ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

ASIST is a 2-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. Participants learn to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and respond in ways that help increase their immediate safety and link them to further help. ASIST aims to enhance a caregiver’s abilities to help a person at risk to avoid suicide.

When: Monday-Tuesday 30-31 August, 8.30am-5pm.
Where: Wesley Conference Centre, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000.
Cost: Earlybird (by 16 July) / regular: $230 / $270 participant, $190 / $230 per student.

RSVP: Registrations close Monday 16 August

For further information email Naomi Goldberg at mentalhealth.training@wesleymission.org.au or phone 0407 252 090.

“I Speak my Mind” – Disability Forum

Hear about the issues faced by Australians with a disability, their carers and families, from people’s experience. Sue Werner, Employment Services Coordinator of the Spastic Centre of NSW, will talk about the difficulties of people with disabilities in accessing employment. She will introduce two clients – Sandra and Julius Kullhan - who have celebral palsy, both work, have two children, and featured last year on the Mike Munro. Lesley Gild, the current president of Access Ezer, will speak about the practical needs of parents and carers, and the that Access Ezer does to assist inclusion in the Jewish community. Come to learn and discuss.

Where: North Shore Temple Emanuel, 28 Chatswood Avenue, Chatswood.
When: Sunday 1 August, 7.30pm.
Cost: $5 donation, free for students and unwaged. Includes supper.

For more information phone 9419 7011.

Celebrating 30 years of leadership

The Faculty of Health Sciences is this month celebrating thirty years of leadership in health sciences since the establishment of the Cumberland College of Health Sciences at Cumberland Campus.

You are invited to join us on Saturday 31 October, from 11am to 4pm.

For three decades, the Faculty has worked hand-in-hand with health professions and our community to lead the way in health science education and research. This is your opportunity to explore the campus and see how things have changed at Cumberland, as well a great chance to reconnect with your colleagues and friends.

Highlight events include:

· Official ceremony – 12pm
· Health Sciences Research Symposium – 1pm
· Networking Reunion – 3.30pm

Highlights of the day will include the official ceremony at 12pm and the Health Sciences Research Symposium from 1pm, highlighting the pioneering work of the faculty’s leading scientists. From the work life battle, to the importance of children's play, these bite-sized insights will give you a taste of the future of health care in Australia and internationally.

Other activities include:

· Interactive health checks
· Sporting demonstrations
· Study fair
· Live band and bbq
· Children’s activities

Please visit www.fhs.usyd.edu.au/anniversary for further information

The Faculty of Health Sciences
75 East Street, LIDCOMBE

FREE TRANSPORT FROM LIDCOMBE STATION

Can you organise a party!?

We are looking for a creative group to organise a party!

• The party must be a night to remember!
• MUST be FUN!
• MUST promote and encourage social interaction for people with a disability, camp staff and invited guests!

When: Party night will be Wednesday 2nd September.

Where: Camp Breakaway @ San Remo (about an 1 1/2 hours north of Sydney). Your accommodation and food for the night will be provided.

Why: This party will be one of the major events as part of a 5 day camp for adult clients of the Spastic Center of NSW. You will have creative freedom to make this party something truely special.

Are you up for it?

Contact Jo at j.ragen@usyd.edu.au for more information and the party brief!

Information about the Spastic Centre of NSW

Learn Auslan!

There is no single pathway to learning Auslan. Deaf Education Network has two streams of Auslan courses.

It is possible to commence studying Auslan in the Certifi cate II in Auslan course. However, it is recommended that you commence with Basic (Community) Auslan courses (starting with Sign Language 1) to gain exposure to the culture and language of the Australian Deaf community before starting the accredited stream. This also provides students with a more solid foundation before
commencing the intensive Accredited Auslan courses.

People who have existing Auslan skills may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer to fast track their Accredited Auslan training.

Learn more here

Clinical Recruitment Coordinator

Cancer Council NSW is dedicated to defeating cancer by building a cancer smart community. The Cancer Epidemiology Research Unit (CERU) is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic volunteers for the position of Clinical Recruitment Coordinator to oversee the recruitment of participants attending the hospital cancer clinics to participate in the Cancer, Lifestyle and Evaluation of Risk (CLEAR) study as well as monitoring the administration of study questionnaires. The position will also be responsible for managing a team of recruitment/administration volunteers.

Based at either RPA Hospital, Camperdown, or Liverpool Hospital, you will report to the Project Coordinator of the CLEAR study and will undertake a variety of responsibilities in the areas of volunteer management, recruitment, building relationships and record keeping, such as:

• Managing a team of volunteers whose key task will be identifying and recruiting participants to participate in the CLEAR Study
• Produce hospital-based recruitment reports and updates Project Coordinator
• Provide support to team of recruitment volunteers and liaise with Project Coordinator and Volunteer Program Unit to recruit new volunteers if required
• Supervise volunteer recruiters to undertake participant recruitment at study site in a professional manner using CCNSW recruitment guidelines
• Liaise in a professional manner with medical and clinical staff
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of collection of clinical data
• Work effectively with computer software applications including word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and communication tools

Essentially, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in a supervisory role
• Qualifications in a health related area and/or previous relevant research experience
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task in an active work setting
• Ability to carry out specified research procedures accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability or appreciation of need to adhere to information privacy and confidentiality guidelines

Previous experience in recruitment for clinical studies/trials and in a clinical setting that requires interaction with patients and their families is desirable. Please note that this position is envisioned to commence mid-July. It requires attendance of a training session prior to the start of the role and a 2-3 days per week commitment.

To express interest in the role please contact Alicia Delgado, CLEAR Project Coordinator on (02) 9334 1409 or email your resume to volunteervacancies@nswcc.org.au

Research Assistant

Mission Australia are seeking a volunteer to do some research for their Service Development Unit in the State Office, Sydney CBD.

It is essential for you to have a background in research and have obtained tertiary level education.

It would be ideal if you have access to academic journals through a university as well.

The research topic is equine/pet therapy and recreational programs.

The project would involve an initial meeting with the Service Development Manager to establish the project, and would there be the flexibility to work from home if that suits you.

The commencement and completion of the research would have to be this month (June) as the deadline is the 30th June. It is expected that the research would take approximately 2 weeks.

By utilising your skills you would actively be working towards the mission - to see a fairer Australia. Mission Australia value every individual contribution!!

If you would like to apply, please email your resume and cover letter to volunteering@missionaustralia.com.au

Get your personalised USYD jersey at Cumbo in 5 easy steps!

Select your colour
Select your size
Personalise with your Name and proposed graduation year!
Complete the order form and
Head to the Depot to pay your money.

An enrolled student? Get your jersey at the discounted rate of $75.00 (a $15 saving!)

Your jersey will be ready to collect within 3-5 of the order being placed!

The BONUS ROUND.

Present your jersey payment receipt to COTSA and receive free COTSA Membership. COTSA membership entitles you to discounted COTSA hosted events.

Need assistance? Come and see one of your friendly COTSA reps tomorrow during common lunch. We'll be making pancakes!

This service is brought to you by COTSA
Cumberland OT Students Association
Visit our website @ www.CumboOTs.com

Download your order form

Become a volunteer carer at Muscular Dystrophy NSW ’s first ever Camp

We require 40 carers for a 5 day, 4 night camp: 5th – 9th October 2009

Camp is for young people with a neuromuscular disorder.

Camp allows parents and carers to have a break and also provides opportunities for campers to make friends and partake in lots of exciting activities. Camp is sure to be an experience you and your camper will never forget!

Some other benefits:

• Work with young people with a disability
• Develop communication skills
• Work one-on-one as well as in a team
• Gain training and experience with manual handling and personal care
• Some people may also be able to use camp as a practicum placement for their studies

All meals, expenses, training and accommodation are provided.

For more info:

http://www.mdnsw.org.au/

Muscular Dystrophy NSW: Suite 101 - 7 Bay Drive, PO Box 1365, Meadowbank NSW 2114

Phone: 02 9809 2111

PhD Opportunity – Improving the life chances of young people with mental health problems

The Australian Family and Disability Studies Research Collaboration (AFDSRC) at the University of Sydney are seeking an enthusiastic PhD candidate to become part of our international research team.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work under the guidance of leading international disability scholars Professor Gwynnyth Llewellyn and Professor Eric Emerson on a project investigating how to improve the health and life chances of young Australians with mental health problems. The project will involve complex longitudinal analysis of a large national data set (HILDA).

The candidate will have a first class honours degree in a relevant discipline, an interest in disability and social justice, and a strong aptitude for quantitative research methods.

For further information, please see details on Supervisor Connect http://www.usyd.edu.au/research/opportunities/opportunities/856 or contact Anne Honey on (02) 9351 9370 or email: a.honey@usyd.edu.au.

A unique opportunity to 'PLAY'

How active is schoolyard play?
How different is the play of boys and girls?
Who are the children who play the least and how different is their play?
What do teachers think about children’s play in the schoolyard?

Are these questions that interest you?

We are offering a unique opportunity for you to become involved with a recognised research team interested in children's play.

Who can take part? We have opportunities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students to become active members of this research team.

Will training be provided? Yes! And it’s FREE. Learn how to measure activity levels, children’s coping and social skills, build your skills in data collection and data analysis. All training will occur (April - June). Data collection on school playgrounds will occur during school terms 3 and 4 (July - December).

What’s in it for you? Apart from FREE training! We recognise that building a skills portfolio can sometimes be difficult. You will have the opportunity to apply learnt skills to a ‘real life’ project and to work alongside recognised experts. This is an experience you can list on your CV!

How many hours? For only a few hours a week you can have fun taking part in this exciting and very worthwhile project. Contact us to negotiate a schedule that works for you.

Where? Sydney Metro area

Interested in learning more?

Contact:
Jo Ragen
The University of Sydney

Phone: 93519807
Email: j.ragen@usyd.edu.au

The boat that rocked

Help the Pioneer Clubhouse with their much needed fundraising event. The first major fundraiser for this year is a preview screening of 'The Boat That Rocked' directed by Richard Curtis who also directed Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Notting Hill.

The movie preview is on:

WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL
AT 6.30PM FOR A 6.45PM START
AT CREMORNE ORPHEUM, 380 MILITARY ROAD CREMORNE

The cost of tickets is $20 each.

If you would like to come along (and please feel willing to come dressed 60s style, then contact me via email at the return address, or at

francesca.coniglio@sfnsw.org.au or on 0411 309 167. Or if you are unable to make the preview but would like to assist Pioneer in other ways, then please let me know.

Many thanks and hope to see you all there,

Franca Coniglio

Pioneer Clubhouse
02 9907 9999
0408 555 476
Lot 2 Quirk Rd Balgowlah NSW 2093
francesca.coniglio@sfnsw.org.au

For more info about the Pioneer Clubhouse visit our website at www.pioneerclubhouse.org.au

Relay for Life Committee members

Organisation: Cancer Council NSW

Location: Northern Sydney

Contact: Rosemary 9334 1459 or volunteervacancies@nswcc.org.au

Join the organising committee for this major event to be run in the Hornsby, Ku-ring-Gai and Macquarie Uni areas. Roles include secretary, health education, media and promotions, sponsorship, entertainment and team development.

Indigenous Health Interest Group

The Indigenous Health Interest Group was set up by Health Sciences' students interested in finding out more about Indigenous Health issues. All staff and students are invited to join the group which meets once each month on Tuesdays.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 28 April at 12pm in T109, Cumberland Campus.

This months guest speaker is Indigenous Bachelor of Health Sciences' graduate Alana Moffett who in 2008 received the Charles Perkins AO Memorial Prize for outstanding academic achievement.

For more information contact Lanvy on ih_ig@yahoo.com.au

Indigenous Allied Health Australia website

The Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) website at www.indigenousalliedhealth.com.au is for Indigenous allied health professionals and students wishing to network together, share information and ideas and join in planning the establishment of an Indigenous allied health professionals association.

The development of the IAHA website by the Indigenous Allied Health Network Project has been funded by the Australian Government's Department of Health and Ageing.

Jamanee Gunya Health Sciences Weekend Workshops

Jamanee Gunya is a non-profit organisation which raises money to run courses in Aboriginal culture for disadvantaged children. It also offers cross-cultural training for paying students. Sydney University Medical and Health Sciences students currently participate in the course, which is subsidised by the faculties. The three-day course focuses upon traditional medicine and healing and includes a field trip to Meroo National Park.

Health Sciences Workshops will be held on the following dates:

April 3 4 5 (Fri, Sat Sun)
April 17 18 19* (Fri, Sat, Sun)
September 11 12 13 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
September 28 29 30* (Mon, Tues, Wed)

*Held in mid semester breaks

For more information contact Belinda Chambers on B.Chambers@usyd.edu.au

Volunteer Hosts for Children with a Disability

Enquiries are invited from families, couples or individuals who can offer a fun and safe environment to support and care for a young child with a disability for 1-2 days each month.

Screening and relevant checks are conducted.

For information phone Virginia at Northern Beaches Interchange on 9970 0506

Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters (PLAY) Workshop by Dr Richard Solomon

Parents and professionals working with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders are invited to hear Dr Rick Solomon, founder and medical director of The PLAY Project, which entails effective, low cost ways to provide intensive early intervention for children aged 1-7.

No childcare is available at this adult learning event.

8.30am registration for 9am-4pm
Saturday 4 April. PLAY project launch at 4pm.
The Northcott Building, 1 Fennell Street, North Parramatta.

$150 (professional)
$70 (parents/carers)

includes morning tea, lunch, cocktail reception to the official launch of the P.L.A.Y Project in Australia at 4pm.

For information and telephone bookings by 25 March, phone Elizabeth Mead on 9890 0135.

Download application form at www.northcott.com.au, as well as information.

Inside Out

Inside Out is a ground breaking new drama exploring the impact of mental illness on the relationship between a mother and her son.

One in five Australians will directly experience a mental illness in their lifetime, an experience which is deeply personal, often misunderstood and always leaves its mark.

Inside Out is an honest, courageous and compassionate journey into one young man’s mind, to the place where borders are shifting and battle lines are drawn; and into his mother’s struggle to understand what is happening, to maintain her loving relationship with her son, and somehow find a way to help. What do you do when life abruptly turns you upside down, grabs your heart and squeezes it tight? When you need to find all the love, strength and resilience possible?

Courageous, heartbreaking and yet surprisingly funny, Inside Out is a compelling story of love and insight, where realities collide and lives are transformed.

Inside Out will play at the Seymour Centre from May 13 to 30, 2009. Inside Out is directed by Carol Woodrow and produced by Christine Dunstan, starring Tracy Mann and Lindsay Farris.

13th – 30th May
Everest Theatre at the Seymour Centre
cnr City Road & Cleveland Streets, Chippendale

Mon 6.30pm
Tues – Wed 11am
Wed – Fri 8pm
Sat 5pm & 8.30pm

Performance is 90 minutes duration with no interval
Bookings by phone on 02 9351 7940 or www.seymourcentre.com.au

Indigenous Community Volunteers (ICV)

Indigenous Community Volunteers (ICV) is a not-for-profit, non-government organisation. ICV help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians harness opportunities and assets available to them to overcome social and economic disadvantage through community and human development projects. We are helping to ‘close the gap’ on Indigenous disadvantage. ICV works in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - we do things ‘with’ them, not ‘to’ them or ‘for’ them.

ICV vision is to be the peak development NGO for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

For more information go to: www.ICV.com.au