Fairfield City Council Creative Communities Grant Workshops - February 2022, Online
From 1 March 2022, not-for-profit groups and organisations will be able to apply for a one-off Creative Communities Grant (formerly Social Change through Creativity Grant) of up to $5,000 to support creative projects that empower communities to voice important issues, while further developing cultural knowledge
Fairfield ClubGRANTS Information Sessions - February 2022, Online
Find out how to maximise your chance of gaining funds under ClubGRANTS Category 1 and learn how to apply for a grant. Presentation topics will include local community priorities; funding tips; grant writing tips; and using the online ClubsNSW system.
Fairfield City Council Community Development Grants Information Session - 17 February 2022, Online
This session will provide information about Fairfield City Council’s Community Development Grants program. Next round opens 1 March 2022. Hear from the Grants Team on funding tips and past successful projects. There will also be opportunity for a Q&A.
Fairfield City Council Grant Writing Workshops - February 2022, Online
This grant writing workshop is intended to give local service providers insight into how to write a good grants application. Presentation topics will include: grants processes; how to write a strong proposal; and budget considerations. The workshop will be facilitated by Bernadette Harris from Harris Bromly Pty Ltd.
The Workary Business & Employment Workshops - February-March 2022, Online & Cabramatta
MTC Australia is running a number of both online and face-to-face business and employment workshops in partnership with The Workary - Fairfield City Open Libraries during February-March 2022. Employment workshops include: "Resume Skills" and "How to Conduct Yourself in an Interview". Business workshops
Fairfield City Council's Waste Strategy & Sustainability Team Activities February 2022
Activities by Fairfield City Council's Waste Strategy & Sustainability Team during February 2022 at Nalawala Sustainability Hub in Prairiewood include "Collecting and saving seeds for the future"; "Good bug Bad bug"; "Volunteer Bushland Induction"; and "Living Food - Key to Fermenting Food".
WestWords Academy is a year-long training program for emerging writers, including writers working across disciplines, to become WestWords Academians. WestWords Academy will provide early career development for the select group of artists, supporting and mentoring them to hone their craft, develop projects,
Online Software to Assist with TEI Reforms & Data Exchange (DEX) Data Collection for DCJ Reporting?
Discounts apply if purchasing prior to June 30 2022. Community Data Solutions is a leading software provider for Not-for-Profit and Community Services agencies in Australia, and they have affordable software solutions available for both managing your organisation's confidential client data and at the same time
South Western Sydney Continuing to be Me at Home Program
A free mental health program for older Australians across South Western Sydney can now be accessed by people who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program “Continuing to be Me at Home” (C2bMe@Home) has been developed to help older Australians who have struggled with mental wellbeing
Unit Costing for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Services - 22 February 2022, Online
The workshop by Western Sydney Community Forum (WSCF) will help CHSP providers calculate their unit costs and apply the unit costing tool. Being able to calculate your unit costs will help confirm if your organisation can deliver the contracted service at the Department of Health's offered unit price.
Improving Quality & Safety in the NDIS - 9-10 March 2022, Online
Learn how to deliver safe and high quality care beyond compliance. Throughout 2020 – 2021 there were 1,044,851 incidents reported to the NDIS with 99% of those incidents being concerned with the unauthorised use of restrictive practices. Against the backdrop of the ongoing Royal Commission
Uniting Cabramatta Fathers Support Service February 2022 Programs
Uniting Cabramatta Fathers Support Service's parenting programs commencing in February 2022 include "Dads Tuning Into Kids"; "Circle of Security"; and "Keeping Children Safe". The program welcomes mothers to attend the parenting programs along with the father or father figure of the children.
Home Interaction Program for Parents & Youngsters (HIPPY) Cabramatta
Home Interaction Program for Parents & Youngsters (HIPPY) if a free two-year parenting / early learning program for 4 year olds in Cabramatta. Over two years (starting at age 4 in the year before Kindergarten) HIPPY children work through weekly packs of play-based, educational activities with their parents and family.
Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting Program - Commences 15 February 2022, Wetherill Park
The Junction Works is running a Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting Program to help build positive and nurturing relationships between parents and their children. This 6 week program is for parents with children from birth to 10 years old.
One More Year Until your Child Starts School - 17 February 2022, Online
Would you like some tips for how to set your child up for a wonderful start to school? Start School Strong in partnership with Fairstart Early Intervention is offering this information session for mums, dads, carers and grandparents with children up to the age of 6 years. Specialist teacher Elizabeth Carrington will discuss:
Literacy Support Program - Commences 2 February 2022, Fairfield
This 10 week program by by Children's Programs - Fairfield City Open Libraries is designed to help primary school children in years 2-6 with reading and writing.
Role of Community & Legal Services Covering GWS in Addressing Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
WESTIR Ltd have released a research report, "The Role of Community & Legal Services Covering Greater Western Sydney in Addressing Institutional Child Sexual Abuse: Post-Royal Commission to Present". The aim of the research was to understand the current state of the service system
Working with Undiagnosed Children & their Families - 1 February 2022, Online
Children First Training provides training to Early Childhood and Out of School Hours (OOSH) educators. Have you ever wondered how you can help the children and their families in your care that are undiagnosed? This training session will help educators: develop an understanding of which behaviours
Active Supervision & our Duty of Care - 8 February 2022, Online
Children First Training provides training to Early Childhood and Out of School Hours (OOSH) educators. This training session explores educators’ role and duty of care when supervising children, with reference to the Education & Care Services National Law & Regulations and the National Quality Standards.
Creative Arts & Brain Development - 9 February 2022, Online
Children First Training provides training to Early Childhood and Out of School Hours (OOSH) educators. This training session will look at the importance of quality art experiences for children’s brain development, emotional well-being as well as how it supports resilience. Educators will come away with a more in-depth
Child Protection Refresher - 22 February 2022, Online
Children First Training provides training to Early Childhood and Out of School Hours (OOSH) educators. This online training session is designed to keep you up to date with current NSW Child Protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements. This workshop identifies and explores types of abuse and neglect,
Attachment Styles in Practice: An Evidence-Based Approach to Identifying Resilience & Risk Pathways (Part A & B) - 3 & 10 May 2022, Online
Attachment is the foundation of how we love, live and make sense of the world. Participate in these workshops by LEAD Professional Development Association and deepen your understanding of attachment styles and neuro-attachment to influence practice. Working in the community, human and educational sectors
The Art of Wellness: Art Therapy Program - Commences 2 February 2022, Fairfield
This pandemic has been challenging physically, psychologically and emotionally for many of Fairfield community members. CatholicCare is offering The Art of Wellness project for those in the community who are over 18 and are living with a mental health condition. The Art of wellness project is an 8 week program
Creative Interventions to Assist Clients of All Ages to Express Emotions & Gain Personal Insights - 19 April 2022, Online
Art can provide a healthy outlet for feelings that clients need to get out….an alternative way to communicate something that clients cannot always put into words. You do not need to be an artist to participate in this workshop by LEAD Professional Development Association as the emphasis is on the processes
Western Sydney University has opened nominations for its Women of the West Awards 2022. Held in partnership with Coleman Greig Lawyers, the annual awards founded by the University honour the significant contributions made by women of all backgrounds who live and work in Western Sydney.
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