It's nearly June, but there were so many things to pass on I'm getting this newsletter out a couple of days early.
Julie Johnston
NENHN Manager
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National Reconciliation Week
27 May - 3 June
The theme of National Reconciliation Week is Our History, Our Story, Our Future. More details here. What is your neighbourhood house doing for Reconciliation Week?
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Governance Round Table
Those who attended this governance training session found the networking and discussion very helpful. Download the acronym list and resources page. Did you miss out? Email Julie to host the next Governance Round Table at your Neighbourhood House - day or evenings available.
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Tips for DGR
Angie Davison Slater gave an excellent session on 19 May on how Reservoir Neighbourhood House became a recognised Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) which has enabled them to get Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. They can now approach more philanthropic trusts directly and can offer salary packaging for staff. The first step is to contact Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and get a case manager. Thanks Angie for sharing your experiences and what you learnt the hard way!
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Yarra Neighbourhood House News
Yarra Neighbourhood Houses now have a combined Facebook page. Check it out here. Congratulations to the Yarra Houses on Music and Art from the Heart, what a great event. CDs are available from Collingwood Neighbourhood House.
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Thomastown Neighbourhood House News
Thomastown Neighbourhood House incorporated late last year. Justine and the new committee are working well together to do some exciting things in Thomastown. A new social enterprise venture will open soon. A video of a program funded through the Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs was recently released. Watch the video here.
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Your Network in Numbers
Did you know that neighbourhood houses in our network received a total of $8,916,987 in state government funding in 2015? 30 neighbourhood houses had a total of $3,605,195 from course fees and other self generated income sources. Average income sources can be seen here. More data coming soon!
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Space Between Light Festival
3 and 4 June
This festival is an inspiring example of using community development principles to address significant social issues on a public housing estate. Come along and support Belgium Avenue Neighbourhood House. Details here.
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Identifying Family Violence - Responding to Women
Women's Health in the North are offering free training. Sessions book out quickly. To find a session near you click here.
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Elder Abuse Awareness Training Online
Elder abuse is much more common than most people think. Free online training is available here to build the capacity of the Victorian workforce to identify and respond to elder abuse.
Is your neighbourhood house doing anything to recognise World Elder Abuse Awareness Day?
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Connecting Community through Play
Want some inspiration about how people can connect with one another? Check out the Play Streets website here. It's been successful overseas and has just started in Melbourne. Get on board!
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National Network of Community Building Sites
This might be something for your neighbourhood house to consider. City of Whittlesea have already registered. More information here.
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Cake Decorating Tutor Wanted
Mill Park Community House are looking for cake decorating Tutor for one session per week. Contact Lynne Harris for more details.
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Daily Living Skills Tutor Wanted
Rosanna Fire Station Community House are looking for a tutor to work in their program for people of all abilities. More details here or call Jasdip on 9458 1935.
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Networker Vacancy - Network West
Network West are looking for a new Networker (35 hours per week). This job covers See job advertisement and position description for more details. Applications close 5 June.
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It's been exciting to see the NENHN Link subscriber list grow and more people engaging with the newsletter. Please continue to invite individual staff members, volunteers and committee members to subscribe directly to this newsletter. Click here.
Bye for now
JJ
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