Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Please find the latest edition of the Information Tree below.

The next edition will be available on Tuesday 1 May 2007.
Enjoy!

3 April Information Tree...
VIC Meetings...
List of VIC Meetings http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/VIC%20Meetings%20APR.pdf
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NSW Meetings...
List of NSW Meetings http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/NSW%20Meetings%20APR.pdf
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Regional Training
Towards Cultural Competence - 1st May @ Commercial Club Albury
A one day training workshop for people who work with people with a disability in Non-Government agencies
http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Towards%20Cultural%20Competence.pdf

Citizenship Course
TAFE NSW Riverina Institute is offering a Citizenship Course which covers the information you will need for your interview at the Post Office.
See Flyer: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Citizenship%20Course%202007.pdf

Sue Dengate Workshop "Fed Up with Children's Behaviour"
This workshop will cover a wide range of food intolerances & how it affects people, from learning difficulties to behavioural problems & minor chronic illness.
Flyer: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Sue%20Dengate%20Workshop%20-%20Fed%20Up%20with%20Childrens%20Behaviour.pdf

Communication Skills Workshop - How to Deliver Bad News to Cancer Patients & Their Families
Workshop Flyer: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Communication%20Skills%20Workshop.pdf
Workshop Registration Form: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Communication%20Skills%20Workshop%20-%20Registration%20Form.pdf

2 Day Training Workshop for Supervisors For CEO's, Managers, Team Leaders and others interested in providing Supervision
Workshop Flyer: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Training%20Workshop%20for%20Supervisors.pdf
2 Day Training Workshop for Supervisees For Case Workers, Youth Workers and other front line staff in Community Services
Workshop Flyer: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Training%20Workshop%20for%20Supervisees.pdf

Cross Cultural Awareness Training in Aged Care, including working with Interpreters and Translators
Workshop Flyer: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Cross%20Cultural%20Awareness%20Training%20in%20Aged%20Care.pdf
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Metro Training
Active Clients - Active Choices Workshop
This workshop explores the restorative approach to service delivery & how to deliver support services in a way that increases client self-efficacy and decision - making while discouraging dependency.
Workshop Flyer: http://www.distss.org.au/infocast07/training_solutions/registration_form.doc

The Occasional Counsellor Workshop with David Cherry
Half Day Workshop on Tuesday 17th April 2007
Workshop Flyer: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/The%20Occasional%20Counsellor%20Workshop.pdf

How to Make the Most Money Ever for Your Organisation
Workshop Flyer: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/How%20to%20Make%20the%20Most%20Money%20for%20Your%20Organisation.pdf

Managing Difficult Calls
Half Day Workshop on Tuesday 7th May 2007
Workshop Flyer: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Managing%20Difficult%20Calls.pdf
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Notices
Accessible Transport Project
WANTED!!! Local public transport users with a disAbility - To investigate & report on the accessibility of the Victorian Public Transport System
Flyer: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Accessible%20Transport%20Project%20.pdf
Narcotics Anonymous
Details: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Narcotics%20Anonymous.pdf
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Seminars/Forums
Workplace Communication & Understanding Different Personality Types - Gavan Podbury Seminars
Seminar Information Flyer: http://www.podbury.com.au/docs/1stmay07.pdf

Getting the most from Microsoft Excel - Skillpath Seminar
Seminar Program: http://www.skillpath.com.au/Brochures/AU/ACMEXW.pdf

Albury Wodonga Women & Leadership Forum
20th April @ The Commercial Club Albury, 9am - 4.30pm
Forum Overview: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Alb-Wod%20Women%20&%20Leadership%20Forum%202007.pdf

Hume No Lift Regional Expo
Flyer: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Hume%20Region%20No%20Lift%20Regional%20Expo.pdf
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Funding Opportunities
VMC Funding for Multicultural Festivals and Events 2006/07
The Victorian Multicultural Commission have announced grants for multicultural festivals, conference or events held between July 2007 and January 2008. Funding is for NGO's, schools or councils.
Funding applications are due by Friday 13 April 2007. Information and Applications can be found on VMC's website: www.multicultural.vic.gov.au

The Myer Foundation - Poverty & Disadvantage - Small Grants Program http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/The%20Myer%20Foundation%20Grants%20Program.pdf
Workplace Modifications Scheme More Information: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Workplace%20Modifications%20Scheme.pdf
Ian Potter Foundation Grants More Information: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Ian%20Potter%20Foundation%20Grants.pdf
Living in Harmony Programme More Information: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Living%20in%20Harmomy%20Programme.pdf
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Indigenous News
Gindaymanha Sports Carnival
Player Registration Form: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/West%20Albury%20Sports%20Carnival.pdf
Drawing Together Art Competition
An Art competition exploring reconciliation promoting the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Public Service
Competition Flyer: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Drawing%20Together%20Art%20Competition.pdf
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Young People
Positive Body Image Grants for Young People
Grants will provide funding to Victorian community organisations to undertake activities that promote positive body image to young people, in particular those aged between 12-16 years.
Grant Information: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Positive%20Body%20Image%20Grants.pdf
"Your Eyes Only" Youth Competition
'Your Eyes Only' is a competition for 12 to 15-year-olds to celebrate their community as they see it through their eyes. Entries can be creative & can literally come in any form, as long as it tells people about their community from their point-of-view. Entries close Monday 18 June 2007.
For more information visit: http://www.youngaustralians.org/fund/ya_fund_your_eyes_only.asp
Radioactive 07'
The Very First Multicultural Youth Broadcaster's Forum: Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd April 2007
The forum will contain a range of workshops, information sessions and discussion groups for young people to engage and learn more about community broadcasting.
Flyer: http://www.nembc.org.au/projects/youth/Youth%20Forum%20Flyer1.pdf
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Women's News
Invitation to join email discussion group on rural teleworking for women
The Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women has established an email discussion group called FAAWrural telework to discuss issues and opportunities relating to telework for rural women through Yahoo groups. Those subscribed are welcome to raise or respond to any topic thread related to rural teleworking. For more information, or if you would like to join please email Chris Capel at capel@tpg.com.au

Women's Job Club
WIRE - Women's Information and YWCA have initiated a Job Club for women to be run on Monday's out of the Women's Information Centre in Lonsdale Street
Flyer: http://www.wire.org.au/womens_info/jobClub.pdf

A Health Handbook for Women with Disabilities
Further Information: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/A%20Health%20Handbook%20for%20Women%20with%20Disabilities.pdf
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Support Programs
Parenting Programs Term 2
Upper Hume Community Health Service
http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Parenting%20Programs%20Term%202%20.pdf
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General Info
Headway Victoria Book Launch
Stories of loss, grief and hope by people living with acquired brain injury
Details: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Headway%20Victoria%20Book%20Launch.pdf

Photocopier For Sale
Details: http://www.disability-advocacy.com.au/media/download_gallery/Photocopier%20For%20Sale.pdf
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Tania Konkoly
HACC Equity & Access Worker
Disability Advocacy & Information Service Inc (DAIS)
Phone: (02) 6056 2420
Fax: (02) 6024 6809

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