Events Calendar

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Community Events

• Accreditation Network Meeting -  
  - ECTARC would like to invite Owners, Directors and/or staff from centres to come together for an accreditation network meeting.
• Information session - Free courses for women - 29 June 2009 
  - Campbelltown TAFE is commencing Semester 2 courses in July 2009.
• Australian Poetry Slam 09 Regional Heat - 03 July 2009 
  - Central West Libraries, State Library of NSW and Word Travels are calling all poets, hip-hop artists, storytellers and other outspoken wordsmiths to speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing your original poem at the Australian Poetry Slam Regional NSW heat — an electric live event where the audience is the judge!
• 2009 Bankstown Mental Health Carer Support Group - 07 July 2009 
  - Bankstown Mental Health Carer Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month.
• Central Coast LETS - TRADE DAY - 12 July 2009 
  - What is LETS? Local Exchange Trading System is a simple non-profit system that allows you to trade services and goods with other local people - without money!
• Identikid Day - 15 July 2009 
  - School Holiday Event - Lions Club Identikid Identification Day
• Iraqi Australan Christian Association Picnic & Social gathering - 19 July 2009 
  - The Iraqi Australan Christian Association will gather at Auburn Botanic Gardens for a social, sport & recreational gathering.
• Identikid Day - 22 July 2009 
  - School Holiday Identikid Day
• Solving the Climate Crisis Talk - 25 July 2009 
  - Greenpeace and the Australian Museum present Solving the Climate Crisis, an inspiring talk in conjunction with the Climate Change: Our future, Our choice exhibition.
• NSW Central Coast Music Development Fund - 11 August 2009 
  - Are you passionate about music and interested in being part of a group who wants to make Music Education possible for local young people?
• Central Coast LETS - Trade Day - 15 August 2009 
  - Local Exchange Trading System (LETS) is a simple non-profit system that allows you to trade services and goods with other local people - without money!
• Macedonian Folk Dance Workshop - 15 August 2009 
  - Beginners to intermediate workshop for Macedonian folk dances.
• Get Active Macarthur 2009 - 03 September 2009 
  - An Inclusive day promoting sporting and social activities for people with disabilities.
• Wild Side Festival - 25 September 2009 
  - Walk on the Wild Side is a weekend jam-packed with fun activities for all members of the community.
• Gloucester Art Trail - 03 October 2009 
  - With support from Regional Arts NSW, the beautiful small town of Gloucester will become one giant gallery during the Gloucester Art Trail.
• Harden Kite Festival - 10 October 2009 
  - 4th Annual Harden Kite Festival - Fun for all the family - Bring your own kite or buy one on the day!

Conferences

• 2009 BroSis Project - Youth Participation for the Sustainable Development of Cities - 30 June 2009 
  - How about joining an international study camp with undergraduate students from all around the world to research on the "Sustainable Development of Cities" in Seoul?
• The crisis and beyond: for a stronger and fairer housing system - 02 July 2009 
  - Beyond the housing affordability crisis, beyond the global economic crisis … how can we make our housing system stronger and fairer? Shelter NSW is presenting a one-day conference in Sydney on Thursday 2 July 2009.
• 2009 Housing Researchers Conference - 05 August 2009 
  - With housing at the centre of the world’s financial and economic crisis, the conference is an opportunity for practicing housing researchers from countries in the Asia–Pacific region to compare and develop perspectives, and theoretical and empirical findings based on research into different dimensions of housing including economics, society and environment.
• Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2009 - 20 August 2009 
  - A Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• 2009 Multicultural Marketing Conference - Marketing Secrets Unlocked - 26 August 2009 
  - Business and government experts in Australia have teamed up with the Community Relations Commission to present the Marketing Secrets Unlocked conference.
• ARACY 2009 National Conference, Transforming Australia for our children’s future: Making prevention work. - 02 September 2009 
  - This conference will focus on how we can best learn from one another and work together to innovate and take action to improve outcomes for young Australians.
• NDS 2009 National Employment Forum incorporating the Workability International Conference - 07 September 2009 
  - Shining Through - Creating Sustainable Employment in a Turbulent World
• Protective Behaviours Australia Inc. National Conference - 10 September 2009 
  - Theme: Connecting Children and Community for a Safe Future
• NYMC'09 - National Youth Ministry Convention - 15 October 2009 
  - NYMC is an opportunity people who work with youth and young adults to gather for a time of refreshment and encouragement, professional development and training, connecting and networking.
• Home Hospice Annual Conference 2009 - 27 November 2009 
  - This event will provide a platform for participants to discuss topics relating to end of life and encourage conversations about spirituality, community and the significance of dying at home.
• The 2nd National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Family & Community Strengths Conference - 01 December 2009 
  - The Family Action Centre and SNAICC will be convening the 2nd National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Family & Community Strengths Conference from 1st to 3rd December, 2009 at the University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus.

Workshops

• Apply Basic First Aid Workshop - Warrawong - 30 June 2009 
  - Senior First Aid is the flagship St John Ambulance course designed to impart knowledge, skills and attitudes deemed necessary for giving competent care to the ill or injured until medical aid arrives.
• Mums going back to work - 01 July 2009 
  - Confidence-building public speaking workshop, focusing on communication for employability. Impromptu and prepared speaking skills to build confidence for interviews, interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Parramatta Meeting Place - Meet Mark Daniels from Social Traders - 02 July 2009 
  - A great opportunity to hear about a new organisation in the social enterprise sector – hear from Mark Daniels, Social Traders.
• Support Group Leader Workshop - Advanced - 06 July 2009 
  - Presented by Alzheimer's Australia NSW this advanced workshop is designed to meet the needs of new Dementia Carer Support Group leaders.
• Information session - Mentors to support carers needed! - 08 July 2009 
  - HOME Hospice exists to change attitudes and experiences around death and dying. The Community Mentor Program provides support to carers who are caring for a dying loved one at home. This information session is for people who would like to apply to be a Community Mentor.
• Dealing with Challenging Behaviours in 2-10 year olds - 08 July 2009 
  - A seminar for parents and carers of children aged 2-10 years.
• Information session - Mentors to support carers needed! - 28 July 2009 
  - HOME Hospice exists to change attitudes and experiences around death and dying. The Community Mentor Program provides support to carers who are caring for a dying loved one at home. This information session is for people who would like to apply to be a Community Mentor.
• Family Advocacy - After school-what then? - 28 July 2009 
  - The workshop - After school – what then? - is specifically for parents of students with disability in years 9, 10, 11 and 12 who will need ongoing formal support after leaving school.
• Dealing With Families Under Stress Workshop - 29 July 2009 
  - This workshop will explore strategies to help child care staff support children and families going through some of the more stressful life experiences.
• Information Session: Mentors to support carers needed! - 29 July 2009 
  - HOME Hospice exists to change attitudes and experiences around death and dying. The Community Mentor Program provides support to carers who are caring for a dying loved one at home. This information session is for people who would like to apply to be a Community Mentor.
• Family advocacy-After school-what then? - 29 July 2009 
  - The workshop - After school – what then? - is specifically for parents of students with disability in years 9, 10, 11 and 12 who will need ongoing formal support after leaving school.
• Information Session: Mentors to support carers needed! - 30 July 2009 
  - HOME Hospice exists to change attitudes and experiences around death and dying. The Community Mentor Program provides support to carers who are caring for a dying loved one at home. This information session is for people who would like to apply to be a Community Mentor.
• Family Advocacy- After school what then? - 31 July 2009 
  - The workshop - After school – what then? - is specifically for parents of students with disability in years 9, 10, 11 and 12 who will need ongoing formal support after leaving school.
• Free Financial literacy Program - 03 August 2009 
  - Learn how to budget and save.
• Information Sessions: Mentors to support carers needed! - 04 August 2009 
  - HOME Hospice exists to change attitudes and experiences around death and dying. The Community Mentor Program provides support to carers who are caring for a dying loved one at home. This information session is for people who would like to apply to be a Community Mentor.
• Pre-teens workshop for parents and carers of children aged 9-12 years - 07 August 2009 
  - A workshop for parents and carers of children aged 9-12 years.
• So you've made it to 'Manager'...How to survive and thrive. - 12 August 2009 
  - Whether you are a newly appointed supervisor or manager, or someone more experienced looking to enhance your skills, this program is designed just for you!
• Health Care Professionals working with adults surviving child abuse - 13 August 2009 
  - ASCA has also developed workshops for health care professionals. The training recognises that working with survivors of childhood abuse requires specialised training and that doing such work is challenging for health professionals.
• Community Development Workshop - 09 September 2009 
  - The workshop will explore the role of community development in supporting community strengths, building connections and increasing participation of local people in community & neighbourhood settings.
• Positive Thinking - 18 September 2009 
  - Free Positive thinking Session
• Caring for Country: Restoring Land and Cultural Understanding - 23 September 2009 
  - Caring for Country is everybody‘s responsibility and plays a key role in restoring the land and cultural understanding.
• Apply Basic First Aid Workshop - Warrawong - 14 October 2009 
  - Senior First Aid is the flagship St John Ambulance course designed to impart knowledge, skills and attitudes deemed necessary for giving competent care to the ill or injured until medical aid arrives.
• So you've made it to 'Manager'....How to survive and thrive. - 18 November 2009 
  - Whether you are a newly appointed supervisor or manager, or someone more experienced looking to enhance your skills, this program is designed just for you!

Training Courses

• Narrative Therapy One Week Training - Level Two - 05 July 2009 
  - This one week training program is designed for those practitioners who have already attended a Level One intensive or its equivalent and would like to extend their knowledge and skills of narrative therapy.
• Father Inclusiveness in Family Services - 10 July 2009 
  - Fathers today are aware that they are viewed differently in society and are eager to access support and assistance from services within the community.
• Basic Survey Design - Course - 22 July 2009 
  - The aim of this course is to give a broad overview of all facets of survey development. The course covers developing survey objectives, advantages and disadvantages of various collection methodologies, questionnaire development, data processing and reporting of results.
• Free Volunteer Workplace Food Safety & Hygiene Training - 31 July 2009 
  - A free Workplace Food Safety & Hygiene training course for Volunteers & Coordinators of Volunteers.
• Free Volunteer Management Essentials Training - 05 August 2009 
  - A free training course for Managers & Coordinators of Volunteers.
• Training for Transition - 08 August 2009 
  - An exciting program which offers an inspiring vision and action plan for the transition to a low-carbon future in socially connected, resilient communities.
• Principles of Questionnaire Design - Course - 26 August 2009 
  - A well designed questionnaire is vital for collecting high quality data. The aim of this course is to provide participants with an awareness and understanding of questionnaire design principles. The course covers selecting collection methodologies, developing survey questions, designing questionnaire layout and testing the questionnaire.
• Understanding Demographic Data - Course - 24 September 2009 
  - This course provides an understanding of the demographic data framework and the processes which shape the population and includes practical exercises in the analysis of demographic data.
• Turning Data Into Information - Course - 14 October 2009 
  - This course develops skills in interpreting and analysing data and communicating information clearly and effectively.

Announcements

• Pathways Australia Professional Development Calendar 2009 - 16 January 2009 
  - The Pathways Australia 2009 Professional Development Series Calendar featuring Marketing, HR, Finance and Management seminars is now available for view online at www.pathwaysaustralia.com.au. Your Pathways to Success!
• Northside Community Forum Learning & Development Calendar 2009 - 06 May 2009 
  - Northside Community Forum Inc. and the Home and Community Care Program have collaborated with a number of organisations to provide a variety of training programs.
• Emerging Pacific Leaders' Dialogue 2010 - Applications now open - 01 June 2009 
  - Applications are sought high calibre men and women who are already on a path to senior leadership to apply for the Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue (EPLD) 2010 that is scheduled to take March 2010.
• 2009 Women getting into boards survey - 01 June 2009 
  - The Centre for Leadership for Women is interested in researching this issue that appears to gain limelight now and again, but remains unresolved and a source of frustration for many women.
• TRI IT Training for Community Organisations & Government Agencies Workers - 01 July 2009 
  - We are excited to be offering you training in 3 different locations. From July, IT Training will now be held in Penrith, Parramatta and Macarthur.