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	Our Newsletter Here is a sample of our newsletter, Collective Notes, sent monthly to all our members Collective Notes 28 July 2005 News sheet of COSHG, the Collective of Self Help Groups P O Box 251 Brunswick East 3057 Phone 9349 2301 Wed & Thu 10am-3pm Latest from COSHG Events Fundraising Events General Grants Groups – New and Existing Websites Workshops & Training Information for this newsletter comes from a variety of sources, including newsletters, emails, websites and from COSHG itself. Contacts are listed wherever possible. COSHG advises checking with the relevant organisation to verify event dates and times, registration closing dates, venue addresses etc. Latest from COSHG We have had an excellent response to our requests for Expression of Interest in our Improved Access to Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Project and look forward to working with the groups who will be participating. Those groups will be notified ASAP. Thanks to the Department of Human Services 'Minor Works' Grant we now have a Comb style Book Binder and A4/A3 Laminator as part of our resources here at Pitt St. in Carlton. If your group has a report, submission or document that you want bound or an item that requires laminating please contact us to arrange a suitable time to use these shared resources. Don't forget our photocopier is also available for use. Toner - We still have some unused Toshiba T-4550 toner cartridges left from our old photocopier. If you are interested in purchasing this toner at a reduced cost please contact us. Christine and Gary Events Disability Services - Active Participation Strategy, Strengthening and Building Participatory Practice Project Expo’s We are holding eight Participation Expo’s around Victoria. Come along if you would like to: Support people with a disability who use your services to talk with other people with a disability about their experiences of active participation, and how they want to participate. Share your organisation’s experience and ideas in the area of active participation Find out what other service providers in your region are doing about active participation Participation expo locations, dates and RSVP contacts: Ballarat - Wed 3 August Ph: Jill Lane 9376 3849 Nunawading - Wed 10 August Ph: Liz Dimitriadis 9509 6972 Northcote - Fri 12 August Ph: Dymphna Laurie 9690 1950 Springvale - Mon 15 August Ph: Liz Dimitriadis 9509 6972 Echuca - Mon 15 August Ph: Jill Lane 9376 3849 Benalla - Wed 17 August Ph: Dymphna Laurie 9690 1950 Sale - Thurs 18 August Ph: Liz Dimitriadis 9509 6972 Geelong - Thurs 18 August Ph: Jill Lane 9376 3849 Hiroshima & Nagasaki 60th Anniversary Commemorative Concert No Nuclear Bombs: Call for world peace and friendship. A dance and musical performance including Wadaiko and a Ikebana floral tribute to victims of war, a reading of poems by children and a welcome ceremony by Aboriginal Elder and Kids Workshop When: Sun 7 August 2-4pm Where: Federation Square (weather permitting) or the Atrium Ph: Kaz 0413 849 984 Email: jfp@hotmail.co.jp Web: www.JfP.org.au National Strategy Workshop – Strategies for Patient-Centred Health Care - Patient-Centred Health Care Network This national strategy workshop with a particular focus on people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental illnesses, and the age will explore a model and strategy for patient-centred health care which has emerged from the work of the Integrated Health Care Reference Group over the past 12 months, following a series of workshops in Sydney and Melbourne in August 2004 with Karen Merrikin, Health Policy Director of Group Health Co-operative, Seattle. When: Wed 10 August Ph: Social Enterprise Partnerships Ltd 9326 4481 "Sustaining Ourselves - Health, Hope and Wellbeing" - Conversations with deep ecologist Ruth Rosenhek, Camp Eureka. Do you get frustrated by the slow rate of societal change towards a sustainable future? Are you concerned about burn out and despair in promoting sustainability? Would you like to explore ways to meaningfully bring the personal dimension into the ways we facilitate the development of sustainable practices? Proceeds from this event will be donated to nature conservation and indigenous people’s projects in India. When: Sun 14 August 9.00am-6.00pm Where: Camp Eureka,Tarrango Rd Yarra Junction Cost: $55 VAEE, AAEE & AWARE Members, $80 Non members. Arrangements can be made for those wanting to come to event with limited funds to do so. Ph: 9349 1806 Email: admin@vaee.vic.edu.au Web: www.vaee.vic.edu.au Heartkids Picnic Day - Shepparton Heartkids are having a Picnic Day at the in Shepparton. Lunch will be provided free, courtesy of Kiwanis. When: Sun 14 August 9am-6pm Where: Ardmona KidsTown Adventure Playground Ph: 9513 9030 Web: www.heartkids.org.au Chronic Disease Self-management Conference This conference organised by the Department of Health and Ageing will showcase experience, evidence and the transferable learning in Chronic Disease Self-management, and putting self-management into practice. When: Mon 15 August 10.00am-4.00pm Where: Rydges, Cnr Exhibition and Little Bourke Sts, Melbourne Cost: Free. Register before 1 August Ph: Conference Organiser, 9509 7121 Email: info@conorg.com.au “Welfare to Work” & Disability - A Disability & Participation Alliance Forum An opportunity to consult with Senator Penny Wong Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Participation Please indicate any disability related needs, eg, need for a sign interpreter. The venue is wheelchair accessible. When: Tues 23 August 4-6pm Where: Uniting Church Meeting Room Gr. Floor 130 Little Collins St Melbourne Ph: RSVP 9662 3324 or TTY: 03 9662 3325 by Wed 17 August Email: collette.oneill@afdo.org.au Spring Light Ceremony The Spring Light Ceremony is an annual Family Drug Help event, held on the eve of Overdose Day. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the journey of many of the Family Drug Help community members, both those who have lost family members or close friends, and those whose journey continues as their loved one struggles with alcohol or drug dependence. The Ceremony is a candle-lighting ritual, during which participants are invited to speak of their experiences, if they wish to, in an atmosphere of empathic care and respect. A light supper is provided. Everybody is welcome. When: Thurs 25 August 7pm Where: St. Leonards Uniting Church cnr New St, Wolsley Rd Grove, Brighton Melways: 76 E3 Ph: Anne Rosewood 9573 1702 Stand up for Refugees Rally - Refugee Action Collective 4th Anniversary of Tampa When: Fri 26 August 5pm Where: State Library, Swanston St Melbourne Ph: 9659 3505 Working Together Towards Good Practice Conference - The Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health This conference provides an opportunity for health promoting workers and consumers from across the Victoria to share, discuss and debate culturally and linguistically diverse consumers participation strategies in health services/program and health promotion planning, delivery and evaluation. When: Thurs 8 September 9.00am-5.00pm Where: John Scott Meeting House, La Trobe University Plenty Rd, Bundoora Cost: $132.00 Ph: 9427 8766 Email: enquiries@ceh.org.au "The Latest on Lymphoedema" Seminar - Ballarat Lymphoedema Exercise and Education Support Group The morning session is designed particularly for people affected by lymphoedema, carers and the general public. The seminar will feature speakers in the forefront of Lymphoedema treatment and research, namely Professor Neil Pillar and Ann Angel an authority on Low Level laser therapy, and more. When: Sat 10 September 9.00am-12.00 Where: Doherty Ballarat Lodge, 613 Main Road, Ballarat Cost is $15.00 per person includes morning tea. Ph: Kay John to register 5339 2422 or 0417155 511 Walk a Mile in My Shoes - Canberra Caring families invite all caring Australians to A National Day of Action The unmet need in the disability support sector and the mental health care sector is a national disgrace. Family Carers save our governments at least $30 billion dollars a year. Families need help to sustain their ongoing support role. Families need futures for themselves and those for whom they care. Contact your Federal Member and make an appointment for this day If you cannot come to Canberra then protest at your state parliament. Leave a pair of your worn shoes, tagged with your age, the years you have cared, the age & the special needs of the person for whom you care. Contact us for your Name to be placed on the Carers Long Service Register to be presented to our Federal Parliament on this Day. When: Tues 13 September 10am Where: The lawns of Parliament House, Canberra Ph: Vic. Co-ordinator, Jean Tops, President, Liaison Carer Victoria to register 51271904 Email: walkamile@optusnet.com.au Victorian Consumers Participate in Health Conference - Health Issues Centre and Victorian Consumer Advisory Committee For people involved in Consumer Advisory Committees, as a consumer representative in a health service, or interested in consumer participation in hospitals. It will include presentations by leading consumer advocates, Mike Kennedy and Kathy Alexander, in the morning and workshop presentations in the afternoon. When: Wed 12 October 9.00am-4.00pm Where: Victoria University Conference Centre 12th Floor, 300 Flinders St, Melbourne Cost: $22.00 for bookings before 29 July $44.00 from 1 August Ph: Charmaine Farrell 9479 5870 Email: c.farrell@healthissuescentre.org.au Your Say About Your Future A number of community meetings, facilitated by former ATSIC Commissioner Troy Austin, and supported by Binjirru and Tumbukka Regional Councillors, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria and the Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination Victoria will be held between July and September. The meeting will seek Indigenous people's views on: What sort of local, regional and state bodies can best represent the views of the Indigenous community to all levels of government? How do local, regional and state bodies work so they can achieve Indigenous community aspirations? How can new representative structures be organised to ensure better community input into government programs and service deliver? Ph: 1800 762 003 Web: www.dvc.vic.gov.au/AAV/INDEX.HTM Disability & Spirituality - Bear In Mind Inc & HeadwayVictoria Invites you and your community/organisation to join us on the International Day of Peace. This is an "all abilities" event raising awareness of Acquired Brain Injury and depression. The theme is around Peace Music and a short meditation time will relax you and speakers and people with ABI will present some thought provoking words about having a dual disability while also raising community awareness about ABI generally. We need sponsors to assist with catering and musician sponsorship for this event. Also, some volunteer support on the day. In return sponsors can have an information table at the event free of charge and their logo will be widely distributed on posters, website links and on any event advertising. When: Wed 21 September 11.00am-4.00pm Where: Melbourne Town Hall Cost: by generous donation. Free to disabled persons and carers Ph: Jennie or Lyn 9639 7222 Email: bim_statewide@yahoo.com.au Web: www.vicnet.net.au/~bim or www.headwayvictoria.org.au Fundraising Events Latin America Fiesta Fundraiser - Green Left Weekly When: Sat 30 July 7pm Where: Brunswick Town Hall, 233 Sydney Road Brunswick Cost: Tickets $10-$35 Ph: Bookings 9639 8622 New International Bookshop (NIBS) Fundraiser Rod Quantock's "Demockracy" Don't miss a special night with one of Australia's best-loved comics - and support the New International Bookshop at the same time. When: Fri 5 August 8pm Where: New Council Chambers Trades Hall Cost: $30.00 or $25.00 conc. (discounted rate) Ph: Bookings 9662 3744 or at the Bookshop General Sustainable Firewood Guide The Barmah-Millewa have updated the firewood guide: identifying sources of firewood from recycled and plantation sources (sadly, it’s a short list!). Paper copies are available from FoE and will be on the Melbourne site soon. Web: www.melbourne.foe.org.au/campaigns/barmah/barmah.htm Foodbank Shortage - Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Our foodbank program provides more than 1200 food parcels through 2 centres each month to asylum seeker families (half of which are children and the majority families with no income or right to work) is experiencing a food shortage. This is due to a 15% increase in the number of asylum seekers accessing our foodbank and a sharp drop in food donations. Contact the ASRC or visit the website to check for appropriate food items. If you are interested in setting up a regular food collection group you can join our food network. Email: foodforasylumseekers@yahoo.com.au Personal items we most need for July are: Soap, toilet paper, sanitary pads, shampoo, razors, toothpaste and toothbrushes, nappies, laundry powder. When: Deliver Mon-Fri 10am-5pm and Wed nights 6-9pm Where: 67 Jeffcott Street, West Melbourne. Ph: 9326 6066 Web: www.asrc.org.au Free Statistics Now Available >From 1 July community groups, businesses and individuals with internet access will no longer be charged to download reports from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) website. Prior to 1 July 2005, electronic copies of ABS reports could cost up to $40.00 each to download. The ABS produces a wealth of statistical information about Australian communities that can help community groups and organisations plan their activities or campaigns - see the Using Local Data section of the state government's community strengthening website to find out how. Web: www.communitybuilding.vic.gov.au/graphic/tools_support/#tools05 Sexuality When Living with a Genetic Condition Seminar – What would you like to hear about? Genetic Support Network of Victoria plans to hold a one-day seminar on sexuality for people living with a genetic condition. We expect to have speakers talking about various aspects of sexuality, possibly including self image and disclosure to current/potential partners. We would like the content of this seminar to reflect the needs and interests of people who have genetic conditions and their families. To make suggestions about topics/issues that you would like included in the seminar program. Ph: Leah or Deb 8341 6315 Email: leah@gsnv.org.au. An Invitation for Victorian Carers to Participate in a Study Concerning their Health and Wellbeing The Chronic Illness Alliance has worked steadily to highlight the situation and needs of individuals and families living with a Chronic Illness. The work and commitment of you as a carer forms a vital part in supporting your relative or friend as they seek to manage their chronic illness. In this study the Chronic Illness Alliance and researchers from La Trobe University, School of Public Health hope to better understand your practical situation as a carer, and the impact of caring on your health and wellbeing. Your input in providing information for the survey would be most appreciated and may be used in future submissions made by the Chronic Illness Alliance to relevant government departments regarding carers' issues in caring for their relative or friend with a chronic illness. Knowing that your time is valuable, the survey, a written questionnaire, is expected to take about 25-35 minutes to complete. Areas explored are your carer's role, your general health and wellbeing, and a section that allows for self-reflection on your caring role. Confidentiality and anonymity is assured. If you choose to participate in this study your responses will form an important contribution in identifying carers' health status and informing the health sector of carer supports and services needed. Ph: For info or a copy of this survey Sylvia Gajek (Masters Student in Counselling Psychology) 9338 7787 Email: gajeksyl@hotmail.com An Exploration of Recovery Experiences in Australia - The project is a collaboration between NDRI - The National Development and Research Institutes in New York and SHARC - The Self Help Addiction Resource Centre in Melbourne. A 2-year study is about to commence in Victoria. Researchers will interview 200 people who used to have serious problems associated with their use of drugs. The research will explore how people are changing, finding solutions and how they have resolved their drug use problems. The recovery experience -to date, virtually nothing is known about the recovery experiences of individuals who have successfully resolved their problematic drug use and more importantly how they did it. This study is a partnership between people who have "lived experience" of addiction and recovery and research scientists. The one-off 2-3 hour interviews will be carried out by people who also have "personal experience". Your confidentiality will be strictly maintained. Participants will be compensated for their time. Please note: We do not provide treatment People willing to participate in the study - Ph: "Pathways"@ SHARC on 9573 1710 Families in Partnership We are interested in hearing from parents who want to have their child's D&I funding administered independently of their school. Families in Partnership has established a partnership with a DHS approved fund-holder to manage support packages and other funds for people with disabilities, under the control of the family or the person NOT under the control of an agency or a school. We believe parents can request the management of this funding to be transferred to this fund-holder, with parents determining (in partnership with schools) how they want this funding spent. Email: vern@partnerships.org.au The Companion Card To register an organisation to accept Companion Cards, visit our web site or telephone the Companion Card Information Line. Info Line Telephone: 1800 650 611 If you are Deaf, have a hearing impairment, or have complex communication needs: Companion Card TTY: 1800 898 888 National Relay Service: 13 36 77 Speech-to-Speech Relay Service: 1300 555 727 Web Site: www.companioncard.org.au Trainers' Resource Manual Now Available - Pt'chang: Nonviolence Training Project Are you interested or involved with activist learning? Are you a community worker, organiser or campaigner who would like to explore techniques for nonviolent social change with your group? Drawing on decades of experience in training for social change, the Nonviolence Training Project Trainers' Resource Manual offers a comprehensive reference for people who want to facilitate change through activist education. Ph: 9415 6642 Web: To download or order – www.nonviolence.org.au Grants Please check the appropriate websites for criteria and guidelines or contact COSHG if unable to access the Internet. DGR and ITEC are indicated when we are aware that Deductible Gift Recipient or Income Tax Exempt Charity status is required. Community Support Grants - Department for Victorian Communities (DVC) Community Services & Development grant to support communities and organisations that create facilities and networks of lasting impact in specific local neighbourhoods or across the entire State. Max funding per grant: $1,000,000 Closing date: Ongoing apply by mail Community Support grants will support community initiatives to: • Strengthen the capacity of communities • Increase local leadership • Involve a wide range of groups • Support the involvement of volunteers • Improve social, learning, cultural, employment and economic opportunities • Improve community environments, resources and infrastructure Grant applications will need to demonstrate a strong focus on local community strengthening. To keep the application process simple we have grouped grants into three areas: Planning, Strengthening Communities and Building Community Infrastructure. Ph: DVC Freecall: 1300 366 356 or 9208 3641 Email: csf@dvc.vic.gov.au Web: www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au/ProgramPage2.asp?XY1_id=XY1_01 Indigenous Small Grants - The Foundation for Young Australians Indigenous grant to provide an opportunity for Indigenous organisations and organisations that work with Indigenous people and communities to offer small amounts of support funding to support innovation and the expansion of existing successful initiatives. Funds are available for initiatives that enhance youth participation or create opportunities for the development of young people aged 12-25 years. Max funding per grant: $5,000 Average: $2,500 Additional Info: It is expected that the majority of grants will be around $2,500 with the maximum available grant being $5,000. Closing date: Ongoing apply by mail Ph: 9670 5436 Freecall: 1800 252 316 Email: fya@youngaustralians.org Web: www.youngaustralians.org/fund/ya_fund_indigenous.asp Voiceless Grants Program Animal Welfare grant to financially support like-minded organisations in order to enable them to take action for animals in Australia. Your project should aim to: • Change attitudes and/or increase awareness about animal rights (eg school education, higher education, or community programs that educate about animal issues; public awareness campaigns on an animal issue etc); or • Encourage the public to take action for animals in their personal lives (eg making changes in their consumer choices by choosing animal-friendly products or diet); or • Work to modify or create new laws or policies to further animal welfare/rights in Australia. Funding: The Program offers up to $100,000 in grants: two $20,000, four $10,000 and four $5,000 grants. Closing date: 1 August apply by mail Ph: Ms Ondine Sherman, Director Voiceless (02) 9357 0777 Email: info@voiceless.org.au Web: www.voiceless.org.au Community Development Fund - GrainCorp Foundation Community Services & Development to provide assistance for community projects that have a positive effect on local communities in rural and regional areas. Assistance is focused on four key areas of need: Education, Health, Youth development, Community development. The Foundation takes a partnership approach to the projects it supports by building on the existing initiative and potential within rural communities. It aims to provide financial support for rural-based activities that both assist the community and ultimately become self-funding. The Foundation's focus is on new initiatives that will make a real difference in the lives of the community and that encourage optimism and independence. Funding: Various amounts Closing date: 19 August Ph: Foundation Secretary Freecall: 1800 809 482 Email: foundation@graincorp.com.au Web: www.grainco.com.au/bins/content_page.asp?cid=6-154 Ern Hartley Foundation Community Services & Development grant to benefit charitable purposes in the Warrnambool and Western Districts of Victoria. Total Funding Pool: $40,000 Closing date: 31 August apply by mail Ph: Mr. Bill Philpot, Director Ern Hartley Foundation Pty Ltd 5564 0555 Telstra's Kids Fund Children & Family grant fund activities that a Telstra employee's child is involved in. If you are a permanent Telstra Group employee you can apply for a grant of up to $1,500 to support an organisation or activity that a child in your immediate family is involved with. Telstra's Kids Fund supports a broad range of initiatives and projects including education, sports and recreation, arts and culture, environment, social issues and disability programs. This program is aimed at benefiting communities and does not provide funding for individual children. Max funding per grant: $1,500 Closing date: 23 September apply by mail or via the web Freecall: 1800 208 378 Email: telstrafoundation@team.telstra.com Web: www.telstrafoundation.com Festivals Australia Regional Residencies - Dept of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA) Arts & Culture grant to provide assistance to regional and remote communities to tell their stories and the stories of their communities, at local festivals, celebrations and community events. The program provides funds for an artist(s) to undertake a residency for a period of up to five weeks to work with communities to express their stories through art, literature, dance, music and other mediums. Community, arts and cultural organisations and local councils organising festivals and events are eligible to apply and collaboration across councils and between arts and community organisations on a residency is encouraged. Funding: Various amounts Closing date: 30 September apply by mail Ph: Program Officer DCITA (02) 6271 1661 Freecall 1800 819 461 Web: www.dcita.gov.au/arts/arts/festivals_residencies Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Grants DGR Community Services & Development grant to provide assistance to Public Charitable Institutions operating in Victoria. The broad policy is to make grants in the fields of education, public health, medical research, general cultural activities and social welfare particularly for disabled and aged persons. Grants for major projects will only be paid when all funding is in place and the project has commenced Max funding per grant: $250,000 Min: $500 Closing date: 30 September apply by mail Ph: Ms Liz Gillies, Grants Officer 9662 1951 Email: info@hmstrust.org.au Web: www.hmstrust.org.au The Jack Brockhoff Foundation DGR Community Services & Development grant to financially assist a wide range of charitable organisations, particularly the smaller and lesser known groups which do not have access to widespread publicity and professional fundraising. Funding: No specific limits to funding amounts given. Closing date: 30 September apply by mail Ph: Mr. Kem Mayberry 9842 0667 Email: kem@brockhoff.info Small Grants for Rural Communities - Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) (As this a collaborative fund there are some funds which are restricted either to DGRs or to within Victoria, though the greater portion of unrestricted funds are available for general charitable purposes.) Rural & Regional Development grant to make small grants more accessible to communities in rural Australia. To benefit not-for-profit organisations in rural and remote communities. Max funding per grant: $5,000 Total Pool: $300,000 Closing date: 30 September To make small grants more accessible to communities in rural Australia, a collaborative program supported by grants from a number of Charitable Trusts and Foundations, together with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has been established. FRRR also administers the program. Ph: FRRR 5443 7300 Freecall 1800 170 020 Email: info@frrr.org.au Web: www.frrr.org.au/pageContentDetail.asp?ID=32 Perpetual Trustees Australia Limited ITEC and for some charitable trusts and foundations DGR Community Services & Development grant. The Foundations managed by Perpetual support a wide range of charitable purposes and projects within the community. The five major areas of consideration are: Social and community welfare, education, medical & scientific research, environment, arts & culture. Funding: Various amounts - average $5,000 to $10,000 but can vary enormously with the type of project. Closing date: 30 September apply via website application Ph: Charitable Planning Services (02) 9229 3951 Freecall 1800 501 227 Email: info@perpetual.com.au Web: www.perpetual.com.au/subject.asp?subject=philanthropic&page=1 Sabemo Foundation Grants DGR Children & Family grant to support projects focusing on children up to 8 years with the aim of providing assistance and early intervention during the unseen period of a child’s life from birth until formal education begins. Total Funding Pool: $250,000 Closing date: 1 October apply by mail Ph: Mr. David Osborn, Director Sabemo Trust (02) 9969 4747 Email: admin@Sabemo.org.au Web: www.sabemo.org.au Groups – New and Existing Stroke Association of Victoria – New Group 35 years and under A new group for survivors of stroke, who are 35 years old and under, is about to start. The purpose of this group is to provide all the necessary help and support to the person who has had the stroke as well as their families and friends. Brooke and Wayne, who are both survivors of stroke, will facilitate this group. Ph: Stroke Association of Victoria 9670 1117 Email: brooke_reneeparsons@hotmail.com Fraud Survivors Network Update: Contact details Ph: 0500 500 359 (local call cost) or 9876 7100 Family Drug Help Groups Sunshine's Kindred Spirits Group - meets every Wed. 7- 8.30pm Castlemaine New group Frankston - meets twice monthly and is peer facilitated. Albert Park meets fortnightly on Mon 7-8.30pm Ph: Mary Kingsbury 0416 152 748 Wonthaggi - Families Helping Families Group BassCoast area Meets Tues 7.30-9pm Ph: 5672 4999 Seymour Ph: Marie 5799 2731 Werribee - meets on Tues 7-8.30pm Ph: 9680 8423 For meeting times, contact details or for more groups not listed Ph: Ruth at FDH 9573 1777 Websites The Better Health Channel Newsletter (Department of Human Services, Victoria) Presents a wide variety of health related topics of interest on this site - Quick link to some of the new articles on the site: Noonan syndrome: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/noonan_syndrome?Open Meningioma: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Meningioma?Open Copper chrome arsenic (CCA) treated timber: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Copper_chrome_arsenic_(CCA )_treated_timber?Open Web: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/newsletter Workshops & Training Leading the Way: Integrated Planning for Health - Food Security Course VicHealth is pleased to offer this one day short course designed for workers, in local government or other sectors, who have an interest in improving food access in their communities and is to be held at eight different locations across Victoria over the next three months. Participants will be introduced to the complex factors influencing food security, as well as explore ideas for integrating food security into the on-going core business of their organisation. This will also be an opportunity to meet a network of other people working on or interested in food security policy and practice. There is a limit of 25 people per course. Ph: Assistant Project Officer, Physical Activity Unit 9667 1354 Email: Monica O'Dwyer to register modwyer@vichealth.vic.gov.au Food Safety Online Course - Food Safety Training & Consulting This is the first accredited online course what will certify you as a Food Safety Supervisor under the Victorian Food Act 1984. It offers you an-indepth look at food safety - providing an opportunity to learn in your own environment, at your own pace and in your own way. The Food Safety for Food Handlers Online Course is a flexible, time efficient training solution! Cost: Special Introductory Offer of $75 until 30 September. Register Now. Level 3, 225 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000 Ph: 9658 8817 or 9658 8832 Email: foodsafety@melbourne.vic.gov.au Web: www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm?top=205&pg=1399 Cohousing Melbourne Network Workshop A chance to network, clarify values, learn from existing projects & look at cohousing from various points of view. 11am-12.15pm - Merri Cohousing, an introduction by Adam Tiller. 12.15-12.45pm - Informal Lunch, informal discussion 12.45-2.00pm - Understanding cohousing: What it is, what it is not, what works, what has been learned from international and local projects. Learn about Merri Cohousing’s experiences www.merricohousing.org 2.15-4.00pm - Cohousing & Positive Ageing. Social and economic trends in housing. The Kinsmen Gold project. When: Sat 30 July 11am-4pm Where: Borderlands Library 2 Minona Street, Hawthorn Cost: gold coin. Ph: to RSVP Jacques, Borderlands 9819 3239 Email: Hans tilstra@smartchat.net.au or Heather waratah@justinternet.com.au Web: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~cohouse Greek Communities in Victoria - Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health This workshop will be presented in partnership with the Greek Welfare Society and will provide an opportunity for participants to gain an insight into the Greek Communities in Victoria. The session will cover: Migration history and demographic characteristics of Victoria's Greek communities and impact on access and use of health services Health and Social issues for these communities How to support and implement culturally effective work practices for these communities Issues for ageing Greek communities When: Wed 17 August 9.15-1.30 Where: Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health 23 Lennox Street Richmond 3121 Ph: Vivien Fox 94201382 Email: vivienf@ceh.org.au Web: www.ceh.org.au/event/atceh.html Signposts A program for parents of children with an intellectual disability who display difficult behaviour which aims to: Help parents to work out the purpose of their child's behaviour Develop effective ways of managing the behaviour. Help parents prevent the development of difficult behaviour in the future. No fee involved When: Mondays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 10am-12.30pm Where: ISIS Primary Care, 117 Warringa Cres. Hoppers Crossing Ample parking at front of venue. Ph: Bernadette or Maria, Disability Client Services 9275 7079 Breaking the Cycle of Violence Anglicare's 8 week group work program for parents of abusive 11- 23 yr olds. When: Next course commences Sept Ph: 9890 6322
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