Community Industry Group Newsletter

Save The Date!

Community Industry Group would like to invite you to our 2023 Community Services Awards Night on

22 September at Wollongong University Hall

Reconciliation Conference

This conference will support staff in a practical way to:

• Develop and implement a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) within their service.

• Determine what you do well and the areas where you may need support.

• Reflect closely on your own values and stereotypes that may be impeding your progress.

• Develop an understanding of cultural awareness, cultural competence and cultural safety and their importance for Aboriginal families accessing your service.

• Connect with our local Aboriginal Elders.

• Develop networks and strong supports to assist you on your reconciliation journey.

See the full range of speakers and panels here: Reconciliation Conference Program_Final Word

More information, registration and payment can be done online here: Reconciliation Conference 2023 - ECTARC

For registration and conference inquiries:

Tracey Kirk-Downey (Wollongong City Council) - Ph: 02 4227 7158 Email: [email protected]

Hayley Markham (ECTARC) - Ph: 42231100 Email: [email protected]

Shoalhaven Path2Home Resource Directory Update

Southern Cross Housing and Shoalhaven City Council are collaborating to create the ‘Doing It Tough’ Guide, an up-to-date directory to assist, not only those experiencing homelessness but anyone in our community who may be ‘doing it tough’ and in need of assistance. The directory includes a variety of welfare resources and facilities available in the Shoalhaven region, ranging from crisis housing to financial support, health services, counselling, food banks, legal assistance, shower and laundry facilities and more.

We are in the process of updating this guide to have more organisations to assist those in need. A new hard copy of the book will be printed before August 2023.

In order for the ‘Doing It Tough’ Guide to be a comprehensive and helpful directory we will need all the services, resources and facilities in the Shoalhaven region to get involved. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take 5-10 minutes to provide details about your service via the online link here: PATH2HOME REGISTRATION – Southern Cross Housing (scch.org.au)

Sub-lease Office Available in East Nowra Neighbourhood Centre

If you are a not for profit community organisation looking to sub lease an office space. We may be able to assist!

An opportunity has become available to sub-lease an office at our East Nowra Neighbourhood Centre-, 2/ 80 Park Rd, East Nowra.

The office can accommodate up to three desks comfortably - See images here.

If you are interested or to find out further details about this opportunity please contact Maxine Edwards or Lisa Milakovic on 4421 5077 or email [email protected] Monday- Friday 9am- 3pm.

Additional Supplementary Condition Clause to be added to TEI Contract

In order to maintain the responsiveness and flexibility that the TEI program is known for, DCJ is updating TEI contracts to include an additional supplementary condition clause within the TEI Agreement for Funding Services Schedule. A copy of the clause is available here.

What does that mean for you? Read more about it here

Visit the DCJ Website for more information.

Targeted Earlier Intervention Evaluation - Sector Engagement Factsheet 

A Targeted Earlier Intervention Evaluation - Sector Engagement Factsheet is now available on the NSW Government Community and Justice Website.

The TEI evaluation began in January 2023 and provides an important opportunity to learn how TEI is working to support children, young people, families and communities and where improvements can be made.

Visit the DCJ Website for more information or read TEI - Sector Factsheet Information

If you have any questions or insights you’d like to share, email [email protected].

Executive Manager NDIS Services & Support - Flagstaff

Closing date: 31st May 2023

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check, NDIS Worker Clearance and Working with Children.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Unanderra

• Competitive salary

• Company vehicle + mobile + laptop

• $15,900 tax free earning through salary packaging

Find out more and apply: Executive Manager NDIS Services & Supports - Flagstaff (flagstaffgroup.com.au)

Child Youth and Family Support Worker - Albion Park Rail Community Centre Incorporated

The Child Youth and Family Support Worker will develop and facilitate support programs and activities for children, young people and their families and young parents under 25 years. These include a breakfast program and afternoon programs for young people in the Albion Park and Albion Park Rail areas, undertake EAPA assessments and administrative duties as required.

More information: Child Youth and Family Support Worker Position | Albion Park Rail Community Centre Incorporated 

You must obtain an application package to apply for the position which can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

Care Positions

• Home Instead CareGivers

• Catholic Care Various Positions

Growing Regions Program Round 1

The Growing Regions Program Round 1 has recently been announced by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Incorporated non-profit organisations, First Nations Community Controlled Organisations and local government agencies or bodies in regional areas are eligible to apply for grants between $500,000 and $15 million to cover 50% or more of eligible expenditure.

Opening date: Wednesday 5 July 2023 9:00am AEST

Closing date: Tuesday 1 August 2023 5:00pm AEST

Growing Regions Program Round 1 will be delivered through a two-stage selection process.

You must first submit an Expression of Interest at Stage 1 and if successful, you will be invited to submit a full application at Stage 2.

Details available here: Growing Regions Program Round 1 | business.gov.au

FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grants

Applications close 5pm AEST, 7 June 2023

Funding announced by September 2023

About: FRRR and our donor partners collaborate with ABC Heywire to help communities take action on the ideas generated by young Australians who attend the annual Heywire Regional Youth Summit.

Grants of up to $10,000 are available for communities across Australia to adopt, adapt and act on the ideas generated at the Heywire Summit.

More information: FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation grants | FRRR