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Only 1 week left to nominate!
Nominate a woman you know who deserves to be recognised for the amazing work that she does for the 2019 NSW Women of the Year Awards
There are many exceptional women in NSW who deserve to be recognised. Acknowledge a woman in your life who has made a significant contribution to her community, has demonstrated excellence in her career, or is an inspiring role model.
Nominations close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 11 November 2018
Nominate Now!
Visit Women NSW for more information. |
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The VCOSS Governance Healthcheck
The VCOSS Governance Healthcheck assesses your organisation's governance (including board structures and policies) and financial structures (including financial oversight and controls), and suggests improvements.
All you have to do is answer a series of questions as an individual on behalf of your organisation, or as part of a group.
This is a free tool developed by VCOSS with the support of the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust. |
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Your NDIS Questions Answered - All Offices
Thursday, 22 November 2018 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Kempsey & Nambucca Heads
Local Area Coordinators (LACs) are continuing to offer an initial 20-minute consultation, during which you can ask questions about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
If you would like to schedule a meeting with an LAC, please call 1800 522 679 or email meganarchibald@midcc.org.au
If you require AUSLAN or language interpreting services, please advise at the time of booking.
View the poster here | Find out more here |
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Positive Adolescent Sexual Health (PASH) - Free Conference 2018
"Addressing the sexual health and well-being of young people aged 15-plus living on the North Coast through information, education and peer engagement".
Wednesday, 28 November 2018 | Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour
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PASH Community Forum | Thursday, 29 November 2018 | Byron Bay Community Centre
Register here | read the flyer here
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Media Release
Council Launches "MacleayLink" Community Information Hub
Council and community groups are always seeking to share relevant community-based information. Read on... |
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360 Outreach Program
Mission Australia delivers 360 Outreach in Mid North Coast communities across Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Local Government Areas in NSW. 360 Outreach targets young people aged 13–18 years of age in school and community settings who are experiencing, or at risk of, AOD dependence and/or mental ill health. Find the fact sheet here.
360 Outreach welcomes referrals from any source including self-referrals, Aboriginal community controlled organisations, General Practitioners, schools, health & clinical services, agencies, and youth services. Click here for a referral form. |
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Body Esteem Educator Training - Coffs Harbour
Wednesday, 3 April 2019 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Boambee East Community Centre | $100
Evidence-based & prevention-focused - addressing risk & protective factors underpinning the development of disordered eating and eating disorders. Topics include resilience, peer support and digital literacy; which are of benefit to the well-being of all students.
This training is suitable for teachers, youth workers and community professionals working with young people of all genders.
Registration fee includes:
- Morning tea
- A free copy of 'Free to BE - A Body Esteem Resource' for Years 3-12
- Dove self-esteem project materials
Click here to book online | Find out more here |
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Champions for Change Leadership Day - Coffs Harbour
Thursday, 4 April 2019 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Boambee East Community
The aim for the day is to bring together Year 6 - 8 students from local schools to share ideas on how to promote body confidence within their school community.
It is free to attend but places are limited. For further information and to register your interest contact:
education@the butterflyfoundation.org.au or call (02) 8456 3908.
Presented by the Butterfly Education | locally supported by headspace and Youth Mental Health Wellbeing Network
Read the flyer here.
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Engage2Change
Engage2Change is a Men's Behaviour Change Project, offering clients 4 individual counselling appointments to assess their hopes and goals for participating. These meetings are designed to work with men to self-assess if they are committed and ready to work towards non-violent and respectful relationships.
We are now taking referrals and enquiries for clients in the Kempsey, Nambucca and Coffs Harbour regions for groups starting in early 2019.
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Workshop: Engaging with Families and Significant Others in the AOD sector
Tuesday, 27 November 2018 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Rydges, Port Macquarie
Develop your skills for engaging and supporting families and significant others of people with problematic substance use.
This is a free workshop. Registration is required. Click here to register or contact rubi@nada.org.au
For further information click here.
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Consent, choices and checks: Promoting a positive approach in youth sexual health
Wednesday, 28 November | 8:30am - 12:30pm | SCU Coffs Harbour Campus
To view the program and find out more about registration click here. |
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Mental Health and the Military Experience
Webinar - A snapshot of Australian Veterans' Mental Health Research: Important insights for clinical practice
Register now to hear two leading researchers present the results of their most current research exploring the prevalence of mental health disorders in Australian veterans and the associated pathways to care.
Monday, 3 December 2018 | 7:15pm AEDT | Duration: 75 minutes
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Webinar: 'Introduction to HSNet'
Wednesday, 21 November 2018 | 10:00am | Free | Duration: 90 minutes
The HSNet Team hosts webinars monthly to educate users about the website, its business applications, active networks and how to get the most out of what's available.
Book now! |
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Employment opportunity
Kempsey Families Inc. is seeking a suitable applicant for the position of Coordinator - Fixed Address (FA)
Closing date is Monday, 19 November 2018 at 3:00pm.
Click here for details including the position description and application form. |
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Promoting Inclusion & Wellbeing
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Truth Talks
This month Truth Talks is seeking donations of items to create "Blessing Bags" to gift to those who are homeless this Christmas. The plan is to fill the bags with items such as bottled water, non-perishable snacks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, sanitary wipes, deodorant etc. Items can be brought along to the Truth Talks event on Wednesday, 21 November (tickets can be purchased via the TT facebook page Truth Talks-Womens Stories). Alternatively they can be dropped off at Mid Coast Communities or Excel Property in Coffs Harbour. |
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Official Opening
Monday, 19 November 2018 | 8:30am - 10:00am | 68 Albany Street, Coffs Harbour
You are invited to the official opening of Tresillian Coffs Harbour Family Care Centre.
Read the flyer here. |
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Aime presents...."KiNDLiNG"
Thursday, 22 November 2018 | 9:45am - 2:00pm | Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour
You're invited to our end-of-year celebration to showcase the talents and recognise the achievements of AIME mentees from across the region.
Find out more here. |
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Kempsey Youth Mental Health Forum
Tuesday, 20 November 2018 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Melville High School Hall
This event is for any adult within our community who wants to obtain more information about how best to support their young person in the area of mental health.
Read the flyer here. |
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Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week
Tuesday, 13 November 2018 | 9:30am onwards | Port Macquarie Town Green
As part of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week a Community Information Morning will be taking place in Port Macquarie.
Come along and join us to share information for parents and grandparents on managing stress and maintaining good mental health when caring for infants and young children.
Read the full flyer here.
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Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) Gatherings in Kempsey
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls have many strengths and play a central role in bringing about positive social change for our families and communities.
The Commissioner and her team are speaking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women (18+) and girls (aged 12-17) through a series of community gatherings across the country, to hear directly about their needs, aspirations and ideas for change.
You can register for one of the following sessions by clicking on the relevant link.
Monday, 12 November 2018
Who: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Girls (12-17 years)
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Kempsey High School
Closed session for girls 12-17 years. Please contact wiyiyaniuthangani@humanrights.gov.au if you are interested in attending.
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Who: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women and Girls
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Kempsey Showground
Please click here to register for this event.
Find out more here.
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MADE DEADLY - A search to unearth deadly music in the saltwater freshwater region!
Saltwater Freshwater has partnered with Grow the Music to bring you community open-mic and recording sessions for Aboriginal artists, musicians, soloists and bands living in the Gumbaynggirr, Dhanggatti, Worimi and Biripi Nations.
Open stage | All ages | Free BBQ
Click here to view session times.
For more information please call Liz on 0430 180 566 |
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Coastal Walk Against Domestic & Family Violence - Port Macquarie
Sunday, 25 November 2018 | Tacking Point SLSC / Flynns Beach / Town Beach Kiosk to Westport Park
The Coastal Walk Against Domestic & Family Violence is a FREE community event, raising awareness about the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Registrations must be received by Friday, 23 November 2018.
Click here to register and for further information.
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Legal Advice Clinics in Kempsey
Short legal advice sessions are free and available to everyone. Click here to find out session times and locations. |
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Disability & AGed Care News
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Free Older Person Mental Health First Aid Training
Red Cross, in partnership with NSW Health, is offering FREE Older Person Mental Health First Aid courses to members of the community that support older people experiencing mental health issues.
Click on the desired location below to find out dates and venues;
- Lismore
- Coffs Harbour
- Grafton
- Port Macquarie |
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Information for Aged Care Providers - Issue 2018/19
In this issue:
- Macular Disease Foundation Australia digital training tools
- NATSIFAC Program - 2018-19 Home Care Expansion Grants round now open
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Multicultural Inclusive Film Project
The National Disability Coordination Officer Program is looking for participants with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to take part in a film project.
There are 2 important aspects in this film project:
1. Share your successes and barriers in achieving your education and employment goals
2. Have the opportunity to learn film making and story telling
The aim of this project is to showcase the successes and inspirational stories from culturally and linguistically diverse community members, so that others within those communities can apply the same techniques to success and reduce the barriers to education and employment.
Continue reading...
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2018 Community Engagement Conference
Thursday, 22 November 2018 | 8:15am - 4:00pm | Ballina RSL Club
The 2018 Community Engagement Conference is designed for anyone who uses health services or wants to improve their health, carers, employees of health organisations and interested service providers.
Click here to find out more.
Click here to view the program. |
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Have your say - dementia services survey
The department has contracted the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre at the University of South Australia to evaluate the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Services (DBMAS) and Dementia Training Program (DTP).
The survey focuses on how effectively DBMAS and DTP are meeting the needs of individuals who care for people living with dementia and the needs of the person(s) they care for. We would like to know what is working well, and areas that could be improved.
Invitation to participate
We would like to hear from nurses, allied health professionals, personal care workers and managers in aged care who:
1. work with people living with dementia in residential aged care or in the community
2. have had any exposure to either DBMAS or DTP.
The views of individuals caring for people living with dementia are vital to the evaluation process, regardless of whether they currently use these two services.
How to participate
The online survey takes approximately 20-25 minutes to complete and closes on 30 November 2018.
Participation in the survey is voluntary and anonymous. Participants can withdraw at any time.
The survey can be accessed here.
If you have any questions or concerns about this survey, please contact Ms Kate Kennedy, Project Manager, on (08) 8302 1536 or email rbrc@unisa.edu.au.
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Wellness and Reablement Report for CHSP providers
Under the terms and conditions of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) grant agreement, providers (except in Victoria) are required to submit an annual CHSP Wellness and Reablement Report to the department.
Providers must work towards embedding a wellness approach in their service delivery practices. However, the department is aware that providers are at different stages of implementation. The 2018 report gives the department a snapshot of how providers:
- understand wellness and reablement
- implement wellness and reablement approaches in their service delivery
- might need further support
Reporting template
Providers should have received the link to the online reporting template. If you have not yet received the link, please contact your Grant Agreement Manager.
The due date for providers to complete the report is Friday 16 November 2018.
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Social Change & Community Engagement
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Community Invitation
Thursday, 8 November 2018 | 4:30pm | Coffs Harbour Council Chambers
Community members are welcome to attend the third Community Precinct Safety Consultation (CPSC), taking place prior to the Council Meeting.
This open community forum is initiated by the Coffs Clarence Police District and will be supported by the Coffs Harbour City Council. The focus will be on sharing information around crime trends and criminal activity involving Coffs Harbour Youth related crime. Continue reading...
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Safer Relationships & Violence Prevention Workshop - Woolgoolga
Tuesday, 20 November 2018 | 9:30am - 1:00pm | Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre
Warrina Domestic Violence Services is delivering a FREE Violence Prevention Workshop for community members. The training raises awareness and prevention strategies to reduce men's abuse towards women in our community.
Find out more here. |
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2019 Women's Week Grant Applications now open
The NSW Government is encouraging charities, not-for-profits, companies limited by guarantee and local government organisations within NSW to apply for grant funding to hold events and activities that celebrate women during the State’s inaugural NSW Women’s Week.
Applications close: Monday, 12 November 2018 at 5:00pm
Click here to find the application form.
Visit the site here.
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Grants in Australia 2018: The Secrets of Success
Ask anyone involved in Australia's massive grants industry what they's most like to know, and grantseekers and grantmakers alike will ask: "Who is winning all the grants, and why?"
It's the question at the heart of the latest Grants in Australia 2018 research report - the biggest report since the inception of the series in 2006. |
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Free Webinar: Transform Your World of Sponsorship in 6 Easy Steps
If you are a fundraiser, sponsorship seeker, business development or marketing manager, CEO, Board Director, volunteer or involved in seeking corporate partners for your event or For-Purpose organisation, then you won’t want to miss this!
Click here for more information and to register.
You can also download a free E-book “8 Tips to Give Your Sponsorship Strategy a Headstart” here.
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