Dear [FIRSTNAME],
June is usually a hectic time for most organisations as the final touches are put to budgets for the coming financial year but there are two special opportunities that I draw your attention to for prompt action. The first- a survey into the administration of NSW Government grants closes on Friday June 6 while the forum on homelessness on June 16 is a great opportunity and needs to be booked ASAP. Don’t let these two pass you by. Read more
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. Read more
This year the North Coast Area Health Advisory Council is keen to broaden this annual Conference to include Clinical Engagement and to highlight successful Health Partnerships. The theme is “Partnerships in Health” - Community and Clinical Engagement. It is the Third Annual Conference and is being held on the 12-13 September 2008 at the Coraki Conference Centre. 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... Read more
Lismore City Council has released an updated parking map for the Central Business District. The map shows the location of parking and toilet facilities with disabled access. Read more
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a new report today titled, 'The health and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 2008' Read more
Non-profit organisations operate in many areas of society. They can include charities, clubs, societies and associations. This guide is for individuals and non-profit organisations that deal with volunteers. Read more
The House of Representatives Family and Community Committee will conduct an inquiry to determine how to better meet the needs of carers who look after those with chronic illness, disability or frailty. Read more
The Federal Government’s Green Paper on Homelessness ‘Which Way Home?’ was released by the Prime Minister Mr Rudd on 22 May. It was developed by an expert steering group comprising Tony Nicholson, Executive Director of the Brotherhood of St Lawrence (chair), Heather Nancarrow, Director of the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence, and Anna Buduls, a Sydney company director and philanthropist. Read more
Northern Rivers Social Development Council is hoping that tomorrow’s NSW Budget will see a real commitment to our region. According to NRSDC President, Jenny Dowell, the Budget needs to invest in frontline services. ‘We want to see an injection of funds in services that our community so desperately needs,’ Ms Dowell said. Read more
The Hon Justine Elliot MP, Minister for Ageing, will launch the Northern Rivers Social Development Council’s (NRSDC’s) Education Media Campaign to reduce the abuse of older people on 12th June at 12.30 pm at the Ramada Hotel, Martin Street, Ballina. Read more
Northern Rivers Social Development Council welcomes the release of the Federal Government’s Green Paper on Homelessness. NRSDC President, Jenny Dowell agrees that it is unacceptable that after such a long period of economic growth, the number of people who are homeless continues to grow. Read more
Clarence Valley Council acts on housing affordability Northern Rivers Social Development Council (NRSDC) congratulates Clarence Valley Council for their decision to partner with North Coast Community Housing Company to establish an affordable housing development proposal. As Mr Tony Davies, CEO of NRSDC, points out, “local government is in a position to fully understand the social and economic impacts of insufficient and unaffordable housing”. Read more
Full Time - Far North Coast Respite & Carelink Centre - Alstonville Would you like to come and join our small but busy team of experienced people? We are now seeking applications from people who are enthusiastic, motivated, have good customer service, assessment and computer skills to come and join us at the Respite and Carelink Centre. Read more
Aboriginal cultural awareness means gaining a basic knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Islander people’s histories, cultural differences, values, beliefs, experiences and lifestyles. It is about understanding the effects of contact history and government policy that has shaped in many ways the lifestyles of Aboriginal peoples. (Focus on Bundjalung history) 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. The program is the result of extensive 2 year consultation with service providers working within the aged care sector, and is based on a comprehensive interagency training manual that was developed as part of this process. Read more
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
The Family Support Network is facilitating so new courses and workshops for families in Lismore this coming June. The Workshop, coordinated with Relationships Australia, is titled 'Staying Connected'. The Parenting Program, titled '123 Magic' is being run with Northern Rivers Women and Children's Services. Read more
Do you have a Not-For-Profit Organisation that Manages Volunteers? Would you like to learn more about looking after your volunteers Occupational Health and Safety and network and share experiences... Read more
UnitingCare Ageing North Coast Region takes great pleasure in inviting you to join them for a special morning tea to celebrate the Casino Red Dove Social Group Launch & UnitingCare Ageing’s Plans for... Read more
This is an open invitation to all Byron Shire residents to gather together to discuss and debate a question dear to our hearts - Is Another Byron Possible? This is a call for you to share your issues , thoughts, aspirations and inspirations at a community forum and have an opportunity to workshop them. The Byron Social Forum is your forum so come along, speak up and speak out. Read more
The Interagency was established with the mandate of 'Working in collaboration with local agencies to ensure culturally appropriate and best practice service delivery to people from culturally & linguistically diverse communities'. Read more
The focus of this inquiry on affordable home ownership is noted. NRSDC acknowledges the increasing hardship experienced by households seeking home ownership, particularly in view of the high and increasing house prices in this region and the relatively lower income levels of regional home purchasers Read more
Affordable housing opportunities through the LEP process In April 2008, NRSDC hosted a workshop ‘Affordable housing opportunities through the LEP process’. The mayor of Clarence Valley Council gave the introductory address with a local and regional perspective on housing and the role of local government. Read more
The Commonwealth Government’s have developed a number of measures designed to improve housing affordability in Australia. Read more
The Australian Government Green Paper on Homelessness was released on 22 May by the Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP. A series of consultation forums will be held over the next four weeks (including one in Lismore on June 16, 2-4 pm in the Fountain Room, Lismore City Hall). Read more
Ballina District Community Services Association is pleased to announce that they will be the auspice body for the Helping Hands Indigenous Housing Support Service formerly based at Shared Vision. Read more
Tweed, Byron, Ballina Community Transport Inc has recently introduced a new service to Cabbage Tree Island. The service operates Monday to Friday from Ballina to Cabbage Tree Island, please see attached timetable. The return fares are $5 per individual, $10 per family or gold coin donation. Read more
The answers to spiralling fuel prices and increasingly strict emission standards are closer to Australian motorists than they think. Fuelstar Combustion Catalysts have been helping car, 4WD, bus and truck owners reduce their fuel bills as well as harmful emissions since 1992, and fuel prices are now very much in the spotlight. Read more
Greens’ spokeswoman on transport Lee Rhiannon is advocating an immediate moratorium on road spending. According to Rhiannon, spiralling fuel costs demand urgent action, such as scrapping road transport infrastructure projects like new motorways. The money saved from scrapping road projects, Rhiannon says, should be invested in public transport infrastructure as well having rail carry the bulk of freight. Read more
Northern Rivers Community Transport have moved into their spacious new premises and couldn’t be happier. But they have a couple of spare offies and they would like help from other community agencies in filling them. Read more
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