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NEXUS CON is almost here!
Nexus Con 2018 is happening on the 8th September 2018 and things are getting exciting! This family-friendly, inclusive, community, pop culture event is set to be the biggest and best yet and we'd really like your help to spread the word.
Jump onto our facebook page here to check out everything happening at the event. Give us a like and a share and most importantly dress up as your favourite character and come and join in the fun!
See you there!
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CHSP Forum Coffs Harbour
Wednesday, 19 September 2018 | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Coffs Harbour Golf Club
The forum will provide up-to-date information about Aged Care community programs, CHSP service provision and WHS obligations.
Full details on this forum, including how to register, can be found here. |
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Your NDIS Questions Answered - All Offices
Local Area Coordinators (LACs) are here to support you with your transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). One way we can help is by offering an initial 20-minute consultation where you can ask us questions about the scheme.
Find out more here. |
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Mentally Healthy Workplaces - Free Networking Event
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 | 8:45am - 12:30pm | C.ex Club, Coffs Harbour
Are you an employer, business owner, manager, supervisor, HR professional or health and safety rep? Do you want to get the best from your people by doing the best for your people?
Click here to view the program.
To secure your seat, RSVP by Friday, 31 August at coffscoastsafetynetwork@gmail.com |
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Network Meeting
Monday, 10 September 2018 | 11:30am - 1:30pm | C.ex Club, Coffs Harbour
Topic: Youth Comorbid Substance Use, Mental Health and Offending Behaviours
A conversation on alcohol and drug risk factors, predictors, behavioural factors, coping mechanisms, the Cycle of Change, the AOD Continuum of Care and Mission Australia's 360 Outreach Program
Guest speakers:
1. Jesse Taylor, Program Manager, Junaa Buwa
2. Jessica Burgess, Psychologist, Junaa Buwa
3. Young Person
If you need assistance, please call Gary Maher on 0488 499 720.
Register here.
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DV-alert (Domestic and Family Violence Response Training)
Thursday 8 & Friday 9 November 2018 | Kempsey RSL Club
Lifeline's DV-alert (Domestic and Family Violence Response Training) is a national recognised training program that enables health, allied health and front-line workers supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to confidently:
1) Recognise signs of domestic and family violence
2) Respond with appropriate care
3) Refer affected individuals and families to relevant support services
Visit the website here for further details. |
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Core Concepts in Working with Children and Adolescents from Refugee Backgrounds
Tuesday, 4 September 2018 | 9:30am - 4:30pm | $240 / $149 concession
This one-day introductory workshop has the same structure as the “Core Concepts in Working with People from Refugee Backgrounds” workshop (it is not necessary to do both) but focuses on providing a framework for understanding the unique issues and challenges faced by children and adolescents from refugee backgrounds. It will look at the impact of war and violence from a developmental perspective, with attention paid to attachment and resilience.
Register here | Find out more here |
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EOI to attend Family Fun Day & Community Services Expo 2018
Thursday, 11 October 2018 | 10:30am - 1:30pm | Westport Park, Port Macquarie
We invite all community services to attend and promote your organisation, interact and talk to local families and join in the fun. Last year over 200 people attended.
For further details including and to apply click here.
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Promoting Inclusion & Wellbeing
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Travelling Festival
The travelling film festival is visiting the Mid North Coast during the month of September. Advance ticket sales are available here.
Locations and times are as follows;
Sawtell Majestic Cinema 14-16 September | Port Macquarie Majestic Cinema 21-23 September
Read the poster here. |
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Domestic & Family Violence Emergency Assistance Program
If you are an eligible CBA customer you can access our Domestic & Family Violence Emergency Assistance Program to support you and your family leaving a domestic or family violence situation. This includes situations of financial abuse (PDF).
Continue reading...
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Disability & Aged Care News
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MACA Media Awards 2018
The MACA Media Awards seek to challenge negative stereotypes towards older people by highlighting examples of balanced and realistic media reporting on older people and ageing.
By holding up media reports that demonstrate that there is more to ageing than becoming old, the Awards program aims to improve public perceptions of older people.
Nominations for the MACA Media Awards 2018 are open. Nominations can be made until 4:00pm on Friday, 31 August 2018.
More information can be found here. |
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You're invited to an Unforgettable Book Chat!
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 | 6:00pm start | Port Macquarie Library
A panel of local book enthusiasts and health professionals will explore if literary books with a dementia theme do more than just entertain, or whether they also help to enlighten and create empathy, serve as a form of advocacy or give an insight into people living with memory loss.
This free event included canapes, drinks and an unforgettable chat on dementia in fiction.
Please call the library on 02 6581 8755 to RSVP.
Click here for further details. |
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Future Choices Expo Port Macquarie
Thursday, 20 September 2018 | Two sessions throughout the day | Port Macquarie Racecourse
This expo is for school leavers and other people with disability, parents, carers, school staff, and those working in a disability sector.
Read the full flyer here. |
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and its Interface with Education
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Coffs Harbour Education Office
The presentation will cover:
1. Effective collaboration between NDIA and Education
2. Roles, responsibilities and obligations of schools, providers, parents and the NDIA
3. Understanding the changes to early childhood early intervention
4. Post-school transition planning
RSVP by email or phone 02 6656 6614 one week prior to the event.
Find out more here. |
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Consultation Summary Report
Following recent consultations on Ensuring a strong future for supported employment, the Department has prepared a summary report, which outlines the major themes and ideas raised by stakeholders.
Continue reading...
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Social Change & Community Engagement
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Dorrigo Community Exchange
Instead of parting with your limited cash, you can now register with Dorrigo Community Exchange and trade your time and energy for local units.
Community Exchange Systems (CES) aim to build a strong community through empowering people through valued contributions, fostering supportive social networks, and providing practical assistance and economic resilience. The CES model values people of all ages and abilities for their energy, experience, and knowledge, rather than their money.
Find out more here. |
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2018 Local Health Needs Community Survey Results
In June 2018 North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) ran Speak Up, a community survey asking locals for their experience with local health services. Over 3,300 locals completed the survey, offering valuable and unique information about accessibility, health challenges, health service providers and service quality across the North Coast.
We would like to share the survey findings and insights with the public in four free events over morning tea. Presentations will be held in the locations and dates below.
We welcome all community members and health professionals to these free events. Please RSVP your attendance to an event close to you by clicking on the relevant location.
Port Macquarie
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 10.00 - 11.00am
Panthers, 1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie
Coffs Harbour
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 10.00 - 11.00am
C.ex Coffs, 2-6 Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour
Tweed Heads
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 10.00 - 11.00am
South Tweed Sports Club, 4 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South
Lismore
Friday, 14 September, 10.00 - 11.00am
Lismore City Hall, 1 Bounty Street, Lismore
If you have any questions about Speak Up survey or the presentations, please email Orit Ben-Harush at speakup@ncphn.org.au.
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2018 ACOSS National Conference
Monday 29 & Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Sydney | Early bird registrations now open
Paul Barclay facilitates the first session at the the 2018 ACOSS National Conference!
More details and the full conference program is available here.
Early bird registrations close on Friday, 31 August 2018, so book your conference ticket today! |
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Stronger Communities Program
The Stronger Communities Program (SCP) provides grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 to community organisations and local governments for small capital projects that deliver social benefits for local communities.
For more information and to apply click here. |
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Sunsuper Community Grants
Sunsuper's community grants are here to give you a helping hand to make your dream a reality.
If your not-for-profit organisation or community group dreams of helping to create brighter futures for Australians or a more active community or support others to live better Sunsuper want to hear about it.
For more information on the current round click here. |
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Volunteer Grants
Volunteer Grants aim to support the efforts of Australia’s volunteers. The grants provide small amounts of money that organisations and community groups can use to help their volunteers. The grants form part of the Government’s work to support the volunteers who help disadvantaged Australian communities and encourage inclusion of vulnerable people in community life. For more information click here. |
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