Dear [FIRSTNAME],
Abuse of Older Adults Prevention Program (AOAPP)
Have you have seen the new TV advertisement by NRSDC to promote community awareness of Abuse of Older Adults? When most people think of abuse of our older people, they visualise bruises and broken bones but research locally and elsewhere indicates that financial abuse is far more common.
The AOAPP aims to raise community understanding of the range of abuse and to empower those who work with older people to recognise the signs and know what steps that they can take to prevent further abuse. The advertisement is only part of the program- the Manual that is available for $50 from NRSDC is a ‘must-have’ for any-one who works with older people. I encourage you to contact NRSDC to secure your copy.NAIDOC weekThe original name for Abuse of Older Adults was Elder Abuse and although that term is still used by some organisations, NRSDC has opted for a more appropriate terminology. When we first used Elder Abuse, many people, including a Federal politician who handed over the initial funding cheque, assumed we were talking about abuse of Aboriginal Elders. The Aboriginal community has a tradition of revering its Elders and sets a fine example for non-indigenous Australians. Of course this is not to say abuse of older adults does not happen in Aboriginal communities or in the wide range of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Abuse of older adults occurs across the community and its incidence is likely to increase as the number of older people increases.
The opportunity to reflect on traditional relationships with our older citizens is especially relevant as we approach NAIDOC week. From July 6 to July 13, wherever we are in the Northern Rivers, let us all celebrate this special week and take time to reflect on the continuing role of the Bundjalung Elders in our communities. In doing so, we can also offer them our support and respect.
NRSDC Complex Needs – Turning the tide Conference is being held at the Mantra at Salt Beach in the beautiful; sub tropical Northern New South Wales at Kingscliff. The conference aims to provide a showcase of programs and projects aimed at developing the service system; a forum for discussion on policy, government trends, service system issues; a prime source of information on new research findings and scans for the future; and an avenue to find solutions for the region.
Date: 29th & 30th July 2008 Time: 9am – 4.30pm (Tue) 9am - 3pm (Wed)Venue: Coraki Conference Centre, Coraki NSW Read more
Dads & Kids Playgroups
You can join a Dads & Kids Playgroup in Lismore if you are male parent or carer of a child under school age. Come and join a playgroup with a difference for fun, adventure and connection. Read more
Fair Trading On Interst Free Deals Fair Trading is conducting an online survey about consumers experiences with interest free deals. NO DEPOSIT; NO INTEREST; NO REPAYMENT deals have become increasingly popular with retailers and consumers. Read more
The NSW Government’s Office for Ageing will relocate from Sydney to the Tweed Heads area on the Far North Coast, creating around 10 new jobs and adding up to $1 million into the local economy. Read more
The draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan that aims to improve access in the Byron Shire will be on exhibition for a 28 day period from 5th June to 4th July 2008. Council is seeking community input before finalisation of the Plan. Read more
Housing NSW Youth Scholarship
Applications have opened for a unique Housing NSW scholarship program that encourages disadvantaged students in public, community and aboriginal housing to stay in school and reach their full educational potential. Read more
Looking for funding for your community project? Here's a list of funding programs from federal, state and local government, as well as institutions, philanthropic trusts and companies... Read more
The Abuse of Older Adults Prevention Training program has been developed by the Northern Rivers Abuse of Older Adults Prevention Project, Northern Rivers Social Development Council (NRSDC), funded by the National Community Crime Prevention Programme, an Australian Government Initiative. Read more
This course is an extension of Aboriginal Cross Cultural Awareness Training and is specifically aimed at increasing Aboriginal clients' access to mainstream services. Read more
When: Thursday 10th July 2008Time: 9am - 1pmVenue: The Lismore Neighbourhood Centre, 76n Carington St, Lismore Read more
The IDEAS and Skills Express Project is conducting training for assessment advocates in Ballina, Wauchope and Toormina. This is designed for supervisors and workplace trainers who have responsibility for assessing a worker’s competence in a range of situations. Read more
Somatic Counselling in Lennox Head When: Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th October, 2008 Venue: Lennox Head Read more
When: Thursday 17 July 2008Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pmVenue: Men & Family Centre, 17E Keen Street, Lismore Read more
When: Monday 28 & Tuesday 29 July, 2008Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm Venue: Goonellabah Community Centre, 27 Oliver Ave, Goonellabah NSW 2480 Read more
The Commonwealth Government is establishing a National Rental Affordability Scheme to increase the supply of affordable rental dwellings. This new scheme will offer investors incentives to build new homes for rent at 20 per cent below market rents. Read more
One of the Commonwealth Governments measures to increase housing affordability is the development of an infrastructure fund which will reduce the cost of building a new home through assistance with infrastructure costs and improved development processes. A consultation paper has been released seeking comment on the structure and targeting of this fund. Read more
The role of the Community Development Coordinator is to work with the local community to generate community development and community education projects that support community capacity building using a strengths-based approach. Read more
The Youth Development Officer is a key member of Council’s Community Services team. The objective of this position is to work with young people, the community sector and Government to achieve a co-ordinated approach to addressing youth needs resulting in improved outcomes for young people within Lismore local government area. Read more
NRSDC Website: http://www.nrsdc.org.au
