Fee free training in Cert IV Aged Care Support
This qualification includes 120 hours of work experience with a residential or community aged care organisation.
To find out more about recruiting a trainee into your organisation click here
A webinar for counsellors, social/human service workers, pastoral care workers, psychologists, youth workers, students or anyone who is a supervisor or a supervisee and interested in practice development.
These four sessions will offer workers, whether they are supervisors, supervisees or both an opportunity to explore ways of having conversations that centre the knowledge and expertise of the supervisee. In doing so the supervisee has the opportunity to build on what they know and the supervisor has a tool to make this possible.
Some understanding of post structuralist practice frameworks such as client/person centred, strengths based, narrative and solution focused approaches would be an advantage for participation.
A great opportunity to you mob wanting to be ready for the tourism industry to boom again.
This course offering is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people’s wanting a career as a Cultural Tour Guide
Delivery Location: TAFE NSW – Ballina
Away from Base option available
APPLY NOW FOR 2021 –https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=InJTGddVgUWE-8LaboNcdDM4zvtbRAZJviUeoeOouIZUM0ZFTzEyMFFZVFMyVjYxOE8zRDJQVEJFOS4u
This course offering is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people’s wanting a career as a Cultural Tour Guide
Delivered via residential block delivery:
Block 1 – February 15 -19
Block 2 – March 15 -19
Block 3 – April 19 -23
Block 4 – May 17 -21
Block 5 – June 21 -25
See flyer attached for further information – If you have any enquiries contact Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator – Kristy Perkins on 0409074401
DCJ is offering scholarships to young people enrolled in education or training to help complete their studies.
How much is the scholarship?
Each scholarship for the 2021 school year is $1,000 (no GST included as this is a grant payment).
Who can apply for a scholarship?
You are eligible to apply if you are:
– living in social housing (which includes public, community or Aboriginal housing), on the NSW Housing Register, receiving private rental assistance from DCJ, living in crisis/supported accommodation, or living in out-of-home care
– studying in Year 10, 11 or 12 at a NSW high school or HSC equivalent at TAFE, or completing a school based apprenticeship or traineeship, or studying a VET subject at school in 2021.
For more details, see flyer or follow this link: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/families/support-programs/all-families/dcj-scholarships
We are taking Enrolments now for Term 1, 2021
Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
National Course Code: CUA30515
TAFE NSW code: CUA30515-01V02-21LIS-044
Start Date 1st Feb 2021
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9.30 – 3pm
Delivery Location – Lismore TAFE
Apply now via the link https://www.tafensw.edu.au/offering/-/o/o/CUA30515-01V02-21LIS-044/Certificate-III-in-Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander-Cultural-Arts
To enrol in these programs course you must be of Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander descent, and to self-identify and be accepted or known by your community.
Please circulate and share with anyone who may be interested
Regional Development Australia Northern Rivers NSW has summarised the effects of the latest federal budget on our region. It seems there are a lot of benefits for local industry and employment.
Roads will be improved, Apprenticeships made available, extending Skills for Education and Employment places for job seekers, relocation and support for Pacific and Timorese workers will provide welcome support for our agricultural industry. And much more around tourism and creative industries.
Follow this link to the full RDA Northern Rivers NSW eNews Alert for all the details.
In April, the Australian Government announced a ‘debt pause’ and Centrelink largely stopped contacting people to tell them they’d been overpaid. Although Centrelink stopped raising debts, they haven’t stopped calculating them.
The debt pause is scheduled to end on 30 October and we’re anticipating a debt ‘surge’ as more than 6 months of debt notices are sent out. The numbers are compounded by a range of factors including the unprecedented number of people claiming payments; Centrelink dropping some standard reporting requirements during the initial COVID response; many people’s lack of familiarity with Centrelink requirements; and overlapping payments of JobSeeker and JobKeeper. A lot of people are unaware they’ve been overpaid and have no idea what’s coming.
During the debt pause, people repaying debts were able to ask for repayments to be suspended. They will also need to start re-payments.
Welfare Rights Centre’s free community legal education session, Centrelink Debts and Robodebts, will outline options when Centrelink raises a debt. Speakers will cover common reasons debts are raised and measures you can take to check that there really is a debt and the amount of the debt has been calculated correctly. They will also address how to negotiate repayments.
The session will outline how to appeal Centrelink decisions that are incorrect or seem unfair, and the type of circumstances in which a debt can be waived. It will also address garnishee actions, Departure Prohibition Orders and possible criminal prosecution.
Speakers will also provide an overview of the current situation regarding Robodebts, including the Government’s commitment to refund recovered money and the pending class action for compensation.
Jointly presented by Welfare Rights Centre’s Solicitor and Community Legal Education Officer, the session will include case studies and time for questions. Participants are welcome to submit questions beforehand to ensure areas of particular interest are covered.
This training session is not an RLC event. For more information please contact Welfare Rights Centre: [email protected] . Welfare Rights Centre is a specialist community legal centre providing free legal advice on Centrelink and social security matters to people in NSW.
Please follow this link for bookings.
In the lead up to the annual 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 November to 10 December), Women NSW and Domestic Violence NSW have partnered to bring you a free webinar series on how the whole-of-NSW Government can prevent sexual, domestic and family violence across a range of settings.
Webinar 1 – Primary prevention of sexual, domestic and family violence (16 October 2020, 10am-12pm)
• What is sexual, domestic and family violence, what drives it and how is it gendered?
• What is primary prevention of sexual, domestic and family violence?
• NSW Domestic and Family Violence Prevention and Early Intervention Strategy 2017-2021
Webinar 2 – Intersectionality and inclusion in primary prevention (3 November 2020, 10am-12pm)
• What is intersectionality?
• What drives sexual, domestic and family violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, migrant and refugee women, women with disability and LGBTIQ+ people?
• How can we challenge the intersecting drivers of violence and make primary prevention inclusive?
Webinar 3 – Prevention in Action: Interagency Challenge (10 December 2020, 10am-12pm)
• What are the priority settings for preventing sexual, domestic and family violence? (Education, Sports, Arts, Health, Family and Community Services, Public Spaces, Transport and Infrastructure, Workplaces)
• What are some promising approaches and initiatives for preventing violence?
• How can you respond to resistance and backlash to efforts to prevent violence?
You can register for the free webinars here: https://whole-of-government-approach-to-prevent-violence.eventbrite.com
Phone: 02 9539 7703 / email: [email protected]
Support services.
1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732
Women’s Crisis Line (NSW): 1800 656 463
Safe Steps Crisis Line (Vic): 1800 015 188
Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491
Mensline: 1300 789 978
Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 131 114
Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
The Tresillian scholarship provides a platform for additional learning opportunities for health clinicians with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to undertake clinical placement or further studies in child and family health.
The Tresillian Scholarship can support the registration, travel, accommodation and incidental expenditure incurred while undertaking any designated Tresillian Family Care Centres education program, conference attendance and/or other Child and Family Health studies.
For more information call or email Rita Fenech 0447 108 430 [email protected]
A group of local youth workers and community members have joined together to explore how young people at risk can be better connected to community and pathways to employment. The group want to respond to the growing numbers of young people disengaged from education and recent youth crime incidents with more effective programs.
As part of the group’s exploration of what new programs could help young people in our community, the group is hosting the award-winning ‘BackTrack Boys’ Documentary at the Regent Cinema on Thursday the 15th of October and is inviting community members along to find out more.
Group Facilitator Ahri Tallon said ‘The screening will highlight how BackTrack’s unique youth program is transforming kids’ lives by engaging them in a long-term and holistic program. It tells the story of the highly regarded program set up by 2020 Australian Local Hero of the Year, Bernie Shakeshaft.
This is a great opportunity for the community to come together and start the conversation about how to better prevent struggling young people from turning away from education and turning towards crime.
‘There are many programs around Australia demonstrating that we can keep kids safe and support them to chase their dreams by connecting them with nature, animals, community and practical skills that give them inspiration for what they can do with their life if they make healthy choices. We are inviting interested community members to join us in exploring the kind of program that could offer opportunities for young people to better connect to a positive vision of the future for themselves’.
General tickets are available http://tiny.cc/ccwssz
A short survey monkey has been developed to capture data for the LOVEBiTES Program being rolled out on the North Coast. The data collected from the survey will assist in forward planning of LOVEBiTES, identify any gaps in delivery and assist to compile a list of LOVEBiTES contact persons for each High School.
Please find survey link – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LoveBiteschools and will remain open until Friday 9 October 2020.
We are hoping for a response from all high schools between Tweed Heads and Bulahdelah (whether they have run Lovebites or not), to give us baseline data for the strategy.
Any questions, please contact Kiah Bowen, [email protected]
Children’s Week Council of Australia is thrilled to host a national conversation with incoming National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, on Wednesday 28 October 2020 at 3pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Time).
This year the theme for Children’s Week is: UNCRC Article 15: Children have the right to meet together and join groups and organisations as long as it does not stop other people from enjoying their rights. In exercising their rights, children have the responsibility to respect the rights, freedom and reputations of others.
This is Anne’s first opportunity to introduce herself in her new role, and share her vision and aspirations for Australia’s children.
As part of the conversation, CWCoA Secretary Julie Hourigan Ruse will explore with Anne how children’s right to connect safely with others has been impacted by drought, bushfire, flood and pandemic across the nation this year.
You can join the conversation by registering here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkd-GvqjIjGNMDUkYew3BhGzct5mGgH3T6
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about how to join us.
If you have any questions email [email protected]
For more information about Children’s Week and to find your state or territory’s FREE Children’s Week activities visit www.childrensweek.org.au/
#childrensweekau #childrensweek2020
Traineeships open to 2020 School Leavers
Obtain your Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), Individual Support (Ageing) or Business Administration while gaining on the job experience.
Located throughout regional NSW, LiveBetter provides a diverse range of services to the elderly, people with disabilities and their families, carers, and children and families.
LiveBetter is offering twelve month Traineeships available to 2020 school leavers who are 18 (or turning 18) on the Mid North Coast, Riverina and Central West regions of NSW.
Start your career with a job with real meaning, mentoring by experienced supervisors and great ongoing prospects in a sector that is growing.
For information on how to apply head to www.livebetter.org.au/school-leaver-traineeships/ or for more information email [email protected]
Applications close Friday 30 October at 5pm AEST.
Come and join us for an interactive forum- Registration required
Our speakers will assist you to better understand how you can assist children, young people and families to access legal support. They will explain what a Legal Health Check is and how and why we should be using this resource.
A key theme often discussed within BCF is the importance of early legal assistance to support families to maintain well-being. Families often have underlying legal issues that if not recognised and dealt with can undo the supports that services provide. This session will provide information on how to use the legal health check referral forms to identify legal issues and provide appropriate and effective referrals to legal services.
Speakers
Q & A to follow speakers
Details
Thursday 8 October
10am-11:30am
Via Zoom
Register via Trybooking www.trybooking.com/BLRRK to be sent Zoom details.
For more information email [email protected]
An introduction to essential skills in recognising and responding to Domestic and Family Violence -Virtual training
Date: 13/10/2020
The Education Centre Against Violence in response to the restrictions imposed by COVID 19 has developed courses to run online. The courses, due to the complexity of interpersonal violence, abuse and neglect are introductory level with the view to participants coming across to our face to face training being scheduled again for 2021.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me by return email if you have any questions. ECAV are also taking requests for face to face training to be run in areas across the state for 2021 please see below the links which can provide further information should services wish to apply for training in their area.
As we are currently accepting training requests to plan the 2021 training calendar, the website has been updated in the following sections with a brief message regarding Covid and training requests.
COVID-19 http://www.ecav.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/
Courses & Forums http://www.ecav.health.nsw.gov.au/courses/
What is involved in requesting and coordinating an ECAV Course
http://www.ecav.health.nsw.gov.au/what-is-involved-in-requesting-coordinating-an-ecav-course/
Requesting ECAV Training http://www.ecav.health.nsw.gov.au/training-request-form/
Kind regards
Wendy Frost
Statewide Domestic Violence Educator| NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence
Locked Bag 7118 Parramatta CBD NSW 2124
Tel 02 9840 3359 | Fax 02 9840 3754 | E: [email protected]
www.ecav.health.nsw.gov.au