipment)– follow the link. It’s about promoting safety in the disability services sector. Applications close on 30/4/07 but I only heard about it today.
http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/AboutUs/ResearchandGrants/Grants/DisabilityServices/Default.htm
http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/AboutUs/ResearchandGrants/Grants/DisabilityServices/Default.htm
Saturday, 21 April 2007
New Interagency Weblog
Hi, This is a new Interagency Weblog designed to allow you to exchange ideas, post new information circulars and advise about existing or new services. The Weblog is hosted by the Mid North Coast Regional Council for Social Development. We look forward to reading your postings.
regards
Terry Wilson
Manager
MNCRCSD
regards
Terry Wilson
Manager
MNCRCSD
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