There are increasing reports of households approaching NGOs because of problems keeping up with their mortgage. Many people in this situation do not know what they can do or where they can go for legal or financial help.
Two new brochures provide helpful information for people who are in trouble with their mortgage, from those who are in the process of being evicted from their homes to those who are just experiencing difficulty meeting their mortgage payments. They explain what you can do about your situation, and provide information about where you can get help.
Problems paying your mortgage? Things you can do. (Information on where you can get legal and financial help).
They are trying to take my home. (Answers common questions about home repossession and what you can do).
You can either download the brochures or order printed copies (publications@legalaid.nsw.gov.au; T 9219 5028).
The brochures are part of an information kit. To get a copy of the full kit, or to find out where to get help, phone LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529.
The brochures are produced by Legal Aid NSW, the Consumer Credit Legal Centre and LawAccess NSW.
Please circulate to your networks.
Tuesday 29 April 2008
Wednesday 16 April 2008
Core of Life
What is Core of Life?
Core of Life in an innovative, ‘hands on’ health education program providing current, research based information about Pregnancy, Birth, Breast Feeding and Early Parenting to both male and female adolescents. Core of Life are currently calling for expressions of interest for people interested in being trained as a Core of Life facilitator in Coffs Harbour later this year. The training costs $220. There are a number of people already trained on the Mid North Coast including midwives.
The purpose of Core of Life is to achieve better health outcomes for young people and future families in our wider community.
The program was developed by two midwives at Peninsula Health’s Rosebud Hospital in Victoria, Australia.
Core of Life aims to:
Assist in reducing teenage pregnancy rates;
foster increased levels of responsibility and confidence in youth; and
facilitate positive community and early childhood development.
Core of Life is an ideal addition to secondary schools’ health education programs or programs for youth at risk in the community.
The program is presented in partnership by a midwife and a youth/health professional and engages participants using slides, video, discussions, power point presentations and the opportunity to be involved in role-play.
The Core of Life program is currently being offered in secondary schools and community settings throughout Australia. The program can be easily adapted to suit the needs of various community groups including English as a Second Language (ESL) students and Indigenous communities. Core of Life is currently developing modified resources for Australia's Indigenous community in partnership with several Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health organisations.
For more information on Core of Life or to register your interest in the training visit http://www.coreoflife.org/facilitators/workshopdates.html
Core of Life in an innovative, ‘hands on’ health education program providing current, research based information about Pregnancy, Birth, Breast Feeding and Early Parenting to both male and female adolescents. Core of Life are currently calling for expressions of interest for people interested in being trained as a Core of Life facilitator in Coffs Harbour later this year. The training costs $220. There are a number of people already trained on the Mid North Coast including midwives.
The purpose of Core of Life is to achieve better health outcomes for young people and future families in our wider community.
The program was developed by two midwives at Peninsula Health’s Rosebud Hospital in Victoria, Australia.
Core of Life aims to:
Assist in reducing teenage pregnancy rates;
foster increased levels of responsibility and confidence in youth; and
facilitate positive community and early childhood development.
Core of Life is an ideal addition to secondary schools’ health education programs or programs for youth at risk in the community.
The program is presented in partnership by a midwife and a youth/health professional and engages participants using slides, video, discussions, power point presentations and the opportunity to be involved in role-play.
The Core of Life program is currently being offered in secondary schools and community settings throughout Australia. The program can be easily adapted to suit the needs of various community groups including English as a Second Language (ESL) students and Indigenous communities. Core of Life is currently developing modified resources for Australia's Indigenous community in partnership with several Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health organisations.
For more information on Core of Life or to register your interest in the training visit http://www.coreoflife.org/facilitators/workshopdates.html
Care from the Beginning
Care from the Beginning Forum
Expression of Interest
The Mid North Coast Area Management Group is currently calling for agencies who are interested in presenting at the “Care from the Beginning Forum” on the 22nd July at Port Pacific Resort in Port Macquarie. The forum aims to promote the importance of antenatal care and showcase the various services available to families expecting a new baby. Please complete and return the form below if your agency is interested in giving a presentation to the forum.
Title
First Name and Surname
Role/Position
Organisation:
Type of service provided: ( ie Pre/Post natal, Midwifery, Obstetrician, Support service)
Target Group
Contact Phone No’s.
E-mail
Fax:
Postal Address
In 250 words or less please give an overview of your agency for inclusion with the program.
We are anticipating that presentations will be 15 minutes in length, although we can look at this if need be. Also as part of the presentations we are asking agencies to speak about what is working well and if there are any areas of improvement. This information will be further explored as part of a panel session at the end of the day.
Expression of Interest
The Mid North Coast Area Management Group is currently calling for agencies who are interested in presenting at the “Care from the Beginning Forum” on the 22nd July at Port Pacific Resort in Port Macquarie. The forum aims to promote the importance of antenatal care and showcase the various services available to families expecting a new baby. Please complete and return the form below if your agency is interested in giving a presentation to the forum.
Title
First Name and Surname
Role/Position
Organisation:
Type of service provided: ( ie Pre/Post natal, Midwifery, Obstetrician, Support service)
Target Group
Contact Phone No’s.
Fax:
Postal Address
In 250 words or less please give an overview of your agency for inclusion with the program.
We are anticipating that presentations will be 15 minutes in length, although we can look at this if need be. Also as part of the presentations we are asking agencies to speak about what is working well and if there are any areas of improvement. This information will be further explored as part of a panel session at the end of the day.
Friday 14 March 2008
Arts Workshops
Free workshops for arts administrators, professional artists, hobbyists and the general public.
Overall subject matter covered will range from marketing to networking, resource sharing, strategic planning and gathering funding and sponsorship.
CWA Hall Landsborough Street South West Rocks
Workshop one: Wed 19th March 5.30pm-8.30pm
Cultural mapping activity: Explore the capacity of the community by identifying key resources, organisations and individuals who are based within and service the South West Rocks area.
Networking: Networking throughout the community, networking opportunities outside of the community, utilising new media for networking
Resource sharing: How to make the most of resources, locating and accessing resources
Grants and funding part one – sourcing information about grants and funding
Workshop two: Wed 16 April 5.30pm-8.30pm
Project development
Activity: Developing an idea
Brainstorming
Strategic planning
Establishing the budget
Measuring performance
Project management
Project management tools
Meeting funding requirements
Reporting & funding body expectations
Grants and funding part two
Appropriateness of funding sources
Submission writing
The role of current media in funding applications
Satisfying the funding criteria
Acquitting funding
Workshop three: Wed 21st May 5.30pm-8.30pm
Marketing fundamentals – the marketing mix: product, place, price, promotion, people and processes
The importance of developing an identity / brand : how to
Introduction to planning events
Contact Arts Mid North Coast to enrol for these workshops on 02 66589400 or Email arts@midcoast.com.au
Overall subject matter covered will range from marketing to networking, resource sharing, strategic planning and gathering funding and sponsorship.
CWA Hall Landsborough Street South West Rocks
Workshop one: Wed 19th March 5.30pm-8.30pm
Cultural mapping activity: Explore the capacity of the community by identifying key resources, organisations and individuals who are based within and service the South West Rocks area.
Networking: Networking throughout the community, networking opportunities outside of the community, utilising new media for networking
Resource sharing: How to make the most of resources, locating and accessing resources
Grants and funding part one – sourcing information about grants and funding
Workshop two: Wed 16 April 5.30pm-8.30pm
Project development
Activity: Developing an idea
Brainstorming
Strategic planning
Establishing the budget
Measuring performance
Project management
Project management tools
Meeting funding requirements
Reporting & funding body expectations
Grants and funding part two
Appropriateness of funding sources
Submission writing
The role of current media in funding applications
Satisfying the funding criteria
Acquitting funding
Workshop three: Wed 21st May 5.30pm-8.30pm
Marketing fundamentals – the marketing mix: product, place, price, promotion, people and processes
The importance of developing an identity / brand : how to
Introduction to planning events
Contact Arts Mid North Coast to enrol for these workshops on 02 66589400 or Email arts@midcoast.com.au
Wednesday 5 March 2008
TAFE Course
Dual Diagnosis Clients
Statement of Attainment in Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health Work
Qualification: Statement of Attainment
Training Package: CHC02 Community Services
TAFE NSW course no: 3393
This course consists of a diploma level unit that applies to workers who provide immediate and ongoing support and intervention to dual diagnosis clients.
A “dual diagnosis” client is a person with both a substance abuse or dependency problem and a coexisting psychiatric disorder. All service providers in health, welfare and related fields are likely at some stage to come into contact with dual diagnosis clients.
This short course will be run as a series of four one-day workshops and will be delivered by Dr Frares Sumara (Addition Specialist) and Allen Anderson (Clinical Psychologist).
These workshops will cover general symptoms of mental health conditions, drugs and their effect and working with people who are Dual Diagnosis.
The workshops will look at the following mental health conditions:
· psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders co-occurring with substance-related disorders
· personality disorders seen in combination with substance-related disorders.
and the following drugs and their effects on co-morbidity (Dual Diagnosis)
- Alcohol & Effects of Ethyl Alcohol on Organ Function
- Benzodiazepines - Cannabis
- Ecstasy - Heroin
- Ice-Methamphetamine - Hallucinogens
Articulation: This course provides credit into other CHC02 Community Services Training Package courses.
Entrance Requirements: Year 10 and experience working in community services.
Unit: CHCMH8A Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues.
Semester 1, 2008
Campus:
Kempsey Campus
58 Sea Street
West Kempsey NSW 2440
To enrol
Email an expression of interest by 20 March to Jodie Sherrin at: jodie.sherrin@tafensw.edu.au or fax to the campus.
Start: Tuesday 25 March
Attendance: four, one-day workshops, 9am to 4pm, Tuesday 25 March, 1 & 8 April and Wednesday 9 April. You need to attend all workshops and complete the required assessment to be eligible to receive the Statement of Attainment.
Cost: This course is exempt from the TAFE fee.
Contact and more information:
Jodie Sherrin
Welfare Studies
Kempsey Campus
p: 02 6560 2916
e: jodie.sherrin@tafensw.edu.au
or
Customer Service Centre
p: 131601
e: nci.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.au
DUAL DIAGNOSIS CLIENTS
Expression of Interest
I wish to express interest in attending the Dual Diagnosis Clients course (Statement of Attainment in Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health Work).
Name:______________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________
Mobile:___________________________ Phone: ___________________________
Employer:___________________________________________________________
Fax to:
Jodie Sherrin, Kempsey Campus
(02) 6562 7415
or email to:
jodie.sherrin@tafensw.edu.au
or post to:
Jodie Sherrin
Welfare Section
Kempsey Campus
PO Box 173
West Kempsey NSW 2440
Friday 15 February 2008
Sharing Stories
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2008 & continuing the spirit of the Her Story project
WOMEN SHARING THEIR STORIES
Monday 3rd March 2008
11.00am
At Birpai Aboriginal Lands Council
Aston Street, Port Macquarie
FREE -
• Lunch
• Children’s entertainment with Troppo Bob
• Gumbaynggirr Elders Choir
• Transport
PLACES ARE LIMITED
Please RSVP
For catering & transport
by 28 Feb 2008 to
Shona Russell 6581 8055
Funded by Department of Premier & Cabinet Office for Women & Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
WOMEN SHARING THEIR STORIES
Monday 3rd March 2008
11.00am
At Birpai Aboriginal Lands Council
Aston Street, Port Macquarie
FREE -
• Lunch
• Children’s entertainment with Troppo Bob
• Gumbaynggirr Elders Choir
• Transport
PLACES ARE LIMITED
Please RSVP
For catering & transport
by 28 Feb 2008 to
Shona Russell 6581 8055
Funded by Department of Premier & Cabinet Office for Women & Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Thursday 13 December 2007
Cert IV Mental Health Work
Training in Competencies from Certificate 4 mental health work (Non-Clinical)
Kempsey Campus of TAFE will deliver 7 competencies from the Certificate 4 mental health work (non-clinical) in 2008.
The competencies include:
• Workshop 1 : CHCMH1B Orientation to Mental health Work
19/20 March 9:00am-4:00pm
• Workshop 2 : CHCCS9A Provide support services to clients
CHCMH4C Provide non-clinical services to people with mental health issues
30th April & 1&2 May 9:00am-4:00pm
• Workshop3 :CHCCS403A Provide Brief interventions
CHCMH8A Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues
Date to be announced
• Workshop 4 :CHCCS501A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of self harm or suicide
24/25 July
• Workshop 5: HLTFA1A Senior First Aid
Date to be announced
The course will take the format of 5 x 2-3 day workshops spread throughout the first half of the year. The course specifically targets community service workers and health workers already employed in the community service industry who want to learn more about working with people with mental health issues
The cost is $445 TAFE fee for all or 1 of the competencies.
For enquiries contact Jodie sherrin 0n 65 602916 or email jodie.sherrin@tafensw.edu.au (After 29th January)
Or complete the attached expression of interest form to signal your interest.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR COMPETANCIES FROM CERTIFICATE 4 MENTAL HEALTH WORK
1) Name:
2) Contact phone number: w) m)
3) Workplace/Organisation you work for:
4) Your job title:
5) Background qualification or experience:
6) Your reasons for wanting to attend the course:
Please register my interest for:
• Workshop1: Orientation to mental health work 19/20 march ( )
• Workshop2: Provide support services for people with mental health issues 30th April & 1/2 May( )
• Workshop3: Provide interventions for people with mental health and AOD issues ( )
• Workshop4 : Assess and respond to suicide 24/25 July
• Workshop5: Senior first aid ( )
Email to jodie.sherrin@tafensw.edu.au or FAX to Jodie Sherrin on 65 627415
Kempsey Campus of TAFE will deliver 7 competencies from the Certificate 4 mental health work (non-clinical) in 2008.
The competencies include:
• Workshop 1 : CHCMH1B Orientation to Mental health Work
19/20 March 9:00am-4:00pm
• Workshop 2 : CHCCS9A Provide support services to clients
CHCMH4C Provide non-clinical services to people with mental health issues
30th April & 1&2 May 9:00am-4:00pm
• Workshop3 :CHCCS403A Provide Brief interventions
CHCMH8A Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues
Date to be announced
• Workshop 4 :CHCCS501A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of self harm or suicide
24/25 July
• Workshop 5: HLTFA1A Senior First Aid
Date to be announced
The course will take the format of 5 x 2-3 day workshops spread throughout the first half of the year. The course specifically targets community service workers and health workers already employed in the community service industry who want to learn more about working with people with mental health issues
The cost is $445 TAFE fee for all or 1 of the competencies.
For enquiries contact Jodie sherrin 0n 65 602916 or email jodie.sherrin@tafensw.edu.au (After 29th January)
Or complete the attached expression of interest form to signal your interest.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR COMPETANCIES FROM CERTIFICATE 4 MENTAL HEALTH WORK
1) Name:
2) Contact phone number: w) m)
3) Workplace/Organisation you work for:
4) Your job title:
5) Background qualification or experience:
6) Your reasons for wanting to attend the course:
Please register my interest for:
• Workshop1: Orientation to mental health work 19/20 march ( )
• Workshop2: Provide support services for people with mental health issues 30th April & 1/2 May( )
• Workshop3: Provide interventions for people with mental health and AOD issues ( )
• Workshop4 : Assess and respond to suicide 24/25 July
• Workshop5: Senior first aid ( )
Email to jodie.sherrin@tafensw.edu.au or FAX to Jodie Sherrin on 65 627415
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