by Mez Fisher | 26, Feb 2018 | Training opportunities
The Department of Finance, Services and Innovation and FutureGov have created Human-Centred Design online training, which is designed to build capability across the non-government sector. Human-centred design is widely regarded as a best practice approach to designing human services that deliver meaningful outcomes.
The training complements the NGO Benchmarking Model (link is external) and the Human Services Outcomes Framework (link is external), which help NGOs adapt to the new world of outcomes-based contracting. The training is intended to underpin and drive a cycle of continuous improvement and customer-centred service design and delivery.
Access the training.
by Mez Fisher | 26, Feb 2018 | Funding
CUA Mutual Good Community Grants offer eligible community organisations the opportunity to apply for a $10,000 grant to put towards overcoming an identified issue based on consultation with or input from the community. Closing date: 2 March 2018.
CUA Mutual Good Community Grants focus on non-profit and social enterprise organisations who are based in Australia and who benefit the local community with a significant social impact.
This could include organisations that:
- Improve social welfare
- Advance education and training
- Provide emergency relief
- Support major life challenges and changes
More information and to apply
by Mez Fisher | 26, Feb 2018 | Sector Events
Northcott is proud to present Emotion Management for Children and Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from two of the world’s leading ASD experts at this full day workshop, Friday 16 March 2018 at Southern Cross University.
Professor Tony Attwood is an international authority on Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) and ASD, and Dr Michelle Garnett devised the world’s first screening tool for AS. Together these two clinical psychologists have more than 50 years experience in supporting people with ASD.
Date: Friday 16 March 2018
Time: 9:30am to 4:00pm
Location: Southern Cross University, Lismore Campus, Military Road, East Lismore NSW.
Cost: FREE – for parents and carers; $93.40 for professionals.
Meals will NOT be provided. Food can be purchased from the University Cafe or participants can bring their own.
RSVP closed: Friday 9 March 2018. SEATS ARE LIMITED!!
Follow this link to BOOK NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/emotion-management-for-children-and-teens-with-asd-tickets-42929706909
Participants will learn:
- – why children and adolescents with ASD have emotion management difficulties
- – how anxiety presents behaviourally for a child or adolescent with ASD
- – anxiety management strategies
- – how to manage intense anger
- – how to deal with challenging behaviours caused by experiencing a range of intense emotions
- – strategies to assist a child or adolescent with ASD to overcome depression
This workshop is designed for parents, carers and health and educational professionals.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!
by Mez Fisher | 26, Feb 2018 | Sector Events
Commissioning is a new way of buying services that the government plans to implement for DSS funded services. ACOSS is holding a forum on 14 March designed to assist all of us to understand some of the principles and theoretical and practical applications of commissioning.
The forum will also examine together how the new commissioning model may impact how services will be delivered by our sector.
Date: 14 March 2018
Time: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Location: DSS Offices, 71 Athllon Drive, Greenway ACT 2900
REGISTER HERE – FREE FOR ACOSS MEMBERS
Topics covered:
- What is commissioning?
- How will it work for DSS funded services?
- How has it worked elsewhere?
- How do we engage with government to get the best outcomes for the people who need our services?
The forum will be divided into four parts:
- Briefing and Q&A with Associate Professor Helen Dickinson (School of Business, University of New South Wales, Canberra). Helen is recognised as an expert in the field with a strong understanding of commissioning both on a theoretical and practical basis.
- A panel discussion led by Associate Professor Helen Dickinson with representatives from the community sector, discussing how commissioning has worked elsewhere, and some of the lessons learnt from the experience.
- A briefing from the Department of Social Services on their plans for commissioning DSS funded services.
- A workshop for all of us to participate in, focusing on influencing DSS’ approach to commissioning, and the key principles and elements of commissioning.
by Mez Fisher | 26, Feb 2018 | Sector Events
ICS Australia is proud to announce the launch of its 2018 Indigenous Conferences which takes you to Cairns, Canberra and Brisbane with broad range of topics in Indigenous affairs. Call for papers are now open and being sought.
2018 sees an exciting new initiative introduced to encourage and help Indigenous communities participate in 2018 conferences: ICS has decided to allocate up to 70% of the conference proceedings to community groups and partnerships between community and government organisations in an attempt to promote the positives being achieved.
We hear time and time again throughout the media how Closing the Gap initiatives are not being achieved where in real terms, many successful leap forward are taking place in our communities. Organisations are invited to submit-a-paper and be part of the positive movement in Indigenous Australia.
Listed below are the upcoming 2018 Conferences:
- 2018 Indigenous Men’s Wellbeing Conference June 13-15, 2018 Pullman International Cairns QLD
- 2018 Indigenous Women’s Wellbeing Conference June 13-15, 2018 Pullman International Cairns QLD
- Black Thunder: The Power of Black Voices Towards 2020 Conference July 5-6, 2018 Canberra, ACT
- 2018 National Indigenous Employment Conference July 5-6, 2018 Canberra ACT
- 5th Indigenous STOP Domestic Violence National Conference July 9-11, 2018 Marriott Brisbane QLD
- 2018 Indigenous Child Protection & Safety Conference July 9-11, 2018 Marriott Brisbane QLD
- 2018 International Indigenous Chronic Diseases Conference August 1-3, 2018 Pullman Cairns QLD
- 2018 Indigenous Out of the Shadows Mental Health Conference August 1-3, 2018 Pullman Cairns QLD
- 1st National Indigenous NDIS Conference December 11-13, 2018 Marriott Hotel Brisbane QLD
- 2018 National Indigenous Juvenile Justice Conference December 11-13, 2018 Marriott Brisbane QLD
Please submit your papers online at www.indigenoushealth.net
For more information, please visit the conference website at www.icsconferences.org or contact ICS by email at [email protected]
by Mez Fisher | 26, Feb 2018 | Sector Events
The theme of Homelessness NSW’s 2018 Conference is ‘Housing ends homelessness’ highlighting the importance of investing in social and affordable housing options to prevent and respond to homelessness. It’s on 15-16 March at the Novotel Wollongong.
Over the two days, housing and homelessness service professionals from the private, not for profit, corporate and government sectors will come together to share expertise and collaborate on the development of new initiatives to address homelessness.
- When: 9:00am – 4:30pm, Thursday 15 – Friday 16 March
- Where: Novotel Wollongong, 2-14 Cliff Rd, North Wollongong
More information (including cost) and registration available here.
by Mez Fisher | 26, Feb 2018 | Sector Events
NCOSS and the NSW Legislative Council are holding a workshop in Sydney on 14 March for non-government organisations to learn more about parliamentary inquiries so that they can take part and influence policy.
When: 8:45am – 12:45pm, Wednesday 14 March
Where: Macquarie Room, NSW Parliament House, Macquarie St, Sydney
Registration and more information available here.
by Mez Fisher | 26, Feb 2018 | Training opportunities
Resourcing Inclusive Communities is running workshops on strategies for assisting individuals to connect with community around shared interests and experiences, in Coffs Harbour, Lismore and Tweed Heads.
People with disability are commonly underrepresented in everyday community life. Shifting from traditional groupings of people to developing and sustaining authentic community connections takes planning and action. Come and learn strategies and gain tools to make it happen.
View the Flyer
FEBRUARY/MARCH WORKSHOPS
Register Online
by Mez Fisher | 26, Feb 2018 | Young people
One Vision Productions is announcing classes for March, with a Sign Up Day in Byron Bay on Saturday March 10 with MCs Emph n Treats, Stay Nice, Katia, Dj’s Professor Prawn and Professor Crab. One Vision’s mission is to empower Youth to make positive life choices that enable them to maximise their personal potential.
Through collaborative programming with schools and other community-based organisations, they provide educational, social, mentoring and music opportunities to enhance the academic performance, community connections and career options of young people.
Meet the tutors and sign up to the classes on Satruday March 10, 12:00 pm – 4:00pm at 4/10 Wollongbar St, Byron Bay.
Courses include:
AFTER SCHOOL VIDEO PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
3 WEEK COURSE STARTS MON 12TH MAR 2018
AFTER SCHOOL 4 WEEK SINGER SONG WRITER CLASSES WITH AMI PELU
STARTS TUESDAY 13 MARCH
ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION WITH TETRAMETH – 4 WEEK COURSE
CLASSES START WEDNESDAY 14TH MARCH
THE SERIOUS MC 4 WEEK COURSE
STARTS THURSDAY 15TH MARCH 5:00PM – 7:00 PM
See the facebook page for full details.
by Mez Fisher | 26, Feb 2018 | Reports & Information
If you are a not-for-profit organisation, an Australian government agency or a for-profit organisation with a not-for-profit arm – then you are eligible to host a job seeker for some volunteer work.
Work for the Dole places job seekers in activities where they can gain skills and experience that give back to the community and can help them find a job.
Here’s a good news story about a business who benefited from having an ETC job seeker complete a Work for the Dole activity with them.
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