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
Thursday, 31 May 2007
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
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