Community Industry Group Newsletter

Altered Abilities - Rebecca Schmidt-Lachlan

We were honoured to welcome Bec from Altered Abilities as a guest speaker at our recent staff meeting. With her remarkable expertise and inspiring personal journey, Bec captivated the entire Community Industry Group team. Her insightful presentation emphasised the importance of inclusivity and empowerment within our community. Bec's remarkable resilience and determination left us motivated to create positive change and ensure equal opportunities for everyone. We are immensely grateful for her valuable contribution and the invaluable insights she shared with us.

Find out more information about Bec’s journey, book and resources from her website

Voice to Parliament

This week our CI Group team had the opportunity to watch a live webinar on The Voice to Parliament Handbook with Thomas Mayo and Kerry O’Brien.

It was a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Voice to Parliament.

Find the link to the Webinar recording here: The Voice to Parliament Handbook - with Thomas Mayo and Kerry O'Brien - The Australia Institute

Data Exchange Update - June 2023

CI Group want to remind members that the end of the January to June 2023 reporting period is coming up fast. We would like to encourage all users to make sure your data is entered into the Data Exchange as soon as possible to avoid any last minute issues that might occur when uploading your data.

If your data has not been submitted into the Data Exchange before 30 July 2023 you will have missed the cut-off date and will not be able to enter the data in at a later stage. The data will not count towards your deliverables and your organisation and the department will miss out on this valuable information.

If you are experiencing issues with entering data into the Data Exchange please contact your funding arrangement manager or the Data Exchange Helpdesk, who will be more than happy to provide you with assistance.

Tickets On Sale - Community Industry Group Awards Night 2023

Dress up in your finest evening wear (pearls optional) and have some fun!

The night will feature the presentation of awards, a sumptuous 3 course meal with drinks and entertainment from the Wollongong Conservatorium Jazz Program plus music and dancing with Matty Walker.

Book your tickets for our 2023 Community Awards Night here.

Also start thinking about award nominations, they will open soon! Check out our website for more information.

Contact us at [email protected] or on 4256 4333 with any questions.

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NAIDOC Family Fun Days

• Shoalhaven

• Bellambi

All free!

Activities include (vary depending on place - see each flyer for specific activities):

• Entertainment

• Food + Stalls

• Kids activities

• Craft workshops

• Activities for kids

• Live Music

• Hot, fresh food

Aboriginal cultural yoga (Wayapa Wuurrk) sessions

Join us in the Shoalhaven celebrating a week of FREE in-person Wayapa Wuurrk® Connecting to Country workshops.

Wayapa® offers a powerful combination of Earth mindfulness, narrative meditation, physical movements and environmental stewardship. By engaging in Wayapa®, we can rediscover our sense of belonging to the Earth and restore holistic wellbeing.

Flyer: Wayapa - On the Ground - June 2023

Register: Souladvisor 

Housing Trust 40 Year Celebration

This year Housing Trust will celebrate 40 years serving the community in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven.

As a part of the rich history of our organisation we invite you to join us for an exciting Business after Hours to mark this auspicious occasion with a photography exhibition called TRUST. Stories of Housing Trust with photographer Tim Bauer at Project Contemporary Artspace in Wollongong.

Come along to celebrate this milestone for Housing Trust, mingle with business professionals and enjoy delicious Vietnamese food by Klarie's Kitchen Food Truck, a local foodie favourite!

Register: Housing Trust 40 Years

Research Project, Short Term - Albion Park Rail Community Centre Incorporated

Albion Park Rail Community Centre is looking for an experienced and skilled person to undertake an evidence-based community needs assessment project; analyse and collate data and prepare a report with recommendations.

Suitable person needs to be able to:

• Commence ASAP

• Engage with young people, families and the broader community

• Have excellent communication skills, interview and engagement skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent time-management skills

This is a short term paid contract. If you are this person, please contact Danna on 4256 4404 for further information.

Board Member (Voluntary Role) - Healthy Cities Illawarra

Healthy Cities Illawarra is recruiting for a new Board Member (voluntary role). If you are local to the Illawarra/Shoalhaven, are passionate about social health and wellbeing outcomes for the community, and have time to be able to share your skills, networks and wisdom with us, then please take a look at the information on our website, and get in touch if you'd like to chat.

To help diversify the attribute and skill base of the Board, people of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Experience in advocacy, public speaking, networking, philanthropy, or donor engagement is highly desirable. Applications close June 30.

Apply Here: Healthy Cities Illawarra New Board Member

Care Positions

• Home Instead CareGivers

• Catholic Care Various Positions

Australia Post Community Grants Program

Australia Post Community Grants support projects that connect people and improve mental wellbeing in local communities.

Local community groups create positive change in countless people’s lives. To help them deliver for their communities, we award Community Grants of up to $10,000 each year to fund community led, local projects. Projects are eligible where:

If you're part of a community group that has a great idea to support the mental wellbeing of people in your community, we invite you to apply for a Community Grant.

Find out more here: Community Grants Program - Australia Post (auspost.com.au)