Sector Headlines
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Synergy Community Solar Fund
Synergy is giving six registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, or community groups, the opportunity to receive a SolarReturn solar system. The first 100 eligible organisations that apply will receive a free energy audit and report. If you know an organisation that is making a difference, encourage them to nominate today. Nominations close Monday 23 April 2018.
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Extension to Homelessness Services
The Department of Communities intends to offer a 12 month extension for all current Homelessness contracts to 30 June 2019. During this extension period, the Department intends to co-design a new Homelessness Strategy with the sector, which will determine the future strategic direction and procurement strategy for services currently funded through NAHA and NPAH. Future extensions to existing contracts may be required in order to implement the future procurement strategy. Formal variation paperwork will be forwarded to current providers, offering variations to existing contracts to 30 June 2019.
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Call for Tender: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Youth healing framework
Proposal submissions to develop an Aboriginal and Torres Strait youth healing framework that will assist the Healing Foundation to continue to document the story of healing in Australia, are invited by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation. Development of the framework will support the Healing Foundation in building the understanding nationally on how to support quality healing work for young people across governments and community organisations.
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East Pilbara consultation for Dementia Friendly Strategy
Consultation will begin next week for the Shire of East Pilbara's first Age and Dementia Friendly Strategy. The Shire is seeking the participation of older people, and organisations that work with older people in the consultations. If you know anyone who can provide input for this strategy, feel free to pass this information on. Consultations can be arranged over the phone if stakeholders aren't available for any of the public meetings.
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Thrive request for tender metro and regional briefing sessions
Community services organisations have a chance to deliver the new Thrive program in partnership with the Department of Communities. Thrive builds on successes of the Housing Authority’s previous Support and Tenant Education Program (STEP), with a stronger focus on early intervention. Thrive has been developed through extensive consultation with stakeholders, and takes a more holistic approach to improve clients’ individual social and economic wellbeing. Briefing sessions will be held across WA to provide more information. Read the tender documents here.
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Communicare's Children's Contact Services
Communicare is introducing Children’s Contact Service (CCS) from 30 April 2018, out of their Cannington office. The fee-for-service program is designed to help separated families experiencing conflict or difficulties with parenting arrangements. The CCS will provide a comprehensive intake, screening and assessment process, on site child orientation, facilitated changeovers, supervised and supported contact visits.For more information email Rhian Roberts, Coordinator, [email protected].
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Hand to Heart - Social Connections for Older People
Hand to Heart is a free community program connecting older people in the Melville region to local services, activities and groups. The program is a collaborative project between the Cities of Melville and Belmont, ConnectGroups, and Befriend, in response to data indicating an increasing number of older people living alone.
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McCusker Centre internship opportunity for organisations
The McCusker Centre for Citizenship collaborates with students and the broader UWA community, not for profit organisations, government, and business to make a difference through structured, quality internships, events, and exchange opportunities. Student interns come from across all faculties, and are matched based on their application and opportunities available.
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Find Cancer Early TV ad campaign launched
A health promotion campaign to increase community awareness of early symptoms of the five most common cancers has been launched by the Cancer Council of WA. The ad encourages people to visit their doctor, Aboriginal Health Worker, or clinic nurse if they notice any changes in their body. The five most common cancers are bowel, breast, lung, prostate, and skin cancer. More at www.findcancerearly.com.au.
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Sector Training and Events
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13 APR | End Homelessness in WA Launch
End Homelessness in WA - Perth - Free
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18 APR | Impact of Trauma
Child Australia - Belmont - $69
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27 APR | Postcode inequality - WA's economic challenges
Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) - Perth - From $185
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1 MAY | Seminar: Child Safe Organisations WA
Commissioner for Children and Young People - Perth - Free
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4 MAY | Workshop: Australia's Shared History
Cultural Convergence & Sync7 - East Fremantle - $190
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9 MAY | Advanced Trauma Informed Care - Dr Ann O'Neill
Australian Association of Social Workers WA - West Perth - From $210
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14 JUN | Seminar: Child Safe Organisations WA
Commissioner for Children and Young People - Perth - Free
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Job Opportunities
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Campaign Coordinator
Linkwest - applications closing ASAP
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Manager Sector Capability and Stewardship
National Disability Services (NDS) - applications closing ASAP
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