Notice
Bellingen Shire Interagency
When Wednesday, October 17
Time 9:30am to 11:30 am
Where Bellingen Citizens’ Room, Council Grounds Bellingen
Topic Welfare to Work, Volunteering and work for the Dole
Format : Question and Answer
Representatives from Job Network Members and Centrelink will be there.
Thursday, 11 October 2007
Wednesday, 26 September 2007
Co-Ordinator Position Coffs Harbour Support Services
Position Vacant:
Coordinator Accommodation Services (Ref CRD OP)
Salary: Up to SACS Grade IV (depending on skills, experience and
qualifications)
Position Overview
This position oversees CHSS Outreach/Drop-In Accommodation Service. The project currently supports 16 people to live in their own homes within Coffs Harbour with flexible, person centred drop-in support. The program is delivered by an experienced and skilled staff team of 6 permanent part time staff plus casual relief staff.
People utilising support through this program range in age from 33 years through to 70 years. An initiative to better address the needs of people with disabilities as they age will be established under this program in early 2008. This will involve the establishment of an alternate accommodation framework provided through co-located units attached to 24 hour accommodation support for a small number of service users.
There is a real requirement to have a relationship and “know” the clients and families in this service to be able to anticipate their changing support needs and for the service and support to respond accordingly.
The position is full-time and operates from our main office at Garden Terrace, 9/6 Elbow Street, Coffs Harbour.
The organisation offers salary packaging and is FBT exempt.
Applications:
1. Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 12th October 2007. They must be received at CHSS offices in hard copy by this deadline.
2. Applications should be addressed to:
The General Manager
Coffs Harbour Support Services Inc.
PO Box 1484
COFFS HARBOUR
NSW 2450
3. Applications can be remitted by mail or alternatively may be hand delivered during office hours to Coffs Harbour Support Services Reception at Garden Terrace, 9/6 Elbow Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW. Electronic and faxed applications will not be accepted.
4. Applications should include contact names and numbers of 2 referees, with at least one of these being work related.
5. Applications should detail the position reference (CRD OPT)
6. Applications must address each of the selection criteria outlined below:
Essential:
ü Relevant degree or diploma (education, health, behavioural sciences, management) or a minimum of 6 years relevant work experience in community services.
ü Demonstrated understanding of the impact of disability on clients, their families, and planning of service provision.
ü Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – and the ability to use these skills in liaison and negotiation with a range of stakeholders
ü Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete in own time)
ü Current NSW Drivers Licence
ü Demonstrated Competence in use of MS Office, internet and email
ü Proven Financial Management skills (Proven ability to develop and manage budgets).
ü Ability to interpret financial reports (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss analyses)
ü Understanding of and commitment to Ethical Practice and Equal Employment Opportunity and OH&S
ü Knowledge of contemporary management practice and experience in provision of direct supervision.
Desirable:
ü Experience in successful management of disability programs and projects
ü Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
ü Knowledge and understanding of disability service system in NSW, particularly in Northern NSW
ü Knowledge and experience in administration of DADHC funded services
7. Further information on CHSS can be found on www.coffssupport.com
If you require further information after reviewing the material provided in this Information Kit, you may contact Jill Smith (Operations Manager) or John Costello (General Manager) on 02 66 511 526.
Interviews:
1. At least 3 working days notice will be provided to applicants selected for interview.
3. Interview will be conducted by a panel comprising at least 3 panel members.
Unsuccessful Applicants:
1. Applicants who have not been short-listed for interview will be advised in writing within 21 days of the application closure date.
2. Applicants who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their interview within 10 working days.
Successful Applicants:
1. Successful applicants will require a Federal and NSW Criminal Record Clearance. This is undertaken by CHSS at the organisation’s expense.
2. Successful applicants will be appointed subject to a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months.
3. Permanent employment is also subject to a satisfactory physical assessment.
Coordinator Accommodation Services (Ref CRD OP)
Salary: Up to SACS Grade IV (depending on skills, experience and
qualifications)
Position Overview
This position oversees CHSS Outreach/Drop-In Accommodation Service. The project currently supports 16 people to live in their own homes within Coffs Harbour with flexible, person centred drop-in support. The program is delivered by an experienced and skilled staff team of 6 permanent part time staff plus casual relief staff.
People utilising support through this program range in age from 33 years through to 70 years. An initiative to better address the needs of people with disabilities as they age will be established under this program in early 2008. This will involve the establishment of an alternate accommodation framework provided through co-located units attached to 24 hour accommodation support for a small number of service users.
There is a real requirement to have a relationship and “know” the clients and families in this service to be able to anticipate their changing support needs and for the service and support to respond accordingly.
The position is full-time and operates from our main office at Garden Terrace, 9/6 Elbow Street, Coffs Harbour.
The organisation offers salary packaging and is FBT exempt.
Applications:
1. Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 12th October 2007. They must be received at CHSS offices in hard copy by this deadline.
2. Applications should be addressed to:
The General Manager
Coffs Harbour Support Services Inc.
PO Box 1484
COFFS HARBOUR
NSW 2450
3. Applications can be remitted by mail or alternatively may be hand delivered during office hours to Coffs Harbour Support Services Reception at Garden Terrace, 9/6 Elbow Street, Coffs Harbour, NSW. Electronic and faxed applications will not be accepted.
4. Applications should include contact names and numbers of 2 referees, with at least one of these being work related.
5. Applications should detail the position reference (CRD OPT)
6. Applications must address each of the selection criteria outlined below:
Essential:
ü Relevant degree or diploma (education, health, behavioural sciences, management) or a minimum of 6 years relevant work experience in community services.
ü Demonstrated understanding of the impact of disability on clients, their families, and planning of service provision.
ü Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – and the ability to use these skills in liaison and negotiation with a range of stakeholders
ü Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete in own time)
ü Current NSW Drivers Licence
ü Demonstrated Competence in use of MS Office, internet and email
ü Proven Financial Management skills (Proven ability to develop and manage budgets).
ü Ability to interpret financial reports (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss analyses)
ü Understanding of and commitment to Ethical Practice and Equal Employment Opportunity and OH&S
ü Knowledge of contemporary management practice and experience in provision of direct supervision.
Desirable:
ü Experience in successful management of disability programs and projects
ü Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
ü Knowledge and understanding of disability service system in NSW, particularly in Northern NSW
ü Knowledge and experience in administration of DADHC funded services
7. Further information on CHSS can be found on www.coffssupport.com
If you require further information after reviewing the material provided in this Information Kit, you may contact Jill Smith (Operations Manager) or John Costello (General Manager) on 02 66 511 526.
Interviews:
1. At least 3 working days notice will be provided to applicants selected for interview.
3. Interview will be conducted by a panel comprising at least 3 panel members.
Unsuccessful Applicants:
1. Applicants who have not been short-listed for interview will be advised in writing within 21 days of the application closure date.
2. Applicants who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their interview within 10 working days.
Successful Applicants:
1. Successful applicants will require a Federal and NSW Criminal Record Clearance. This is undertaken by CHSS at the organisation’s expense.
2. Successful applicants will be appointed subject to a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months.
3. Permanent employment is also subject to a satisfactory physical assessment.
Wednesday, 19 September 2007
Screenlinks Activities
Do you have a teenager who needs something to do over the school holidays?
Always looking for someone to shoot film/video of your event, sporting competition, school play or the like? Then sponsor a teenager to learn the skills to become your clubs’ videographer.
ScreenLinks – New Courses – taught by Industry experts
So You Want To Make Your Own Short Film...? Introduction to Short Filmmaking
A 3 day script to screen workshop for young people aged 13 - 18 years
OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
COURSE NAME
DATE
VENUE
COST
Introduction to Short Filmmaking for Youth
Tues Oct 2, Weds Oct 3 & Thurs Oct 4
ETC - Coffs Harbour80 Grafton Street
$290
Introduction to Short Filmmaking for Youth
Tues Oct 9, Weds Oct 10 & Weds Oct 11
ETC - KempseySuite 8, 41 Belgrave St
$290
Introduction to Short Filmmaking for Youth
Frid Oct 12, Sat Oct 13, & Sun Oct 14
Port Macquarie – Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Pacific Drive
$290
Screenwriting Courses for 17 years and above
COURSE NAME
DATE
VENUE
COST
Introduction to Screenwriting
Sat Oct 13 & Sun Oct 14
ETC – KempseySuite 8, 41 Belgrave St
$180
Introduction to Screenwriting
Sat Nov 3 & Sun Nov 4
ETC – Bellingen1 Church Street
$180
Screenwriting Workshop Intensive – the Next Step
Sat Nov 10 & Sun Nov 11Sat Nov 17 & Sun Nov 18
ETC – Coffs Harbour80 Grafton Street
$395
Go to www.screenlinks.org for full information and course details.
BOOK & PAY NOW! - LIMITED PLACES
email: info@screenlinks.org
phone: 02 6648 3980
Christina Hyde
Manager
Always looking for someone to shoot film/video of your event, sporting competition, school play or the like? Then sponsor a teenager to learn the skills to become your clubs’ videographer.
ScreenLinks – New Courses – taught by Industry experts
So You Want To Make Your Own Short Film...? Introduction to Short Filmmaking
A 3 day script to screen workshop for young people aged 13 - 18 years
OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
COURSE NAME
DATE
VENUE
COST
Introduction to Short Filmmaking for Youth
Tues Oct 2, Weds Oct 3 & Thurs Oct 4
ETC - Coffs Harbour80 Grafton Street
$290
Introduction to Short Filmmaking for Youth
Tues Oct 9, Weds Oct 10 & Weds Oct 11
ETC - KempseySuite 8, 41 Belgrave St
$290
Introduction to Short Filmmaking for Youth
Frid Oct 12, Sat Oct 13, & Sun Oct 14
Port Macquarie – Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Pacific Drive
$290
Screenwriting Courses for 17 years and above
COURSE NAME
DATE
VENUE
COST
Introduction to Screenwriting
Sat Oct 13 & Sun Oct 14
ETC – KempseySuite 8, 41 Belgrave St
$180
Introduction to Screenwriting
Sat Nov 3 & Sun Nov 4
ETC – Bellingen1 Church Street
$180
Screenwriting Workshop Intensive – the Next Step
Sat Nov 10 & Sun Nov 11Sat Nov 17 & Sun Nov 18
ETC – Coffs Harbour80 Grafton Street
$395
Go to www.screenlinks.org for full information and course details.
BOOK & PAY NOW! - LIMITED PLACES
email: info@screenlinks.org
phone: 02 6648 3980
Christina Hyde
Manager
Friday, 31 August 2007
Australia Fair
Dear All,
The media response to the launch of the Australia Fair report, A fair go for all Australians: International Comparisons 2007 has been extensive. The Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, Treasurer and Minister Brough have all had to respond to the findings of the report in the media today.
There has been coverage in most major papers across the country and radio and television interviews. The online coverage includes: The Australian, The Age, SMH, Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Western Australian, News.com.au and Bigpond. The News Limited sites (Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph and news.com.au) all had at least one link to a Sky News video which is a 2 minute story on the report and poverty in Australia.
Here is the link to the news.com.au article: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22332336-5007133,00.html which has the story and a great video clip to the report.
Today would be a good day to email your networks and get them signed onto the Australia Fair – to that end I set out below the text that has been sent to the existing Australia Fair supporters.
New Australia Fair report shows Australia is slipping behind
If 1 in 10 Australians are living below the poverty line, is Australia Fair?
You may have seen reports of the new Australia Fair report in the news today, which you can read on www.australiafair.org.au. The report tracks poverty between 1994 and 2004 and finds that the number of Australians living below the poverty line has grown over that time.
The report also looks at how Australia’s performance compares with other rich countries.
It’s not fair that Australians are struggling with essentials such as high housing and dental care costs.
Have you sent the email on dental funding yet? It’s not too late to send it now.
Take a few steps to help make Australia fair for all.
Step 1: Log onto www.australiafair.org.au to have your say.
Step 2: Get your friends to get onto Australia Fair’s website.
Step 3: You can tell decision makers and the media about a fair go for all Australians.
Many thanks to those of you who assisted in the report.
Cheers
Andrew Johnson
Executive Director
Australian Council of Social ServiceTel: 02 9310 4844
Fax: 02 9310 4822
The media response to the launch of the Australia Fair report, A fair go for all Australians: International Comparisons 2007 has been extensive. The Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, Treasurer and Minister Brough have all had to respond to the findings of the report in the media today.
There has been coverage in most major papers across the country and radio and television interviews. The online coverage includes: The Australian, The Age, SMH, Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Western Australian, News.com.au and Bigpond. The News Limited sites (Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph and news.com.au) all had at least one link to a Sky News video which is a 2 minute story on the report and poverty in Australia.
Here is the link to the news.com.au article: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22332336-5007133,00.html which has the story and a great video clip to the report.
Today would be a good day to email your networks and get them signed onto the Australia Fair – to that end I set out below the text that has been sent to the existing Australia Fair supporters.
New Australia Fair report shows Australia is slipping behind
If 1 in 10 Australians are living below the poverty line, is Australia Fair?
You may have seen reports of the new Australia Fair report in the news today, which you can read on www.australiafair.org.au. The report tracks poverty between 1994 and 2004 and finds that the number of Australians living below the poverty line has grown over that time.
The report also looks at how Australia’s performance compares with other rich countries.
It’s not fair that Australians are struggling with essentials such as high housing and dental care costs.
Have you sent the email on dental funding yet? It’s not too late to send it now.
Take a few steps to help make Australia fair for all.
Step 1: Log onto www.australiafair.org.au to have your say.
Step 2: Get your friends to get onto Australia Fair’s website.
Step 3: You can tell decision makers and the media about a fair go for all Australians.
Many thanks to those of you who assisted in the report.
Cheers
Andrew Johnson
Executive Director
Australian Council of Social ServiceTel: 02 9310 4844
Fax: 02 9310 4822
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
Homelessness
Homelessness in NSW – some facts and figures
• In the middle of a cold and wet winter, across New South Wales, around 27,0001 people are homeless. They sleep in parks, under bridges, with friends or strangers, in vulnerable situations. Across NSW about only 15% of homeless people are lucky enough to get a place in a crisis refuge.
• In NSW, the percentages of where homeless people are sleeping are: - 45% with friends and relatives - 29% in boarding houses - 15% in SAAP accommodation - 11% in improvised dwellings and tents
• Of the almost 27,000 experiencing homelessness, 39% are women. These can be single women as well as women and children escaping domestic violence.
• 46% of those who are homeless are under 25 and almost 10,000 are under 12. Young people experiencing homelessness are often running away from families characterized by poverty, violence and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Indigenous people are more likely to experience homelessness than other Australians. Two percent of the population identified as Indigenous at the 2001 census, but 16% of clients in homeless assistance services were Aboriginal in 2001-022.
• Contrary to popular belief there are homeless people in regional areas:
- 39 people in every 10,000 are homeless in Sydney.
- 47 people in every 10,000 are homeless in NSW Regional areas.
• The Demand for SAAP Accommodation by homeless people 2004-053 report shows that NSW has the highest turn-away numbers of any State and Territory, with 58 potential clients and 33 accompanying children with valid requests for immediate accommodation being turned away each day.
• Across Australia more people with valid requests for immediate accommodation were turned away than were accommodated by a crisis refuge. Only one in two people with a valid request for accommodation received it, and three out of five accompanying children were turned away4.
1 Chamberlain, Chris. Counting the Homeless 2001: Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2001), SAAP National Data Collection Annual Report 2001-02, Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Cat. No. HOU 61 2
3
4 Australian Institute of Health & Welfare 2004. Demand for SAAP assistance by homeless people 2002-03: a report from the SAAP National Data Collection. AIHW cat no. HOU 110. Canberra: AIHW (SAAP NDCA report. Series 8).
• Across Australia family groups were turned away in high proportions from crisis refuges. This was highest for couples with children and couples without children, where only one in five requesting groups were accommodated (81% were turned away). Sixty-four per cent of single people with children requesting accommodation were turned away.
• Despite recording the highest number of homeless people in the 2001 Census, NSW has not developed a homelessness strategy5. HomelessnessNSW.ACT is calling for the NSW Government to develop a Homelessness Strategy to ensure a better coordinated response to homelessness. Being homeless is a complex issue, created by the failure of a variety of service systems. Homeless people and those at risk of becoming homeless are affected by common themes that include social exclusion, an ineffective service system, lack of access to housing that is affordable to people on low incomes and a lack of support and supported accommodation services.
5 Chamberlain, C and MacKenzie, D, Australian Census Analytic Program, Counting the Homeless 2001, Australian Bureau of Statistics, ABS Catalogue No. 2050.0
• In the middle of a cold and wet winter, across New South Wales, around 27,0001 people are homeless. They sleep in parks, under bridges, with friends or strangers, in vulnerable situations. Across NSW about only 15% of homeless people are lucky enough to get a place in a crisis refuge.
• In NSW, the percentages of where homeless people are sleeping are: - 45% with friends and relatives - 29% in boarding houses - 15% in SAAP accommodation - 11% in improvised dwellings and tents
• Of the almost 27,000 experiencing homelessness, 39% are women. These can be single women as well as women and children escaping domestic violence.
• 46% of those who are homeless are under 25 and almost 10,000 are under 12. Young people experiencing homelessness are often running away from families characterized by poverty, violence and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Indigenous people are more likely to experience homelessness than other Australians. Two percent of the population identified as Indigenous at the 2001 census, but 16% of clients in homeless assistance services were Aboriginal in 2001-022.
• Contrary to popular belief there are homeless people in regional areas:
- 39 people in every 10,000 are homeless in Sydney.
- 47 people in every 10,000 are homeless in NSW Regional areas.
• The Demand for SAAP Accommodation by homeless people 2004-053 report shows that NSW has the highest turn-away numbers of any State and Territory, with 58 potential clients and 33 accompanying children with valid requests for immediate accommodation being turned away each day.
• Across Australia more people with valid requests for immediate accommodation were turned away than were accommodated by a crisis refuge. Only one in two people with a valid request for accommodation received it, and three out of five accompanying children were turned away4.
1 Chamberlain, Chris. Counting the Homeless 2001: Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2001), SAAP National Data Collection Annual Report 2001-02, Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Cat. No. HOU 61 2
3
4 Australian Institute of Health & Welfare 2004. Demand for SAAP assistance by homeless people 2002-03: a report from the SAAP National Data Collection. AIHW cat no. HOU 110. Canberra: AIHW (SAAP NDCA report. Series 8).
• Across Australia family groups were turned away in high proportions from crisis refuges. This was highest for couples with children and couples without children, where only one in five requesting groups were accommodated (81% were turned away). Sixty-four per cent of single people with children requesting accommodation were turned away.
• Despite recording the highest number of homeless people in the 2001 Census, NSW has not developed a homelessness strategy5. HomelessnessNSW.ACT is calling for the NSW Government to develop a Homelessness Strategy to ensure a better coordinated response to homelessness. Being homeless is a complex issue, created by the failure of a variety of service systems. Homeless people and those at risk of becoming homeless are affected by common themes that include social exclusion, an ineffective service system, lack of access to housing that is affordable to people on low incomes and a lack of support and supported accommodation services.
5 Chamberlain, C and MacKenzie, D, Australian Census Analytic Program, Counting the Homeless 2001, Australian Bureau of Statistics, ABS Catalogue No. 2050.0
Visit
Do you work in a Community Service organisation?
You are invited to attend a special forum on
The NSW Ombudsman’s current work
in child and family & disability services
Thursday August 23,
Catholic Club, 61A West High Street, Coffs Harbour
Steve Kinmond,
NSW Community & Disability Services Commissioner/Deputy Ombudsman, will speak about the role and current work of the NSW Ombudsman in relation to child and family and disability services in NSW and how it impacts consumers and services.
Do you know that we:
· Inquire into & report on major community sector issues
· Monitor the child protection system
· Review deaths of certain children & people with a disability in care
· Monitor and review standards in community services · Deal with complaints about community services · Educate & inform service providers & consumers about rights & responsibilities
We are also keen to hear about sector issues specific to your area.
There will be plenty of opportunity for input & feedback.
· Session 1 Child & Family Services - Child protection Issues
10.00am -11.30am Morning tea will be provided
· Session 2 Disability and other Community Services
1.30pm -3.00pm Afternoon tea will be provided
Each session is free of charge but numbers are needed for catering
To REGISTER email tarestides@ombo.nsw.gov.au
by Tuesday August 21
For ENQUIRIES please call Tracylee on 02 9265 0440 or toll free 1800 451 524
A COPY OF THIS INFORMATION IS ATTACHED IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PASS IT ON TO STAFF OR OTHER COMMUNITY SECTOR WORKERS IN THE AREA. THANK YOU!
You are invited to attend a special forum on
The NSW Ombudsman’s current work
in child and family & disability services
Thursday August 23,
Catholic Club, 61A West High Street, Coffs Harbour
Steve Kinmond,
NSW Community & Disability Services Commissioner/Deputy Ombudsman, will speak about the role and current work of the NSW Ombudsman in relation to child and family and disability services in NSW and how it impacts consumers and services.
Do you know that we:
· Inquire into & report on major community sector issues
· Monitor the child protection system
· Review deaths of certain children & people with a disability in care
· Monitor and review standards in community services · Deal with complaints about community services · Educate & inform service providers & consumers about rights & responsibilities
We are also keen to hear about sector issues specific to your area.
There will be plenty of opportunity for input & feedback.
· Session 1 Child & Family Services - Child protection Issues
10.00am -11.30am Morning tea will be provided
· Session 2 Disability and other Community Services
1.30pm -3.00pm Afternoon tea will be provided
Each session is free of charge but numbers are needed for catering
To REGISTER email tarestides@ombo.nsw.gov.au
by Tuesday August 21
For ENQUIRIES please call Tracylee on 02 9265 0440 or toll free 1800 451 524
A COPY OF THIS INFORMATION IS ATTACHED IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PASS IT ON TO STAFF OR OTHER COMMUNITY SECTOR WORKERS IN THE AREA. THANK YOU!
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
Carers Course
Carer’s Course (Dementia) to be held in Coffs Harbour & Nambucca Heads on:
Mondays 20 & 27 August and 3 & 10 September 2007 9:00 am – 11.30 am Cavanbah Hall, 191b Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour
Mondays 20 & 27 August and 3 & 10 September 2007 1:00 pm – 3.30 pm Nambucca Heads RSL Nelson Street Nambucca Heads
Sessions will cover: Day 1 The Nature of Dementia Day 2 Effective communication and activities Day 3 Understanding and responding effectively to behaviours of concern Day 4 The impact of dementia and planning
These courses are free of charge, to family carers and friends directly involved in the care or support of a person with dementia, and are being run by and will be presented by
Alzheimer's Australia
Morning or afternoon tea will be provided
Registration is essential For further information &/or a registration form, please contact: 1300 791 751 or email regionalevents@alznsw.asn.au
Please ring 1800 059 059 if respite care is needed
WillAid Health Care Equipment Inservice Training - Tuesday 24th July 2007 2 – 3.30 pm
Ring to confirm attendance Trish or Brian 6651 7900
Family Advocacy’s First International Conference - The Odyssey will be held on 25 and 26 October 2007
in central Sydney and brochures and registration forms will be distributed in July For more information about the speakers or conference topics: email conference@family-advocacy.com or phone 1800 620 588 (NSW non metro callers). The Institute of Family Advocacy and Leadership Development e-mail: familyadvocacy@family-advocacy.com web: www.family-advocacy.com Please feel free to pass this on to your networks contacts as organisations may wish to consider sponsoring families within their organisation.
Supports, Information, Courses & Free Counselling services for people living with dementia. For further information on any of the following, contact:
Kerry Bowden kbowden@alznsw.asn.a Dementia & Memory Community Centre Alzheimer’s Australia NSW – Port Macquarie Shop 2, 146-150 Gordon Street PO Box 2577Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Ph: 02 6584 7444 Fax: 02 6584 7144 www.alzheimers.org.au
Alzheimer’s Australia, NSW professional and organizational membership Benefits of includes access to dementia care courses, professional development, training and education, and access to the latest research, policy and service development. Members receive:
discounts on dementia care courses and workshops
Subscription to The Dementia Educator
Subscription to In Touch
Library & Information Services
Online Library Catalogue
Living with Memory Loss Program. This very valuable program will be organised across the Mid North Coast communities over the next 12 months The program is for people in the early stages of dementia and their carers. For further enquiries contact Glenda Hipwell on 02 6584 7444
Mind your Mind - Alzheimer’s Australia’s will be running it’s highly successful community education program Mind your Mind on the Mid-north Coast.
Free Counselling services are continuing across the Mid-North Coast with sessions available at Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Macksville. This free service offers face-to-face and phone counselling with a qualified psychologist sensitive to the unique issues facing people living with dementia. For appointments phone: 02 6584 7444
Cheers,
Sandy
Sandy Gray Carer Support Officer c/- Community Health Coffs Harbour Health Campus Locked Bag 812 / 345 Pacific Hwy phone 66567226 fax 66567817 email sgray@mncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Mondays 20 & 27 August and 3 & 10 September 2007 9:00 am – 11.30 am Cavanbah Hall, 191b Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour
Mondays 20 & 27 August and 3 & 10 September 2007 1:00 pm – 3.30 pm Nambucca Heads RSL Nelson Street Nambucca Heads
Sessions will cover: Day 1 The Nature of Dementia Day 2 Effective communication and activities Day 3 Understanding and responding effectively to behaviours of concern Day 4 The impact of dementia and planning
These courses are free of charge, to family carers and friends directly involved in the care or support of a person with dementia, and are being run by and will be presented by
Alzheimer's Australia
Morning or afternoon tea will be provided
Registration is essential For further information &/or a registration form, please contact: 1300 791 751 or email regionalevents@alznsw.asn.au
Please ring 1800 059 059 if respite care is needed
WillAid Health Care Equipment Inservice Training - Tuesday 24th July 2007 2 – 3.30 pm
Ring to confirm attendance Trish or Brian 6651 7900
Family Advocacy’s First International Conference - The Odyssey will be held on 25 and 26 October 2007
in central Sydney and brochures and registration forms will be distributed in July For more information about the speakers or conference topics: email conference@family-advocacy.com or phone 1800 620 588 (NSW non metro callers). The Institute of Family Advocacy and Leadership Development e-mail: familyadvocacy@family-advocacy.com web: www.family-advocacy.com Please feel free to pass this on to your networks contacts as organisations may wish to consider sponsoring families within their organisation.
Supports, Information, Courses & Free Counselling services for people living with dementia. For further information on any of the following, contact:
Kerry Bowden kbowden@alznsw.asn.a Dementia & Memory Community Centre Alzheimer’s Australia NSW – Port Macquarie Shop 2, 146-150 Gordon Street PO Box 2577Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Ph: 02 6584 7444 Fax: 02 6584 7144 www.alzheimers.org.au
Alzheimer’s Australia, NSW professional and organizational membership Benefits of includes access to dementia care courses, professional development, training and education, and access to the latest research, policy and service development. Members receive:
discounts on dementia care courses and workshops
Subscription to The Dementia Educator
Subscription to In Touch
Library & Information Services
Online Library Catalogue
Living with Memory Loss Program. This very valuable program will be organised across the Mid North Coast communities over the next 12 months The program is for people in the early stages of dementia and their carers. For further enquiries contact Glenda Hipwell on 02 6584 7444
Mind your Mind - Alzheimer’s Australia’s will be running it’s highly successful community education program Mind your Mind on the Mid-north Coast.
Free Counselling services are continuing across the Mid-North Coast with sessions available at Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Macksville. This free service offers face-to-face and phone counselling with a qualified psychologist sensitive to the unique issues facing people living with dementia. For appointments phone: 02 6584 7444
Cheers,
Sandy
Sandy Gray Carer Support Officer c/- Community Health Coffs Harbour Health Campus Locked Bag 812 / 345 Pacific Hwy phone 66567226 fax 66567817 email sgray@mncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
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