by donna.byer | 8, Sep 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Families and children, Young people
Aboriginal Art Workshop with Uncle Joe Walker
Uncle Joe Walker will be conducting two Aboriginal Art workshops in the Lower Clarence. This will be targeting Aboriginal youth aged 8-18 years old. Due to COVID 19 we ask for parents to register their kids prior to the event.
Maclean Hillcrest Community Hall on TUESDAY 29th September 2020
Yamba Treelands Centre on WEDNESDAY 30th September 2020
Time for both events-
10 am till 2 pm
Lunch provided
Please call 0432341545 to register.
by Katrina | 8, Sep 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Research reports and information
Various dates held throughout the Far North Coast. See the attached flyers and details below.
14 September 2020
12:00pm- 4:00pm
Byron Bay Services Club, 132 Jonson St
15 September 2020
12:00pm- 4:00pm
Githabul Working on Country, 67 Kyogle Road
16 September 2020
12:00pm- 4:00pm
Fountain Room, Lismore Town Hall, 1 Bounty Street
17 September 2020
12:00pm- 4:00pm
South Sea Islander Room, Tweed Heads Civic and Cultural Centre, Corner of Brett St and Wharf St
Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy
www.industry.nsw.gov.au/water/plans-programs/regional-water-strategies/far-north-coast
The Far North Coast region is located in north-eastern NSW and comprises most of the region referred to as the Northern Rivers. The region is home to over 240,000 people and includes the regional centres of Tweed Heads, Lismore and Ballina.
The region’s growing population and tourism industry, important agricultural, forestry, construction and manufacturing industries and highly valued waterways, environmental and cultural assets are susceptible to long periods of drought and flooding.
The Far North Coast regional water strategy, to be completed in 2021, will consider these challenges and identify options to deliver healthy and resilient water resources for the region.
Further information please contact:
Regional Water Strategies enquiries
Email: [email protected]
Eva Kokkelmans
Senior Stakeholder Relations Officer – Regional Water Strategies
Water Division| Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
M 04 1928 8416 | E [email protected]
Level 0, 84 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
www.dpie.nsw.gov.au
by Katrina | 8, Sep 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Young people
Resources have been developed in partnership with Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre & Kyogle Together. – Fact Sheets for young people dealing with police- these come in both A3 and A4 sizes.
To access further information or alternative files please contact:
Joy Peters
Regional Coordinator Cooperative Legal Service Delivery Program & Collaborative Service Planning (CLSD)
Ph: 0266211060 Mobile: 0432 506 133
Email: [email protected]
www.northernriversclc.org.au
by Social Futures Community Hub | 1, Sep 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Lismore City Council is inviting Expressions Of Interest (EOI) from suitable organisations/individuals who may be interested in the lease of the Visitor Information Centre in Lismore.
Council prefers that proposals include the provision of tourism information services, including the retention of existing rainforest replica and cultural and historical displays within the Centre.
Submissions close at 2pm on Thursday, 17 September 2020.
The Lismore Tourism Information Centre is located on the corner of Molesworth St and Bruxner Highway, and adjacent to popular destination, Heritage Park. The space features approx. 256sqm first floor retail space and 34 sqm upper floor office space, and features an indoor rainforest replica, cultural gallery including Aboriginal historical display, gallery space, office space, staff toilets, display shelving and service counter.
Interested parties are required to register at Council’s eProcurement portal www.tenderlink.com/lismore to access relevant documents. Submissions may also be lodged at this site in the electronic tender box.
If you experience any difficulties with accessing the above website or require further information, phone the Tenderlink helpdesk on 1800 233 533.
by Katrina | 1, Sep 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Employment opportunities
Apply via Seek – Applications close 4 September 2020
Job description and application Aboriginal Support Worker
We are looking for an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Worker to join our Housing and Supportive Initiative team in Tweed / Byron to provide psychosocial supports to people with complex and enduring mental health conditions.
Holding the Aboriginal portfolio part of this role will be to build community relationships and partnerships to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities to take a strong role in managing their own health and well-being.
- Establish links with Aboriginal people/family/communities within Tweed/Byron region to encourage and support mental health and wellbeing.
- Assist Aboriginal people and their carers to navigate the mental health and housing systems.
- Identify barriers that hinder access to service delivery with a solution focus.
- Support mental health professionals/services to identify culturally safe practices.
Full time hours, fixed term contract to 30 June 2022.
To be considered for the position, you must have worked with clients with complex mental health needs.
Key requirements to join our team:
- Prior experience of working with mental health
- Completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Current drivers licence
- Hold a current Working with children and current police check or eligibility to apply for these
- To be a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 19
- Holds a minimum Certificate 4 qualification in Mental Health or similar and relevant experience in the delivery of Aboriginal Health Programs.
- Demonstrated highly developed skills in oral and written communication and computer literacy
- Demonstrated ability to inform and support the development of Aboriginal mental health programs/services and their implementation
- Demonstrated ability to establish linkages with Aboriginal organisations, mainstream health services, NGO’s and government services
- Comprehensive understanding of issues related to Aboriginal health, particularly around wellbeing and homelessness
- Demonstrated experience in support work or care coordination working with Aboriginal families with complex needs.
Benefits:
- Hourly rate of $31.02
- Option to salary sacrifice up to $15,900
- Leave loading of 17.5%
Open Minds is a registered NDIS provider. Our team works to enhance mental health and wellbeing by delivering tailored supports to people living with mental ill-health, disability or acquired brain injury.
More information www.openminds.org.au
by susel | 1, Sep 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Employment opportunities
We are excited to announce the recruitment for the 2021 intake of regional Apprentices and Trainees has commenced and we have great opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to join Transport NSW.
At Transport for NSW, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customer we serve.
These opportunities are for people who identify and are accepted as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander within their community.
If you know of anyone in your community or network who is interested in completing an Apprenticeship or Traineeship through Transport for NSW, please help us in promoting these positions to them!
To find out more, please view our attached brochure which contains detailed information regarding each of our Apprenticeships/Traineeships.
We have opportunities available across the state and offer the following Programs;
• Business Administration Traineeship
• Civil Construction Apprenticeship
• Heavy Diesel Mechanical Apprenticeship
• Bridge Carpentry Apprenticeship
• Line Marking Traineeship
• Painting and Blasting Traineeship
• Electrical Apprenticeship
• Safety and Environment Traineeship
• Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship
Applications will remain open until midnight Sunday 6th September, so don’t miss out!
If you have any enquiries, reach out to us at [email protected]
by Katrina | 26, Aug 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Employment opportunities
We are excited to announce the recruitment for the 2021 intake of regional Apprentices and Trainees has commenced and we have great opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to join Transport NSW.
At Transport for NSW, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customer we serve.
These opportunities are for people who identify and are accepted as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander within their community.
If you know of anyone in your community or network who is interested in completing an Apprenticeship or Traineeship through Transport for NSW, please help us in promoting these positions to them!
To find out more, please view our brochure which contains detailed information regarding each of our Apprenticeships/Traineeships.
We have opportunities available across the state and offer the following Programs;
• Business Administration Traineeship
• Civil Construction Apprenticeship
• Heavy Diesel Mechanical Apprenticeship
• Bridge Carpentry Apprenticeship
• Line Marking Traineeship
• Painting and Blasting Traineeship
• Electrical Apprenticeship
• Safety and Environment Traineeship
• Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship
For more information about each program available and what is involved check out the website
Applications will remain open until midnight Sunday 6th September, so don’t miss out!
If you have any enquiries, reach out to us at [email protected]
by Katrina | 26, Aug 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Families and children
Empowering Our Boys and Men Through The Didgeridoo.
The Didgeridoo Academy is now a registered provider of the NSW Creative Kids Program!
Parents, guardians and carers can use their $100 voucher for each student aged 5 to 18 years old enrolled in school, for Unlimited Free Access to the Creative Kids Didgeridoo Academy’s Online Package for boys and young men 5- 18 yrs!
We can even who you how to make a didgeridoo if you do not have one.
Check out the website for more information including how to download your Creative Kids Voucher.
Mark King
Founder, Didgeridoo Academy
Mobile: 040 181 2322
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.didgeridooacademy.com.au
by susel | 26, Aug 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Young people
Are you ambitious, talented and looking to fast-forward your career in a leadership position?
We are currently seeking recent university graduates with a keen commercial mindset, strong communication skills and an unrelenting drive to guide our organisation towards its strategic goals.
Commencing in September 2020, our 18-month intensive Global Management Trainee Programme will position you for an immediate managerial role providing you with exceptional skills to excel within operations, customer partnerships and strategy.
Applications close Friday 28 August. If this sounds like you, please email to express your interest:
Ellie Messina
People & Culture Coordinator
[email protected]
For more information please see attached flyer
by Social Futures Community Hub | 18, Aug 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Aged care, Disability and inclusion
This week is Scams Awareness Week, which aims to highlight to all Australians the importance of keeping personal information secure. A scam is an illegal trick, a type of fraud usually designed to get money from people by way of deception.
Measures you can take to guard against scammers include:
- if you’ve been asked to pay money into an account you haven’t paid into before, always check over the phone with your provider, or service supplier, to confirm the account details and be sure of who you’re dealing with
- not opening suspicious texts, pop-up windows or clicking on links or attachments in emails
- keeping your online personal details secure by keeping your password a secret, and;
- choose passwords that are difficult to guess and update them regularly.
Visit the NDIS Scam awareness webpage to learn how to protect yourself from scammers or to report a scam. If you need information in different languages, visit the Services Australia webpage on scams and identity theft.
If you think you have been scammed, you can also call the NDIS fraud reporting and scams helpline on 1800 650 717 or email [email protected] to report a scam.
(Alt text: Image shows the word SCAM in large red letters with a red border)
by donna.byer | 18, Aug 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, COVID-19
Please press on the green picture to see the video
by donna.byer | 12, Aug 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, COVID-19
Djaan’s back! This time, he’s got an important message for the mob about getting tested for COVID-19. It’s the best way to keep you and your community healthy. Please share with others in the community.
by Linda | 11, Aug 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Aged care
Healthy North Coast’s Aboriginal Health Team is working closely with the local community to provide COVID-19 support. Aboriginal Health Coordinator Djaan Jarrett’s has made some videos to share information about COVID-19 and advice about getting tested.
Check out the videos here
by Jessemorris | 5, Aug 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, COVID-19
Theme: COVID-19 and indigenous peoples’ resilience
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, 9 August – The day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1994 to promote the protection and rights of Indigenous people and celebrate indigenous people’s culture and achievements all around the world.
While the exact origins of COVID-19 have not yet been confirmed, the link between environmental damage and pandemics is well known to leading research organizations. But there is yet another group of experts, who have been worrying about the threat of a pandemic even before COVID-19: indigenous peoples. Thanks to their traditional knowledge and their relationship with the natural world, they have long known that the degradation of the environment has the potential to unleash disease.
The International Day observance will take place on Monday, 10 August 2020 from 9 am to 11 am in a virtual event.
The virtual event’s theme is “COVID-19 and indigenous people’s resilience” and will feature an interactive panel discussion with several guest speakers.
For more information about the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2020, click here.
or visit the United Nations website here
by Glenn Bailey | 5, Aug 2020 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
The North Coast Aboriginal Development Alliance (NCADA) is currently seeking volunteer committee members. For eligibility criteria and applications please go to the NCADA website
