Mid Coast Communities News & Events
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Stories for Impact Workshops
22 & 23 August 2016 | Coffs Harbour
25 & 26 August 2016 | Port Macquarie
“Let’s change the world together, one story at a time”. Digital Storytellers’ mission is to help write a better narrative for the world, through telling stories that matter, and sharing what we know to empower a wider community of storytellers.
This exciting 2 day workshop will be facilitated by Natasha and Pete from Digital Storytellers and will give you all the skills to create stories with impact. It will cover the following:
Day One: FIND Your Story – Before we start making stories, let’s develop a plan | MAKE Your Story - Lights, Camera, Action! .
Day Two: EDIT Your Impact Story – Simple editing for powerful stories | SHARE Your Story – Scaling your story to the world.
For a full overview of the workshop click here.
To register for Coffs Harbour click here | To register for Port Macquarie click here.
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Warrina Refuge Launches Evaluation of the WaTChIT Program
2 August 2016 | Coffs Harbour
Warrina would like to invite any services in the area to join them in launching the evaluation of the WaTChIT program with its outcomes and recommendations.
Numbers are limited so attendance will be a first in first served basis.
For more information and contact details follow this link. |
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Jobs Australia - National Conference
19-20 October 2016 | Gold Coast
The Jobs Australia National Conference is about much more than just a conference about jobs and unemployment - its a chance to join in a discussion with more than 400 employment and community services sector leaders, policy makers and thinkers from around the country.
For further details click here. |
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Centre for Community Welfare Training
8 August 2016 | 9.30am-4:30pm | Coffs Harbour
This course aims to provide 'real world' strategies to engage and support young people who self harm and for those who may be suicidal.
Click here to register and for more details. |
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Tips and Tools for Managing Absenteeism and Work Cover
Jobs Australia is excited to be able to provide this rare opportunity utilising the expertise of Jardine Lloyd Thompson in managing the workers compensation aspects, in a way that you wont be able to get anywhere else.
For more information and to register follow this link. |
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Promoting Inclusion & Wellbeing
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Sarah's Sip 'n' Doodle
Wednesdays | 2.00pm to 4.00pm | Muffin Break Toormina Gardens
Bring your colouring book and pencils and get into the flow........
View the flyer here. |
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You are Not Alone: Staying Active for Brain Health
6 September 2016 | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Coffs Harbour C.ex. Blue Room
As part of dementia awareness month Alzheimer's Australia NSW invites you to join us for a brain information session.
Don't miss out! Follow this link to register. |
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Calling All Dancers in Port Macquarie.....
Rhythm review are a group of volunteers that entertain in nursing homes and respite care centres to break down isolation of the aged and strengthen intergenerational connections.
The group are looking for some new dancers to join in the fun, meet some great people and to stay fit and healthy.
If you or someone you know is interested please contact Cecily Boys on 6582 6663. |
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Who's Interested in Game Development and Virtual Reality? Yes??? Then read on!
20 July | 4.30pm to 6.30pm
The aim of this social enterprise project is to give people access to tools such as the Unity game engine and blender to help them make games and open up opportunities for employment and collaboration.
Also, with the help of 6 Degrees there will be a game developers meet up at the Coffs Harbour Innovation Centre, Southern Cross University campus.
For further details contact 0456 997 897 | hans_vet@hotmail.com |
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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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Disability and aged care news
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Essential NDIS Briefing
One Day | 8 Cities | July to August 2016
NDIS's Essential Briefing series begins in just three weeks. We will bring the latest on the politics, funding, governance and regulation of the NDIS, provide updates on key design developments and detail the design challenges and risks ahead.
Click here to find out more and register. |
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Social Change and community engagement
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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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