SHARED OFFICE SPACE WANTED IN COFFS HARBOUR FOR REGIONAL DISABILITY ADVOCACY SERVICE
(DA) Disability Advocacy NSW (an NGO funded by the NSW & Commonwealth
governments) seeks shared office space for a new Disability Advocate to cover Coffs Harbour and the surrounding region. Advocates represent people with a disability and carers to ensure they are treated fairly.
We require a suitable workspace which includes (or has available) a private area where an Advocate can interview clients. The Advocate would only see a small number of clients in the office as they frequently work away from the office. The building must be wheelchair accessible. The Advocate will need access to a phone line for a separate phone/internet service. The Advocate will be administratively self sufficient and have their own computer, printer/copier and answering machine.
DA has been operating for 20 years and currently has offices in Newcastle & Tamworth. To find out more about the organisation go to www.da.org.au <http://www.da.org.au/> .
DA is prepared negotiate a reasonable rental charge for the right office arrangement. Please feel free to pass this information on or contact me to find out more.
Regards
Mark Grierson - CEO/Advocate - Disability Advocacy NSW Inc.
S3 L1, 408 King St, Newcastle West, NSW, Australia , 2302.
Phone: 02 4927 0111 Mobile: 0411 209 302 Fax: 02 4927 0114
e-mail: mark.grierson@da.org.au web: www.da.org.au
ABN: 93 984 383 421
(Disability Advocacy Service Hunter (DASH) and Advocacy Northwest combined forces in 2007 to form Disability Advocacy NSW Inc.)
Friday, June 22, 2007
LIFESKILLS FOR WOMEN COURSE
LIFESKILLS FOR WOMEN COURSE
A free eight-week course for women dealing in relationships,
Communication, anger and resentments, drugs and alcohol, sexuality, mothering and the roles of women in today’s society
Commencing Tuesday 17th July
Boambee Community Centre
Bruce King Drive.
Boambee
9.30am – 1pm
A course for women to become more
empowered and be able to meet life’s challenges confidently
Call Cleo: 0427559562 or Leonie: 0404748223
Or Boambee Neighbourhood House 66584655
A free eight-week course for women dealing in relationships,
Communication, anger and resentments, drugs and alcohol, sexuality, mothering and the roles of women in today’s society
Commencing Tuesday 17th July
Boambee Community Centre
Bruce King Drive.
Boambee
9.30am – 1pm
A course for women to become more
empowered and be able to meet life’s challenges confidently
Call Cleo: 0427559562 or Leonie: 0404748223
Or Boambee Neighbourhood House 66584655
Monday, June 18, 2007
NAIDOC Art Exhibition 7th July 2007
NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition and Cultural Expo
Coffs Harbour Museum and Pioneer Park
July 7th 2007
Starting 2pm - 5pm
Welcome to Country
Smoking Ceremony
Art and Craft Stalls
Basket Weaving Demonstrations
Musical Entertainment
Bush Tucker Talk
Face Painting
BBQ Lunch
Thankyou and have a great day Russell StockleyArts Mid North Coast IncC/- Coffs Harbour Education CampusHogbin Drive Coffs Harbour 2450Ph: 02 66589400Fax: 02 66589411
Coffs Harbour Museum and Pioneer Park
July 7th 2007
Starting 2pm - 5pm
Welcome to Country
Smoking Ceremony
Art and Craft Stalls
Basket Weaving Demonstrations
Musical Entertainment
Bush Tucker Talk
Face Painting
BBQ Lunch
Thankyou and have a great day Russell StockleyArts Mid North Coast IncC/- Coffs Harbour Education CampusHogbin Drive Coffs Harbour 2450Ph: 02 66589400Fax: 02 66589411
Monday, June 4, 2007
Women's Health Centre Presents
Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre
Presents
Vagina Monologues
By Eve Easler
Julie Fuad
Liz Routledge
Cath Beynon
Saturday 16th June 2007
Jetty Memorial Village
Harbour Drive, Coffs harbour
Ph 02 6652 8088
Tickets on sale at theatre $25, conc $17
All funds raised go towards
the continuation of our Carer Project
Presents
Vagina Monologues
By Eve Easler
Julie Fuad
Liz Routledge
Cath Beynon
Saturday 16th June 2007
Jetty Memorial Village
Harbour Drive, Coffs harbour
Ph 02 6652 8088
Tickets on sale at theatre $25, conc $17
All funds raised go towards
the continuation of our Carer Project
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Governance Course
Our Community and BSI Learning have established a nationally recognised governance qualification – the Certificate IV in Business (Governance) – which equips both new and existing board and committee members to more confidently and effectively face today’s challenging environment. A combination of workshops, workbooks and in-practice assessment ensures that attendees put into practice what is delivered in the course.
The course centres on a unique community development model, ensuring its relevance to every community organisation. It imparts the full gamut of practical skills – from core fiduciary duties through to risk management to fundraising and financial management.
The four day course will be held in Sydney on June 18-21 2007 at:
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour68 Harbour StreetDarling Harbour SydneyRoom: Dickson Room
For further information and to register, please go to:
www.ourcommunity.com.au/certificateiv
Any questions may be directed to Our Community’s Director of Training and Development, Mr Patrick Moriarty, on telephone (03) 9320 6805 or email patrickm@ourcommunity.com.au.
Kind regards
DR RHONDA GALBALLY AO Chief Executive Officer
The course centres on a unique community development model, ensuring its relevance to every community organisation. It imparts the full gamut of practical skills – from core fiduciary duties through to risk management to fundraising and financial management.
The four day course will be held in Sydney on June 18-21 2007 at:
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour68 Harbour StreetDarling Harbour SydneyRoom: Dickson Room
For further information and to register, please go to:
www.ourcommunity.com.au/certificateiv
Any questions may be directed to Our Community’s Director of Training and Development, Mr Patrick Moriarty, on telephone (03) 9320 6805 or email patrickm@ourcommunity.com.au.
Kind regards
DR RHONDA GALBALLY AO Chief Executive Officer
Microsoft unlimited Course
Links to Learning / Unlimited Potential Computer Course
Starting May 23rd
2 Days a week
Duration 8 weeks
Late Referrals accepted
15 to 18 Yrs of age, Guys & Girls
In this program you can learn basic computer skills to multimedia &
web design.
Skills such as:
Word Processing skills
Using spreadsheets to create budgets
Amateur movie editing
Digital media
And much more…
For More Details
Contact
Greg Brown
Links Coordinator
Ph: 6651 9961
Mbl: 0423268743
Email: coffsyouth@pcycnsw.org.au
Starting May 23rd
2 Days a week
Duration 8 weeks
Late Referrals accepted
15 to 18 Yrs of age, Guys & Girls
In this program you can learn basic computer skills to multimedia &
web design.
Skills such as:
Word Processing skills
Using spreadsheets to create budgets
Amateur movie editing
Digital media
And much more…
For More Details
Contact
Greg Brown
Links Coordinator
Ph: 6651 9961
Mbl: 0423268743
Email: coffsyouth@pcycnsw.org.au
Mental Health Week 2007
Mental Health Week NSW 2007 – Relationships in the Community
What is it?
Mental Health Week is part of a national mental health promotion campaign held in early October each year. MHW 2007 marks the third stage in the Mental Health Association’s mental health promotion “Relationships” campaign. This year, our focus is on Relationships in the Community – promoting the importance of maintaining positive, healthy relationships with our community for the benefit of our overall mental health and wellbeing.
When is it?
National MHW 2007 will take place from Sunday October 7th – Saturday October 13th. Stress Less day will be held on Wednesday October 10th and coincides with World Mental Health Day. The launch of Mental Health Week in NSW will be held in Martin Place, Sydney CBD, at lunchtime on October 10th and you are invited to join us there.
Please find links to:
v A nomination form for the Mental Health Matters Awards is available at http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/awards.htm Nominations close 6th August 2007.
v An application form for the MHW Small Grants Program is available at
http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/applygrantactive.htm Applications close 23rd July 2007.
v View and order our free resources http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/viewresources.htm Deadline for orders is 20th August 2007
v This year you can also purchase t-shirts, mugs, keyrings, frisbees and more for sale for fundraising or for your own use http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/cart/shop/merchandise.htm
v Download the rest of the starter kit including tips on how to run your own mental health week events http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/starterkit.htm
By signing up for our internet newsletter at: www.mentalhealth.asn.au/contact/newsletter.htm you can keep up with the latest information about Mental Health Week.
Please help us to get the word out about MHW by passing this information on to your colleagues, friends and family.
Kind regards,
Marietta Davis
Mental Health Promotion Manager
Mental Health Association NSW
Level 5, 80 William Street
East Sydney NSW 2011
Ph: 9339 6000
Fax: 9339 6066
promoadmin@mentalhealth.asn.au
What is it?
Mental Health Week is part of a national mental health promotion campaign held in early October each year. MHW 2007 marks the third stage in the Mental Health Association’s mental health promotion “Relationships” campaign. This year, our focus is on Relationships in the Community – promoting the importance of maintaining positive, healthy relationships with our community for the benefit of our overall mental health and wellbeing.
When is it?
National MHW 2007 will take place from Sunday October 7th – Saturday October 13th. Stress Less day will be held on Wednesday October 10th and coincides with World Mental Health Day. The launch of Mental Health Week in NSW will be held in Martin Place, Sydney CBD, at lunchtime on October 10th and you are invited to join us there.
Please find links to:
v A nomination form for the Mental Health Matters Awards is available at http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/awards.htm Nominations close 6th August 2007.
v An application form for the MHW Small Grants Program is available at
http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/applygrantactive.htm Applications close 23rd July 2007.
v View and order our free resources http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/viewresources.htm Deadline for orders is 20th August 2007
v This year you can also purchase t-shirts, mugs, keyrings, frisbees and more for sale for fundraising or for your own use http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/cart/shop/merchandise.htm
v Download the rest of the starter kit including tips on how to run your own mental health week events http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/campaigns/starterkit.htm
By signing up for our internet newsletter at: www.mentalhealth.asn.au/contact/newsletter.htm you can keep up with the latest information about Mental Health Week.
Please help us to get the word out about MHW by passing this information on to your colleagues, friends and family.
Kind regards,
Marietta Davis
Mental Health Promotion Manager
Mental Health Association NSW
Level 5, 80 William Street
East Sydney NSW 2011
Ph: 9339 6000
Fax: 9339 6066
promoadmin@mentalhealth.asn.au
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Post Natal Dression Group
Are you the mother of a beautiful new baby?
BUT……. Are you feeling low, anxious, tearful?
Many mothers have mood swings after the birth of a baby. However, postnatal depression (PND) lasts more than a week or two and interferes with normal life - including caring for baby. PND can affect any new mother.
There is help! Come along & learn some skills to help you and baby.
Beyond Birth
A free group - run by Verity Stoker
(Psychologist, Stoker & Associates Psychological Services)
Childcare provided
(Bookings essential for childcare – 66515774 – gold coin donation)
Coffs Ex-Services Club
Begins Wednesday, July 18, 2007
10am – 12noon
· ASK YOUR DOCTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION
All enquiries - Mid North Coast Division of General Practice 66515774
BUT……. Are you feeling low, anxious, tearful?
Many mothers have mood swings after the birth of a baby. However, postnatal depression (PND) lasts more than a week or two and interferes with normal life - including caring for baby. PND can affect any new mother.
There is help! Come along & learn some skills to help you and baby.
Beyond Birth
A free group - run by Verity Stoker
(Psychologist, Stoker & Associates Psychological Services)
Childcare provided
(Bookings essential for childcare – 66515774 – gold coin donation)
Coffs Ex-Services Club
Begins Wednesday, July 18, 2007
10am – 12noon
· ASK YOUR DOCTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION
All enquiries - Mid North Coast Division of General Practice 66515774
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Immigration Officers to Visit
Australian Government
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
Officers from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship will be visiting the North Coast in the week of
5 – 8 June 2007. For appointments see below.
Wednesday 6 June
9.00am to 3.00pm
Interviews at Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre,
22 Earl Street, Coffs Harbour
For appointments telephone 9893 4778
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
Officers from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship will be visiting the North Coast in the week of
5 – 8 June 2007. For appointments see below.
Wednesday 6 June
9.00am to 3.00pm
Interviews at Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre,
22 Earl Street, Coffs Harbour
For appointments telephone 9893 4778
Monday, May 21, 2007
Building Cultural Competence Capacity
Please distribute this email and attached flyer to your network. Thank you.
I like to take this opportunity to introduce MDAA's (Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association)Building cultural competence capacity" project. This is a DADHC funded project.
Part of the work of the project is to conduct training in the country and rural area.
The training will be held in Tamworth, Coffs Harbour and Lismore in the first week of July.
This one day training course for workers in the NGO sector who work with people with disabilities. It aims to enhance the workers cultural competence by enabling them to provide better quality service to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with disability and their carers .
The learning outcomes for participants will be:
To identify cultural differences and similarities in understanding disability and caring
Identify the key communities in the communities you serve
Work effectively face to face interpreters
Clarify your understanding of key concepts across cultures in disability and caring.
Identify key strategies for working cross-culturally
Program Outline:
Understanding disability and caring in a culturally diverse community
Cross-cultural communication
Who lives in the community I serve?
Working with diversity
COST: Free and Lunch will be provided
Registration:
To register, participants will need to fill out a pre survey at least 7 days prior to the training. Limited places are available so it is important to register sooner rather than later
The registration and pre- survey are located on the www.mdaa.org.au website under "events", or http://www.mdaa.org.au/service/industry/country.html
We would be grateful if you could assist us in in promoting these training sessions in your area and through your networks.
Please feel free to call me , Joyce, on 9891 6400 if you have any further queries
Best regards,
Joyce van Akkeren
Trainer/ Community Development Worker
Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW
PO BOX 9381
Harris Park, NSW 2150
I like to take this opportunity to introduce MDAA's (Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association)Building cultural competence capacity" project. This is a DADHC funded project.
Part of the work of the project is to conduct training in the country and rural area.
The training will be held in Tamworth, Coffs Harbour and Lismore in the first week of July.
This one day training course for workers in the NGO sector who work with people with disabilities. It aims to enhance the workers cultural competence by enabling them to provide better quality service to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with disability and their carers .
The learning outcomes for participants will be:
To identify cultural differences and similarities in understanding disability and caring
Identify the key communities in the communities you serve
Work effectively face to face interpreters
Clarify your understanding of key concepts across cultures in disability and caring.
Identify key strategies for working cross-culturally
Program Outline:
Understanding disability and caring in a culturally diverse community
Cross-cultural communication
Who lives in the community I serve?
Working with diversity
COST: Free and Lunch will be provided
Registration:
To register, participants will need to fill out a pre survey at least 7 days prior to the training. Limited places are available so it is important to register sooner rather than later
The registration and pre- survey are located on the www.mdaa.org.au website under "events", or http://www.mdaa.org.au/service/industry/country.html
We would be grateful if you could assist us in in promoting these training sessions in your area and through your networks.
Please feel free to call me , Joyce, on 9891 6400 if you have any further queries
Best regards,
Joyce van Akkeren
Trainer/ Community Development Worker
Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW
PO BOX 9381
Harris Park, NSW 2150
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