Sector Headlines
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Doors to Safety for Women with Disabilities Experiencing Violence
The Women’s Community Health Network WA is delivering two-hour capacity building sessions to enable staff of disability service providers to better identify and respond to women with disabilities experiencing family and domestic violence. This session was developed, and will be delivered, by women with disability, on Tuesday 19 June. RSVP to Zel by phone 0413813885 or email [email protected]
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Thrive program request for tender: metro & 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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Funds for Freedom Fundraiser movie screening 'The Bookshop'
Funds for Freedom assists women and children to live a life free from domestic and family violence, offering a fresh start after fleeing their homes due to FDV. The Women's Council for Domestic and Family Violence are holding a movie fundraiser, with a screening of 'The Bookshop' in Northbridge, Sunday 27 May.
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Research Study - support for community-led disaster recovery
Researchers at the University of Tasmania are seeking participants for a study investigating how government can better support community-led recovery after a disaster. If you have experience working in community recovery after a disaster, as a community member, a community sector representative, or a local government representative, contact Carole Owen at the University of Tasmania on 0448 673 314 or [email protected]
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Deadly Jobs Expo
The Town of Bassendean and Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, along with WA Jobs and Skills are inviting expressions of interest from employers who would like to showcase their employment opportunities to Aboriginal people attending this year’s Deadly Jobs Expo at Ashfield Reserve. The expo, held in conjunction with NAIDOC 2018 Family Day is Perth’s largest NAIDOC Week event and provides a unique opportunity for employers to engage with over 4000 local Aboriginal people who attend this event each year. To participate for free download the form here and email it to [email protected] by close of business Friday 8 June 2018.
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Empowering Communities Program draft tender released
The Department of Communities is inviting community service organisations to assist with the planning and development of the proposed Empowering Communities Program. The new program seeks to empower communities to be connected and inclusive places where people feel they belong, are valued and contribute.
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Lotterywest grants available to community service organisations
Do you have plans for your community and need a helping hand? Lotterywest would love to hear about it!
Lotterywest offer grants to not-for-profit organisations to support projects that benefit WA.
You can do a lot with a Lotterywest grant.
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Australian Institute of Family Studies Survey
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) have released a survey for clinicians working with young people and sexually abusive behaviours. They are mapping current service responses for adolescents (10-17 years of age), with an aim to develop a detailed understanding of effective interventions and contextual factors affecting impplementation.
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2018 Industry Skills Forecasts - Consultation Sought
The draft Industry Skills Forecast is open for public consultation via the SkillsIQ website. The Industry Reference Committee is responsible for advising the Federal Government on the changing training needs of the community sector, a key piece of advice being the Industry Skills Forecast. Encourage your networks to read the document and provide any feedback via the online feedback form by COB Monday 21 May. See a draft of the forecast here.
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Westfield Local Heroes nominations open
Nominations are open to acknowledge Local Heroes as part of a community recognition and grants program. Nominations can be made for individuals and organisations who promote social wellbeing and harmony in communities through work, programs, or activities.
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Sector Training and Events
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APR-MAY | NDIS Information Sessions
Richmond Wellbeing - Various Locations - Free
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22 MAY | Pride in Practice Forum
Richmond Wellbeing - Cannington - Free
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23 MAY | Engaging with Fathers in Family Services
Australian Association of Social Workers WA - West Perth - From $10
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27 MAY | Movie Fundraiser - The Bookshop
Women's Council Funds for Freedom - Northbridge - $25
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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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Coordinator, Pilbara FASD Prevention Project
Telethon Kids Institute - applications closing 26 April 2018
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Administration Officer - Victoria Park
Victoria Park Community Centre - applications closing ASAP
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Accounts Officer - URGENT leave replacement
Armadale Community and Family Centre, contact Sarah Greenwood on 9497 4794 - applications closing ASAP
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