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Training Opportunities in Coffs Harbour
If you register for both of the half-day sessions below, you get 25% off the second session. This offer is valid until Friday 1 March or until places are filled.
Or, get an instant 25% off "Volunteers and the Law" session if you register between Wednesday 20 February and Wednesday 27 February.
Simply type in the code MIDCOAST25OFF.
Not-for-profits & the Law: Governing a Community Organisation
Plain English legal training for a committee or board member of a community organisation to be fully aware of their legal responsibilities.
Thursday 7 March 2019 | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Cavanbah Centre, Coffs Harbour
Please register here by: Wednesday, 13 February 2019
Not-for-profits & the Law: Volunteers and the Law
This session takes managers of volunteers through the components of a successful and legally-compliant volunteer management program.
Thursday, 7 March 2019 | 1:30pm - 4:30pm |
Cavanbah Centre, Coffs Harbour
Please register here by: Wednesday, 13 February 2019. |
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NCOSS
NCOSS eNews with the latest from the community sector. Click here. |
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Living Well Expo - Save the Date
Tuesday, 3 September 2019 | 10:00am - 2:00pm | C.ex Coffs Harbour
The 2019 Living Well Expo 'Healthy Living for the whole Community' is a free event providing information to the local community about support and services available for older people, people with disability and/or chronic conditions, and their family and carers. Further information coming soon.
Click here to download the EOI form for sponsorship and exhibitor displays. Please return this form by C.O.B on 21 March 2019,
Read the flyer here. |
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Wauchope Outreach Program
Every Monday until 25 March 2019 | 9:30am - 1:00pm | Wauchope Library
Come and talk with a Local Area Coordinator from the NDIS or a 'Linker' from Ability Links about our services and how we may be able to assist you!
To book an appointment please call:
(02) 6516 1922
Read the flyer here. |
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Ballina and Coffs Harbour Aged Care Workforce Forums May 2019
Do you have the workforce you need now and into the future?
Please share this invitation with CEOs, HR & other Senior Managers’ in your organisation.
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA), Northern Rivers Community of Practice Ageing (led by Social Futures), Mid Coast Communities, New England Sector Support Team and Booroongen Djugun present:
Ballina and Coffs Harbour Aged Care Workforce Forums May 2019
Ballina 14th May and Coffs Harbour 15th May.
Strengthen your aged care workforce strategy:
1. Attracting, recruiting and retaining your regional aged care workforce, inc. volunteers.
2. How well are we working alongside Aboriginal and ATSI communities to offer supportive employment pathways and improve cultural accessibility.
3. Building skills in your workforce.
Presenters will include:
- Kevin Stanley, National Relationship Manager Real Futures
- Workforce and Industry Development Team ACSA
Please save the date and stay tuned for more information coming soon.
Read the flyer here. |
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Be Young and Proud (BYP)
First Tuesday of the month | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Groundworks Youth Centre
BYP is a safe space for LGBTIQ+ young people and friends aged 14-25 years to meet and talk, find out what's on and make friends. We encourage and support participants to get involved in creating positive awareness and acceptance of the LGBTIQ+ community.
Click here for more information and to register. |
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WOW - Women of the World hosts 'Guunumba Bring to Life'
Saturday, 9 March 2019 | 10:00am - 6:00pm | Norm Jordan Pavillion, Coffs Harbour Showgrounds
Inviting all women to come along and enjoy this free event where you will experience connection through ceremony, workshops and sharing a lunch together.
View the poster here | View the program here.
For any transport requirements or for further information please contact Celeste on
0447 042 658. |
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Amplify Music Program
Runs fortnightly, next meeting is Thursday, 7 March 2019 | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | The Mud Hut, Duke Street, Coffs Harbour
Amplify is a youth music program for 14 to 24-year-olds. Everyone is welcome, so come along to meet other musicians, play and record music, under the mentorship of a professional musician.
Find out further information here. |
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Sip & Doodle - Port Macquarie
Varying dates | 10:00am - 11:30am | The Beach House, Town Green, Port Macquarie
Come and join in with the quiet inner happiness revolution, and try the latest relaxation therapy at our monthly event: Colouring-in for Grown-ups. |
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Youth Week 2019 Harbourside Markets
Youth Week 2019 is on from 10-18 April this year with the theme "Coming together to Connect, Share, Speak Out and Celebrate".
Local youth services are getting together with young people to take over the Harbourside Markets at the Jetty Foreshore on Sunday, 14 April from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
If you know any young people aged 12 -25 who would be keen to get involved by performing or having a stall (at no cost) to sell something they’ve made or grown then get in contact with Gary at headspace Coffs on 6652 1878 or email gmaher@genhealth.org.au
Youth Services stalls wanted as well! Please contact Gary for further details. |
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Accidental Counsellor Course
Friday, 1 March 2019 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Lifeline North Coast, Coffs Harbour
The Accidental Counsellor Workshop offers a great set of skills when you are communicating with a client, or any individual who is distressed, frustrated and/or angry.
Find out more here. |
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Harmony in Health Expo 2019 - save the date!
Wednesday, 4 September 2019 | 10:00am - 2:00pm | C.ex Coffs Harbour
The Expo will provide information on available supports and services that promote social inclusion, cultural connections, health and wellbeing. View the proposed program here.
Contact Sandy Gray, Project Coordinator with Expressions of Interest for sponsorship and exhibitor displays, or performance and/or demonstration ideas.
Phone: 02 6656 7226 Email: MNCLHD-CHHC-Expos@health.nsw.gov.au
Click here to download the EOI form for sponsorship and exhibitor displays. Please return this form by C.O.B 21 March 2019. |
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Short course - Medication Assistance
30 March & 13 April | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Coffs Coast Community College
This short course is aimed at care workers in the community and health sector who require a set of skills for assisting clients with administering their medication. It would also be beneficial to students currently in the industry.
Price: $180.00 including resources.
Find out more here. |
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Port City presents... Corporate Jack Attack
Fridays beginning 8 March 2019 | From 6:00pm | Port City Bowling Club
Register your business team now for 5 weeks of team building & networking with your colleagues. Finger foods and weekly prizes are included in the entry fee of $75 per team.
All entry monies raised will be donated to YP Space, helping to provide support and accommodation to children and young people aged 12-25 years across local target locations.
Further details including the registration form can be found here. |
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Who's Who in the Zoo?! Speed Networking for the Hastings
Friday, 22 March 2019 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Endeavour Clubhouse, Port Macquarie
Ostara is holding a 'who's who in the zoo' speed networking event and you're invited! Each company will have the floor for 2 minutes - enough time to give the room a run down on WHO they are, WHAT they do, and WHERE to access their service. Find out more... |
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StrokeSafe Speakers
The Stroke Foundation has passionate volunteer StrokeSafe Speakers available to present to community groups and workplaces. Talks are offered free to community groups thanks to the generous support of individuals and groups who have made donations to help cover costs.
To request a StrokeSafe Speaker or for more information click here.
Read the full flyer here. |
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Promoting Inclusion & Wellbeing
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Learning Club Tutors
Thursday afternoons during school term 2 & 3, 2019 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Toormina Library
The Smith Family is currently recruiting Learning Club volunteer tutors. Can you help? Becoming a volunteer tutor gives you the chance to support students in their educational and personal development. Continue reading... |
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Free screening: Becoming Colleen - Finding the Shoe that Fits
Friday, 1 March 2019 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Southern Cross University D Block Theatre
Free screening and expert discussion panel for those working in health, aged care or the LGBTIQ+ community.
Sponsored by Harbour Therapy clinic, MNC LHD Sexual Health, ACON, Southern Cross University and Connection Works.
Register here | Find out more here |
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The Artistic Spectrum Colouring Competition
Coffs Coast Autism are pleased to offer this competition as a chance to promote conversation, understanding and acceptance of autism at an upcoming local event: The Artistic Spectrum on April 2 - World Autism Awareness & Acceptance Day. The Artistic Spectrum is the work of one of our lovely Coffs Coast Autism families : the Lamey family from South West Rocks.
Submit an entry in our colouring competition, and/or enter an art piece into the The Artistic Spectrum Gladstone Exhibition!
Colouring Competition Entries Close Thursday, 28 March 2019.
Drop-off Points: There are five (5) drop off points along the coast. If you’re able to do so, collect entries for your local school, or Meet and Share group, and take them to your closest drop-off point. Or leave them with reception at one of the five Mid Coast Communities offices (click on link for addresses, and while you’re there, check out Mid Coast Communities Training, Workshops and Events Noticeboard)
We’d love to see colouring artworks displayed in your local areas for the month of April if you can arrange it, and we will do our best (after the prizes have been awarded) to return all artworks, though no guarantees can be given.
Questions? Visit www.facebook.com/theartisticspectrum
Click here for the colouring competition. |
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Become a 120 Countdown Volunteer Driving Mentor in Nambucca
Uniting are looking for volunteer mentors to supervise learner drivers who face challenges completing their 120 practice hours to get their P-plates. Mentoring makes a life-changing difference, giving young people independence and access to more opportunities.
All queries to Harlan Cooper on 0466 013 067 or hacooper@uniting.org
Read the poster here. |
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Sam's 'Natty Knitters'
Every second Monday commencing 11 March 2019 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Port Macquarie Golf Club
Sam's 'Natty Knitters' is a group of knitter ladies or men who would like to spend a couple of hours fortnightly to knit scarves for the homeless. No cost involved, just your precious time and a good sense of humour. All details can be found on the flyer. |
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Theatrical Antics Musical Fundraiser
Opening night Friday, 1 March 2019 | 8:00pm | Endeavour Clubhouse, Port Panthers.
Written and directed by Jay Corr, who is a great supporter of mental health recovery. Tickets are $25 for people aged 16 years and over. All proceeds go to Endeavour Clubhouse.
Read the flyer here. |
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safeTALK - Taree
Thursday, 7 March 2019 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Bushland Hub, Taree
LivingWorks safeTALK is a half-day presentation to increase suicide prevention.
The program alerts community members to signs that a person may be considering suicide. Continue reading...
Book online here. |
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Free Money Minded Workshops
FREE WORKSHOPS to help you squeeze more out of your income each fortnight. Tips and strategies for saving precious cents and making thrifty spending decisions. Feel good about being able to keep up with your bills while still providing healthy meals for your family.
March 26, April 2 & 9 2019 | Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre | 02 6584 1914
May 14, 21 &28 2019 | Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre | 02 6586 4055
These workshops are run over a three-week period, 2 hours per week. Bookings are essential.
Read the flyer here. |
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The Breast Screen van is coming to Nambucca Heads
6 - 21 March | Bellwood Park | Free
Recommended every two years for women aged 50 - 74 years.
Book now! Call 13 20 50
Read the flyer here. |
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Deadly Liver Mob
Do you identify as a member of our Aboriginal community? Do you or have you ever injected drugs?
Did you know you could get$$ for doing Hepatitis C education?
Or you can get even more $$ for talking to your mates and having health checks?
This service is available at Kempsey NSP.
Contact Estelle 0429 683 969 or Alex 0427 401 503
Read the flyer here. |
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Parent / Carer Workshops: Finding Peace in the Chaos 2019
Dates can be found on the flyer | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | 10-12 Short Street, Port Macqaurie
If you are struggling to support your teen, or supporting your struggling teen, these workshops are for you!
Eight workshops for parents and carers to connect with others in a safe, non-judgmental space & learn strategies to survive and enjoy the teenage years.
Read the flyer here. |
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NSW Youth Week: 10-18 April 2019
Invitation to enter the NSW Youth Week Design Competition
Youth Week is fast approaching. This year, the NSW Youth Week theme is: Coming together to Connect, Share, Speak out, and Celebrate.
To celebrate NSW Youth Week this year, the Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) is inviting young people between 12 and 24 years of age to enter the NSW Youth Week Design Competition.
The winner will be presented with an award and will receive shoe slides with their design printed on them for themself, and their family and friends, at the NSW Youth Week Forum at NSW Parliament House on Monday 8 April 2019.
Designs can include drawings, paintings, photographs and digital illustrations. It’s not about being a good artist, it’s about young people showing us what inspires them.
If you know of any young people in your networks who would be interested in entering, please ask them to visit the link below to enter.
Entries close Sunday 17 March 2019.
To learn more about Youth Week or to find activities visit the site here. |
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MHFA for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Taree
Wedensday, 13 March 2019 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Manning Hospital | $20 including manual and morning tea
This course gives participants an opportunity to learn how to help someone who is engaging in self-injury.
Read the flyer. |
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Connecting Culture: Tracing Ancestors
Thursday, 7 March 2019 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Kempsey Shire Library
'Connecting Culture: Tracing Ancestors' is a family history research workshop run by the library's Indigenous Services team. It outlines resources and strategies that may assist you in your research. Continue reading... |
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Disability & Aged Care News
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Stepping into Internship with PwC
'Stepping into Internship' is a paid internship program designed for university students with disability who want to gain paid, hands-on work experience in their chosen field of study. For more information about this program, visit PwC's website here.
To be considered for the program, apply here before midnight Thursday, 28 February 2019. |
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End Deadly Disability Discrimination
“When I was a baby I got meningitis. This is the reason I have an intellectual disability. My intellectual disability means I am up to three times more likely to die from preventable causes. It also means I could die 27 years earlier than most people.”
- Shu Hua Chan, Chairperson, Council for Intellectual Disability.
In NSW, with your help, CID has done strong advocacy on the need to reduce the high rate of preventable deaths of people with intellectual disability. As a result of advocacy by us and others, the NSW Government put $4.7million into specialist intellectual disability health services last year.
This is a good win but there is a lot more to do. So we have joined with our national organisation 'Inclusion Australia' to launch the 'Our Health Counts' campaign across Australia.
Down Syndrome Australia, the Australian Association of Developmental Disability Medicine and the Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry (UNSW) have joined the campaign too. Continue reading... |
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Aged care among courses in NSW Labor's TAFE plan
More than 600,000 students will save thousands of dollars under a NSW Labor plan to address skill shortages with free TAFE courses. Plumbing, electrical trades, disability, aged care and childcare will be among the courses initially covered by the 10-year plan, which Labor says will be modified each year to plug gaps.
“This government is deliberately killing TAFE and we need to rescue it,” opposition leader Michael Daley said in Sydney. “Free TAFE will not only help teach young people the skills they need but also offer older people who’ve lost their jobs the opportunity to retrain – and retrain free of charge.”
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Social ChANge And Community Engagement
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Final deadline for abstract submissions
We have received a fantastic number of abstracts for the 8th SNAICC National Conference: Growing up with Strong Identity, Strong Culture and Strong Connection in Adelaide this September. If you missed out on submitting your paper, we have extended the deadline to Friday, 1 March 2019.
Continue reading... |
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Celebrating Diversity Grants
The Multicultural NSW Celebrating Diversity Grants Program invests in community projects, events and activities that foster community harmony and celebrate cultural diversity as a precious part of our identity and way of life. For more information and to apply click here. |
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ClubGRANTS
ClubGRANTS funding is available to community groups, charities and sporting teams across NSW.
Funding is available under three separate categories:
Category 1: supports community welfare and social services, community development, employment assistance activities, community health services, and projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.
Category 2: provides funding for general community development and support activities, such as junior sport.
Category 3: is a state-wide fund that supports large-scale community infrastructure projects; grants are available for sport, emergency and disaster relief, and arts and culture infrastructure.
For more information or to apply click here
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Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission the new Aged Care Quality Standards commencing 1 July 2019
Checking your readiness for the new standards.
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has launched a new Self-Assessment Guidance Tool to assist providers of Commonwealth subsidised aged care services to understand and self-assess their performance against the new Aged Care Quality Standards commencing 1 July 2019.
The self-assessment template and guidance was developed in consultation with stakeholders and has been tested with aged care service providers. The new tool will replace existing guidance on self-assessment once the new Standards come into effect.
You are not required to submit self-assessment information against the new Aged Care Quality Standards prior to 1 July 2019, however all providers are encouraged to use this useful resource in preparation for the introduction of the new Standards. Access the new Self-Assessment Standards Guidance Tool.
Read the first issue of the Aged Care Quality Bulletin, the Commission's monthly newsletter for Australian aged care providers here. |
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New My Aged Care website and enhanced service finder project
New requirements have been developed to address the issue of duplicate and incorrect service results appearing in the service finders, and are being enforced for service providers to manage and update their information. Further guidance for providers is available in the Managing your home care service information fact sheet. |
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Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre: 2019 Carer Roadshow
The Carers Roadshow will share all the information carers and service providers will need to navigate the changes in 2019.
Learn about:
- coaching, counselling and new resources
- carer-directed support
- emergency respite
- new online support and services
- the Care Gateway and Educational Resources.
Places are limited for this one-time event, so please RSVP quickly by phoning:
1800 052 222
Read the flyer. |
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NATSIFAC Program Bi-annual Grant Opportunity is now open
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care (NATSIFAC) Program 2018-2019 Bi-Annual Grant Opportunity is a targeted, competitive application process.
NATSIFAC Program service providers can apply for grant funding to address a clearly identified need that supports the delivery of aged care services. Service providers in remote and very remote Australia (geographical locations defined as Modified Monash Model 6 and 7) will be prioritised.
Invitation to apply
Eligible applicants currently funded under the NATSIFAC Program to deliver aged care services are invited to apply for the Grant Opportunity:
- to purchase and replace equipment
- for minor building upgrades
- for construction of staff accommodation.
For the purpose of the Grant Opportunity, staff accommodation is defined as essential to the delivery of aged care services and to house aged care staff only.
The Grant Opportunity opened on Thursday, 14 February 2019. All applications must be received by the department by 2.00pm Thursday, 11 April 2019.
For information and access to the application form, please visit the GrantConnect website. |
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ACCAN Grants Program
The ACCAN Grants Program funds projects which either:
- undertake research on telecommunications issues
- represent telecommunications consumers, or
- create educational tools which empower consumers to understand telecommunications products and services, and make decisions in their own interests.
Applications are sought from the community sector, industry, individuals, small business and researchers, with cross-sectoral collaborations encouraged.
For this round projects can fall under one of two streams:
- Research Stream
- Education and Representation Stream
For more information, or to apply, click here. |
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