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NRSDC May mid-month Newsletter

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NRSDC May mid-month Newsletter

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2008-05-16 02:17:27

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Lismore NSW 2480

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NRSDC mid-month Newsletter		Friday, May 16th


Dear [FIRSTNAME], Welcome to our new look newsletter and the mid-month edition! From the CEO - Credit Where Credit Is Due •Transport concessions in rural NSW •Commonwealth budget In the community sector we are usually dealing with difficult issues with diminishing resources. It can be difficult to find good news and there is much criticism directed to governments that are seemingly deaf to our concerns. NRSDC’s responses to last year’s State and Federal Budgets were cases in point. Read more

Reports NSW Government Grants Administration Performance Audit The Audit Office of NSW is auditing the administration of grants by NSW Government agencies. The Audit Office is seeking non-Government organisations who have applied for, or received, NSW Government grants to complete a short 15 minute survey, with a view to improving grants administration by NSW Government agencies. Read more Conferences / Events Complex Needs Conference 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... Read more Reconciliation Week At SCU The SCU Indigenous Events Coordinating Committee (SCUIECC) Reconciliation Week Sub Committee warmly invites you to take part in Reconciliation Week activities at Southern Cross University on Thursday, 22nd May 2008. Read more Media Releases Cheap Travel For Those Who Need It Most The Northern Rivers Social Development Council is pleased to see the NSW State Government rolling out the Pensioner Excursion Ticket to rural and... Read more Budget a Promising Start Northern Rivers Social Development Council has welcomed new spending on social infrastructure in tonight’s Federal Budget. According to NRSDC CEO, Tony Davies, there are several measures in the new budget with the potential to benefit the region. Read more		Training / Seminars Community Sector Financial Management Training Needs Do you have an interest in improving the financial management of your agency? The Northern Rivers Social Development Council in partnership with the North Coast Institute of TAFE would like to know more about your financial training needs. Read more Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Activ Living will be presenting a workshop for Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. The workshop will provide a platform from which to better connect, support and inspire young people through a deeper understanding and awareness of youth mental and emotional health. Read more Palative Care Seminar and Workshop Feros Care are offering a seminar and workshop on Thursday May 29th, with visiting UK academic, researcher and trained Macmillan nurse Brigid Purcell RGN. She will be sharing... Read more Legal Education for Older Persons The Aged-Care Rights Service in conjunction with Older Persons' Legal Service, are offering two FREE information workshops in Lismore. The sessions are for any one to attend including workers in the... Read more Affordable Housing National Rental Affordability Scheme The Technical discussion paper on the Commonwealth Governments affordable rental incentive scheme was released... Read more Affordable Housing Workshops The Centre for Affordable Housing, a business unit of Housing NSW, invites interested parties to attend the affordable housing workshops in Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay. This is an opportunity for local councils, churches, developers, not-for-profit organisations and housing providers to get together with representatives from the Centre to discuss affordable housing opportunities... Read more Positions Vacant Positions Vacant - Alzheimers Australia Alzheimers Australia is looking for a number of positions including Health Educators, Group Workers and Counsellors. Contract positions are available as are flexible hours. They are looking for people to start immediately Read more


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