Notice of Community Industry Group Annual General Meeting and 30-Year Celebration

Please come along as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary at the 2023 Annual General Meeting. There will be cake!  

We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing all the highlights of our last year – and our last 30 years with you.  

After the short formal meeting, we hope you will join us for a very special presentation from a Senior Officer from BlueScope Steel. 

In June 2022 BlueScope announced it had appointed world-leading architects and urban designers, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), to develop a Master Plan for the Company’s 200 hectares of excess landholdings adjacent to the Port Kembla Steelworks. The plan will be officially launched in November and includes some very exciting opportunities for community use of BlueScope land. You, our members, will be amongst the first to hear about them. 

After the presentation, we invite anyone who is interested to join us for a free bus tour around the proposed sites.   

Click here to register your attendance!

Southern Youth & Family Client Awards Night

Congratulations to all the young people and families who received an award at the recent Southern Youth & Family Client Awards Night. The stories of their achievements and successes were nothing short of inspiring.

HR Community of Practice - Now Live!

Do you work in HR or staff management in your organisation and would like to collaborate with other service providers across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, South Coast and Southern NSW?

The HR Community of Practice will be a forum to share skills and ideas, provide mutual support, knowledge and advice, form business connections, and to work together to find solutions in our local workforce market.

What comes next?

To get the ball rolling, we are holding a face to face meeting to define our purpose, decide the structure and frequency of our meetings, and to get a few ideas locked in for our Community of Practice (COP) meetings to kick off formally from February 2024.

Please rsvp to [email protected]

Date: Thursday December 14, 4pm-5.30pm

Location: The Disability Trust Head Office, 5 Edney Lane, Spring Hill (Coniston)

Afternoon tea will be provided

Our Recent Submissions

A stronger more Diverse and Independent Community Sector

National Housing and Homelessness Plan

Attract, Recognise, Value Training - last tickets left!

Delivered over 2 half-day sessions:

On Thursday 30th November & 7 December, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm online.

A collaboration between the Booroongen Djugun and Community Industry Group Sector Support and Development Teams, this toolkit workshop aims to:

• Assist an organisation or individual in identifying what they are doing well in their cultural competency, where they might improve, and some strategies to get there

• Promote the development of cultural competency in employment practices, policies, and processes to encourage Aboriginal applicants to apply

• Encourage the development of culturally respectful policies and processes to improve retention rates of Aboriginal workers and Aboriginal service users

• Promote strategies to improve links between Aboriginal people and the generalist service sector

Upon completion, participants will have information and strategies to improve:

• Their organisation’s cultural competency

• Employment strategies for Aboriginal people

• The capacity to create a culturally appropriate, respectful and safe environment for Aboriginal people.

See flyer here

Register here

CHSP Workshop - only a few spots left!

The Power of Pause: Innovative Thinking for Transformational Strategy

“If you do what you’ve always done…” Avoid the mistake of rushing into a planning process, developing a hasty roadmap, and then engaging in business-as-usual actions that do not lead to meaningful change.

This 3-hour session teaches modern strategic and innovative thinking skills that will revolutionise any planning process and ensure that your strategic or tactical plan is well-informed.

The workshop combines both theory and practical exercises to transform thinking about your organisation.

Cost: Free for CHSP Service Providers. Presented by Dane Jacka, founder and managing director of Pause.

Tuesday, November 14, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Click here to book

OR

Wednesday, November 15, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Click here to book

Member Update Guidelines: If you are a member and want to add something to our Newsletter email [email protected]. Please keep all submissions between 50 and 100 words with a link to further info (images are also welcome).

The Basics of DEX Reporting - February and March 2024

This 90-minute online program will run through step by step how to work through your organisation’s DEX Reporting – an essential training for all staff completing DEX.

Training includes:

• What Is the Data Exchange;

• How is it Structured;

• More on Outlets;

• Data Exchange Framework;

• Priority Requirements;

• Data Exchange Protocols

There are two times to choose from:

7th February 10.00am – 11.30am 

11th March 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Share Your Experiences And Make a Difference

We are writing to remind you to participate in the 2023 NSW Domestic and Family Violence Workforce Baseline Survey.

This is your opportunity to tell us about your experiences in this workforce and we encourage you to complete the survey so that your voice can be heard.

How to participate in the survey:

1. Go to the survey website by clicking on the link below, or copying and pasting the text into your browser:
   https://orima.com/DFVworkforcesurvey/DCJ_COMMISSIONING_PLANNING3
   Your survey link is generic and will not be used to identify you. If you wish to send a survey link to another person, please send them this information.

2. Read the Participant Information Sheet provided via the survey link.

3. Please complete the survey by 5PM AEDT Sunday 12 November, 2023.

Who should I contact for further information?

• For any technical queries, please contact ORIMA Research on 1800 654 585 (toll-free during business hours), or by email:

  [email protected].

• If you have any questions about the Survey, please contact the NSW Department of Communities and Justice via [email protected]

Thank you again for your assistance in facilitating this important research.

Understanding and Responding to Coercive Control

The Coercive Control (new offence) forum has a not to miss panel that will give you the latest information of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022. These provisions are expected to commence 2024 and it is important we as a community have an understanding of the new offence and it's complexities in preparation of it's enactment.

On November 15, 8:30am-3:30pm at 8 Hospital Road Bulli 2023.

Book here

See the flyer here

New Renters’ Kit

Recognising that renting can be tricky to navigate, especially if you are new to renting in NSW or haven’t rented for a while, The Tenants’ Union of NSW has created a free resource to help renters put the pieces together, avoid common pitfalls, and resolve issues that may arise over the course of a tenancy. The kit combines legal resources with practical tips to help tenants get on their feet.

The kit is easy to read and divided into three main sections:

1. Finding a rental property and signing a lease

2. Dealing with problems during a tenancy

3. The end of a tenancy

Find the free renters’ kit here.

FREE Leadership and Management Training for Existing Workers

Are you an existing worker looking to upgrade your skills to become a leader? Need to upskill your staff? Want to learn how to become a better manager? Seeking to gain a promotion?

Illawarra ITEC are able to offer free training for a limited time.

The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management will teach you or your staff the skills to lead and support a team, understand team dynamics, and develop your leadership voice and skills. Limited positions available so take advantage of this NSW Government's Smart & Skilled Fee Free course and enquire today.

For further information check out the website here 

Female Founders Workshop - An Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Have you ever had a business idea or problem you would like to solve, but are unsure where to start? We would love to have you back and help you investigate your idea in a safe and supportive space. Get the confidence to take the next step. We invite you to ignite your idea at our Female Founders Workshop – An Introduction to Entrepreneurship.

iAccelerate is committed to removing barriers for women in entrepreneurship and championing female foundership.

What to expect:

• Inspiring stories: Hear from successful women who turned their ideas into thriving businesses. Including special guest, Maryam Zahid - Founder and CEO of Afghan Women on the Move (AWOTM).

• Guiding insights: Test your idea, and learn the fundamentals of starting your own business.

• Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded women who share your passion for entrepreneurship.

Where: iAccelerate, Innovation Campus

When: Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Time: Registration opens at 9 am, with morning tea on arrival. Firm Start from 9.30 am - 1.30 pm

Why: Our goal in this workshop is for you to discover an idea that has potential. We are offering Female Founder Scholarships to join our 3-month Activate entrepreneurial program to further ignite your idea.

Reserve your place today, and become an iAccelerate female founder:  Click here

Inside Out Recovery

• Psychological and Recovery Coach Positions

• Volunteer Position

Care Positions

• Home Instead CareGivers

• Catholic Care Various Positions

SAHSSI Job Opportunities

Outreach Case Manager, Special Projects (2 year fixed-term)

Case Manager, Outreach (domestic and family violence) - Fulltime

Casual Recruitment

Find more or apply Here

Programs Officer - Warrawong Residents Forum Inc (WRF)

An exciting opportunity to join the WRF team. If you a have a passion for social justice, inclusiveness, and harmony, then we want to hear from you. This 12-month part time position will be responsible for developing, facilitating, and reporting on program and projects that support WRF’s vision and mission.

Closing date 19 Nov 2023

See more here

If this sounds like you contact Warrawong Community Centre Manager Ash Castro

Mobile: 0466 508 485

Email: [email protected]

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner - Nowra

• Are you passionate about supporting families who are experiencing separation?

• Our staff are mission-hearted and highly engaged...are you?

• Join our warm, supportive and dynamic team!

  Find out more here

2023 Tallawarra Community Grants Round 2 

EnergyAustralia Tallawarra is proud to provide community funding for local initiatives that will deliver sustainable benefits to the Illawarra region. 

Applications for Round 2 Community Grants are open now and close 5pm, Thursday 30 November 2023.

EnergyAustralia has two priority areas for grant funding:

• Education: Funding aimed at promoting education and knowledge acquisition. This can include programs with a social or environmental focus and organisations which support career or skill development.

• Social inclusion: Funding aimed at facilitating social inclusion.  This is aimed at initiatives that support community cohesion and can include such things as men’s sheds, upgrading communal facilities, improving local amenities, and supporting vulnerable community members.

Find out more and apply here.

Rural Mental Health Small Project Grants

Do you have a research project that you think will improve mental health service delivery in rural or regional NSW?

The Peregrine Centre and NSW Health are pleased to offer a total of $400,000 in grants for small projects in 2024-2025. Minimum grant amount is $5,000 and multi-year funding will be considered.

Find out more here

New Grant Opportunity Expression of Interest 2023-24 Volunteer Grants

The 2023–24 Volunteer Grants Opportunity is open for Expressions of Interest (EOI) through Members of Parliament (MPs). Organisations interested in a grant must contact their local MP to submit an EOI and confirm when their EOI closes. 

Organisations that are nominated by their MP will be invited to apply for a grant in November 2023.

Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will be available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations support the efforts of their vounteers. Examples of what grant funding can assist with include small portable equipment purchases, contributions towards the cost of training volunteers, reimbursement of fuel costs for volunteers and undertaking background screening checks for volunteers.

The Grant Opportunity Guidelines are on GrantConnect.

To receive the latest information for this upcoming grant opportunity, please subscribe to the Community Grants Hub or GrantConnect.