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Mid North Coast Regional Obesity Summit
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Morning learning session 8:30am - 1:00pm | Glasshouse Port Macquarie
On behalf of Healthy Communities Mid North Coast* you are invited to attend our inaugural Regional Obesity Summit for the morning learning session.
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QIMR Genetics study - we need more people
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute is seeking people who have lived with depression to participate in a research study that aims to find the genes behind depression and, eventually, new cures.
If you know of anyone living with depression, now or in the past, please let them know about the study. If they would like to take part they can go to our website www.geneticsofdepression.org.au to get started.
Upload depression study video here.
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New NDIS Plan Implementation Workshops
The Plan Implementation Workshop is a practical workshop to support participants, carers and their families to prepare for implementing their approved NDIS plan.
Kempsey Session Details
Wednesday 15 November | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday 6 December | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kempsey Macleay RSL Club | View the poster | Register!
Port Macquarie Session Details
Friday 17 November | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday 28 November | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuesday 12 December | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Port City Bowls Club | View the poster | Register! |
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Domestic & Family Violence Recognition & Response Training
Pilot Program - In Partnership With Mid Coast Communities
Participants of this course will acquire the skills and knowledge needed in their workplace to recognise and respond to people who have experienced domestic and family violence.
Please find further details including dates for workshops for the Kempsey program here.
All details and dates for the Lismore program can be found here. |
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Building the Wellbeing of Young People
Friday 10 November 2017 | 9:00am - 5:00pm | Coffs Harbour Education Campus
This is a world class learning opportunity for anyone with an interest in enhancing the health and success of our young people. The day consists of two masterclasses, engaging wellbeing activities, and special guest speakers. It is fully catered, with entertainment and welbeing prizes.
Our highly acclaimed masterclass facilitators are:
Dan Haesler: "Exploring the Power of a Growth Mindset"
Michele Chevalley Hedge: "Healthy Body & Energised Brain - it's All in Your Food"
Mark Le Messurier: "What's the Buzz?: The Importance of Social & Emotional Literacy"
You can pay on the day by credit card with a smart phone | Click here to visit the site and find out more |
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Kempsey Speed Networking
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | 10:30am | Kempsey Pensioners Hall
Speed networking is a fun and efficient way to learn about other agencies and make new connections. It allows participants to interact with each other in a series of brief information exchanges.
Morning tea will be provided so RSVP is essential. Contact Kylie on 6551 1200 or kyliee@interrelate.org.au
Click here for further information. |
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Everyone Leads
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | 9:00am - 3:30pm | Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club
The aim of this Paul Schmitz run Masterclass is to equip participants with the tools to empower leaders in our communities to create social change.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is provided as part of the registration fee. $88 members, $110 non members. Please RSVP by Friday 10 November 2017.
Open the poster here. |
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Coffs Harbour Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Network Meeting - your share
Monday 4 December | 11:30am - 1:30pm | Coffs Ex-Services Club
We want to hear your 2017 good news stories in this meeting!
What went well this year? What were your successes or your successful collaborations and partnerships? What were exciting developments or great programs? Is there a young person you work with that might like to speak about some great outcomes they have had?
Please think about what you might like to present on (for up to about 10 minutes), and get in touch with Gary with your idea.
gmaher@genhealth.org.au or 0488 499 720
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Free 3 Day Aboriginal Family Law Conference
27-29 November 2017 | Sydney
A statewide 3-day conference for community- mums, dads, grandparents, aunties and uncles as well as Aboriginal workers and service providers and those who work in the community.
Come and learn what different services can be accessed. This will help in better outcomes for Aboriginal children and their families.
Click here to find out more.
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Webinar Invitation
More than 'Revenge Pornography': The Prevalance, Impacts and Available Responses to Image-Based Abuse in Australia
Monday 4 December 2017 | 1:00pm | Dr Asher Flynn and Dr Nicola Henry
Click here to read the webinar description. |
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Fact or Fiction?
An update on current youth drug & alcohol trends
Paul Dillon will be delivering this free presentation in three location in the coming month. Using the most up-to-date statistics and research, the workshop aims to empower attendees by providing the facts around some of the issues in this controversial area.
When and Where
Tuesday 14 November | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Southern Cross University | View flyer & register here!
Monday 20 November | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Port Panthers, Port Macquarie | View the flyer & register here!
Wednesday 22 November | 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Kempsey Shire Council | View the flyer & register here! |
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Standard Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) Course
14 & 15 November | Key Employment, Coffs Harbour
This course teaches first aid skills for adult members of the public to give initial help to adults experiencing mental health problems, in a mental health crisis situation, or in the early stages of a mental illness.
Find full course details here. |
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Courses 4th Edition 2017
9 & 10 December | Booroongen Djargun College, Kempsey
Learn skills and gain confidence to assist young people experiencing mental health problems.
For full course details, click here. |
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Make Hep C History: A workshop from prevention to cure
For people working with: people living with hepatitis C, young people, Aboriginal people, people affected by the criminal justice system or people who inject.
Free to attend. Click to register online.
Wednesday 29 November | 9:30am - 4:00pm | Coffs Harbour
Thursday 30 November | 9:30am - 4:00pm | Kempsey
Click here to view the flyer |
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Shared Value Roadshow
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | 8:30am - 12:00pm | Coffs Harbour Racing Club
The Department of Family and Community Services – Commissioning Division invites you to attend one of the 12 Shared Value Roadshow sessions being held in regional and metropolitan locations throughout November.
The workshops will be facilitated by Phil Preston of the Collaborative Advantage who will guide you through the process of identifying and developing your own opportunities.
Click here to find out more and register.
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Triple P Seminar (Level 4) Kempsey
Wednesday 22 November | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Shine for Kids next to Kempsey Correctional Service
Triple P Seminars on Raising resilient children, Separation anxiety and Children and homework will be held at Shine For Kids. This program is run in Partnership with Many Rivers Family Violence Prevention Unit and Durri Medical Centre.
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A Trauma Informed Approach To Care
Thursday 16 November 2017 | 9:00am - 4:30pm | Taree | Free
Learn about the impact of trauma, abuse and violence on the developing brain, its consequences for behaviour and develop a trauma informed approach to supporting children in your care.
Find more info here including how to register. |
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Aboriginal cultural heritage in NSW: A proposed new legal framework
Register now for information sessions and workshops.
Click here to find a location and time suitable for you. |
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Domestic & Family Violence Conference 2017
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Canley Vale, NSW
The Domestic and Family Violence Conference: The Bigger Picture. This year's conference will inspire community workers to implement innovative strategies by enhancing their skills and knowledge in domestic violence practice.
Find out more including how to register here. |
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Triple P Group (Level 4) POrt Macquarie
Wednesday's beginning 8 November 2017 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Uniting Burnside Office
Free to attend and aimed to support parents, grandparents/carers, young parents and single parents to learn the power of positive parenting.
Click here to find out more.
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Need legal help?
Free legal advice clinics in Port Macquarie and Kempsey
Short legal advice sessions are available to help with family and criminal law problems.
Find the Kempsey flyer here.
Find the Port Macquarie flyer here.
The Legal Aid newsletter gives a timetable of clinic dates and locations, as well as Legal Aid NSW telephone numbers and other services available in Coffs Harbour. Click here! |
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National Symposium on Inclusive Education
Monday 13 November 2017 | 9:00am -5:00pm | The Westin 1 Martin Place, Sydney
Hear from international and national speakers on inclusive education, change management and education policy implementation.
A leadership event for people with disability, families, educators and decision makers in the inclusive education space.
For further details click here.
Booking is essential - register here. |
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Free workshop for community workers
Tuesday 21 November | 9:30am - 11:30pm | Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre
Wednesday 22 November 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Family Relationships Centre, Taree
Legal issues relating to files: confidentiality, legal privilege, privacy and subpoenas. Click here to open the flyer. |
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How to Talk so Teens will Listen
Thursday 30 November 2017 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Bellingen Youth Hub
A 2-hour workshop for parents and carers of adolescent children
Based on the emotion-coaching principles of the Tuning In To Teens™ program.
Click here for further details. |
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Promoting Inclusion & Wellbeing
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Australian Day Awards Nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2018 Australia Day Awards in Bellingen. The awards will be presented at a ceremony to take place in Urunga on Friday 26 January. Nominations are sought in 8 categories.
Click here to find out more including contact details. |
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Water safety & child prevention resources
In NSW an average of 13 drowning and 84 non-fatal drowning incidents occur every year in children. Kids Health, the Child Health Promotion Unit at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is promoting a state-wide water and drowning prevention campaign ‘Kids Can Drown Without a Sound’.
Campaign resources including brochures and posters on this topic are available for download via http://kidshealth.org.au/inflatable-and-portable-pools under ‘Downloads’. Printed copies of these resources are available free of charge when you complete the attached order form or via http://kidshealth.org.au/resources-order.
A free online ‘CPR Training for Parents’ is available to teach parents and carers the skills needed to perform basic CPR on a baby or child. It can be accessed via http://kidshealth.org.au/cpr
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November 2017 Activity Calendar
All activities are free | Register by calling 6588 7300
Click here to open the calendar. |
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Disability & Aged Care News
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CID advocacy alert
Click here to open and read the latest news. |
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International Day of People with Disability Photography Competition
Coffs Harbour City Council invites to... Inclusion and Access Awards
Monday 4 December 2017 | 10:00am - 11:30am | Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery
Click here for terms and conditions of entry | Your event invitation can be found here. |
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Social Change & Community Engagement
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Asset Based Community Youth and Development
Monday 20 November 2017 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Sydney
This highly participatory and interactive workshop will focus on how to unleash youth leadership in and with a community – for now, not just the future.
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Artsmarts
Amazing opportunity for Port Macquarie Hasings Artists
Port Macquarie Hastings Council is calling all local artists to apply for a FREE mentoring program to help you:
1) Build a successful art-based business
2) Turn your passion into your profession
3) Develop your creative career
Applications close 17 December 2017
Full Details! |
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ABC Regional Storyteller Scholarship
Valued at more than $20,000, this scholarship is designed to give regional Australians with a disability the opportunity to enhance their storytelling skills and experience.
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For more information on the scholarship or how to apply, visit the ABC Carers website.
Applications close: Sunday 18 February 2018
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