There are increasing reports of households approaching NGOs because of problems keeping up with their mortgage. Many people in this situation do not know what they can do or where they can go for legal or financial help.
Two new brochures provide helpful information for people who are in trouble with their mortgage, from those who are in the process of being evicted from their homes to those who are just experiencing difficulty meeting their mortgage payments. They explain what you can do about your situation, and provide information about where you can get help.
Problems paying your mortgage? Things you can do. (Information on where you can get legal and financial help).
They are trying to take my home. (Answers common questions about home repossession and what you can do).
You can either download the brochures or order printed copies (publications@legalaid.nsw.gov.au; T 9219 5028).
The brochures are part of an information kit. To get a copy of the full kit, or to find out where to get help, phone LawAccess NSW on 1300 888 529.
The brochures are produced by Legal Aid NSW, the Consumer Credit Legal Centre and LawAccess NSW.
Please circulate to your networks.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
FICT Training
Interest has been expressed by a number of individuals and agencies for STARTTS to conduct FICT Training in Coffs Harbour.
FICT or Families in Cultural Transition Training is a series of workshops addressing such topics as Settlement, Money, Families, Children, Trauma and Healing and so on.
To assess the possibility of conducting this training, a STARTTS FICT trainer, Jeannie O’Carrol will be in Coffs Harbour the afternoon of Thursday 15th May 2008. An information session will be conducted with interested agencies and individuals.
To register your interest in attending this consultation, please notify Denise or Lisa on 66509195.
The venue and time will be advised when numbers are confirmed.
FICT or Families in Cultural Transition Training is a series of workshops addressing such topics as Settlement, Money, Families, Children, Trauma and Healing and so on.
To assess the possibility of conducting this training, a STARTTS FICT trainer, Jeannie O’Carrol will be in Coffs Harbour the afternoon of Thursday 15th May 2008. An information session will be conducted with interested agencies and individuals.
To register your interest in attending this consultation, please notify Denise or Lisa on 66509195.
The venue and time will be advised when numbers are confirmed.
Positive Tenancy Training
Coffs Harbour Accommodation Brokerage & Housing Support Service and On Track Northern Kids Care have organised a one day workshop.
This training program aims to assist workers with the following:
• Assist clients who are experiencing difficulties in obtaining housing
• Assist clients who are just going into tenancy agreements
• Assist clients who are having difficulties in maintaining tenancy because of financial hardship, domestic violence, family breakdown, mental health, etc
This workshop will develop knowledge and skills and subsequently effectiveness, in assisting clients managing and maintaining tenancy agreements in the public and private rental market.
You will develop skills in assisting clients with various tenancy difficulties and challenges.
You will also develop skills in risk management, for example, identifying potential problems and implementing appropriate strategies for change.
DATES: Wednesday 11th June 2008
VENUE: Conference Room, Level 1
51 Moonee Street, Coffs Harbour 2450
TIME: 9 am to 4.30 pm
COST: FREE
RSVP: Monday 9th June 2008 on 66 518 336
For more information, please contact:
Meena Johnson on 6651 8336 or Ingrid Vet on 6651 1246
This training program aims to assist workers with the following:
• Assist clients who are experiencing difficulties in obtaining housing
• Assist clients who are just going into tenancy agreements
• Assist clients who are having difficulties in maintaining tenancy because of financial hardship, domestic violence, family breakdown, mental health, etc
This workshop will develop knowledge and skills and subsequently effectiveness, in assisting clients managing and maintaining tenancy agreements in the public and private rental market.
You will develop skills in assisting clients with various tenancy difficulties and challenges.
You will also develop skills in risk management, for example, identifying potential problems and implementing appropriate strategies for change.
DATES: Wednesday 11th June 2008
VENUE: Conference Room, Level 1
51 Moonee Street, Coffs Harbour 2450
TIME: 9 am to 4.30 pm
COST: FREE
RSVP: Monday 9th June 2008 on 66 518 336
For more information, please contact:
Meena Johnson on 6651 8336 or Ingrid Vet on 6651 1246
Monday, April 21, 2008
Family Pathways Network
9th April 2008
Dear Sir / Madam,
INVITATION
Family Pathways Network Conference
(An initiative funded by the Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department)
North Coast TAFE and Coffs Harbour Interagency Pathways Service (C.H.I.P.S.) would like to formally invite you to this important event.
Two prominent keynote speakers will make presentations on the day. Topics to be discussed include Family Law changes and the need to maintain a child-focus. A variety of workshops are planned for the afternoon. Select the workshop that you are most interested in, via the attached Registration Form, so that you may contribute and participate in a meaningful way.
This conference is a great opportunity for:
• Learning first hand what the Family Law changes are and how they will impact on families.
• Learning about the changes and impacts on service delivery.
• Your agency to become a member of the Family Pathways Network and to build upon opportunities to work collaboratively.
• Information exchange, networking and an increased awareness of services available. In this regard we are creating a Database CD as a Referral Reference Tool. If you would like to be included please complete the enclosed Agency Details sheet and return with your Registration.
• Participation in workshops regarding a broad range of different and challenging needs.
• Relationship building with the Family Relationship Centre.
• Professional Development – a certificate will be provided to full day attendees.
Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2008
Time: 8.55am – 4.15pm
Venue: The Osprey Restaurant, Coffs Harbour Education Campus, Hogbin Drive.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.
R.S.V.P. is essential as numbers are limited. Please return the attached Registration Form, via methods outlined on form no later than Monday, 28th April 2008, to secure your place.
Should you have any queries or require any further information, please contact Phillip Baldwin on 02 6659 3193(BH) or our event co-ordinator, Karen Carr, on the e-mail address provided below.
We value your support and participation and look forward to seeing you there.
Yours sincerely,
__________________ __________________
Liz Yazbek Phillip Baldwin
Head Teacher/Facilitator Teacher/Facilitator
NC TAFE, Coffs Harbour NC TAFE, Coffs Harbour
Event Co-ordinator:
Karen Carr carrjt@gobushmail.com.au Stronger Communities
Stronger Families
Attachments: Registration Form
Agenda
Agency Service Details Sheet
Dear Sir / Madam,
INVITATION
Family Pathways Network Conference
(An initiative funded by the Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department)
North Coast TAFE and Coffs Harbour Interagency Pathways Service (C.H.I.P.S.) would like to formally invite you to this important event.
Two prominent keynote speakers will make presentations on the day. Topics to be discussed include Family Law changes and the need to maintain a child-focus. A variety of workshops are planned for the afternoon. Select the workshop that you are most interested in, via the attached Registration Form, so that you may contribute and participate in a meaningful way.
This conference is a great opportunity for:
• Learning first hand what the Family Law changes are and how they will impact on families.
• Learning about the changes and impacts on service delivery.
• Your agency to become a member of the Family Pathways Network and to build upon opportunities to work collaboratively.
• Information exchange, networking and an increased awareness of services available. In this regard we are creating a Database CD as a Referral Reference Tool. If you would like to be included please complete the enclosed Agency Details sheet and return with your Registration.
• Participation in workshops regarding a broad range of different and challenging needs.
• Relationship building with the Family Relationship Centre.
• Professional Development – a certificate will be provided to full day attendees.
Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2008
Time: 8.55am – 4.15pm
Venue: The Osprey Restaurant, Coffs Harbour Education Campus, Hogbin Drive.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.
R.S.V.P. is essential as numbers are limited. Please return the attached Registration Form, via methods outlined on form no later than Monday, 28th April 2008, to secure your place.
Should you have any queries or require any further information, please contact Phillip Baldwin on 02 6659 3193(BH) or our event co-ordinator, Karen Carr, on the e-mail address provided below.
We value your support and participation and look forward to seeing you there.
Yours sincerely,
__________________ __________________
Liz Yazbek Phillip Baldwin
Head Teacher/Facilitator Teacher/Facilitator
NC TAFE, Coffs Harbour NC TAFE, Coffs Harbour
Event Co-ordinator:
Karen Carr carrjt@gobushmail.com.au Stronger Communities
Stronger Families
Attachments: Registration Form
Agenda
Agency Service Details Sheet
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Grant Seeker Workshop
Good morning everyone:
The Communities Division of the Department of Community Services has provided funding
to Philanthropy Australia to conduct a Grantseeker Workshop in Coffs Harbour.
The Workshop is free of charge to participants.
The Workshop details are as follows:
Thursday 8th May 2008
9.30am to 1.30pm
DoCS Training Room
Max Murray Mall
20 Gordon St.
Coffs Harbour.
The Workshop is free of charge to participants.
Please see attached brochure for further details.
To register for the Workshop, please contact:
Peta McLean
Communities Division
Department of Community Services
Ph: 02 9716 2844
The Communities Division of the Department of Community Services has provided funding
to Philanthropy Australia to conduct a Grantseeker Workshop in Coffs Harbour.
The Workshop is free of charge to participants.
The Workshop details are as follows:
Thursday 8th May 2008
9.30am to 1.30pm
DoCS Training Room
Max Murray Mall
20 Gordon St.
Coffs Harbour.
The Workshop is free of charge to participants.
Please see attached brochure for further details.
To register for the Workshop, please contact:
Peta McLean
Communities Division
Department of Community Services
Ph: 02 9716 2844
Core of Life
What is Core of Life?
Core of Life in an innovative, ‘hands on’ health education program providing current, research based information about Pregnancy, Birth, Breast Feeding and Early Parenting to both male and female adolescents. Core of Life are currently calling for expressions of interest for people interested in being trained as a Core of Life facilitator in Coffs Harbour later this year. The training costs $220. There are a number of people already trained on the Mid North Coast including midwives.
The purpose of Core of Life is to achieve better health outcomes for young people and future families in our wider community.
The program was developed by two midwives at Peninsula Health’s Rosebud Hospital in Victoria, Australia.
Core of Life aims to:
Assist in reducing teenage pregnancy rates;
foster increased levels of responsibility and confidence in youth; and
facilitate positive community and early childhood development.
Core of Life is an ideal addition to secondary schools’ health education programs or programs for youth at risk in the community.
The program is presented in partnership by a midwife and a youth/health professional and engages participants using slides, video, discussions, power point presentations and the opportunity to be involved in role-play.
The Core of Life program is currently being offered in secondary schools and community settings throughout Australia. The program can be easily adapted to suit the needs of various community groups including English as a Second Language (ESL) students and Indigenous communities. Core of Life is currently developing modified resources for Australia's Indigenous community in partnership with several Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health organisations.
For more information on Core of Life or to register your interest in the training visit http://www.coreoflife.org/facilitators/workshopdates.html
Core of Life in an innovative, ‘hands on’ health education program providing current, research based information about Pregnancy, Birth, Breast Feeding and Early Parenting to both male and female adolescents. Core of Life are currently calling for expressions of interest for people interested in being trained as a Core of Life facilitator in Coffs Harbour later this year. The training costs $220. There are a number of people already trained on the Mid North Coast including midwives.
The purpose of Core of Life is to achieve better health outcomes for young people and future families in our wider community.
The program was developed by two midwives at Peninsula Health’s Rosebud Hospital in Victoria, Australia.
Core of Life aims to:
Assist in reducing teenage pregnancy rates;
foster increased levels of responsibility and confidence in youth; and
facilitate positive community and early childhood development.
Core of Life is an ideal addition to secondary schools’ health education programs or programs for youth at risk in the community.
The program is presented in partnership by a midwife and a youth/health professional and engages participants using slides, video, discussions, power point presentations and the opportunity to be involved in role-play.
The Core of Life program is currently being offered in secondary schools and community settings throughout Australia. The program can be easily adapted to suit the needs of various community groups including English as a Second Language (ESL) students and Indigenous communities. Core of Life is currently developing modified resources for Australia's Indigenous community in partnership with several Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health organisations.
For more information on Core of Life or to register your interest in the training visit http://www.coreoflife.org/facilitators/workshopdates.html
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