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

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

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.

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

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