What is Headspace?
Headspace is a place where young people can get help for a range of issues including mental health and drug and alcohol problems. These new services have been created because young people need services designed especially for them.
Headspace is a youth friendly, community based health service for young people aged 12-25 and their families, staffed by GPs, Allied Health, Mental Health, Youth Workers and Drug and Alcohol workers who have specific expertise in working with young people.
It is a confidential free service where all medical appointments are bulk billed.
And it is a locally run initiative established by organisations that understand their community.
How can Headspace assist you?
If you have a young person presenting with mental heath/drug and alcohol issues we can help case manage that young person and place them in contact with a network of local services including drug and alcohol/mental health workers and counsellors. The youth workers are here to work with GPs and other medical professionals to help manage and support young people with a range of issues.
Headspace Mid North Coast
Headspace Mid North Coast (MNC) is a new service funded under the Promoting Better Mental Health – Youth Mental Health Initiative. The emphasis is on early identification and effective, evidence-based interventions. Presently there are two case workers in the Mid North Coast Region with plans for a third based in Bellingen.
The case workers are employed by the Mid North Coast Division of General Practice to work on the Headspace program.
How to make a referral to Headspace
To make a referral to Headspace you can contact the numbers below:
Headspace Office (Nambucca Heads): ph 6568 7777
Nambucca Heads: Jennifer Corbett m: 0488 491 334
email: jcorbett@mncdgp.org.au
Coffs Harbour: Gary Maher m: 0488 499 720
email: gmaher@mncdgp.org.au
For more information you can go to the Headspace website: www.headspace.org.au
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Mental Health Emergencies
Mental Health Emergencies
This is a FREE 2-day workshop. The course will be offered at two locations from 9:00 to 4:00pm.
Lismore: Thursday 3rd April 2008 and Friday 4th April 2008
Coffs Harbour: 7th April 2008 and 8th April 2008
Who should attend?
People working in emergency departments, hospitals and community health who have direct, first contact with people who may have mental health problems. This course is designed for people with a health background but who haven’t had a lot of training in mental health issues.
What’s on the program?
This training is presented over 2 days with workbooks and resource materials provided to each participant. Topics covered include:
• Common Disorders – signs and symptoms
• Psychiatric assessment skills (Mental Status Examination)
• Risk assessments
• Management and referral practices
• Legal and ethical issues
Who is the presenter?
Tina Philip is a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Consultant who has an extensive experience in mental health practice, both in hospital and community settings. Tina is well known for her commitment to the advancement of rural mental health services and is a passionate advocate for individuals experiencing mental health problems and their families. In the last decade Tina has worked on a number of quality improvement projects which have received both national and international acclaim. This course has been developed in consultation with a number of key individuals and organisations and is regularly reviewed and updated.
Light lunch will be provided on both days.
Enquiries : Sheila Keane, 6620 7238
Registration: Please complete the attached workshop application form and return to:
Sheila Keane, Senior Lecturer Allied Health
Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health
FAX 6620 7270 or Sheila.Keane@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
by Friday 14th March 2008.
Registrations will be confirmed by 21st March.
Updates on venue detail and preparation will be provided at that time.
This is a FREE 2-day workshop. The course will be offered at two locations from 9:00 to 4:00pm.
Lismore: Thursday 3rd April 2008 and Friday 4th April 2008
Coffs Harbour: 7th April 2008 and 8th April 2008
Who should attend?
People working in emergency departments, hospitals and community health who have direct, first contact with people who may have mental health problems. This course is designed for people with a health background but who haven’t had a lot of training in mental health issues.
What’s on the program?
This training is presented over 2 days with workbooks and resource materials provided to each participant. Topics covered include:
• Common Disorders – signs and symptoms
• Psychiatric assessment skills (Mental Status Examination)
• Risk assessments
• Management and referral practices
• Legal and ethical issues
Who is the presenter?
Tina Philip is a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Consultant who has an extensive experience in mental health practice, both in hospital and community settings. Tina is well known for her commitment to the advancement of rural mental health services and is a passionate advocate for individuals experiencing mental health problems and their families. In the last decade Tina has worked on a number of quality improvement projects which have received both national and international acclaim. This course has been developed in consultation with a number of key individuals and organisations and is regularly reviewed and updated.
Light lunch will be provided on both days.
Enquiries : Sheila Keane, 6620 7238
Registration: Please complete the attached workshop application form and return to:
Sheila Keane, Senior Lecturer Allied Health
Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health
FAX 6620 7270 or Sheila.Keane@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
by Friday 14th March 2008.
Registrations will be confirmed by 21st March.
Updates on venue detail and preparation will be provided at that time.
Training
Responding to Victims of Sexual Assault
REGISTRATION
Coffs Harbour - Free Information Forums
Book Early - Maximum of 20 per forum
Please tick preferred session:
Wednesday 19 March, 9.00am to 12.30pm
Wednesday 19 March, 1.30pm to 5.00pm
Name ________________________________________
Position ______________________________________
Organisation ___________________________________
_____________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
_____________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Fax __________________________________________
Email _________________________________________
Complete & send a photocopy of this form to:
NSW Rape Crisis Centre
PO Box 555, Drummoyne NSW 2047
or fax the form to (02) 9819 6295
For further information please ring
(02) 9819 7357 during office hours.
Keep this pamphlet for
Forum details
Responding to
Victims of
Sexual Assault
FREE half day Information Forum
for workers in the
non government sector
Sponsored by
Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre
Funded by
Law & Justice Foundation of NSW
Information on:
• Myths and realities of sexual assault.
• Impacts of sexual assault.
• Do’s and don’ts when responding to someone who has been sexually assaulted, and
• Getting help.
Dates & Times:
* Wednesday 19 March, 9.00am to 12:30pm OR
* Wednesday 19 March, 1.30pm to 5.00pm
Venue: Indigenous Coordination Centre
17 Duke Street
Coffs Harbour
REGISTRATION
Coffs Harbour - Free Information Forums
Book Early - Maximum of 20 per forum
Please tick preferred session:
Wednesday 19 March, 9.00am to 12.30pm
Wednesday 19 March, 1.30pm to 5.00pm
Name ________________________________________
Position ______________________________________
Organisation ___________________________________
_____________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
_____________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Fax __________________________________________
Email _________________________________________
Complete & send a photocopy of this form to:
NSW Rape Crisis Centre
PO Box 555, Drummoyne NSW 2047
or fax the form to (02) 9819 6295
For further information please ring
(02) 9819 7357 during office hours.
Keep this pamphlet for
Forum details
Responding to
Victims of
Sexual Assault
FREE half day Information Forum
for workers in the
non government sector
Sponsored by
Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre
Funded by
Law & Justice Foundation of NSW
Information on:
• Myths and realities of sexual assault.
• Impacts of sexual assault.
• Do’s and don’ts when responding to someone who has been sexually assaulted, and
• Getting help.
Dates & Times:
* Wednesday 19 March, 9.00am to 12:30pm OR
* Wednesday 19 March, 1.30pm to 5.00pm
Venue: Indigenous Coordination Centre
17 Duke Street
Coffs Harbour
Friday, February 8, 2008
Youth Week
NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK 2008
5 - 13 April
Expression of Interest Form
Please provide the following details regarding your organisation and the proposed event/activity:
ORGANISATION NAME: _______________________________________________________
CONTACT PERSON: _______________________________________________________
CONTACT NUMBER: ________________________________
Is your organisation registered for GST ? YES NO
ABN:
(Please Note: To qualify for this subsidy your organisation will need to have an ABN.)
1. Please give a brief overview of your proposed event/activity.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. Where will your event/activity be held ?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. How will young people be involved in the event/activity ?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________---->
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4. How does your event/activity benefit young people ?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
5. Date of activity: _______________________________________________________
BUDGET PROPOSAL
Please provide cost estimates of your proposed event/activity.
Please note that a maximum amount of $400 per application is available and it is encouraged to be matched either in kind or by cash contribution.
Item
Cost
In Kind and Donated Contributions
(approximate $ value)
Materials
Transport
Advertising
Labour
Other
Total Cost
Total Costing for Project including in kind and donated contributions $
Total $ Value of in kind and donated contributions $
Your Organisation’s $ Contribution $
Total Subsidy Requested $
IMPORTANT NOTE
If successful in gaining a subsidy your organisation will be required to provide evidence of expenditure of the amount provided, along with a short report on the event/activity. A form will be provided to the successful groups for this purpose.
Please return this form to address below by close of business on Friday, 29 February 2008:
Coffs Harbour City Council
ATTENTION: LOUISE MORRIS
Locked Bag 155
COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450
For further information please contact Louise Morris on 6648 4041
5 - 13 April
Expression of Interest Form
Please provide the following details regarding your organisation and the proposed event/activity:
ORGANISATION NAME: _______________________________________________________
CONTACT PERSON: _______________________________________________________
CONTACT NUMBER: ________________________________
Is your organisation registered for GST ? YES NO
ABN:
(Please Note: To qualify for this subsidy your organisation will need to have an ABN.)
1. Please give a brief overview of your proposed event/activity.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. Where will your event/activity be held ?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. How will young people be involved in the event/activity ?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________---->
- 2 -
4. How does your event/activity benefit young people ?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
5. Date of activity: _______________________________________________________
BUDGET PROPOSAL
Please provide cost estimates of your proposed event/activity.
Please note that a maximum amount of $400 per application is available and it is encouraged to be matched either in kind or by cash contribution.
Item
Cost
In Kind and Donated Contributions
(approximate $ value)
Materials
Transport
Advertising
Labour
Other
Total Cost
Total Costing for Project including in kind and donated contributions $
Total $ Value of in kind and donated contributions $
Your Organisation’s $ Contribution $
Total Subsidy Requested $
IMPORTANT NOTE
If successful in gaining a subsidy your organisation will be required to provide evidence of expenditure of the amount provided, along with a short report on the event/activity. A form will be provided to the successful groups for this purpose.
Please return this form to address below by close of business on Friday, 29 February 2008:
Coffs Harbour City Council
ATTENTION: LOUISE MORRIS
Locked Bag 155
COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450
For further information please contact Louise Morris on 6648 4041
Life Skills for Blokes
LIFE SKILLS FOR BLOKES COURSE
FREE ** FREE ** FREE ** FREE ** FREE
An nine–week course for blokes dealing in relationships, communication, anger and resentments, drugs and alcohol, sexuality, fathering and roles of men in today’s society.
WHEN: Commencing 14 Febuary 2008
WHERE: Boambee East Community Centre
Bruce King Drive Boambee East
TIME: Thursday Nights at 7.00 PM
Book your spot by calling
The Neighbourhood House 66584655
Chuck Reimal 0422 262825
Lloyd Francis 0412 714516
Where men learn to become better blokes
FREE ** FREE ** FREE ** FREE ** FREE
An nine–week course for blokes dealing in relationships, communication, anger and resentments, drugs and alcohol, sexuality, fathering and roles of men in today’s society.
WHEN: Commencing 14 Febuary 2008
WHERE: Boambee East Community Centre
Bruce King Drive Boambee East
TIME: Thursday Nights at 7.00 PM
Book your spot by calling
The Neighbourhood House 66584655
Chuck Reimal 0422 262825
Lloyd Francis 0412 714516
Where men learn to become better blokes
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Community Sevice Expo
When: 9.30am to mid afternoon Friday 15th February 2008
Where: Anuka Resort
RSVP: 10th February to coffsccc@interrelate.org.au or to John on
66511010
Cost: Free (morning tea, lunch, & afternoon tea provided)
The Coffs Harbour Interagency Pathways Service is holding a mega community service providers EXPO DAY which will brining together service providers from across our region from Grafton to Macksville and Dorrigo into the one place at the one time.
This is your day to meet and network with a range of service providers from across the Coffs Coast region and to have the opportunity to promote what your service does to help the community. Whilst at the same time this expo will provide you with an opportunity to strengthen your network and perhaps forge new links with other service providers who can add support to you client target group.
As a valued service provider in this region your attendance at this event will greatly enrich the experience of the expo and enable services across the region to catch up with what your service is doing and to meet you personally.
Services participating in this event will be permitted to send up to 2 representatives, and you will be provided with a promotional table to advertise your service. So please bring posters, and banners to promote your service and lots of brochures, business cards, or any other promotional material you may have that other services can take away.
Services unable to attend all day session are still welcome to register and attend the lunch and networking session from 12.30pm to 2pm
Where: Anuka Resort
RSVP: 10th February to coffsccc@interrelate.org.au or to John on
66511010
Cost: Free (morning tea, lunch, & afternoon tea provided)
The Coffs Harbour Interagency Pathways Service is holding a mega community service providers EXPO DAY which will brining together service providers from across our region from Grafton to Macksville and Dorrigo into the one place at the one time.
This is your day to meet and network with a range of service providers from across the Coffs Coast region and to have the opportunity to promote what your service does to help the community. Whilst at the same time this expo will provide you with an opportunity to strengthen your network and perhaps forge new links with other service providers who can add support to you client target group.
As a valued service provider in this region your attendance at this event will greatly enrich the experience of the expo and enable services across the region to catch up with what your service is doing and to meet you personally.
Services participating in this event will be permitted to send up to 2 representatives, and you will be provided with a promotional table to advertise your service. So please bring posters, and banners to promote your service and lots of brochures, business cards, or any other promotional material you may have that other services can take away.
Services unable to attend all day session are still welcome to register and attend the lunch and networking session from 12.30pm to 2pm
Interelate - What's ON
Connecting Couples…keep the romance and passion alive
A three hour seminar on ways to learn keeping the romance and passion alive in relationships
Date: Feb 13th, 2008 Time: Wed 6pm to 9pm Cost: $20 person
Self Esteem & Communication…..a path of personal growth
This six week program focuses on communication, assertiveness and self-awareness skills
Date: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr 2, 9 Time: Wed 6pm to 9 p.m Cost: $60
Seasons for Growth – a grief and loss program for childrenAn 8 week program designed to educate and assist children through grief issues such as parents splitting up, death of someone close, changing homes, adapting to many other changes.
Date: Feb 20, 27 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr 2, 9 30 May 7, 14
Time: Wed 4.00pm to 5.00 p.m. Cost: No cost
Being a Dad….tips and hints for positive fathering
A three week course assisting fathers to become more effective parents and to acquire the skills necessary to build closer relationships with their children.
Date: May 21, 28 June 4 Time: Wed 6pm to 9 p.m. Cost: $30
Positive Parenting…developing skills to parent effectively
These three sessions of three hours duration each cover Positive Parenting, The Challenge of Disciplining Children and Ideas for Parenting Teens.
Date: Apr 30, May 7, 14 Time: Wed 6pm to 9 p.m. Cost: $30
Interrelate Family Centre
35 Orlando Street, Coffs Harbour
For information and bookings phone
6651 1010
A three hour seminar on ways to learn keeping the romance and passion alive in relationships
Date: Feb 13th, 2008 Time: Wed 6pm to 9pm Cost: $20 person
Self Esteem & Communication…..a path of personal growth
This six week program focuses on communication, assertiveness and self-awareness skills
Date: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr 2, 9 Time: Wed 6pm to 9 p.m Cost: $60
Seasons for Growth – a grief and loss program for childrenAn 8 week program designed to educate and assist children through grief issues such as parents splitting up, death of someone close, changing homes, adapting to many other changes.
Date: Feb 20, 27 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr 2, 9 30 May 7, 14
Time: Wed 4.00pm to 5.00 p.m. Cost: No cost
Being a Dad….tips and hints for positive fathering
A three week course assisting fathers to become more effective parents and to acquire the skills necessary to build closer relationships with their children.
Date: May 21, 28 June 4 Time: Wed 6pm to 9 p.m. Cost: $30
Positive Parenting…developing skills to parent effectively
These three sessions of three hours duration each cover Positive Parenting, The Challenge of Disciplining Children and Ideas for Parenting Teens.
Date: Apr 30, May 7, 14 Time: Wed 6pm to 9 p.m. Cost: $30
Interrelate Family Centre
35 Orlando Street, Coffs Harbour
For information and bookings phone
6651 1010
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
STARTTS 2008 Program
10 December 2007
To Whom It May Concern:
Re: STARTTS 2008 Autumn Women’s Program
STARTTS will be running a program of activities for women from March through to May in 2008. We would like to ask for feedback from women who have come from refugee backgrounds about what types of activities they would like to see provided under this program. Below are some of the ideas for activities that STARTTS are currently considering:
*Bus trips to Grafton and Dorrigo.
*Craft day, this could include a visit to the Beading Warehouse in Coffs Harbour.
*A day in the surf.
*Women’s pamper day.
These are simply suggestions, there is no obligation to participate in any of the above activities, however STARTTS wishes to give women some ideas about the possibilities.
We welcome suggestions from women about other possible activities they may wish to be involved in.
Please contact us at STARTTS on 66 509 195 or call into the office on the corner of Park Avenue and Earl Streets if you are interested in participating in the program or would just like to know more about what’s planned for 2008 generally.
We look forward to talking with you further.
Yours truly,
Lisa White and Denise Tunks
STARTTS Coffs Harbour.
To Whom It May Concern:
Re: STARTTS 2008 Autumn Women’s Program
STARTTS will be running a program of activities for women from March through to May in 2008. We would like to ask for feedback from women who have come from refugee backgrounds about what types of activities they would like to see provided under this program. Below are some of the ideas for activities that STARTTS are currently considering:
*Bus trips to Grafton and Dorrigo.
*Craft day, this could include a visit to the Beading Warehouse in Coffs Harbour.
*A day in the surf.
*Women’s pamper day.
These are simply suggestions, there is no obligation to participate in any of the above activities, however STARTTS wishes to give women some ideas about the possibilities.
We welcome suggestions from women about other possible activities they may wish to be involved in.
Please contact us at STARTTS on 66 509 195 or call into the office on the corner of Park Avenue and Earl Streets if you are interested in participating in the program or would just like to know more about what’s planned for 2008 generally.
We look forward to talking with you further.
Yours truly,
Lisa White and Denise Tunks
STARTTS Coffs Harbour.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Interagency Success Stories
Hi Everyone,
Just a brief reminder that at the last meeting of the year scheduled for Thursday 13/12/07, 10:30am at Council we will be having some short presentations from all of you on your success stories followed by morning tea and informal networking.
Therefore I need some of you to come forward and share with us your successes, it could be anything, a positive outcome for your service, a successful project or event or a new initiative you may have undertaken, anything you would like to share. I have had some responses but need a couple more willing volunteers.
Looking forward to hearing from some of you soon.
Regards
Kathy
Just a brief reminder that at the last meeting of the year scheduled for Thursday 13/12/07, 10:30am at Council we will be having some short presentations from all of you on your success stories followed by morning tea and informal networking.
Therefore I need some of you to come forward and share with us your successes, it could be anything, a positive outcome for your service, a successful project or event or a new initiative you may have undertaken, anything you would like to share. I have had some responses but need a couple more willing volunteers.
Looking forward to hearing from some of you soon.
Regards
Kathy
Friday, November 23, 2007
Violence Against Women
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) wishes to focus public attention on the worldwide tragedy that International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, on November 25, represents.
HREOC President, John von Doussa QC, Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes AM and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma are once again White Ribbon Day Ambassadors.
"It is not only an international tragedy that we need to have a day to symbolise and draw attention to the prevalence of violence against women in all societies throughout the world," said Mr von Doussa. "But worse that we, as a nation, must take this day to reflect upon the fact that we consider Australia to be a sophisticated 21st century country, yet violence against women is one of our greatest social problems."
The Australian Bureau of Statistics Personal Safety Survey Australia (2005) found that over 400,000 men were perpetrators of violence against women and almost 1.3 million Australian women had experienced physical and sexual violence from a current or former partner since the age of 15.
"If this tragedy is to be stopped, men must unite with women to make it clear that violence against women is not acceptable in our society under any circumstances," Mr von Doussa said.
"The basic philosophy of human rights is that we should all live free from fear, harassment and discrimination," said Commissioner Innes. "The fact that so many Australian women live their lives with violence means that their human rights are being infringed upon, often on a daily basis. As a nation we need to stop on November 25 and think about why White Ribbon Day exists and look to what we, as individuals and a society, can do to change things for the better."
"Promotion needs to be backed up with action," said Commissioner Calma. "Support services, such as early intervention and prevention programs, and specialist family violence services, to which men and women can turn, are essential in combating this sort of violence and abuse in our society. Continued awareness and innovation, coupled with public and government support for such organisations and programs is absolutely essential, particularly in regard to Indigenous people and communities."
Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, said "I am particularly heartened by the cross-section and calibre of men who have chosen to be White Ribbon Day Ambassadors – it sends a powerful message to the Australian public. The greater the number of men who speak out as role models to say that violence against women is wrong and not to be tolerated, the greater the chance of combating the problem within our community. Freedom for women from discrimination, harassment and violence is one of the three main themes that I will be discussing with the Australian public during my ‘Listening Tour’, which commences the day after White Ribbon Day."
HREOC President, John von Doussa QC, Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes AM and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma are once again White Ribbon Day Ambassadors.
"It is not only an international tragedy that we need to have a day to symbolise and draw attention to the prevalence of violence against women in all societies throughout the world," said Mr von Doussa. "But worse that we, as a nation, must take this day to reflect upon the fact that we consider Australia to be a sophisticated 21st century country, yet violence against women is one of our greatest social problems."
The Australian Bureau of Statistics Personal Safety Survey Australia (2005) found that over 400,000 men were perpetrators of violence against women and almost 1.3 million Australian women had experienced physical and sexual violence from a current or former partner since the age of 15.
"If this tragedy is to be stopped, men must unite with women to make it clear that violence against women is not acceptable in our society under any circumstances," Mr von Doussa said.
"The basic philosophy of human rights is that we should all live free from fear, harassment and discrimination," said Commissioner Innes. "The fact that so many Australian women live their lives with violence means that their human rights are being infringed upon, often on a daily basis. As a nation we need to stop on November 25 and think about why White Ribbon Day exists and look to what we, as individuals and a society, can do to change things for the better."
"Promotion needs to be backed up with action," said Commissioner Calma. "Support services, such as early intervention and prevention programs, and specialist family violence services, to which men and women can turn, are essential in combating this sort of violence and abuse in our society. Continued awareness and innovation, coupled with public and government support for such organisations and programs is absolutely essential, particularly in regard to Indigenous people and communities."
Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, said "I am particularly heartened by the cross-section and calibre of men who have chosen to be White Ribbon Day Ambassadors – it sends a powerful message to the Australian public. The greater the number of men who speak out as role models to say that violence against women is wrong and not to be tolerated, the greater the chance of combating the problem within our community. Freedom for women from discrimination, harassment and violence is one of the three main themes that I will be discussing with the Australian public during my ‘Listening Tour’, which commences the day after White Ribbon Day."
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