We are going to have a short information morning for local families, those staying for the Spina Bifida Clinic and professionals to launch and explain more about the new information CD
“Super Strategies for Successful Students”
It is a resource CD for parents and teachers and has been put together by Alison Jones Head OT from Westmead Childrens Hospital & Angela Wilson a school teacher. It is full of helpful strategies and suggestions to help teach many of the tasks that the young people need to learn.
What: Hydrocephalus morning followed by Am. Tea
Where: Northcott office 31 Bonville St Coffs Harbour
When: 9.30-10.30am, Friday 1st June
RSVP: ASAP to Steph Cooper/Margaret Franks
PH 6651 2366 by Monday May 28
Cost: CD will be available to purchase for $25
Monday, May 14, 2007
ABS Data - New releases
Links to any ABS products related to your subscription appear below. ABS products are now available free of charge on the ABS web site. Charges may apply for products in hard copy format that are mailed to you. For information on purchasing hard copy products, see below.
4722.0.55.001 The health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women: A snapshot, 2004-05 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4722.0.55.001?OpenDocument
4722.0.55.003 Law and justice statistics - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: a snapshot, 2002 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4722.0.55.003?OpenDocument
4722.0.55.001 The health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women: A snapshot, 2004-05 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4722.0.55.001?OpenDocument
4722.0.55.003 Law and justice statistics - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: a snapshot, 2002 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4722.0.55.003?OpenDocument
Living with Memory Loss - Woolgoolga - Bookings Essential
The national Living with Memory Loss Program is an initiative of Alzheimer’s Australia and is funded by the Australian Government. This education and support program aims to maximise the health and well-being of people living with early stage dementia, and their carers.
Would you like a better understanding of what is happening to you and be
able to talk to others going through a similar experience?
In a group format, participants have the opportunity to:
· Tell their story of memory loss
· Reflect on the impact of their diagnosis
· Develop an understanding of the importance of self-care
· Enhance their skills for communication with others, and for problem-solving
· Extend their knowledge about legal and financial issues
This program is FREE OF CHARGE.
· It runs for 7 weeks on the same day each week.
· Each session runs in the morning for 2 hours.
· Light refreshments are included at no charge.
Please ring Glenda Hipwell
1300 791 751 or email ghipwell@alznsw.asn.au
Bookings are essential
Would you like a better understanding of what is happening to you and be
able to talk to others going through a similar experience?
In a group format, participants have the opportunity to:
· Tell their story of memory loss
· Reflect on the impact of their diagnosis
· Develop an understanding of the importance of self-care
· Enhance their skills for communication with others, and for problem-solving
· Extend their knowledge about legal and financial issues
This program is FREE OF CHARGE.
· It runs for 7 weeks on the same day each week.
· Each session runs in the morning for 2 hours.
· Light refreshments are included at no charge.
Please ring Glenda Hipwell
1300 791 751 or email ghipwell@alznsw.asn.au
Bookings are essential
Friday, May 11, 2007
Management and Employment Relations Conference
Sex Discrimination
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19th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference, 2 - 3 August 2007
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11 May 2007
19th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference
2-3 August 2007, Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
Sponsored by Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, this conference is presented by Macquarie University and provides an annual audit of the key issues confronting women in the workplace.
Key themes in 2007 include:
- EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS, LEADERSHIP,
- FINANCE, SUPERANNUATION AND WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY.
Keynote addresses include:
- Julia Gillard, MP
- Nanda Pok, Director of Women for Prosperity in Cambodia.
Dr Clare Burton Scholarship: This Scholarship provides free attendance at the Women’s Conference. To be eligible to apply candidates must be currently engaged in higher education in the study of equity or diversity.
For more information see: www.lmsf.mq.edu.au/wmer, phone: 02 9850 8985 or email: pam.morpeth@efs.mq.edu.au
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19th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference, 2 - 3 August 2007
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11 May 2007
19th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference
2-3 August 2007, Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
Sponsored by Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, this conference is presented by Macquarie University and provides an annual audit of the key issues confronting women in the workplace.
Key themes in 2007 include:
- EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS, LEADERSHIP,
- FINANCE, SUPERANNUATION AND WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY.
Keynote addresses include:
- Julia Gillard, MP
- Nanda Pok, Director of Women for Prosperity in Cambodia.
Dr Clare Burton Scholarship: This Scholarship provides free attendance at the Women’s Conference. To be eligible to apply candidates must be currently engaged in higher education in the study of equity or diversity.
For more information see: www.lmsf.mq.edu.au/wmer, phone: 02 9850 8985 or email: pam.morpeth@efs.mq.edu.au
Change of Start Day - Grief & Loss
Could you please send around the referral form for the Grief & Loss Group with the flyer. As yet we do not have enough referrals. We have changed start date to 21st May so there will now only be 3 sessions. If we don't get some more referrals by Monday 14th May we will have to cancel the group. Thanks so much Carole.
Regards Marcia
Regards Marcia
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Recipe for Success at Woolgoolga
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)'s Program RECIPE FOR SUCCESS™ - being held in WOOLGOOLGA Mon 28th to Wed 30th May 2007 - Offering 3 parent sessions & a Professional Development Session for professionals working with parents of children with an ASD or other disability, to gain useful and practical strategies and understandings which may assist in their work with their families.
I am unable to forward the original attachments (mailbox size too small) - so please find an overview/excerpts attached with contact details or you can email Lexi Duffy (lexiduffy@aapt.net.au ) for registration forms.
<> Many thanks, Sandy
Sandy Gray - Carer Support Officer Community Health Coffs Harbour Health Campus Locked Bag 812 Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Ph 6656 7226 Fax 6656 7817 sgray@mncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
I am unable to forward the original attachments (mailbox size too small) - so please find an overview/excerpts attached with contact details or you can email Lexi Duffy (lexiduffy@aapt.net.au ) for registration forms.
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Sandy Gray - Carer Support Officer Community Health Coffs Harbour Health Campus Locked Bag 812 Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Ph 6656 7226 Fax 6656 7817 sgray@mncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Homelessness Audit Report 2007
Joint Youth Accommodation Association, HomelessnessNSW.ACT and NCOSS Media Release
2 May 2007
Leadership needed from the Premier on a homelessness strategy
HomelesnessNSW.ACT, the Youth Accommodation Association and the Council of Social Service of NSW (NCOSS) today welcome the release of the Audit Office’s performance audit Responding to Homelessness.
The report concludes that the Government needs to develop a statewide framework that outlines its response to homelessness with a clear focus on the results it wants to achieve.
“The Auditor General’s conclusions are in line with the views that the sector has been putting to the NSW government for a considerable amount of time” said Michelle Burrell, Acting Director, NCOSS.
“NSW needs a 10 year Homelessness Strategy led by the Premier. We have seen in other areas such as mental health, domestic violence and disability a significant increase in the service planning and responsiveness following active leadership by the Premier” said Ms Burrell.
“Whilst current efforts under the Partnership Against Homelessness are welcome, they are no replacement for a well resourced 10 year homelessness strategy sitting at the heart of the State Plan” she added.
“No one government agency acting alone can address the multitude of issues that are present for individuals or families that are homeless” said Michael Coffey, Executive Officer of the Youth Accommodation Association.
“The community will only be able to effectively deal with homelessness when the Government develops a robust service system rather than disjointed projects and planning mechanisms. A comprehensive homelessness strategy for NSW is required that is developed on a cross departmental basis, in partnership with the non government sector” said Sue Cripps, Executive Officer of HomelessnessNSW.ACT.
“The failure to consider the impact of domestic violence as a key reason for homelessness is a significant oversight in the Auditor General’s report” added Ms Cripps.
As Premier Iemma said in his Anti Poverty Week speech on 18 October 2006, “homelessness is not just an inner-city problem, nor is it just about people sleeping on the street. It is a structural problem for society as a whole – for governments, for business, for planners and economists, for developers – as well as those caring for the homeless. Tackling homelessness and all the misery and insecurity that go with it is the primary thrust in our efforts against poverty”.
“We look to the Premier to take the lead in developing and endorsing a Homelessness Strategy for NSW” they said.
For further information and media interviews:
Michelle Burrell NCOSS - mobile 0427 951 355
Sue Cripps HomelessnessNSW.ACT - mobile 0417 112 311
Michael Coffey Youth Accommodation Association - mobile 0425 228 758
For a copy of the Audit Office report Responding to Homelessness go to:
http://www.audit.nsw.gov.au/publications/reports/performance/2007/homeless/homeless-contents.htm
2 May 2007
Leadership needed from the Premier on a homelessness strategy
HomelesnessNSW.ACT, the Youth Accommodation Association and the Council of Social Service of NSW (NCOSS) today welcome the release of the Audit Office’s performance audit Responding to Homelessness.
The report concludes that the Government needs to develop a statewide framework that outlines its response to homelessness with a clear focus on the results it wants to achieve.
“The Auditor General’s conclusions are in line with the views that the sector has been putting to the NSW government for a considerable amount of time” said Michelle Burrell, Acting Director, NCOSS.
“NSW needs a 10 year Homelessness Strategy led by the Premier. We have seen in other areas such as mental health, domestic violence and disability a significant increase in the service planning and responsiveness following active leadership by the Premier” said Ms Burrell.
“Whilst current efforts under the Partnership Against Homelessness are welcome, they are no replacement for a well resourced 10 year homelessness strategy sitting at the heart of the State Plan” she added.
“No one government agency acting alone can address the multitude of issues that are present for individuals or families that are homeless” said Michael Coffey, Executive Officer of the Youth Accommodation Association.
“The community will only be able to effectively deal with homelessness when the Government develops a robust service system rather than disjointed projects and planning mechanisms. A comprehensive homelessness strategy for NSW is required that is developed on a cross departmental basis, in partnership with the non government sector” said Sue Cripps, Executive Officer of HomelessnessNSW.ACT.
“The failure to consider the impact of domestic violence as a key reason for homelessness is a significant oversight in the Auditor General’s report” added Ms Cripps.
As Premier Iemma said in his Anti Poverty Week speech on 18 October 2006, “homelessness is not just an inner-city problem, nor is it just about people sleeping on the street. It is a structural problem for society as a whole – for governments, for business, for planners and economists, for developers – as well as those caring for the homeless. Tackling homelessness and all the misery and insecurity that go with it is the primary thrust in our efforts against poverty”.
“We look to the Premier to take the lead in developing and endorsing a Homelessness Strategy for NSW” they said.
For further information and media interviews:
Michelle Burrell NCOSS - mobile 0427 951 355
Sue Cripps HomelessnessNSW.ACT - mobile 0417 112 311
Michael Coffey Youth Accommodation Association - mobile 0425 228 758
For a copy of the Audit Office report Responding to Homelessness go to:
http://www.audit.nsw.gov.au/publications/reports/performance/2007/homeless/homeless-contents.htm
Monday, May 7, 2007
Carers Support Service
GRANDPARENT & KINSHIP CARERS
SUPPORT SERVICE
Presents
Grandparent/Kinship Carers and the Law
May 15th
10 am – 1 pm
For many reasons, a number of grandparents and kinship Carers are raising their grandchildren or relatives full time. This Seminar is designed for Service providers as well as Clients and will address the major issues surrounding grandparent’s/Kinship Carers rights and legal responsibilities concerning the raising of Grandchildren, siblings or nieces and nephews.
Grandparent & Family Law Issues
· Grandparents rights and responsibilities ·Gaining Access
· Family Breakdowns ·The Family Law Court
Simon Caldwell - Family Law Solicitor – MBT Lawyers
Grandparents Providing for their Grandchildren
· Wills & Testamentary Trusts ·Other Trusts
· Pitfalls ·Some Case Studies
Col Gray - Branch Manager Public Trustee Lismore (02) 6621 8677
Maintaining Relationships
Interrelate – Coffs Harbour
Where to from Now
· Current Government Policy ·Benefits available
· Recognising Grandparents Needs ·Information & Services available
Prue Fairlie, Project Officer, Information & Support Grandparenting, COTA
WHERE: The Boambee East Community Centre
RSVP – Tuesday 8th of May
Morning Tea Provided - Gold Coin Donation appreciated
SUPPORT SERVICE
Presents
Grandparent/Kinship Carers and the Law
May 15th
10 am – 1 pm
For many reasons, a number of grandparents and kinship Carers are raising their grandchildren or relatives full time. This Seminar is designed for Service providers as well as Clients and will address the major issues surrounding grandparent’s/Kinship Carers rights and legal responsibilities concerning the raising of Grandchildren, siblings or nieces and nephews.
Grandparent & Family Law Issues
· Grandparents rights and responsibilities ·Gaining Access
· Family Breakdowns ·The Family Law Court
Simon Caldwell - Family Law Solicitor – MBT Lawyers
Grandparents Providing for their Grandchildren
· Wills & Testamentary Trusts ·Other Trusts
· Pitfalls ·Some Case Studies
Col Gray - Branch Manager Public Trustee Lismore (02) 6621 8677
Maintaining Relationships
Interrelate – Coffs Harbour
Where to from Now
· Current Government Policy ·Benefits available
· Recognising Grandparents Needs ·Information & Services available
Prue Fairlie, Project Officer, Information & Support Grandparenting, COTA
WHERE: The Boambee East Community Centre
RSVP – Tuesday 8th of May
Morning Tea Provided - Gold Coin Donation appreciated
Grief Workshop
GOOD GRIEF
Finding a Path to Healing
“Grief work is not about forgetting, getting over, moving on from, but rather
Good Grief, Charlie Brown finding ways of living with mastering our new reality”
(Judy Dunsmore 2002)
WHEN :
Monday 14th May, 2007 3.00 - 4.30
Monday 21st May, 2007 3.00 - 4.30
Monday 28th May, 2007 3.00 - 4.30
Monday 4th June, 2007 3.00 - 4.30
WHERE : Coffs Harbour Health Campus
Education Room 25
Enter through main entrance & turn left
and left again)
AGE : 14 – 18
TRANSPORT : Own transport must be provided.
Proposed Content for Workshop :
Ø Journey work - share stories/timeline
Ø Explore different types of loss
Ø Express feelings
Ø Spirituality – Mask work
Ø Making sense of the loss
Ø Art Therapy
Ø Memory Books
Ø Moving On
NO COST AFTERNOON TEA PROVIDED
If interested, please contact Marcia 66 567916 or Louise 66 567915 by Tuesday, 8th May as numbers are limited.
Finding a Path to Healing
“Grief work is not about forgetting, getting over, moving on from, but rather
Good Grief, Charlie Brown finding ways of living with mastering our new reality”
(Judy Dunsmore 2002)
WHEN :
Monday 14th May, 2007 3.00 - 4.30
Monday 21st May, 2007 3.00 - 4.30
Monday 28th May, 2007 3.00 - 4.30
Monday 4th June, 2007 3.00 - 4.30
WHERE : Coffs Harbour Health Campus
Education Room 25
Enter through main entrance & turn left
and left again)
AGE : 14 – 18
TRANSPORT : Own transport must be provided.
Proposed Content for Workshop :
Ø Journey work - share stories/timeline
Ø Explore different types of loss
Ø Express feelings
Ø Spirituality – Mask work
Ø Making sense of the loss
Ø Art Therapy
Ø Memory Books
Ø Moving On
NO COST AFTERNOON TEA PROVIDED
If interested, please contact Marcia 66 567916 or Louise 66 567915 by Tuesday, 8th May as numbers are limited.
Thursday, May 3, 2007
NCOSS Conference
Getting It AcrossImproving the Community Sectors' Profile and Visibility
NCOSS Sector Development Seminar
28 May 2007
Citigate Sebel Sydney Hotel, 28 Albion St, Surry Hills
This seminar will explore the issue of the community sector’s public profile and visibility, and its many implications.
Getting Staff: attracting and keeping quality staff
Getting Resources: attracting funding and strong partnerships
Getting Attention: being recognised and valued as a legitimate and expert voice
Getting Change: influencing public policy and community awareness
Three guest speakers will discuss the significance of our profile and its impact on our capacity.
Dr Nicole Highet, Deputy CEO, Beyond Blue
Martin Stewart-Weeks, Third Sector consultant, analyst and writer
Brett de Hoedt, Mayor of Hootville, Hootville Communications
Please join us for this pre-AGM seminar:
when: Monday 28 May 2007
time: 2:00pm- 4:00 pm
where: Citigate Sebel, 28 Albion St, Surry Hills
Registration (5kb word doc download)
For more information:
ph: (02) 9211 2599 ext 101email: craig@ncoss.org.au
Catherine Mahony
Deputy Director, Sector Development
New South Wales Council of Social Service
(02) 92112599 ext 110
catherine@ncoss.org.au
66 Albion St
Surry Hills NSW 2010
www.ncoss.org.au
NCOSS Sector Development Seminar
28 May 2007
Citigate Sebel Sydney Hotel, 28 Albion St, Surry Hills
This seminar will explore the issue of the community sector’s public profile and visibility, and its many implications.
Getting Staff: attracting and keeping quality staff
Getting Resources: attracting funding and strong partnerships
Getting Attention: being recognised and valued as a legitimate and expert voice
Getting Change: influencing public policy and community awareness
Three guest speakers will discuss the significance of our profile and its impact on our capacity.
Dr Nicole Highet, Deputy CEO, Beyond Blue
Martin Stewart-Weeks, Third Sector consultant, analyst and writer
Brett de Hoedt, Mayor of Hootville, Hootville Communications
Please join us for this pre-AGM seminar:
when: Monday 28 May 2007
time: 2:00pm- 4:00 pm
where: Citigate Sebel, 28 Albion St, Surry Hills
Registration (5kb word doc download)
For more information:
ph: (02) 9211 2599 ext 101email: craig@ncoss.org.au
Catherine Mahony
Deputy Director, Sector Development
New South Wales Council of Social Service
(02) 92112599 ext 110
catherine@ncoss.org.au
66 Albion St
Surry Hills NSW 2010
www.ncoss.org.au
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