MYAN NSW Email Update
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Andrew Cummings
May 18, 2015, 11:31:41 PM5/18/15
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Dear MYAN NSW Members
Please see details below about a range of grants, training, activities and events that may be of interest.
kind regards
Andrew
Grants
Nabo Community Grants 2015 - Nabo Community Grants is a national grants program that forms part of our commitment to supporting and strengthening local communities. Nabo Community Grants will provide $50,000 worth of funding for projects or programs that help build safer and stronger communities. There will be five grants available, one grant worth up to $10,000. Applications close on May 29. For more details go to www.nabo.com.au/communitygrants
Training for workers
Law and Justice for Multicultural Young People - Just a reminder for those who have booked in for MYAN NSW’s next professional development forum. It is being run in partnership with Bankstown City Council on Monday 1st June. The forum is now fully booked, but further details will be sent to those who have registered in the next few days.
Discussing Sexual Health with Young People’ Community Training - Youth Health will be offering this free training on the 16th June 2015 from 9:00am – 4.30pm at Auburn.
The workshop aims to develop participants’ understanding, skills & confidence in addressing health issues with young people. Please note that priority is given to those working in the field within Western Sydney. Community Training sessions can also be run as an in-service for 15 to 25 staff members at your service. Call Christian on 9687-2544 for more details.
Sticky Stuff (Sexual Health) training: Thursday 28th May in Leichardt and Wednesday 24th June at Hackett House, Bankstown. The SWSLHD HARP Unit are pleased to offer training in partnership with The Corner Youth Health Service, Youth Off The Streets and YFoundations http://yfoundations.org.au/ - it promises to be an informative, productive and fun training day. This FREE, popular training books up quickly, so please register soon. Email co...@yfoundations.org.au for more info.
Safety for your Teens: Free Drug and Alcohol Forum for parents, families, teachers and community workers hosted by Bankstown CDAT. 11 June at Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre. Registrations open now at https://safetyforyourteens.eventbrite.com.au
Partners in Recovery - Do you in your work or everyday life come across people experiencing mental distress? Would you like to increase your understanding and ability to communicate effectively with people experiencing distress in their lives? Inner West Partners in Recovery is providing a practical skills building and networking workshop for NON MENTAL HEALTH SPECIFIC services and the broader community in Inner West Sydney. The training will be held on the: 2 5 t h J u n e in the Sheppard Room, Burwood Library, 2 Conder St, Burwood from 8 . 4 5 am - 1 . 3 0 pm. Please RSVP by the 18th June to mhar...@newhorizons.net.au or contact Melanie Hardman on 0437 543 146
FREE Working with Interpreters Training - The Eastern Sydney Multicultural Access Project (ESMAP), Ethnic Community Services Co-op in partnership with the South Sydney Community Aid, Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre, The Counterpoint Community Centre and Polaron Language Services invite you to this session will be held on Friday 5, June from 10am to 1pm at 67 Raglan Street Waterloo NSW 2015. This session aims to equip you with tips and techniques for working better with interpreters in a HACC/community environment. Suitable for all levels of experience with interpreters. Attendees will receive a workbook and lunch. For details contact Ellen at ell...@ecsc.org.au
Youth Health 2015 Showcase - You are invited to attend the Youth Health 2015 Showcase. This event will be a forum to celebrate achievements of the NSW Youth Health Policy 2011-2016; Share innovative youth health projects; Highlight best practice in the provision of health care to young people. Bursaries are available to NSW Health employees to travel from rural areas. Thursday 4 June 2015 from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (9:30 start, lunch will be provided) at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence, 180 George St, Redfern. For travel enquiries please contact Hulya Bicici on 9424 5833 or Hulya....@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
Human Trafficking in Australia - This three hour workshop is presented by the Australian Red Cross Support for Trafficked People Program. This introductory level workshop aims to develop participants' knowledge of the issue of human trafficking and forced marriage in Australia, and through case studies, develop skills and competencies to work safely and ethically with trafficked persons and to develop an understanding of the law related to human trafficking crimes in Australia. To be held on 29th May 2015 from 9.30am – 12.30pm in Sydney. For more information or to register call Jennifer Hanson 02 9290 8997 or jha...@redcross.org.au
Programs and Activities for Young People
Young Volunteer Training - Anglicare are running free Volunteer Training for young people aged 18 to 25 from refugee backgrounds.
When: Each Tuesday and Wednesday for 2 weeks starting on 19 May 2015 (12-4pm)
Where: Granville Youth & Community Centre, 3A Memorial Drive, Granville (not far from Granville train station)
Contact: Louisa – 9895 8065 or lmcm...@anglicare.org.au
Youth Networking Night - Multicultural NSW and Blacktown City Council Youth Advisory sub committee are hosting this networking night for young people aged 16 to 25. This event provides a great opportunity for young people to meet others from all over Sydney, share information/concerns and learn from each other.The event has been rescheduled to Thursday 21 May from 5:00pm at the Mt Druitt Community Hub. For more info contact Thida at Thida...@crc.nsw.gov.au
Youth Health 2015 Showcase - You are invited to attend the Youth Health 2015 Showcase. This event will be a forum to Celebrate achievements of the NSW Youth Health Policy 2011-2016; Share innovative youth health projects; Highlight best practice in the provision of health care to young people. Young people will receive $20 towards travel costs. We also encourage participants from rural areas. Bursaries are available to young people and NSW Health employees to travel from rural areas. Thursday 4 June 2015 from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (9:30 start, lunch will be provided) at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence, 180 George St, Redfern. For travel enquiries please contact Hulya Bicici on 9424 5833 or Hulya....@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
Karitane’s Talking Realities Young Parent Program - is an Early Intervention & Prevention Program that has been running in Bankstown, Liverpool & Fairfield LGA’s for 9 years. This program offers young parents aged 24 years and under an accredited training course where 6 units is given Recognition of Prior Learning for the TAFE Certificate III in Community Services Work. On completion of training modules the Young Parents have an opportunity to present The Talking Realities Education Seminar in secondary schools across Liverpool Fairfield & Bankstown LGA’s. The young parents talk about the realities of being a young parent and the impact it has had on their lives.The next program starts on Wednesday June 24th from 10am to 2pm. For details contact rebeccah...@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
Green Army opportunities for 17-24 year olds in the Bankstown area: Conservation Volunteers are looking for participants. There is on the job training and a govt allowance of between $14-$16 per hr. Participation can join for anytime up to 23 weeks. Contact 9331 1610 or csad...@conservationvolunteers.com.au for more information.
Mission Australia's Youth Survey 2015 - The Youth Survey has been conducted by Mission Australia every year since 2002, asking young Australians aged 15-19 years what they value, what issues concern them, how they are involved with their community and their feelings about their future. In 2015, the survey focuses on community and housing as well as barriers to further education and employment. The information gathered each year is used to produce a national report, which is distributed widely to schools, community organisations and policy makers.
Through the help of many organisations and individuals, thousands of young people participate in the survey each year. They would very much appreciate you distributing the survey through all your relevant networks - clients, staff, family members, schools, youth groups etc. - so that we can make a major impact with this work. The survey is open until 31st July and can be accessed at www.missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey. For more information please get in contact by emailing youth...@missionaustralia.com.au.
Returning to Learning - UWSCollege will be running a series of returning to learning workshops from April to June 2015. The aim of the project is to improve participant’s confidence, build communication skills and provide exposure to academic/career advisers and in doing so build realistic aspiration and encourage attendees to participate in higher education. This project comprises a two day workshop and a one-on-one academic/career advisory session. They are seeking participants who are considering returning to learning or undertaking training or returning to the workforce. Our main focus is participants from Low SES communities, Non English Speaking Backgrounds, Non-Current School leavers, unemployed youth, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and Pacific students. For details please contact n.s...@uws.edu.au
Welcome Dinner - Auburn Youth Centre is hosting a welcome dinner. The welcome dinner project aims to connect newly arrived people with established Australians over dinner conversation. This event will be held at auburn youth centre on Friday the 29th of may. Time TBA. For more details go to http://www.joiningthedots.org/About-Us/index or https://www.facebook.com/TheWelcomeDinnerProject?fref=nf
INSPIRING CHANGE - Make it Happen - Following the enormous success of the INSPIRING CHANGE - POWER OF A WOMAN 2014 Conference, Community Migrant Resource Centre once again requests the pleasure of your attendance to the INSPIRING CHANGE 2015 - MAKE IT HAPPEN Conference. This conference will be held on Thursday 11th June 2015 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the NOVOTEL Parramatta, 350 Church Street Parramatta. Registration commences at 9:30am. Morning Tea and lunch will be provided. Conference attendance is at no charge. The Commonwealth Bank and Settlement Services International have very kindly sponsored this event. Interest expressed to attend the Inspiring Change 2015 Conference is great and I encourage you to RSVP via e-mail ad...@cmrc.com.au as soon as possible (no later than 31st May 2015) as places are limited.
"Raising Baby" is a FREE 5 week support group and classes for young parents under 21 years of age. It’s a chance to meet other young parents, learn about parenthood and support each other through the ups and downs of parenting. Young parents will learn effective parenting skills and how to bond with their children. Get practical tips on raising children Bring your child along to the sessions. Child Care will be provided if needed. The program will be run every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30am at Guildford Youth Centre, starting on May 21. For more details contact Lisa at lisa....@holroyd.nsw.gov.au
Programs for Parents
Families Together - Fairfield Council and Resilience are running a free parenting workshop on June 11 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in Mt Pritchard. For more details call 0407 708 626
Other Activities:
Youth Frontiers - MTC are seeking interest from motivated people across Sydney to become a mentor for their new Youth program – Youth Frontiers, funded by the NSW Government. The program will work with 284 students in Years 8-9 from schools across West and South West Sydney (for example Penrith, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Bankstown, Auburn, Blacktown, Parramatta, Mt Druitt etc.) If you would like to become involved, you will need to commit 1-2 hours of your time per week over 6 months (May-October) and support your mentee to develop a civic project that will be showcased at the end of the program. (Contact hours include a minimum of 10 hours face to face, the remainder can be through group activities, email, phone etc).
MTC are seeking people 21 years and over who have a good work ethic, are highly motivated and want to give back to young people in their community. This is a great opportunity to support young people to develop their skills, self-esteem, confidence and leadership skills. This may also be a good opportunity for your own personal development and resume. To apply please email vaca...@mtcaustralia.com.au.
Youth Worker Survey - Youth Health are conduction a short (5 question) survey about youth workers’ comfort and capacity in discussing sexual health with their clients. The link is here:
The results will be used to inform the development of sexual health training and capacity building for youth workers.
Shining a light on good practice in NSW 2015 - Family and Community Services (FACS) is once again calling on submissions for the Shining a light on good practice in NSW 2015 Report. Last year’s report featured five powerful stories from the non-government sector about their innovative and inspired work with children and families, plus examples of government and NGO practitioners working together to achieve great things. The report is unique because of its focus on child protection practice through the telling of real-life stories with humanity, heartache and humour. The language used is carefully chosen to remain true to practitioners’ voices, but also with an understanding that the way we talk about child protection, influences how we work with children, young people and families. For details contact Megan O’Neill on 9716 3044. Submissions close 30 May, 2015.
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