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A Vision for Mental Health Services on the Mid North Coast
Click here for the final report of the Mid North Coast Mental Health Strategic Development Project.
The Strategic Development Project Report has been considered and endorsed by the Mid North Coast Mental Health Integrated Care Collaborative, know known as IMHpact MNC, providing a strong base for future service development and implementation of collaborative initiatives. |
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Minimum Wage Increase: Pay Tables are Now Available
Jobs Australia has now published updated Pay Tables which incorporate the Federal Minimum Wage increase which comes into effect from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 July 2016. Read more here. |
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2017 Australian of the Year Awards
Its time to focus on Australians who are worthy of attention by nominating them for the 2017 Australian of the Year Awards.
It's easy to nominate, just write about the person you would like to see recognised and why on the website here before 7 August 2016. |
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Mid Coast Communities News & Events
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Key Transition Points Mapping Project – We Need Your Help
During their last strategic planning day, the District Child and Family Planning group identified the benefits of mapping supports/services/programs available for families when their children are “transitioning” from one life stage to another e.g. birth, early childhood, starting school etc. The mapping for each of the 5 LGAs (Coffs to Port) has commenced and we really need your input to make sure the information is correct and comprehensive. View the project here.
Could each service provider please check the document and to make any amendments, you can email Sue Currie suecurrie@midcc.org.au the changes by 8 July 2016. |
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NSW Elder Abuse Helpline & Resource Unit - Train the Trainer
19 July 2016 | Port Macquarie
This training is for senior staff responsible for delivering training and identifying and responding to elder abuse.
Participants will receive a training package including a comprehensive Facilitator's Guide and Participant Resources.
Read more info here. |
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Indigenous Economic Development Forum
19-21 October 2016 | Darwin
This forum will examine strategies to improve sustainable access to jobs for Indigenous people in areas of high Indigenous population and tools to strengthen community controlled enterprises.
Click here for more info. |
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2016 Salary Survey
Pro Bono Australia’s highly regarded Salary Survey is the largest and most comprehensive report of its kind providing practical and in-depth information on selecting appropriate benchmarks and building a remuneration framework for Australia’s social sector. The report is designed to be a resource for benchmarking staff remuneration across the whole organisation and as a negotiation tool for any wage review.
Click here to read more. |
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Stepping Stones to Success
13-14 & 20-12 August 2016 | Coffs Harbour
Supporting a family member who is alcohol and/or drug dependent is a painful journey that no one truly understands.
How do you keep loving someone when trust and communication breaks down. How do you keep going when you feel helpless? This is a reality based course helping families become more resilient, better able to cope and to survive intact.
Click here for flyer and contact details.
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Substance Misuse Program - EOI
The North Coast primary health Network is calling for expressions of interested to participate in the 12 month Substance Misuse Program.
Read more information here. |
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Introduction to Patchwork Training
2 August 2016 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Coffs Harbour
8 August 2016 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Kempsey
16 August 2016 | 9:30am-11:30am | Port Macquarie
Patchwork is a smart, secure web app for better team collaboration around clients and their family. This training is for frontline workers who are interested in advocating for, improving and strengthening the way agencies currently work together to keep children and young people safe in NSW.
Click the links below for more info:
- Invite for the 2016 Patchwork NGO workshops
- Booking form
- Patchwork flyer
- Quick reference guide |
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INSIGHT Program
Tuesdays | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Port Macquarie
This men's behaviour change program runs for 12 weeks beginning 2 August 2016.
View the flyer here. |
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New Nationally Accredited Trauma-Informed Care Training
10 August 2016 | 8:30am-4:30pm | Coffs Harbour
This training is a reflection of the new federal mental health reforms developed by the National Mental Health Commission and are a movement away from the 'one size fits all approach'. Click here to read more. |
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10th Children's Week Art Exhibition 2016
19 October 2016 | Taree
Your service is invited to participate in this annual celebration of our children's unique and wonderful talents.
View the EOI and more info here. |
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Who's in Charge?
24 & 31 August, 7 & 14 September 2016 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Coffs Harbour
Who's in Charge? is a FREE 4 session program for parents or carers of young people (12-18) who can be violent or defiant, or make choices that are putting them and their family at risk.
Read more here. |
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Working With Families Around Sexualised Behaviours of Their Children
2-4 November 2016 | Port Macquarie
Research is showing that a larger than previously recognised group of children under the age of 10 who display problematic or sexually harmful behaviours. Click here to read more.
Go to the website here. |
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Promoting Inclusion & Wellbeing
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Free Event For Carers and Their Family
26 July 2016 | 10:00am-2:00pm | Coffs Harbour Showground
Carers NSW invites anyone caring for a family member or friend to come along for a free day of fun and relaxation.
The event, part of the Carers NSW 40th birthday celebrations, features activities, workshops, live entertainment, information stalls and delicious food. Community Transport will operate accessible shuttle bus transfers throughout the day.
To find out more or register your interest, please visit the website here or contact Ruth Weston on ruthw@carersnsw.org.au or 02 6650 0512.
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New Central Library and Regional Gallery - Coffs Harbour
In consultation with the community, Coffs Harbour City Council is exploring ideas and options for a new central Library and Regional Gallery, with the aim of matching the needs of Coffs Harbour's growing population.
The Council owned site at 23-31 Gordon Street has been endorsed as the location for the proposed new Harry Bailey Memorial Library and Regional Gallery.
For more information and to join the online conversation click here. |
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Invitation to On the Couch with the NSW Australians of the Year
1 July 2016 | 11:30am-1:30pm | Port Macquarie
On the Couch is free and open to the general public however spaces are limited. Click here to read more. |
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headspace July School Holiday Activities
All young people located Wauchope and Port Macquarie are welcome to attend.
Call to register and secure your spot.
View the timetable here. |
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New Cultural Plan for Coffs Harbour
Love Arts & Culture? Build a bright future. Help shape a new Cultural Plan for Coffs Harbour.
The Cultural Plan will be created by Coffs Harbour City Council with community feedback. The Cultural Plan will address:
- How Arts and Culture make our region great!
- Our shared Cultural experience
- Cultural investment
- Viability of a new performing arts centre
- Supporting artists and creative industries
HAVE YOUR SAY!
Attend a Public Meeting 12 July 2016 | 6:00pm | Jetty Memorial Theatre.
Or put your ideas/suggestions in the boxes at:
City Council Admin Building, City/Toormina/Woolgoolga Library, Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, Jetty Memorial Theatre and the Regional Museum |
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Supporting Sleep Awareness Week 2016
If your thinking or worrying is keeping you awake at night, you can take control and get back on track.
Simply by getting in touch with a NewAccess coach you can have free support sessions to set goals and help change negative thinking and worry that may be keeping you up at night.
Click here to read more. |
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NDIS Ready Workshops
27-28 October 2016 | Kempsey
This 2 day workshop offers individuals and carers a better understanding of the NDIS, how to prepare to access the NDIS if you are eligible and to start pre-planning.
Read more here. |
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Tenancy Links Coffs
Last Thursday of each month | 10:00am | Boambee East Community Centre
This is a group of Social Housing Tenants who offer support in the form of information, social play, assistance with housing related problems and counselling referral.
Click here to read more. |
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Barra Murruk Open Day
30 June 2016 | 10:00am-2:00pm | Taree
Come along for a fun day for the whole family and see what services are out there for our MOB.
View the flyer here. |
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Manning Valley Transport Directory
The Manning Valley offers a range of transport services which are listed in the online transport directory.
Read more here. |
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New to Netty Program
Wednesdays & Thursdays July School Holidays | 3:30pm-5:00pm | Hastings Valley Netball Courts, Port Macquarie
Are you aged 10-16 years and interested in playing Netball for the first time? New to Netty is a free come and try program run over 4 sessions to learn the basic skills and rules of Netball in a fun and safe environment.
For more information and to register, email gcotter@netballnsw.com or call 0450 603 220 before Monday 4th July.
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Community Visitors Scheme
Volunteer and spend some time visiting a resident at a local nursing home, hostel or in own home visit. Make someone's day and enjoy a rewarding experience.
View the flyer here. |
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Joyland Carers Retreat - Vintage Diamonds
30 July 2016 | 2:00pm-4:30pm | Coffs Harbour
Come along and enjoy a scrumptious afternoon tea in the beautiful Finz Restaurant overlooking the magnificent Diggers Beach.
Click here to read more. |
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Coffee and Colour
First Friday of each month | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Depot Cafe, Kempsey
Love a good coffee and a friendly chat? Come join the happy revolutions and try the latest in relaxtion therapy - adult colouring in. All materials provided.
Not keen on colouring? No problem, come along for coffee and a friendly chat!
View the flyer here. |
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Sarah's Sip n Doodle
Wednesdays | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Toormina
Bring your own colouring book and pencils, and get into the flow....as you sip and doodle with others who enjoy a mindful activity, a chat or just a break for a cuppa.
Come with a friend or make a new one. All welcome!
View the flyer here. |
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Disability & Aged Care News
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NDS Regional Support Worker Conference
27-28 July 2016 | Port Macquarie
This conference is an excellent opportunity for support workers, caseworkers, program managers or anyone within your organisation who has client interface, to learn about their role in the transition to the NDIS.
View the preliminary program here. |
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National Disability Services - Resources Update
Click here for resources, tools and products for the disability sector. |
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Upcoming My Aged Care System Release
The next My Aged Care system release was scheduled for the last weekend in June (25 and 26). These changes will build on improvements to the My Aged Care system.
Click here to read more. |
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iPad Masterclassroom by Autism Spectrum Australia
The course contains links to resources on new autism pedagogy, including information and free textbooks relating to methodologies we engage in the school, as well as the current list of apps relating to autism core competency and creative academic needs we utilise in the Aspect Hunter School.
You can subscribe here. |
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Management Forms and Guidance Material for Approved Aged Care Providers
A number of aged care places management forms have been updated as part of the department's continued commitment to streamlining the management of aged care places. Click here to read more. |
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Social Change and Community Engagement
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Coffs Coast Rises to the Challenge
The Telstra Business Centre Coffs Harbour Digital Innovation Challenge – the only startup conference on the Mid North Coast - delivered a very impressive lineup of speakers and pitchers on the 18 June 2016.
Click here to read more. |
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Business Planning Support and Funding!
If you are in need of support to grow your social enterprise, to consolidate your business plan, build, network and test your underlying business assumptions with a corporate audience, and most importantly have the ear of a critical friend, then Kick Starter is for you.
Read the update here. |
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NSW Mental Health Month Small Grants
Each year a number of small grants are offered to assist the staging of mental health promotion activities or events during October’s Mental Health Month, with five categories of grants available:
- General
- Youth
- Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
- Aboriginal
- LGBTIQ
Applications close 21 July 2016 | 5:00pm
More information and application details here.
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NSW Community Building Partnership Grants
Applications are now open for the 2016 Community Building Partnership program. The NSW Government are looking for projects that will improve local community participation and cohesion through the delivery of social, environmental, inclusive or recreational services or activities by enhancement of community facilities.
Applications close 22 July 2016 | 5:00pm
Click here for more information and applications details.
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Tackling Tobacco Grants Program
Cancer Council's Tackling Tobacco Grants Program provides financial support to organisations to address smoking, to create sustainable changes that support clients to quit and to de-normalise smoking in the community. Funding amounts range depending on the type of project grants available.
Applications close 31 July 2016 | 5:00pm
More information and application details. |
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NSW Community Road Safety Grants
The Community Road Safety Grants Program allows community groups across NSW the opportunity to deliver local safety projects. Locally run projects will help increase road safety awareness and support safer road use.
Applications close 31 July 2016.
More information and application details here.
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Google Impact Challenge
The Google Impact Challenge supports non-profit innovators using technology to tackle the world's biggest social challenges. Applications close 13 July 2016.
Click here for more.
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Environmental Grants Program
Canon Oceania supports environmental protection both in its daily operations and through our community activities, and are now appealing for applicants for the annual environmental grants program. Grants in-kind worth $11,000 are available to schools, community groups and not-for-profit organisations making a positive impact on their environment and community.
Applications close 5 August 2016. More information and application details. |
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2017-2019 Links to Learning Community Grants Program
The NSW Department of Education provides funding to eligible NSW based not for profit non-government organisations (NGOs) and local government authorities to deliver targeted, value for money projects to students in government primary, central and secondary schools that are at risk of disengaging with learning and/or at risk of leaving school early.
Applications close 26 August 2016.
More information and applications details. |
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Law and Justice Foundation of NSW Grants Program
The Law and Justice Foundation of New South Wales' Grants Program aims to improve access to justice, particularly for socially and economically disadvantaged people, by supporting selected projects to improve access and decrease barriers to justice, or through research, to identify need or ways to improve access to justice.
Applications close 31 August 2016. Click here to read more. |
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ANZ Staff Foundation Grants
The ANZ Staff Foundation is funded by regular contributions made by ANZ staff and ANZ. The foundation aims to support projects run by charitable organisations which offer a direct and tangible benefit to local communities. In addition to providing funding for community projects, ANZ staff are also actively encouraged to support the work of the ANZ Staff Foundation by volunteering their time and skills to support the projects.
Applications close 15 July 2016.
View the grants guidelines here or click here to apply online.
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Carers Week Grants Application Extension
The NSW Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) funds Carers NSW to provide grants of $250 to carer support groups and organisations, to plan events and activities for carers during National Carers Week, which run from 16 – 22 October 2016.
The grant application deadline has been extended to 5.00pm on Sunday 10 July 2016. You can apply for a grant online here or email commsteam@carersnsw.org.au to request a printed copy of the application form.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application by Friday 12 August 2016.
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Country Arts Support Program
Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is an annual small grants program administered by Regional Arts NSW (RANSW) on behalf of Arts NSW and is guided by the ACDP’s three major objectives.
Applications close 28 July 2016 | 3:00pm
More information and application details.
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