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
Thursday, 13 December 2007
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, 9 October 2007
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.
Tuesday, 2 October 2007
Festival of the Family
Conference Registration
Kempsey Family Support Service Inc
PO Box 420, Kempsey NSW 2440
Phone: 6563 1588
ABN: 65/502/259/009
Kempsey Macleay RSL
Tuesday 23 October
Wednesday 24 October
Please print this form and send
it to the address given above
Contact Name: ______________________
Phone/Email: _______________________
Address: ___________________________
_________________________________
Organisation: _______________________
Conference Registration
Kempsey Family Support Service Inc
PO Box 420, Kempsey NSW 2440
Phone: 6563 1588
ABN: 65/502/259/009
Kempsey Macleay RSL
Tuesday 23 October
Wednesday 24 October
Please print this form and send
it to the address given above
Contact Name: ______________________
Phone/Email: _______________________
Address: ___________________________
_________________________________
Organisation: ____________________
Conference Registration
Kempsey Family Support Service Inc
PO Box 420, Kempsey NSW 2440
Phone: 6563 1588
ABN: 65/502/259/009
Kempsey Macleay RSL
Tuesday 23 October
Wednesday 24 October
Please print this form and send
it to the address given above
Contact Name: ______________________
Phone/Email: _______________________
Address: ___________________________
_________________________________
Organisation: ____________________
Registration & Payment Details
GST Included
Please tick the relevant admission details
Two day admission $100
Single day admission $50
Pension/Health Care Card holder $20
Cash Cheque
If you can only attend the Conference for one day, we need to know which day for catering purposes.
Tuesday
Wednesday
List the workshops you wish to attend
in order of preference:
Greg Griffiths
Beck Miles & Sofi Thompson
Robin Grille
Kerry Charlton
Registration & Payment Details
GST Included
Please tick the relevant admission details
Two day admission $100
Single day admission $50
Pension/Health Care Card holder $20
Cash Cheque
If you can only attend the Conference for one day, we need to know which day for catering purposes.
Tuesday
Wednesday
List the workshops you wish to attend
in order of preference:
Greg Griffiths
Beck Miles & Sofi Thompson
Robin Grille
Kerry Charlton
Registration & Payment Details
GST Included
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Two day admission $100
Single day admission $50
Pension/Health Care Card holder $20
Cash Cheque
If you can only attend the Conference for one day, we need to know which day for catering purposes.
Tuesday
Wednesday
List the workshops you wish to attend
in order of preference:
Greg Griffiths
Beck Miles & Sofi Thompson
Robin Grille
Kerry Charlton
Kempsey Family Support Service Inc
PO Box 420, Kempsey NSW 2440
Phone: 6563 1588
ABN: 65/502/259/009
Kempsey Macleay RSL
Tuesday 23 October
Wednesday 24 October
Please print this form and send
it to the address given above
Contact Name: ______________________
Phone/Email: _______________________
Address: ___________________________
_________________________________
Organisation: _______________________
Conference Registration
Kempsey Family Support Service Inc
PO Box 420, Kempsey NSW 2440
Phone: 6563 1588
ABN: 65/502/259/009
Kempsey Macleay RSL
Tuesday 23 October
Wednesday 24 October
Please print this form and send
it to the address given above
Contact Name: ______________________
Phone/Email: _______________________
Address: ___________________________
_________________________________
Organisation: ____________________
Conference Registration
Kempsey Family Support Service Inc
PO Box 420, Kempsey NSW 2440
Phone: 6563 1588
ABN: 65/502/259/009
Kempsey Macleay RSL
Tuesday 23 October
Wednesday 24 October
Please print this form and send
it to the address given above
Contact Name: ______________________
Phone/Email: _______________________
Address: ___________________________
_________________________________
Organisation: ____________________
Registration & Payment Details
GST Included
Please tick the relevant admission details
Two day admission $100
Single day admission $50
Pension/Health Care Card holder $20
Cash Cheque
If you can only attend the Conference for one day, we need to know which day for catering purposes.
Tuesday
Wednesday
List the workshops you wish to attend
in order of preference:
Greg Griffiths
Beck Miles & Sofi Thompson
Robin Grille
Kerry Charlton
Registration & Payment Details
GST Included
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Two day admission $100
Single day admission $50
Pension/Health Care Card holder $20
Cash Cheque
If you can only attend the Conference for one day, we need to know which day for catering purposes.
Tuesday
Wednesday
List the workshops you wish to attend
in order of preference:
Greg Griffiths
Beck Miles & Sofi Thompson
Robin Grille
Kerry Charlton
Registration & Payment Details
GST Included
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Two day admission $100
Single day admission $50
Pension/Health Care Card holder $20
Cash Cheque
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Tuesday
Wednesday
List the workshops you wish to attend
in order of preference:
Greg Griffiths
Beck Miles & Sofi Thompson
Robin Grille
Kerry Charlton
Wednesday, 19 September 2007
Screenlinks Activities
Do you have a teenager who needs something to do over the school holidays?
Always looking for someone to shoot film/video of your event, sporting competition, school play or the like? Then sponsor a teenager to learn the skills to become your clubs’ videographer.
ScreenLinks – New Courses – taught by Industry experts
So You Want To Make Your Own Short Film...? Introduction to Short Filmmaking
A 3 day script to screen workshop for young people aged 13 - 18 years
OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
COURSE NAME
DATE
VENUE
COST
Introduction to Short Filmmaking for Youth
Tues Oct 2, Weds Oct 3 & Thurs Oct 4
ETC - Coffs Harbour80 Grafton Street
$290
Introduction to Short Filmmaking for Youth
Tues Oct 9, Weds Oct 10 & Weds Oct 11
ETC - KempseySuite 8, 41 Belgrave St
$290
Introduction to Short Filmmaking for Youth
Frid Oct 12, Sat Oct 13, & Sun Oct 14
Port Macquarie – Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Pacific Drive
$290
Screenwriting Courses for 17 years and above
COURSE NAME
DATE
VENUE
COST
Introduction to Screenwriting
Sat Oct 13 & Sun Oct 14
ETC – KempseySuite 8, 41 Belgrave St
$180
Introduction to Screenwriting
Sat Nov 3 & Sun Nov 4
ETC – Bellingen1 Church Street
$180
Screenwriting Workshop Intensive – the Next Step
Sat Nov 10 & Sun Nov 11Sat Nov 17 & Sun Nov 18
ETC – Coffs Harbour80 Grafton Street
$395
Go to www.screenlinks.org for full information and course details.
BOOK & PAY NOW! - LIMITED PLACES
email: info@screenlinks.org
phone: 02 6648 3980
Christina Hyde
Manager
Always looking for someone to shoot film/video of your event, sporting competition, school play or the like? Then sponsor a teenager to learn the skills to become your clubs’ videographer.
ScreenLinks – New Courses – taught by Industry experts
So You Want To Make Your Own Short Film...? Introduction to Short Filmmaking
A 3 day script to screen workshop for young people aged 13 - 18 years
OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
COURSE NAME
DATE
VENUE
COST
Introduction to Short Filmmaking for Youth
Tues Oct 2, Weds Oct 3 & Thurs Oct 4
ETC - Coffs Harbour80 Grafton Street
$290
Introduction to Short Filmmaking for Youth
Tues Oct 9, Weds Oct 10 & Weds Oct 11
ETC - KempseySuite 8, 41 Belgrave St
$290
Introduction to Short Filmmaking for Youth
Frid Oct 12, Sat Oct 13, & Sun Oct 14
Port Macquarie – Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Pacific Drive
$290
Screenwriting Courses for 17 years and above
COURSE NAME
DATE
VENUE
COST
Introduction to Screenwriting
Sat Oct 13 & Sun Oct 14
ETC – KempseySuite 8, 41 Belgrave St
$180
Introduction to Screenwriting
Sat Nov 3 & Sun Nov 4
ETC – Bellingen1 Church Street
$180
Screenwriting Workshop Intensive – the Next Step
Sat Nov 10 & Sun Nov 11Sat Nov 17 & Sun Nov 18
ETC – Coffs Harbour80 Grafton Street
$395
Go to www.screenlinks.org for full information and course details.
BOOK & PAY NOW! - LIMITED PLACES
email: info@screenlinks.org
phone: 02 6648 3980
Christina Hyde
Manager
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
Community Family Centre Newsletter
KEMPSEY FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTRES – STH AND WEST KEMPSEY.
KEMPSEY FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTRE
26 Gordon Nixon Avenue, West Kempsey 65 621 409
Cnr Queen and Yarravel Streets, Sth Kempsey 65 62 1911
Art Group for Adults will take place every Monday morning from 10am until 12pm at the Kempsey Family Community Centre, West Kempsey starting from Monday 10th September 2007. Canvas Art Works will be displayed at the Kempsey Library for Reconciliation Unity Network Art Exhibition on Tuesday the 27th November 2007. The artworks will be displayed for one month from that date.
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Computer Program running from West Kempsey every Monday and Tuesday from 10am – 2.30pm, internet access available and computer use instruction for adults during day.
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Ever thought of starting your Own Business or buying your Own Home,
come along to our workshop at the South Kempsey Community House cnr Queen and Yarravel Streets, Sth Kempsey on Tuesday the 23rd October 2007 and Wednesday the 24th October 2007, starting at 9am and finishing at 4pm. Morning tea and lunch provided. Please be on time, to get the full benefit of the workshop.
The workshop is in partnership with the Kempsey Family Community Centre and Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) and is sponsored by IBA. For further information please contact Mavis on 65 62 1409 or
65 62 1911. Necessary documents to be filled out and signed as soon as possible, these include Proof of Aboriginality. Please collect these documents from the West Kempsey Community House.
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Kempsey Family Support continue to run their Supported Playgroup at South Kempsey Community House every Wednesday starting at 10am. From Wednesday the 5th September, Ian Saunders will be picking up parents and pre-schoolers (only) from the Kempsey Family Community Centre at 26 Gordon Nixon Avenue, West Kempsey at 9.30am. Parents are invited to come along and bring their pre-schoolers for a morning of craft, fun and information and resource sharing. This program is run in partnership with Kempsey Family Support, Durri Family Support workers, Schools as Community Centres and Kempsey Family Community Centre. Morning tea is provided for participants.
State Debt Recovery Program - this program is run by Cherray Saunders and focuses on assisting participants in organizing arrangements to pay off a fine or accumulated fines with State Debt Recovery. Cherray will advise and assist in filling out Time to Pay Forms and will write a letter of support for your application, which may help in having your licence re-instated for medical or employment issues. All you have to bring is the Enforcement Orders you have been sent, if they are unavailable don’t worry Cherray will help sort it out.
If you intend to send your application on the day please bring a stamped envelope and a copy of your pay slip (including CDEP) or a copy of your centrelink payments and copy of your bank statements. If you want to send the application later on, you will have to get a more updated copy of bank statement and payslips. The program will run every Monday and Tuesday from 10th September 2007, for appointment please ring the Kempsey Family Community Centre on 65 62 1409 or call in and see Cherray after 10am on Monday and Tuesday.
Crocfest volunteers wanted to participate in our “Spirit of Community” project. Young people will be asked to create their ideal community out of Leggo blocks, each building constructed will be labeled and photographed as a means of identifying the structure of an ideal community from a young persons point of view.
On Monday the 17th September 2007 between 10am – 2pm there will be a Tenancy Information Day/Expo held at the Anglican Hall in Kempsey.
This Hall is attached to the Anglican Church in Kemp Street, Kempsey (opposite the Kempsey Neighborhood Centre). The Department of Fair Trading will sponsor the project, and provide refreshments.
The purpose of the day is to advise Aboriginal tenants of their rights and responsibilities of all facets of both private and public housing including dispute resolution, services available for tenants as well as responsibilities of tenants as far as water and other utilities are concerned. The day will also be open to non Aboriginal tenants living in the Macleay Valley.
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South Kempsey Community continues to be the venue for a program in partnership with Booroongen Djugen and the Kempsey Family Community Centre. This program is a Business Administration Certificate 11 accredited course that runs every Monday and Tuesday morning from 10am. This program concludes in the next few weeks with graduates taking part in a graduation ceremony at Booroongen Djugen. A second course will take place in October which will focus on an accredited Certificate 11 in Community Services Work. Any interested persons please contact Kerry Wade at Booroongen Djugen on 656 62 1572 or Kempsey Family Community Centre on 65 62 1409 or 65 62 1911. Other outreach courses being considered are computer courses at both South and West Kempsey, these courses will enhance the Business Administration Course that is completing and the Community Services course starting in October 2007.
The September/October School Holidays are upon us, and we would like to take this opportunity to invite community volunteers to take part in providing school holiday activities at both South and West Kempsey Community Houses. It is intended to run programs three times a week at both houses, and will include craft, art, sport and storytelling. There will also be a fire education program that will be an educational and fun program combined. As a reward for activity participation there will also be an opportunity for families to take their children on a Pool or Picnic Family Day. If any Elders in the community would like to participate in any activity please contact us on 65 62 1409 or 65 62 1911.
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Community Elders please contact Mavis on 65 62 1409 regarding a proposed barbeque – focus to provide a forum for discussion on community issues and possible solutions.
KEMPSEY FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTRE
26 Gordon Nixon Avenue, West Kempsey 65 621 409
Cnr Queen and Yarravel Streets, Sth Kempsey 65 62 1911
Art Group for Adults will take place every Monday morning from 10am until 12pm at the Kempsey Family Community Centre, West Kempsey starting from Monday 10th September 2007. Canvas Art Works will be displayed at the Kempsey Library for Reconciliation Unity Network Art Exhibition on Tuesday the 27th November 2007. The artworks will be displayed for one month from that date.
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Computer Program running from West Kempsey every Monday and Tuesday from 10am – 2.30pm, internet access available and computer use instruction for adults during day.
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Ever thought of starting your Own Business or buying your Own Home,
come along to our workshop at the South Kempsey Community House cnr Queen and Yarravel Streets, Sth Kempsey on Tuesday the 23rd October 2007 and Wednesday the 24th October 2007, starting at 9am and finishing at 4pm. Morning tea and lunch provided. Please be on time, to get the full benefit of the workshop.
The workshop is in partnership with the Kempsey Family Community Centre and Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) and is sponsored by IBA. For further information please contact Mavis on 65 62 1409 or
65 62 1911. Necessary documents to be filled out and signed as soon as possible, these include Proof of Aboriginality. Please collect these documents from the West Kempsey Community House.
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Kempsey Family Support continue to run their Supported Playgroup at South Kempsey Community House every Wednesday starting at 10am. From Wednesday the 5th September, Ian Saunders will be picking up parents and pre-schoolers (only) from the Kempsey Family Community Centre at 26 Gordon Nixon Avenue, West Kempsey at 9.30am. Parents are invited to come along and bring their pre-schoolers for a morning of craft, fun and information and resource sharing. This program is run in partnership with Kempsey Family Support, Durri Family Support workers, Schools as Community Centres and Kempsey Family Community Centre. Morning tea is provided for participants.
State Debt Recovery Program - this program is run by Cherray Saunders and focuses on assisting participants in organizing arrangements to pay off a fine or accumulated fines with State Debt Recovery. Cherray will advise and assist in filling out Time to Pay Forms and will write a letter of support for your application, which may help in having your licence re-instated for medical or employment issues. All you have to bring is the Enforcement Orders you have been sent, if they are unavailable don’t worry Cherray will help sort it out.
If you intend to send your application on the day please bring a stamped envelope and a copy of your pay slip (including CDEP) or a copy of your centrelink payments and copy of your bank statements. If you want to send the application later on, you will have to get a more updated copy of bank statement and payslips. The program will run every Monday and Tuesday from 10th September 2007, for appointment please ring the Kempsey Family Community Centre on 65 62 1409 or call in and see Cherray after 10am on Monday and Tuesday.
Crocfest volunteers wanted to participate in our “Spirit of Community” project. Young people will be asked to create their ideal community out of Leggo blocks, each building constructed will be labeled and photographed as a means of identifying the structure of an ideal community from a young persons point of view.
On Monday the 17th September 2007 between 10am – 2pm there will be a Tenancy Information Day/Expo held at the Anglican Hall in Kempsey.
This Hall is attached to the Anglican Church in Kemp Street, Kempsey (opposite the Kempsey Neighborhood Centre). The Department of Fair Trading will sponsor the project, and provide refreshments.
The purpose of the day is to advise Aboriginal tenants of their rights and responsibilities of all facets of both private and public housing including dispute resolution, services available for tenants as well as responsibilities of tenants as far as water and other utilities are concerned. The day will also be open to non Aboriginal tenants living in the Macleay Valley.
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South Kempsey Community continues to be the venue for a program in partnership with Booroongen Djugen and the Kempsey Family Community Centre. This program is a Business Administration Certificate 11 accredited course that runs every Monday and Tuesday morning from 10am. This program concludes in the next few weeks with graduates taking part in a graduation ceremony at Booroongen Djugen. A second course will take place in October which will focus on an accredited Certificate 11 in Community Services Work. Any interested persons please contact Kerry Wade at Booroongen Djugen on 656 62 1572 or Kempsey Family Community Centre on 65 62 1409 or 65 62 1911. Other outreach courses being considered are computer courses at both South and West Kempsey, these courses will enhance the Business Administration Course that is completing and the Community Services course starting in October 2007.
The September/October School Holidays are upon us, and we would like to take this opportunity to invite community volunteers to take part in providing school holiday activities at both South and West Kempsey Community Houses. It is intended to run programs three times a week at both houses, and will include craft, art, sport and storytelling. There will also be a fire education program that will be an educational and fun program combined. As a reward for activity participation there will also be an opportunity for families to take their children on a Pool or Picnic Family Day. If any Elders in the community would like to participate in any activity please contact us on 65 62 1409 or 65 62 1911.
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Community Elders please contact Mavis on 65 62 1409 regarding a proposed barbeque – focus to provide a forum for discussion on community issues and possible solutions.
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
Thursday, 2 August 2007
Festival of the Family
DATE SAVER
FESTIVAL OF THE FAMILY
Two Days
Tuesday 23rd October
and
Wednesday 24th October 2007
Venue Kempsey Macleay RSL Club
Aim of the Festival
The Kempsey Macleay Festival of the Family aims to provide opportunity for parents, carers and children to learn and build new skills around non violent communication techniques, provide opportunity for people to reconnect with themselves, their families or significant others in a safe and non judgmental environment.
This will also provide opportunity at a local level for professional development to occur benefiting local counselling services and professionals working in child care services, educational institutions, health professionals and all attending Services.
Target Audience and Area – Kempsey Macleay Valley
Families
Carers
Children
Students
Young People
Welfare related services
Health Workers
Education Services
Non-Govt Services
Guest speakers:
1) Robin Grille: Psychologist and author of “Parenting for a Peaceful World” traces the history of parenting practices and the effects on cultural and world history when the children reared under these practices grow to maturity.
2) Indigenous guest speaker to be confirmed
3) Greg Griffith: Behavioural Management Consultant and author of “Managing Boys Behaviour in the Class” and “The Hidden Curriculum: Bullying in Schools”, looks at the importance of maintaining a balance of Rights and Responsibilities, Rules, Routines and Relationships in effective care and discipline of children.
4) Bec Miles: presents her considerable expertise in the practical implementation of the work of New Zealand writer Kate Birch, author of “Pleasurable Parenting”. The emphasis in her highly successful “P5” parent support groups is on self-nurture for the parent rather than on power and control over the child.
For more information or to express interest with assisting with the content and structure of the Festival please contact Peter McGrath or Diane Garfield on 6563 1588 or kfssyouth@tsn.cc
FESTIVAL OF THE FAMILY
Two Days
Tuesday 23rd October
and
Wednesday 24th October 2007
Venue Kempsey Macleay RSL Club
Aim of the Festival
The Kempsey Macleay Festival of the Family aims to provide opportunity for parents, carers and children to learn and build new skills around non violent communication techniques, provide opportunity for people to reconnect with themselves, their families or significant others in a safe and non judgmental environment.
This will also provide opportunity at a local level for professional development to occur benefiting local counselling services and professionals working in child care services, educational institutions, health professionals and all attending Services.
Target Audience and Area – Kempsey Macleay Valley
Families
Carers
Children
Students
Young People
Welfare related services
Health Workers
Education Services
Non-Govt Services
Guest speakers:
1) Robin Grille: Psychologist and author of “Parenting for a Peaceful World” traces the history of parenting practices and the effects on cultural and world history when the children reared under these practices grow to maturity.
2) Indigenous guest speaker to be confirmed
3) Greg Griffith: Behavioural Management Consultant and author of “Managing Boys Behaviour in the Class” and “The Hidden Curriculum: Bullying in Schools”, looks at the importance of maintaining a balance of Rights and Responsibilities, Rules, Routines and Relationships in effective care and discipline of children.
4) Bec Miles: presents her considerable expertise in the practical implementation of the work of New Zealand writer Kate Birch, author of “Pleasurable Parenting”. The emphasis in her highly successful “P5” parent support groups is on self-nurture for the parent rather than on power and control over the child.
For more information or to express interest with assisting with the content and structure of the Festival please contact Peter McGrath or Diane Garfield on 6563 1588 or kfssyouth@tsn.cc
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
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
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
Carers Course
Carer’s Course (Dementia) to be held in Coffs Harbour & Nambucca Heads on:
Mondays 20 & 27 August and 3 & 10 September 2007 9:00 am – 11.30 am Cavanbah Hall, 191b Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour
Mondays 20 & 27 August and 3 & 10 September 2007 1:00 pm – 3.30 pm Nambucca Heads RSL Nelson Street Nambucca Heads
Sessions will cover: Day 1 The Nature of Dementia Day 2 Effective communication and activities Day 3 Understanding and responding effectively to behaviours of concern Day 4 The impact of dementia and planning
These courses are free of charge, to family carers and friends directly involved in the care or support of a person with dementia, and are being run by and will be presented by
Alzheimer's Australia
Morning or afternoon tea will be provided
Registration is essential For further information &/or a registration form, please contact: 1300 791 751 or email regionalevents@alznsw.asn.au
Please ring 1800 059 059 if respite care is needed
WillAid Health Care Equipment Inservice Training - Tuesday 24th July 2007 2 – 3.30 pm
Ring to confirm attendance Trish or Brian 6651 7900
Family Advocacy’s First International Conference - The Odyssey will be held on 25 and 26 October 2007
in central Sydney and brochures and registration forms will be distributed in July For more information about the speakers or conference topics: email conference@family-advocacy.com or phone 1800 620 588 (NSW non metro callers). The Institute of Family Advocacy and Leadership Development e-mail: familyadvocacy@family-advocacy.com web: www.family-advocacy.com Please feel free to pass this on to your networks contacts as organisations may wish to consider sponsoring families within their organisation.
Supports, Information, Courses & Free Counselling services for people living with dementia. For further information on any of the following, contact:
Kerry Bowden kbowden@alznsw.asn.a Dementia & Memory Community Centre Alzheimer’s Australia NSW – Port Macquarie Shop 2, 146-150 Gordon Street PO Box 2577Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Ph: 02 6584 7444 Fax: 02 6584 7144 www.alzheimers.org.au
Alzheimer’s Australia, NSW professional and organizational membership Benefits of includes access to dementia care courses, professional development, training and education, and access to the latest research, policy and service development. Members receive:
discounts on dementia care courses and workshops
Subscription to The Dementia Educator
Subscription to In Touch
Library & Information Services
Online Library Catalogue
Living with Memory Loss Program. This very valuable program will be organised across the Mid North Coast communities over the next 12 months The program is for people in the early stages of dementia and their carers. For further enquiries contact Glenda Hipwell on 02 6584 7444
Mind your Mind - Alzheimer’s Australia’s will be running it’s highly successful community education program Mind your Mind on the Mid-north Coast.
Free Counselling services are continuing across the Mid-North Coast with sessions available at Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Macksville. This free service offers face-to-face and phone counselling with a qualified psychologist sensitive to the unique issues facing people living with dementia. For appointments phone: 02 6584 7444
Cheers,
Sandy
Sandy Gray Carer Support Officer c/- Community Health Coffs Harbour Health Campus Locked Bag 812 / 345 Pacific Hwy phone 66567226 fax 66567817 email sgray@mncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Mondays 20 & 27 August and 3 & 10 September 2007 9:00 am – 11.30 am Cavanbah Hall, 191b Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour
Mondays 20 & 27 August and 3 & 10 September 2007 1:00 pm – 3.30 pm Nambucca Heads RSL Nelson Street Nambucca Heads
Sessions will cover: Day 1 The Nature of Dementia Day 2 Effective communication and activities Day 3 Understanding and responding effectively to behaviours of concern Day 4 The impact of dementia and planning
These courses are free of charge, to family carers and friends directly involved in the care or support of a person with dementia, and are being run by and will be presented by
Alzheimer's Australia
Morning or afternoon tea will be provided
Registration is essential For further information &/or a registration form, please contact: 1300 791 751 or email regionalevents@alznsw.asn.au
Please ring 1800 059 059 if respite care is needed
WillAid Health Care Equipment Inservice Training - Tuesday 24th July 2007 2 – 3.30 pm
Ring to confirm attendance Trish or Brian 6651 7900
Family Advocacy’s First International Conference - The Odyssey will be held on 25 and 26 October 2007
in central Sydney and brochures and registration forms will be distributed in July For more information about the speakers or conference topics: email conference@family-advocacy.com or phone 1800 620 588 (NSW non metro callers). The Institute of Family Advocacy and Leadership Development e-mail: familyadvocacy@family-advocacy.com web: www.family-advocacy.com Please feel free to pass this on to your networks contacts as organisations may wish to consider sponsoring families within their organisation.
Supports, Information, Courses & Free Counselling services for people living with dementia. For further information on any of the following, contact:
Kerry Bowden kbowden@alznsw.asn.a Dementia & Memory Community Centre Alzheimer’s Australia NSW – Port Macquarie Shop 2, 146-150 Gordon Street PO Box 2577Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Ph: 02 6584 7444 Fax: 02 6584 7144 www.alzheimers.org.au
Alzheimer’s Australia, NSW professional and organizational membership Benefits of includes access to dementia care courses, professional development, training and education, and access to the latest research, policy and service development. Members receive:
discounts on dementia care courses and workshops
Subscription to The Dementia Educator
Subscription to In Touch
Library & Information Services
Online Library Catalogue
Living with Memory Loss Program. This very valuable program will be organised across the Mid North Coast communities over the next 12 months The program is for people in the early stages of dementia and their carers. For further enquiries contact Glenda Hipwell on 02 6584 7444
Mind your Mind - Alzheimer’s Australia’s will be running it’s highly successful community education program Mind your Mind on the Mid-north Coast.
Free Counselling services are continuing across the Mid-North Coast with sessions available at Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Macksville. This free service offers face-to-face and phone counselling with a qualified psychologist sensitive to the unique issues facing people living with dementia. For appointments phone: 02 6584 7444
Cheers,
Sandy
Sandy Gray Carer Support Officer c/- Community Health Coffs Harbour Health Campus Locked Bag 812 / 345 Pacific Hwy phone 66567226 fax 66567817 email sgray@mncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Tuesday, 17 July 2007
Message from Kempsey TAFE to young mums
Footsteps Forward:
skills and knowledge to create your future
A FREE course for young mums and expectant mums under 20.
Qualification: Statement of Attainment in Access to Work and Training
Course No: 9070
Location; Kempsey Campus
Attendance: Two days per week (tba)
Contact:
Kay Boylan
Course Coordinator
Kempsey Campus
58 Sea St
Kempsey 2440
p: 02 65602946
e: kay.boylan @tafensw.edu.au
skills and knowledge to create your future
A FREE course for young mums and expectant mums under 20.
Qualification: Statement of Attainment in Access to Work and Training
Course No: 9070
Location; Kempsey Campus
Attendance: Two days per week (tba)
Contact:
Kay Boylan
Course Coordinator
Kempsey Campus
58 Sea St
Kempsey 2440
p: 02 65602946
e: kay.boylan @tafensw.edu.au
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
Carers Education Program
Carers NSW Foundations: An education program for families and carers of people with mental health problemsA free 2 day program that will help families and carers:• Increase your knowledge and understanding of mental illness• Learn new skills to cope with your life as a carer and improve your relationship with others• Learn how to navigate the mental health system to get the right help for you and the person you care for• Understand the grief and loss you experience as a family member or friend• Find out you are not alone, meet other carers, share and learn from each other• Learn that you are not to blame for their mental illness• Discover the services which support you such as respite, practical & emotional support, counselling, financial help and carer support groups• Gain hope, confidence and sense of wellbeing to make positive changes Join us in Kempsey on Saturday 18 August & Sunday 19 August, 2007 - 9.30am to 5pm. Lunch and refreshments are provided.
To register:
Call Gary Thomas, Support & Advocacy Officer on 6585 1600 or 0423 767 874 or email gary@carersnsw.asn.au
Natalie Joy, Education & Training Officer on 6628 7461 or 0400 567 080 or email natalie@carersnsw.asn.au
Registrations close Friday 10 August 2007
Gary Thomas
Support & Advocacy Officer
Family & Carer Mental Health Program
Carers NSW
PO Box 436
Wauchope NSW 2446
Ph: 6585 1600
Mob: 0423 767 874
Email: gary@carersnsw.asn.au
Web: www.carersnsw.asn.au
To register:
Call Gary Thomas, Support & Advocacy Officer on 6585 1600 or 0423 767 874 or email gary@carersnsw.asn.au
Natalie Joy, Education & Training Officer on 6628 7461 or 0400 567 080 or email natalie@carersnsw.asn.au
Registrations close Friday 10 August 2007
Gary Thomas
Support & Advocacy Officer
Family & Carer Mental Health Program
Carers NSW
PO Box 436
Wauchope NSW 2446
Ph: 6585 1600
Mob: 0423 767 874
Email: gary@carersnsw.asn.au
Web: www.carersnsw.asn.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
Tuesday, 26 June 2007
Introduction to Community Service Work Course
INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK COURSE
The Djigay Aboriginal Study Centre (Kempsey TAFE) is offering Aboriginal people an ‘Introduction to Community service Work ‘course with a focus on working within the disability support work industry.
The course is for Aboriginal people who have an interest in a learning pathway into the Community Service and Disability support work Industry. This is a basic introduction course which will enable you to continue studies in 2008 into courses such as Certificate 3 Disability support Work; Certificate 3 Aged Care work; Certificate 3 Child Studies; Certificate 4 Community services Work.
You will learn the following competencies:
· Orientation to Disability support work
· Identify and respond to risk of harm
· Working effectively with Cultural diversity
· Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
· Senior first aid
The course will run three days per week (18 hours per week) from 9:00-3:00pm for 12 weeks.
If you are interested in this course please come along to an Information and enrolment session on Wednesday 1st August at the Djigay meeting Place or complete a course application at the front office at Kempsey TAFE, 58 Sea St. Kempsey.
For enquiries, Phone Jodie sherrin (Course coordinator, community services) on
65 602900.
The Djigay Aboriginal Study Centre (Kempsey TAFE) is offering Aboriginal people an ‘Introduction to Community service Work ‘course with a focus on working within the disability support work industry.
The course is for Aboriginal people who have an interest in a learning pathway into the Community Service and Disability support work Industry. This is a basic introduction course which will enable you to continue studies in 2008 into courses such as Certificate 3 Disability support Work; Certificate 3 Aged Care work; Certificate 3 Child Studies; Certificate 4 Community services Work.
You will learn the following competencies:
· Orientation to Disability support work
· Identify and respond to risk of harm
· Working effectively with Cultural diversity
· Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
· Senior first aid
The course will run three days per week (18 hours per week) from 9:00-3:00pm for 12 weeks.
If you are interested in this course please come along to an Information and enrolment session on Wednesday 1st August at the Djigay meeting Place or complete a course application at the front office at Kempsey TAFE, 58 Sea St. Kempsey.
For enquiries, Phone Jodie sherrin (Course coordinator, community services) on
65 602900.
Monday, 18 June 2007
LGBT Trainging in Kempsey
LGBT TRAINING FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS
Macleay Youth Accommodation Service (Kempsey)has access to a facilitator and would like to provide training to service providers in the Mid North Coast area on working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender young people.
The training would be a full day (in Kempsey) & would include the following topics:
· Basic Awareness
· Sexuality
· Sexual Formation
· Labelling/ Terminology
· Myths, Stereotypes, Values & Beliefs
· Social Pressures & Risk Factors
· Coming Out
· Homophobia & Transphobia
· Social Determinants of Health
· LGBT Mental Health
· LGBT Alcohol & Other Drug Use
· LGBT Sexual Health & Relationships
· Heterosexism
· Confidentiality & Disclosure in service environments
If you would be interested in attending this training please let Nerida at MYAS know, on 65631230/nerida@myas.com.au. The training will have a fee attached, however would not be greater than $50 per person. No date has been claimed yet as we are interested in getting numbers.
Cheers
Nerida AckermanManager
Macleay Youth Accommodation Service (Kempsey)has access to a facilitator and would like to provide training to service providers in the Mid North Coast area on working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender young people.
The training would be a full day (in Kempsey) & would include the following topics:
· Basic Awareness
· Sexuality
· Sexual Formation
· Labelling/ Terminology
· Myths, Stereotypes, Values & Beliefs
· Social Pressures & Risk Factors
· Coming Out
· Homophobia & Transphobia
· Social Determinants of Health
· LGBT Mental Health
· LGBT Alcohol & Other Drug Use
· LGBT Sexual Health & Relationships
· Heterosexism
· Confidentiality & Disclosure in service environments
If you would be interested in attending this training please let Nerida at MYAS know, on 65631230/nerida@myas.com.au. The training will have a fee attached, however would not be greater than $50 per person. No date has been claimed yet as we are interested in getting numbers.
Cheers
Nerida AckermanManager
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
Goverance 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
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
Thursday, 24 May 2007
Engage and Energize Program
ENGAGE & ENERGIZE PROGRAM (HOTSPOTS PROGRAM ADDRESSING YOUTH CRIME AND ANIT SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR)
Kempsey PCYC Police & Kempsey Youth Referral Officers will be running a Hot Spot Program otherwise known as the Engage & Energize program that will address youth crime and anti-social behaviour in the Kempsey area. The Program will commence on the 23rd May, 2007. I understand this evening is the State of Origin Evening and a 140cm Cinema TV has been set up to cater for this. We also have just spoken to Eagle Boys Pizza who have generously donated 15 large pizza’s for this night.
This program will be run over 13weeks on Wednesday evenings from 4.30pm – 9.00pm. This inntiative will involve transporting young people and young people at risk back to the Kempsey PCYC where they will have access to food, hot showers and activities i.e.: ball sports, pool competitions and three on three basketball.
We would like to form community partnerships with other youth and community services to help on these nights. If we could get one or two services or workers on each night that will spread the load equally.
The aim of these partnerships is to break down the barriers for young people when dealing with service providers and to enable young people to put faces to names and services. We also feel that this evening will allow for referral of young people at risk to agencies who can assist with their youth issues.
IF you or your services feel that you could contribute sometime over the next 12weeks please contact Snr Constable Steve Jeffery, Kelly Dines or Ian Robinson on 6562 8399. As in accordance with Child Protection Protocol and PCYC Protocol a “Working with Children’s Check” and “Police Check” forms will need to be completed.
Kempsey PCYC Police & Kempsey Youth Referral Officers will be running a Hot Spot Program otherwise known as the Engage & Energize program that will address youth crime and anti-social behaviour in the Kempsey area. The Program will commence on the 23rd May, 2007. I understand this evening is the State of Origin Evening and a 140cm Cinema TV has been set up to cater for this. We also have just spoken to Eagle Boys Pizza who have generously donated 15 large pizza’s for this night.
This program will be run over 13weeks on Wednesday evenings from 4.30pm – 9.00pm. This inntiative will involve transporting young people and young people at risk back to the Kempsey PCYC where they will have access to food, hot showers and activities i.e.: ball sports, pool competitions and three on three basketball.
We would like to form community partnerships with other youth and community services to help on these nights. If we could get one or two services or workers on each night that will spread the load equally.
The aim of these partnerships is to break down the barriers for young people when dealing with service providers and to enable young people to put faces to names and services. We also feel that this evening will allow for referral of young people at risk to agencies who can assist with their youth issues.
IF you or your services feel that you could contribute sometime over the next 12weeks please contact Snr Constable Steve Jeffery, Kelly Dines or Ian Robinson on 6562 8399. As in accordance with Child Protection Protocol and PCYC Protocol a “Working with Children’s Check” and “Police Check” forms will need to be completed.
Community Art Gallery Exhibition
MACLEAY VALLEY COMMUNITY ART GALLERY
2007 NAIDOC WEEK EXHIBITION 28th June to 8th July.
EXHIBITION THEME: This exhibition is open to all Indigenous people living in the Mid North Coast Region. Art work may reflect contemporary or traditional aspects of Aboriginal culture.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
So that your works are compatible with the galleries state of the art hanging system, every painting must be fitted with D rings 7.5cm from the top of the frame. D rings are available from hardware stores.
No work more that one metre square, sculpture carried by two people.
Artists entering the exhibition will be expected to volunteer some time at the Gallery during the exhibition.
All work must be the original work of the artist undertaken over the last two years.
Art works to be delivered to the gallery by 12 noon on Monday 25th June2007 with completed entry form if not already submitted.
Art works may be collected from the gallery after 3.30pm on the last day of the exhibition 8th July 2007.
Entry fee to the exhibition is $5.50 per art work.
Depending on the response of artists the exhibition may be limited to 2 art works only per artist.
15% commission on all artwork sold.
All entries are accepted and displayed at the owner’s risk. The Council / Gallery accept no liability for loss, damage or theft of art work at the Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery.
Business cards may be displayed at reception.
Art works to leave the exhibition on completion of the exhibition.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND POST ENTRY FORM TO: MACLEAY VALLEY COMMUNITY ART GALLERY P.O. BOX 78 WEST KEMPSEY 2440 OR BY HAND DELIVER ENTRY FORM TO KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCIL CUSTOMER FIRST CENTRE TOZER STREET WEST KEMPSEY. Enquiries ph. 65663200 Mon to Fri 8.30AM TO 4.30PM
The exhibition will open on Thursday 28th June 2007 and close on Sunday 8th July 2007. A closing celebration will be held at the gallery on Sunday 8th July.
Location: Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery 5 Kinchela Street Gladstone.
Gallery opening hours: 10am to 4.30pm Thursday – Sunday or as stated by the exhibiting artist’.
THE MACLEAY VALLEY COMMUNITY ART GALLERY IS AN INIATIVE OF THE KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCIL
2007 NAIDOC WEEK EXHIBITION 28th June to 8th July.
EXHIBITION THEME: This exhibition is open to all Indigenous people living in the Mid North Coast Region. Art work may reflect contemporary or traditional aspects of Aboriginal culture.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
So that your works are compatible with the galleries state of the art hanging system, every painting must be fitted with D rings 7.5cm from the top of the frame. D rings are available from hardware stores.
No work more that one metre square, sculpture carried by two people.
Artists entering the exhibition will be expected to volunteer some time at the Gallery during the exhibition.
All work must be the original work of the artist undertaken over the last two years.
Art works to be delivered to the gallery by 12 noon on Monday 25th June2007 with completed entry form if not already submitted.
Art works may be collected from the gallery after 3.30pm on the last day of the exhibition 8th July 2007.
Entry fee to the exhibition is $5.50 per art work.
Depending on the response of artists the exhibition may be limited to 2 art works only per artist.
15% commission on all artwork sold.
All entries are accepted and displayed at the owner’s risk. The Council / Gallery accept no liability for loss, damage or theft of art work at the Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery.
Business cards may be displayed at reception.
Art works to leave the exhibition on completion of the exhibition.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND POST ENTRY FORM TO: MACLEAY VALLEY COMMUNITY ART GALLERY P.O. BOX 78 WEST KEMPSEY 2440 OR BY HAND DELIVER ENTRY FORM TO KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCIL CUSTOMER FIRST CENTRE TOZER STREET WEST KEMPSEY. Enquiries ph. 65663200 Mon to Fri 8.30AM TO 4.30PM
The exhibition will open on Thursday 28th June 2007 and close on Sunday 8th July 2007. A closing celebration will be held at the gallery on Sunday 8th July.
Location: Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery 5 Kinchela Street Gladstone.
Gallery opening hours: 10am to 4.30pm Thursday – Sunday or as stated by the exhibiting artist’.
THE MACLEAY VALLEY COMMUNITY ART GALLERY IS AN INIATIVE OF THE KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCIL
Tuesday, 22 May 2007
Immigration Offficers 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.
Thursday 7 June
8.30am – 12.00noon
Interviews at Kempsey Shire Council
Cnr Elbow and Tozer Streets, Kempsey
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.
Thursday 7 June
8.30am – 12.00noon
Interviews at Kempsey Shire Council
Cnr Elbow and Tozer Streets, Kempsey
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
Tuesday, 8 May 2007
Homelessness Audit 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
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
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 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 http://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 http://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
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, Welcome to the Kempsey Interagency Weblog page. This site is hosted by the Mid North Coast Council for Social Development. It is designed to enable you to exchange ideas, post information about events, activities and services.
Terry Wilson
Manager
MNCRCSD
Terry Wilson
Manager
MNCRCSD
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