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Carers and Self-Directed Funding |
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The NSW Department of Disability, Ageing and Home Care is holding a focus group in Lismore, 16 July 2009, 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm to speak with carers about self-directed funding. Focus groups are being held over the next month across the state, and more respondents are needed to participate. Attendees must receive DADHC services directly or through an NGO service. They will also be paid to attend and can be reimbursed for travel costs.To be a part of the focus group contact Wendy Wride from The Allen Consulting Group on 02 8272 5100 or email
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Habitat For Humanity - Help Needed to Build/Renovate Homes. |
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If you would like to find out more about Habitat for Humanity come along to an information night at the Lismore Workers Club at 7pm on 20 July. “ ….Habitat for Humanity is a not-for profit housing organisation that builds and renovates simple, safe, decent, affordable homes in partnership with low-income families in need. If you are interested in finding out more, or would like to volunteer on a build, contact Habitat for Humanity Australia Inc. on 19\800 885599, via email at
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or visit www.habitat.org.au”
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Ensure Team Effectiveness |
Lismore 1 October, Tweed 23 October, 30 October. This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate all aspects of teamwork within the organisation. It involves taking a leadership role in the development of team plans, leading and facilitating teamwork and actively engaging with the management of the organisation. At the end of this unit learners should have the skills
and knowledge required to facilitate all aspects of teamwork within the organisation: establish team performance plans, develop and facilitate team cohesion, facilitate teamwork, and liaise with stakeholders.
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Provide leadership in the workplace |
Lismore 10 September, Tweed 18 September, 18 September. This unit is relevant to roles which have an important leadership role in an organisation. This will be evident in the way you work with teams and individuals, your standard of conduct and the initiative you take in infl uencing others. he skills involved are around working with complex tasks and scenarios that require diverse methods and procedures,
and the use of considerable discretion and judgement. You will also be using a range of problem solving and decision making strategies.
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Analyse & present research information |
Lismore 13 August, Tweed 21 August, Coffs Harbour 21 August. In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and present workplace information using available systems. You will look at the methods of collecting information and using business technology to access, organise and monitor information. Learn to use reliable methods of data analysis that are suitable to research purposes. Present recommendations and issues in an appropriate format, style and structure using suitable business technology.
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Toward Motherhood - Preparing for the transition |
 Are you expecting? The Bonding with Baby team is presenting 2 free information sessions, starting 3 August, 2009, to help NEW & EXPECTANT MUMS prepare emotionally for those first steps towards motherhood. Sessions will be presented by Psychologist & Mother Annabel McLisky in an informal and interactive atmosphere with the aim of promoting your wellbeing as a Mum and giving baby the best possible start in life. Come and join us for one or both sessions, meet other expectant & new Mums and enjoy some time out just for you as you prepare for your new role. Mums with babies under 3 months also welcome.
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Inclusive Futures: Visions for Student Equity in Higher Education |
A One-Day Symposium, 9am - 3pm Friday, 17th July 2009, Invercauld House, Southern Cross University, Lismore. Keynote speaker: Professor Trevor Gale (Director, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education, University of South Australia). Come and join fellow students, staff and community members for an exciting day of lively discussions, intellectual exchange and sharing of experiences around principles of equity, inclusiveness and social justice. The symposium will provide opportunities to hear from students, teachers and scholars about the pressing challenges and potential solutions for creating more equitable, inclusive higher education institutions. Open to all interested people
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Scholarships For Non Government Organisations |
For the second year, the NSW Government is offering five scholarships in the Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, each to the value of $25,380, as part of an initiative to support workforce capacity building in the non-government sector.
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NORTEC Community Grants Initiative |
NORTEC Community Grants Initiative provides $25,000 to aid community organisations in the mid to far north coast of NSW
Are you a Not for Profit community organisation based in the mid to far north coast of NSW? Then you may be eligible to apply for a share of the NORTEC Community Grants Initiative worth $25,000. Applications close 4.00pm Friday 24th July 2009. Click here to view the application form. |
 GetUp is an independent, not-for-profit community campaigning group. They use new technology to empower Australians to have their say on important national issues. Young people have been at the forefront of almost every social movement in history - from women getting the vote, to those who marched and died for civil rights, to rejectting dictators around the world. In this century Australia's youth are ready to take responsibility for our climate. Getup argue that we can only solve the climate crisis if we solve it together - young and young at heart. They are urging people aged 14-30, to click here to register for Power Shift - a youth climate event taking place in Sydeny 11-13 July 2009.
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Taking Care of Yourself When Working in Human Services |
Stress is a common factor for many people in the workforce. Working in human services means dealing with particular stressors distinct from other fields. This workshop raises awareness of these stressors, how we react and how to manage them. Rowlands Consulting is running this workshop on Tuesday 28th July 2009, Lismore Worker’s Club, 231 Keen St, Lismore, 9am – 4pm. $137.50 (GST inclusive) per person. Lunch provided. Registrations by 20th July 2009
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Caring for Ageing in Rural Australia |
Applications close 24 August 2009. The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal works on behalf of the J.O and J.R Wicking Trust to fund worthwhile projects that support ageing in rural and regional Australia. Not-for-profit organisations can apply for projects and activities that directly benefit the ageing population in their community, and projects that help redress disadvantage caused by remoteness. For more information, click here.
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While the State Budget dinner plate contained a few morsels of good news, it was mostly filled with generous serves of dissapointment. While many of us have become complacent on budget diets high in bad news, we can avoid becoming the biggest losers...again!