Support people with an intellectual disability involved in the criminal justice system. Contact before court, support during the day or days at court, assisting the client to understand the process, solicitor’s advice, bail conditions etc.
Contact: Intellectual Disability Rights Service
9318 0144 or joanne@idrs.org.au
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Toy Doctor
Are you good at repairing, maintaining and building toys of various types and makes?
If you are also patient and can work with minimal supervision, we would love to hear from you. Your own tools and workshop would be a bonus.
Contact: Lili 8338 8506 or lili@senc.org.au
East lakes : S East Neighbourhood Centre
If you are also patient and can work with minimal supervision, we would love to hear from you. Your own tools and workshop would be a bonus.
Contact: Lili 8338 8506 or lili@senc.org.au
East lakes : S East Neighbourhood Centre
Relay For Life
Committee Members Northern Harbour Relay
Relay For Life is a major fundraising event organised on behalf of The Cancer Council NSW by local people on a voluntary basis. It is an event where teams of 10 to 15 people take turns walking or running around a local oval to raise funds for cancer research, education, support services and advocacy. Relay is for young and old and you can walk as many or few laps as you like. It`s not a race and you don`t need to run. A festival-style atmosphere is created around the event with participants being encouraged to pitch a tent, camp overnight and enjoy the community atmosphere. Participants are entertained with bands, food and fun.
The Cancer Council is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals and professionals who are interested in becoming involved in this exciting community project to be run in the Northern Harbour area in 2009.
Committee members will gain valuable event experience, have fun in their local community and contribute to the fight against cancer.
Available Committee roles are:
Relay For Life is a major fundraising event organised on behalf of The Cancer Council NSW by local people on a voluntary basis. It is an event where teams of 10 to 15 people take turns walking or running around a local oval to raise funds for cancer research, education, support services and advocacy. Relay is for young and old and you can walk as many or few laps as you like. It`s not a race and you don`t need to run. A festival-style atmosphere is created around the event with participants being encouraged to pitch a tent, camp overnight and enjoy the community atmosphere. Participants are entertained with bands, food and fun.
The Cancer Council is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals and professionals who are interested in becoming involved in this exciting community project to be run in the Northern Harbour area in 2009.
Committee members will gain valuable event experience, have fun in their local community and contribute to the fight against cancer.
Available Committee roles are:
- Committee Secretary
- Catering Coordinator
- Health Education
- Media & Promotions
- Sponsorship & Fundraising
- Entertainment / Activities
- Team Retention & Development.
Event experience is desirable but not essential, as guidance and training will be provided to the successful volunteer committee members.
For more information about Relay For Life go to: www.relayforlife.com.au/nsw.
Or contact Rosemary Moore at The Cancer Council NSW on (02) 9334 1459 or email volunteervacancies@nswcc.org.au
Classroom Connect Project Volunteer
The Classroom Connect Project is currently recruiting volunteers to support refugee students in their educational transitions in secondary schools in Sydney`s inner west and south-western regions.
The volunteer commitment is half a day per week for four school terms. Experience working in an educational setting is required. A training program will be conducted in February 2009.
For additional information, please contact David Hardie and Sally Macfarlane on:
Phone: 02 / 9564 1911
Fax: 02 / 9550 9683
The volunteer commitment is half a day per week for four school terms. Experience working in an educational setting is required. A training program will be conducted in February 2009.
For additional information, please contact David Hardie and Sally Macfarlane on:
Phone: 02 / 9564 1911
Fax: 02 / 9550 9683
Sydney Heritage Fleet
Guides for James Craig
- Beautifully restored square-rigger
- World Ship Trust award-holder
- Meet people from all over the world
Spend your day from 1000am to 4.30pm aboard nineteenth-century restored square-rigger, James Craig, the three-masted bargue built in 1874 and now sailing again with passengers. Guides are needed for each day of the week, including weekends, while she is alongside in Darling Harbour
- It is essential that you should enjoy talking to people.
- We are looking for bright, outgoing people with a strong interest in communicating with visitors.
- Fluency and clarity in English is essential but knowledge of other languages would be welcome.
- We will train you and you will get the chance to come to sea yourself as part of your training.
- For guides who have the aptitude, there is also the opportunity to become a seagoing guide when the ship sails with passengers.
The Sydney Heritage Fleet restores and operates heritage vessels, marine engines and artefacts, and maintains a highly-regarded maritime records and research centre.
It is a requirement of volunteering that you become a member of the Fleet. The usual way is to invite you to attend Fleet Discovery Day to find out more about us.
Interested? Call Jackie Clark on 0403 893 601 to find out more about it or call Lynelle in the main office 9298 3888 to book yourself a place on Fleet Discovery Day.
www.shf.org.au
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
INVITATION
Coping with Grief Seminar
All welcome
Staff, residents, friends and families!
Hear and talk to well respected professionals in the field of loss and grief. The seminar will be led by Chief Inspector Gary Raymond APM, OAM (Rtd) and a panel of experienced loss and grief practitioners.
The event details are:
Date: Thursday 20 November 2008
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Venue: Wesley Convention Centre, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney
To enable everyone to attend Simplicity Funerals are sponsoring the event so there is no charge for the Coping with Grief seminar and refreshments will be provided.
To book for yourself and anyone you’d like to invite please call Isabel DeSouza on 8745 7840 to reserve your places, or, send an email to info@simplicityfunerals.com.au.
Come and join us to better understand this important topic on Thursday 20 November at 10am.
Coping with Grief Seminar
All welcome
Staff, residents, friends and families!
Hear and talk to well respected professionals in the field of loss and grief. The seminar will be led by Chief Inspector Gary Raymond APM, OAM (Rtd) and a panel of experienced loss and grief practitioners.
The event details are:
Date: Thursday 20 November 2008
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Venue: Wesley Convention Centre, 220 Pitt Street, Sydney
To enable everyone to attend Simplicity Funerals are sponsoring the event so there is no charge for the Coping with Grief seminar and refreshments will be provided.
To book for yourself and anyone you’d like to invite please call Isabel DeSouza on 8745 7840 to reserve your places, or, send an email to info@simplicityfunerals.com.au.
Come and join us to better understand this important topic on Thursday 20 November at 10am.
Kind regards
Jenny Smith
Simplicity Funerals
Proud sponsors and supporters of the Coping with Grief Seminar
Friday, November 14, 2008
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How to Plagiarise and get away with it!
Okay so this isn’t possible, but here’s a few pointers on how to stay out of strife with those pesky assignment markers
DON’T GET CAUGHT!
Written by students for students
You’ve ditched the pub on Thursday night to finish writing your essay. You think you’ve done a great job and you’re looking forward to seeing your well earned mark of a distinction. You head to bed thinking you can leave the referencing till the morning 10 minutes before class - we found out the hard way, this is NOT a good idea.
If you reference incorrectly, you have plagiarised, even if it was an honest mistake!
In saying this, referencing isn’t used just to avoid plagiarism. By citing a source, you are respecting and acknowledging this person’s work. So feel free to use ideas, insights and arguments put forward in textbooks, journals, and websites, but make sure you acknowledge them!
If you knowingly fail to reference these sources, this is dishonest plagiarism - there is a penalty!
If you make a small mistake in your referencing of these sources, this is negligent plagiarism - there is still a penalty!
This email isn’t going to bore you to death and lecture you on how to reference every source correctly, our aim is to make you aware how easy it is to get busted.
Some of the areas that people experience most difficulties in while referencing include:
• Referencing a source that someone else has already referenced (secondary referencing)!
• Using direct quotations
• Paraphrasing correctly (changing a few words doesn’t count)
Secondary referencing
Secondary referencing is when one author is referring to the work of another and the original source is not available. Secondary referencing should be avoided by reading the original source. However, if this is unavailable you may be required to secondary reference.
If you site only the original source without reading it, you may misinterpret what the secondary author was saying about the original authors work (in other words, it could become Chinese Whispers).
So when the original authors work is not available, make sure your secondary referencing is correct!
You need to refer to BOTH sources in the text, and put only the source you used in the reference list.
For example:
You read a study by Jones (1999) that said “Jones (1999) stated that …” in a book by Smith (2005).
– In your essay, you used some of Jones study, so you should write “(Jones, 1999, as cited in Smith, 2005)” after the idea as a citation.
- The reference in your reference list should fully reference Smith only!
Smith (2005) Learn how to fish. Sydney: Fishing Publishers Pty Ltd Using direct quotations Quotations may be placed in the text, with the quotation enclosed by double quotation marks, and page numbers MUST be included. For short quotations, these can be written in your essay as normal.
For example:
He stated that “Parramatta Eels are the best team in the NRL” (Johnson 2005, p. 300)
OR
Johnson (2005) found that “Parramatta Eels are the best team in the NRL” (p. 300). For longer quotes (more than 40 words), the quote has to go on another paragraph and must be indented from the left margin. You don’t need quotation marks, but you still need the page number in brackets. Also, if the quotation is more than one paragraph, indent the first line of the second.
For example:
Injury is often accompanied by depression, tension, anger and low self esteem, particularly in competitive, seriously injured athletes. Mood disturbance seems to relate to the athlete’s perceived progress in rehabilitation and has been shown to negatively relate to attendance at rehabilitation sessions (Smith, 1996, page 26)
Your reference in your reference list would then be:
Smith, A. M. (1996). Psychological impact of injuries in athletes. Sports Medicine, 22(6), 391-405
Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing demonstrates your understanding of the material - this doesn’t mean changing a few words here and there. If you paraphrase, you still have to reference the source.
For example:
Original quote:
For male athletes in particular, sport can be viewed as a masculinising experience, even as a ritual, and those who remove themselves from active participation as consequence of injury may be regarded as soft.
From:
Young, K., White, P., & McTeer, W. (1994). Bodytalk: Male Athletes Reflect on Sport, Injury and Pain. Sociology of Sport, 11, 175-194.
PARAPHRASING
Injury from sports can often have an affect on an individual’s self esteem and masculinity (Young, White, & McTeer, 1994).
NOT PARAPHRASING
For men in particular, sport can be seen as a masculinising experience, and those who remove themselves from sport as consequence of injury may be regarded as soft (Young, et al., 1994).
SUMMARY:
Secondary referencing: if you cite only one source, you have plagiarised!
Direct quotes: if you don’t include quotation marks and/or page numbers, you’ve plagiarised!
Paraphrasing: if you change only a few words and/or don’t cite the original source, you have plagiarised!
We hope that this has managed to make you realise how important it is to reference correctly and how easy it is to make a mistake. Take time when referencing and don’t leave it till the last minute!
References (references in endnote using APA 5th)
Lucas, S. M. (2008). Guidelines for Presentation of Assignments: University of Sydney,
Cumberland Campus, from http://www.fhs.usyd.edu.au/pdfs_docs/assign_guide.pdf
Plonsky, M. (2005). Psychology with style: A Hypertext Writing Guide for the 5th Edition of the
APA Manual Retrieved September 17, 2008, from http://www.uwsp.edu/PSYCH/apa4b.htm
The Learning Centre: UNSW Sydney NSW. Why is Referencing Important? Retrieved September 16, 2008, from http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism/citation.html
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
OT AUSTRALIA NSW - Expressions of Interest: Membership Strategy Working Party
Possible project / initiative
Participate in membership strategy working party (one student only). This working party will be looking overall membership issues not specifically student membership.
Time frame / time requirements
Attend meetings as required (working party yet to convene)
Follow up actions from the meeting as a member of the working party as needed.
Requirements / what’s needed
Would required agreement from the working party if there is a student interested but could be explored.
Work as part of a team
Meeting skills
Information would remain with OT AUSTRALIA NSW unless otherwise agreed in writing. Information from meetings would be for OT AUSTRALIA NSW purposes only at this stage.
Skills developed / used for project or advantages for student
Meeting skills
Develop an understanding of member funded organisations work
Work with senior members of the profession including Board members, Executive Director
Meet and interact with Secretariat staff
For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to submit an Expression of Interest contact:
OT AUSTRALIA NSW
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - NSW
Unit 208 Avenue of The Americas
Newington, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9648-3225
Email: otadmin@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au
Participate in membership strategy working party (one student only). This working party will be looking overall membership issues not specifically student membership.
Time frame / time requirements
Attend meetings as required (working party yet to convene)
Follow up actions from the meeting as a member of the working party as needed.
Requirements / what’s needed
Would required agreement from the working party if there is a student interested but could be explored.
Work as part of a team
Meeting skills
Information would remain with OT AUSTRALIA NSW unless otherwise agreed in writing. Information from meetings would be for OT AUSTRALIA NSW purposes only at this stage.
Skills developed / used for project or advantages for student
Meeting skills
Develop an understanding of member funded organisations work
Work with senior members of the profession including Board members, Executive Director
Meet and interact with Secretariat staff
For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to submit an Expression of Interest contact:
OT AUSTRALIA NSW
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - NSW
Unit 208 Avenue of The Americas
Newington, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9648-3225
Email: otadmin@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au
OT AUSTRALIA NSW - Expressions of Interest: AGM Day Preparation Event Support
Possible project / initiative
AGM Day preparation event support (one or two students)
Time frame / time requirements
13th Nov-20th Nov
Requirements / what’s needed
Organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Skills developed / used for project or advantages for student
Understanding of professional organisations and not for profit organisations
Meet OTs- wide variety
Interact with Secretariat staff
For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to submit an Expression of Interest contact:
OT AUSTRALIA NSW
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - NSW
Unit 208 Avenue of The Americas
Newington, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9648-3225
Email: otadmin@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au
AGM Day preparation event support (one or two students)
Time frame / time requirements
13th Nov-20th Nov
Requirements / what’s needed
Organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Skills developed / used for project or advantages for student
Understanding of professional organisations and not for profit organisations
Meet OTs- wide variety
Interact with Secretariat staff
For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to submit an Expression of Interest contact:
OT AUSTRALIA NSW
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - NSW
Unit 208 Avenue of The Americas
Newington, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9648-3225
Email: otadmin@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au
OT AUSTRALIA NSW - Expressions of Interest: Focus Group Support Role
Possible project / initiative
Focus Group Support Role (one student per focus group)
Time frame / time requirements
Commitment to attend relevant focus group- provide support to chairperson, take minutes.
Requirements / what’s needed
(This would require negotiation with the individual chairpersons- will explore if there is interest)
Organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to submit an Expression of Interest contact:
OT AUSTRALIA NSW
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - NSW
Unit 208 Avenue of The Americas
Newington, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9648-3225
Email: otadmin@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au
Focus Group Support Role (one student per focus group)
Time frame / time requirements
Commitment to attend relevant focus group- provide support to chairperson, take minutes.
Requirements / what’s needed
(This would require negotiation with the individual chairpersons- will explore if there is interest)
Organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to submit an Expression of Interest contact:
OT AUSTRALIA NSW
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - NSW
Unit 208 Avenue of The Americas
Newington, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9648-3225
Email: otadmin@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au
OT AUSTRALIA NSW - Expressions of Interest: Laspsed Membership Drive
Possible project / initiative
07-08 for 08-09 Lapsed membership drive (Usually one person but could be shared)
Time frame / time requirements
September/October– Phone calls from Secretariat; Develop report of findings
Requirements / what’s needed
Strong verbal and non verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with members- will be interviewed to ensure reasonable skill level. Has done been done successfully by students twice before.
Report Writing skills
Enthusiasm
At least 3rd year
Data analysis skills
For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to submit an Expression of Interest contact:
OT AUSTRALIA NSW
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - NSW
Unit 208 Avenue of The Americas
Newington, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9648-3225
Email: otadmin@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au
07-08 for 08-09 Lapsed membership drive (Usually one person but could be shared)
Time frame / time requirements
September/October– Phone calls from Secretariat; Develop report of findings
Requirements / what’s needed
Strong verbal and non verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with members- will be interviewed to ensure reasonable skill level. Has done been done successfully by students twice before.
Report Writing skills
Enthusiasm
At least 3rd year
Data analysis skills
For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to submit an Expression of Interest contact:
OT AUSTRALIA NSW
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - NSW
Unit 208 Avenue of The Americas
Newington, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9648-3225
Email: otadmin@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au
OT AUSTRALIA NSW - Expressions of Interest: Mail out assistance
Possible project / initiative
Mail out assistance (up to three students)
Time frame / time requirements
there are adhoc opportunities to be involved in mail outs
would be few hours only at a time
Requirements / what’s needed
Ability to work as part of a team
Basic administrative skills
Skills developed / used for project or advantages for student
Exposure to OT AUSTRALIA NSW office, getting to know the staff
Office & admin skills
For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to submit an Expression of Interest contact:
OT AUSTRALIA NSW
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - NSW
Unit 208 Avenue of The Americas
Newington, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9648-3225
Email: otadmin@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au
Mail out assistance (up to three students)
Time frame / time requirements
there are adhoc opportunities to be involved in mail outs
would be few hours only at a time
Requirements / what’s needed
Ability to work as part of a team
Basic administrative skills
Skills developed / used for project or advantages for student
Exposure to OT AUSTRALIA NSW office, getting to know the staff
Office & admin skills
For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to submit an Expression of Interest contact:
OT AUSTRALIA NSW
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - NSW
Unit 208 Avenue of The Americas
Newington, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9648-3225
Email: otadmin@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au
OT AUSTRALIA NSW - Expressions of Interest: Creating a new system for CPD information
Possible project
Creating a new system for CPD information held at the office (one or two students)
Time frame / time requirements
Longer term project – could be achieved over a few of months
Requirements / what’s needed
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - NSW
Unit 208 Avenue of The Americas
Newington, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9648-3225
Email: otadmin@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au
Creating a new system for CPD information held at the office (one or two students)
Time frame / time requirements
Longer term project – could be achieved over a few of months
Requirements / what’s needed
- Organisational skills
- Filing and cataloguing skills
- Ability to work with senior team members
Skills developed / used for project or advantages for student
- Exposure to how CPD works at post graduate level in a professional organisation
- Satisfaction of developing a workable system to increase organisation capacity to access CPD information quickly for planning purposes
For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to submit an Expression of Interest contact:
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - NSW
Unit 208 Avenue of The Americas
Newington, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9648-3225
Email: otadmin@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au
OT AUSTRALIA NSW - Expressions of Interest: CPD evaluations
Possible project / initiative
CPD evaluations (one student but could be shared by a couple over several courses
Time frame / time requirements
Summarise and prepare a report of the previous CPD events (from the evaluation forms) as required.
Requirements / what’s needed
Exposure to issues in OT professional practice in particular areas covered by courses
CPD evaluations (one student but could be shared by a couple over several courses
Time frame / time requirements
Summarise and prepare a report of the previous CPD events (from the evaluation forms) as required.
Requirements / what’s needed
- Report writing
- Working with quantitative and qualitative data
- Content analysis of qualitative data
- At least 2nd year university undergraduate experience
- Information to be held by OT AUSTRALIA NSW only- confidential to organisation
Skills developed / used for project or advantages for student
Exposure to issues in OT professional practice in particular areas covered by courses
For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to submit an Expression of Interest contact:
OT AUSTRALIA NSW
Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - NSW
Unit 208 Avenue of The Americas
Newington, NSW 2127
Phone: 02 9648-3225
Email: otadmin@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Join our COTSA "SMILES" Team
Laughter really is the best medicine!
Being a sick kid shouldn't always be about being a sick kid... sometimes just being a "kid" can be just what is needed!
The 1st of April is National Smile Day. National Smile days aims to support the work of our national clown doctors. Clown Doctors attend to the psycho-social needs of kids who are in hospital. They parody the hospital routine to help children adapt to hospital and treatment. Clown Doctors distract children during painful or frightening procedures. They dispense doses of fun and laughter and help children forget for a moment that they are unwell. Everyone benefits…patients, families and staff. Clown Doctors are highly skilled professionals and work in partnership with health professionals.
Help us to help the clown doctors to continue their great work of putting smiles on faces!
Visit our COTSA fun-raising page to find out all about it.
Donate online or make your own fun-raising page and join our smiles team to increase our capacity to help the clown doctors. It only takes a few seconds and beleive me ... its for a great cause!
Please send our link to as many people as possible and invite them to support our Smiles team.
Thanks and SMILE BIG
Our Hero Page is called COTSA's Hero Page,
You can visit our Hero Page at http://www.everydayhero.com.au/COTSA
Home Hospice Volunteers
The HOME Hospice program is looking for Volunteer Mentors for carers of people dying at home.
Home Hospice is a grassroots community organisation committed to changing community attitudes and experiences around death and dying.
Our HOME Hospice program is a community program that provides emotional support to the carers of people who are terminally-ill and want to die at home. A volunteer mentor supports the carer while they take the caring journey, they provide guidance, emotional support and help carers to build the supportive environment they need to continue to care and to prevent carer burn-out.
Have you cared for someone with a terminal illness and/or are committed to empowering and supporting the carers of people who wish to die at home?
We are looking for Volunteer Mentors from all over NSW so that our program can continue to expand and grow. We have a number of Information Sessions for Mentors and invite you to participate. Attending the Information Session is an important part of the application process toward becoming a mentor. It will provide you with information about the HOME Hospice program, the orientation program and volunteer responsibilities. Suitable applicants will then be invited to attend an interview.
There are two information evenings on Tuesday the 1st of April one at Burwood the other on the Northern Beaches. Please contact 1800132229 if you would like more information about the information nights or for more information about the program.
Please let me know if there is anything else you need at this time.
Kerrie Noonan
Program Manager
HOME Hospice
Email: kerrie@homehospice.com.au
Tel: 02 9918 8541 or 1800 132 229 (outside Sydney)
Mobile: 0439 040 499
Address: Suite 5, 46 Old Barrenjoey Rd,
Avalon NSW 2107
PO Box 89
Avalon NSW 2107
Web: http://www.homehospice.com.au/
Free e-Newsletter
FREE SUBSCRIPTION
Global Disability & Ageing e-Gazette
Available FREE to all Disability, Aged Care & Community Workers and students – emailed bi-monthly.
To subscribe contact:
Global Advantage
Suite 5, Level 3, Strathfield Towers,
11 Boulevard Strathfield, Sydney, NSW 2136
Freephone: 1800 009 292
Local: (02) 9764 1601
Global Disability & Ageing e-Gazette
Available FREE to all Disability, Aged Care & Community Workers and students – emailed bi-monthly.
To subscribe contact:
Global Advantage
Suite 5, Level 3, Strathfield Towers,
11 Boulevard Strathfield, Sydney, NSW 2136
Freephone: 1800 009 292
Local: (02) 9764 1601
School workshop presenters
Together for Humanity
Sydney and regional areas
Help build empathy between people of different backgrounds, combat prejudice and help students see past stereotypes. Together for Humanity need passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds to visit schools to run workshops.
See www.togetherforhumanity.org.au
Orientation will be provided.
For more information contact:
Donna: 9449 4455 or info@togetherforhumanity.org.au
Sydney and regional areas
Help build empathy between people of different backgrounds, combat prejudice and help students see past stereotypes. Together for Humanity need passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds to visit schools to run workshops.
See www.togetherforhumanity.org.au
Orientation will be provided.
For more information contact:
Donna: 9449 4455 or info@togetherforhumanity.org.au
Friday, March 21, 2008
Free Movie Screening – a Beautiful Mind
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Free Movie Screening – a Beautiful Mind
After the screening, Professor Max Coltheart will lead a discussion with two other Research Fellows on the causes and possible treatments for Delusions and Hallucinations. They will also examine how the media presents information on Mental Illnesses
When? 6pm on Sunday 6 April.
Where? At Macquarie Theatre - Macquarie University
Buddies needed
The Brain Injury Association of NSW Inc invites persons who have experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury and are comfortable in front of an audience to join the Speakers Bureau.
"Buddies" to these speakers are also needed to assist with transport and/or administrative support. If you live around St Ives area and are available during school hours, phone Michelle Browning (Program Coordinator) on 9868 5261 or email michelleb@biansw.org.au.
"Buddies" to these speakers are also needed to assist with transport and/or administrative support. If you live around St Ives area and are available during school hours, phone Michelle Browning (Program Coordinator) on 9868 5261 or email michelleb@biansw.org.au.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Laska believes in creating new, fun and educational opportunities, to enhance life experiences.We believe in creating these opportunities based on the demands and needs of people with disabilities.
If you are a person with a disability or a parent, carer, a friend of someone who has a disability, suggest an idea or a workshop.
Or join our volunteer team -- Volunteers are key to enabling us to achieve our vision of creating an even more inclusive society via our new, fun, exciting & educational opportunities. Register your details at http://www.laska111.com.au/volunteer.html
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Children`s respite program
Riverlink Interchange Inc.
Fun activity programs for kids with disabilities
Visit our website: www.riverlink.org.au
Riverlink is looking for active motivated and reliable people to help out with a group program for children aged 3-10 years with a disability. The program operates in four locations (Blacktown, Lidcombe, Baulkham Hills and Lane Cove) on Saturdays during the school term and also in the school holidays.
We are looking for people to work as part of a team who supervise and create fun, stimulating activities for the participating children.
You can help out once a week, or once a month depending on how much time you have available. We would like our volunteers to have experience working with children and/or people with a disability but it is not essential. A sense of humour is!
All training will be provided.
Note: Applicants must be over 18 years of age, an Australian citizen/resident and consent to probity checks.
For additional information, please contact Gretel Leighton-Morris on:
Phone: 02 9858 3433
Fax: 02 9858 2322
Fun activity programs for kids with disabilities
Visit our website: www.riverlink.org.au
Riverlink is looking for active motivated and reliable people to help out with a group program for children aged 3-10 years with a disability. The program operates in four locations (Blacktown, Lidcombe, Baulkham Hills and Lane Cove) on Saturdays during the school term and also in the school holidays.
We are looking for people to work as part of a team who supervise and create fun, stimulating activities for the participating children.
You can help out once a week, or once a month depending on how much time you have available. We would like our volunteers to have experience working with children and/or people with a disability but it is not essential. A sense of humour is!
All training will be provided.
Note: Applicants must be over 18 years of age, an Australian citizen/resident and consent to probity checks.
For additional information, please contact Gretel Leighton-Morris on:
Phone: 02 9858 3433
Fax: 02 9858 2322
Teen Ranch Volunteer
- Volunteer in a peaceful bushland setting
- Work in the outdoors
- Work with Children & Young People
Volunteers at Teen Ranch assist staff to provide campers with a range of adventurous & fun activities in a safe & tranquil environment. Volunteers meals are provided whilst at the Ranch & FREE overnight accomodation can be arranged for those with long distances to travel.
Activities can include:
- Kitchen/ Cooking Duties
- General Cleaning & Maintenance
- High Ropes Course
- Horse Riding
- CanoeingGardening
Teen Ranch also operates a CrossTrades program which allows volunteers to gain valuable labouring skills on building worksites. OH&S Green Card is required before volunteering in this area.
For information visit http://www.teenranch.com.au/engaging.php
Lifeline Volunteer Telephone Counsellor
Lifeline Western Sydney
- No previous counselling experience necessary
- Want to make a difference in our community?
- Looking for an opportunity to learn empathic commication skills?
Lifeline Western Sydney, based in Parramatta, seeks caring men and women aged 20 and over to learn empathic communication skills and train as volunteer telephone counsellors.
No previous counselling experience is necessary. Daytime or evening training available. The next 14 week intensive training course commences April 16, 2008.
The Course trains the basic counselling micro skills and crisis interventions skills in relation to suicide, domestic violence, mental health issues, loss and grief, sexual abuse and addictions.
Training fee is $450 with a payment program and training scholarships available.
Join a team of like minded people sharing the very personally rewarding experience of being able to support people in crisis in our community.
Contact training@lifelinews.org.au or call 02 9689 2860 for a course information pack today.
For additional information, please contact Fiona MacGregor on:
Phone: 02 9689 2860
Fax: 02 9891 2814
Community visitors
Visit a resident living in a nursing home or hostel, providing friendship and companionship one hour per week or fortnight. You will be a good communicator, have an interest in older people and preferably be over 18.
This opportunity is with Centacare Brookvale. Visit program between Dee Why to Mona Vale.
For further information contact: Rosemary on 8968 5100
This opportunity is with Centacare Brookvale. Visit program between Dee Why to Mona Vale.
For further information contact: Rosemary on 8968 5100
Recruitment specialist
Cancer Council NSW @ Woolloomooloo
The Volunteer Unit at the Cancer Council NSW is seeking an experienced volunteer to provide support in developing, maintaining and coordinating volunteer recruitment procedures, policies and records.
For further informartion contact:
Nadine 9334 1812 or volunteervacancies@nswcc.org.au
The Volunteer Unit at the Cancer Council NSW is seeking an experienced volunteer to provide support in developing, maintaining and coordinating volunteer recruitment procedures, policies and records.
For further informartion contact:
Nadine 9334 1812 or volunteervacancies@nswcc.org.au
Monday, March 10, 2008
Stroke recovery volunteer
Organisation: S East Neighbourhood Centre
Location: Mascot, Daceyville, Randwick
Volunteers are needed one hour a week to provide support, friendship and an opportunity for stroke affected individuals to practise their communication skills. Training will be provided.
For information contact: 8338 8506 or lili@senc.org.au
Location: Mascot, Daceyville, Randwick
Volunteers are needed one hour a week to provide support, friendship and an opportunity for stroke affected individuals to practise their communication skills. Training will be provided.
For information contact: 8338 8506 or lili@senc.org.au
Friday, March 7, 2008
Aqua assistant
Location: Allambie Heights/Frenchs Forest
Our aqua fitness program helps adults with a disability improve flexibility, and increase independence and freedom in the water. The program runs on a Tuesday night for 2 hours and we would love to hear from people who are interested in a weekly or fortnightly commitment.
Training is provided.
For information contact: Sophie 9975 8405 or smarmont@tscnsw.org.au
Alcohol & drug group facilitator
Organisation: Mission Australia
Location: Various Sydney suburbs
Assist us 2-3 hours a week to run support groups for homeless men. You will have a counselling background or be a student looking for practical experience. Some relevant experience would be an advantage.
For information contact: Fiona 1800 110 578 or volunteering@missionaustralia.com.au
Location: Various Sydney suburbs
Assist us 2-3 hours a week to run support groups for homeless men. You will have a counselling background or be a student looking for practical experience. Some relevant experience would be an advantage.
For information contact: Fiona 1800 110 578 or volunteering@missionaustralia.com.au
Thursday, March 6, 2008
AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience) program
This year the AIME program is being run at the faculty through Yooroang Garang at the University of Sydney.
The AIME program aims to develop relationships between University students and Indigenous high school students in our local western Sydney area in an effort to improve school retention rates and increase the number of Indigenous school students progressing to higher education. Importantly, the program also provides valuable opportunities for cultural awareness for the mentors and mentees.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor for the AIME program please contact Mr Clark Webb on 9351 9110 or by email at aimewesternsydney@gmail.com
Thankyou in anticipation for your support for this project.
Sally Farrington MHPEd, Grad Dip Phyty, BSc
Senior Lecturer
Yooroang Garang
Laughter is the best medicine
Get ready!National Smile Day
is almost here!!!!
The Humour Foundation will launch on the 10th March how to get involved with the National Smile day campaign.
The Humour Foundation is a charity dedicated to promoting the health benefits of humour.
International research has found psychological and physiological advantages from doses of humour. Humour is an effective coping strategy. It can relieve fear and stress and aid recovery.
COTSA IS NOW RECRUITING
Can you organise a social event? or other activity that Cumbo OT's would enjoy?
Are you interested in being on the COTSA management committee?
Contact us at COTSA@CumboOTs.com with your name, year and mobile number so we can get back to you.
Are you interested in being on the COTSA management committee?
Contact us at COTSA@CumboOTs.com with your name, year and mobile number so we can get back to you.
see http://www.cumboots.com/ for more details
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Youth media organisation volunteers
Organisation: Vibewire
Location: Ultimo
Vibewire is a youth media organisation and is the people behind www.vibewire.net. It has vacancies for the following positions:
sQuareOne Intern
Contact: mary@vibewire.net
Vibewire's sQuareOne media and arts project incubator space is recruiting an intern for two to three days a week to assist with promotions, communications and liaison with other organisations. This role would suit a student or someone looking for experience in the non-for-profit or arts sector and wishing to hone their skills in cultural production, marketing and promotions and event management.
sQuareOne operations assistant
Contact:
applications@vibewire.netThis 2-3 day a week role is for an enthusiastic and skilled person to support the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at our national office at sQuareOne until August. The role would suit a student or anyone looking to get experience in operations management. As Operations Assistant you will be working closely together with the COO allowing you to hone your skills in the field of human resource, project and general management.
Accounting assistant
Contact: applications@vibewire.net
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic accountant to support the COO for the rest of the current financial year. Your role as Accounting Assistant is based on general bookkeeping and the administration of our accounts payable and receivable. The position requires someone with a keen sense of initiative in order to help us improve our existing bookkeeping and finance management systems.
Assistant project coordinator
Contact: efest@vibewire.net
This role is for the e-Festival of Ideas until mid April and involves up to 2 days a week. It would suit a student or anyone looking to get experience in event coordination. Role involves liaising with panel contributors, moderators and sponsors, assisting with the writing and editing of program materials, assisting participants of the festival with their queries, and general administrative tasks that arise from the festival.
Promotions intern
Contact: efest@vibewire.net
This role is for 1 to 2 days a week to mid April and involves working on communication strategies to attract young people to the e-Festival of Ideas and investigating promotions avenues and partnerships. The intern will be developing appropriate communication strategies through which to reach our target audience; writing copy for media releases, e-flyers and other promotional materials; investigating promotions avenues and tools; building relationships with appropriate promotions organisations; liaison with graphic designers; and general administrative tasks.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Sleepover `crew` -- Sydney Heritage Fleet
Step back in time
Learn seamen`s skills
Assist young crew to become shipshape
Sydney Heritage Fleet`s heritage square-rigger James Craig is the alongside venue for a unique program for youth.
Sleepovers are held on board the ship for community groups ranging from Guides, Cubs and Scouts to high school students and even groups of university students. The program is run by a qualified teacher but the event is staffed by volunteer members who undertake different roles. The Sleepover takes the form of captain training program as the previous captain was taken by scurvy. The kids will be participating and `learning the ropes` including hoisting their cargo on board and signing Ship’s Articles to tying knots and hoisting a sail. Salty stories and music go with the ship’s biscuits and rat stew to complete their stay. When they return to shore once more in the morning, they are full of tales of the sea and their thrilling experiences and there will be a new captain among them.
Could you go on a ‘voyage’ with them?
We need people to help run these events; who enjoy the fun of being with young people, who can enter into the spirit of make-believe in training the crew alongside and who can help run things smoothly so the kids will want to return for more!
Roles needed are `crew` and `cooks` in the galley. Experience of shipboard life is not necessary but a sense of fun and adventure are.
It is also necessary for volunteers to make a Prohibited Employment Declaration under the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998.
To find out more, please contact Amy Gill, Sydney Heritage Fleet`s Education Co-ordinator on 0414 810 184.
Amy will interview and select Sleepover volunteers. Volunteers will also be required to first attend Fleet Discovery Day and to become a member of the Fleet.
Learn seamen`s skills
Assist young crew to become shipshape
Sydney Heritage Fleet`s heritage square-rigger James Craig is the alongside venue for a unique program for youth.
Sleepovers are held on board the ship for community groups ranging from Guides, Cubs and Scouts to high school students and even groups of university students. The program is run by a qualified teacher but the event is staffed by volunteer members who undertake different roles. The Sleepover takes the form of captain training program as the previous captain was taken by scurvy. The kids will be participating and `learning the ropes` including hoisting their cargo on board and signing Ship’s Articles to tying knots and hoisting a sail. Salty stories and music go with the ship’s biscuits and rat stew to complete their stay. When they return to shore once more in the morning, they are full of tales of the sea and their thrilling experiences and there will be a new captain among them.
Could you go on a ‘voyage’ with them?
We need people to help run these events; who enjoy the fun of being with young people, who can enter into the spirit of make-believe in training the crew alongside and who can help run things smoothly so the kids will want to return for more!
Roles needed are `crew` and `cooks` in the galley. Experience of shipboard life is not necessary but a sense of fun and adventure are.
It is also necessary for volunteers to make a Prohibited Employment Declaration under the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998.
To find out more, please contact Amy Gill, Sydney Heritage Fleet`s Education Co-ordinator on 0414 810 184.
Amy will interview and select Sleepover volunteers. Volunteers will also be required to first attend Fleet Discovery Day and to become a member of the Fleet.
Events Assistant
The Shepherd Centre
Are you a team player?
Are you a team player?
Want to help raise vital funds & change the lives of children forever?
Interested in fundraising events?
This is the job for you!
The Shepherd Centre are looking for someone to help with national fundraising campaigns;
This can include;
- Implementing marketing initiatives
- help with the planning and logistics of event
- Help source sponsors
- Talking to supporters
- General administrative duties
- Needs to have high knowledge of computers skills and a very good telephone manner.
This is a great opportunity to gain event experience and become involved with a worthwhile children`s charity.
For more information phone 02 9351 7894 or contact Julie Roberts Events Manager at jroberts@shepherdcentre.usyd.edu.au
iTrack - Become an eMentor
The Smith Family
Support disadvantaged kids formulating post-school plans
Develop your skills and receive professional mentor training
The Smith Family invites you to be part of an exciting new online mentoring program!
eMentoring is online mentoring.
The Smith Family hosts an online mentoring program in partnership with IBM, which is offered to senior high schoolstudents from low socioeconomic status (SES) areas. It aims to support and inform students who are beginning to formulate their post-school plans by pairing them with active or retired members of the workforce who can offer encouragement, advice andshare the benefit of their experiences.
As a mentor you will work together with your student on activities regarding their future career and other personal development topics. The majority of interaction takes place on-line through specifically designated and monitored chat rooms andmessage boards.
You will receive full training and support from The Smith Family’s experienced mentoring team.
Mentors provide:
What is my commitment?
As a mentor you commit to:
Before you register your interest it is important to consider the following:
For more information or to request an application pack please contact:
Yvonne Dierolf on
Tel. 9895 1227, send an email to yvonne.dierolf@thesmithfamily.com.au
Support disadvantaged kids formulating post-school plans
Develop your skills and receive professional mentor training
The Smith Family invites you to be part of an exciting new online mentoring program!
eMentoring is online mentoring.
The Smith Family hosts an online mentoring program in partnership with IBM, which is offered to senior high schoolstudents from low socioeconomic status (SES) areas. It aims to support and inform students who are beginning to formulate their post-school plans by pairing them with active or retired members of the workforce who can offer encouragement, advice andshare the benefit of their experiences.
As a mentor you will work together with your student on activities regarding their future career and other personal development topics. The majority of interaction takes place on-line through specifically designated and monitored chat rooms andmessage boards.
You will receive full training and support from The Smith Family’s experienced mentoring team.
Mentors provide:
- Support and encouragement, helping students to further develop self esteem and confidence.
- The opportunity for students to develop appropriate relationships with supportive adults other than a teacher or parent.
- The benefit of experience in the workforce: advice from someone experienced and familiar with educational and employment processes can enhance students’ school-to-work transition.
What is my commitment?
- The program will run for two consecutive school terms (Term 2 and 3). There will be a two week break during the school holidays.
As a mentor you commit to:
- A minimum time commitment of 60mins per week. In order to utilize the chat room mentors will need to be available during their student’s class hours.
- Two 2.5 hour training sessions at the beginning of the program (evenings).
- Three 2 hours face to face meetings with your student unless you are matched with a student from a cohort with no face to face interaction.
Before you register your interest it is important to consider the following:
- It is against the law for persons prohibited from having unsupervised contact with children and young persons to register for this voluntary position
- You will need to submit proof of identity and consent for a criminal history check/ Blue Card Application
For more information or to request an application pack please contact:
Yvonne Dierolf on
Tel. 9895 1227, send an email to yvonne.dierolf@thesmithfamily.com.au
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Great Wall of China Trek
Trekking along the Great Wall of China must rank among one of the great experiences on the planet.
Imagine walking on several sections of this incredible architectural phenomenon, across the 15th Century Ming Dynasty hardrock wall, and then descending in the afternoons on local trails to quaint villages in Hebei Province to camp and meet the local people. This innovative adventure takes in a classic section of the Great Wall outside Beijing in Hebei Province, on a seven day trek.
Ability First Australia is offering you this opportunity by paying a small registration fee and fundraising a minimum amount. You will of course need to put in some trekking training, and then we guarantee you an adventure you will never forget.
FAST FACTS
Dates: Saturday 31 May – Monday 9 June 2008
Fundraising Target: $5,500
Duration: 10 daysTrek
Duration: 5 days
Physical Rating: Moderate
Accommodation: 2-4 star hotels & camping
Information at: http://www.northcott.com.au/afam/
Vietnam By Bike
Support Sydney based charity Northcott Disability Services, an organisation that supports children and adults with disabilities throughout NSW and the ACT, by taking part in a fundraising adventure like no other.
Vietnam by Bike is a charity cycling challenge running from 11 June to 24 June 2008, where participants will push themselves to the limit in the experience of a lifetime. Over two weeks, starting from Ho Chi Minh City and finishing in Hanoi, participants will experience remote rural villages, stunning coastlines and the ancient tombs of the Nguyen dynasty - all by mountain bike!
As part of the challenge, each participant is required to raise a minimum amount of $5,500 through sponsorship and fundraising events.
If you are interested to expand your horizons while raising much needed funds for children and adults with disabilities, contact Jamie on (02) 9907 7088 or email jamie@inspiredadventures.com.au to secure your place!
For more information visit http://www.northcott.com.au/vietnam/.
Vietnam by Bike is a charity cycling challenge running from 11 June to 24 June 2008, where participants will push themselves to the limit in the experience of a lifetime. Over two weeks, starting from Ho Chi Minh City and finishing in Hanoi, participants will experience remote rural villages, stunning coastlines and the ancient tombs of the Nguyen dynasty - all by mountain bike!
As part of the challenge, each participant is required to raise a minimum amount of $5,500 through sponsorship and fundraising events.
If you are interested to expand your horizons while raising much needed funds for children and adults with disabilities, contact Jamie on (02) 9907 7088 or email jamie@inspiredadventures.com.au to secure your place!
For more information visit http://www.northcott.com.au/vietnam/.
Event Management - Free training for volunteers
Where: Sth Grafton Ex-Servicemen's Club, Wharf St, South Grafton
When: 05 March 2008
Start time: 9.30am
Finish time: 3.30pm
Free training for Volunteers and Co-ordinators of volunteers on planning and organising events.
Course covers how to:
When: 05 March 2008
Start time: 9.30am
Finish time: 3.30pm
Free training for Volunteers and Co-ordinators of volunteers on planning and organising events.
Course covers how to:
- Utilise planning tools to design event
- Develop an event brief or proposal
- Analyse and approach potential event sponsors and supporters
Program an event - Develop and maintain an event manual
- Create and monitor event budgets
- Work with volunteers to plan and present event
For further information
Contact: Skye Sear
Address: Volunteering Clarence Valley
Phone: 02 6642 6979
Fax: 02 6642 1425
Email:
Pay It Forward Community Leadership Program
Where: Sydney
When: 01 June 2008
Are you an active community leader?
The Communities Division of the Department of Community Services invites you to apply to participate in this innovative community leadership program. Closing date for applications is 31st March 2008.
The Communities Division of the Department of Community Services is currently seeking applications from community leaders interested in participating in the Pay It Forward Community Leadership Program for 2008.
Pay It Forward is open to anyone in a community leadership role in NSW who significantly contributes to promoting the well-being of children, young people, women, families, CALD groups, and communities generally.
The Pay It Forward Program brings together leaders from a range of programs, localities and communities to develop their leadership skills, share knowledge and ideas and promote collaboration. The program engages participants in the practical challenges of creating change in communities through experiential learning, site visits and collaborative group work. Pay It Forward is specifically designed to improve community leaders’ capacity to:
Download the PIF Flyer
Download the PIF Application Form
For further information
Contact: Janet Schorer, A/Manager Communities Strategy, Communities Division
Phone: (02) 9716 2836
Email: Janet.Schorer@community.nsw.gov.au
When: 01 June 2008
Are you an active community leader?
The Communities Division of the Department of Community Services invites you to apply to participate in this innovative community leadership program. Closing date for applications is 31st March 2008.
The Communities Division of the Department of Community Services is currently seeking applications from community leaders interested in participating in the Pay It Forward Community Leadership Program for 2008.
Pay It Forward is open to anyone in a community leadership role in NSW who significantly contributes to promoting the well-being of children, young people, women, families, CALD groups, and communities generally.
The Pay It Forward Program brings together leaders from a range of programs, localities and communities to develop their leadership skills, share knowledge and ideas and promote collaboration. The program engages participants in the practical challenges of creating change in communities through experiential learning, site visits and collaborative group work. Pay It Forward is specifically designed to improve community leaders’ capacity to:
- exercise leadership in their local communities
- be change managers/agents
- build more effective partnerships.
Download the program Flyer and Application Form below, including information on how to apply.
Download the PIF Flyer
Download the PIF Application Form
For further information
Contact: Janet Schorer, A/Manager Communities Strategy, Communities Division
Phone: (02) 9716 2836
Email: Janet.Schorer@community.nsw.gov.au
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Family Fun Day
Northcott’s FAMILY FUN OPEN DAY Sunday March 16, 2008
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO SUPPORT, VOLUNTEER OR WORK FOR A LOCAL CHARITY?
FIND OUT MORE AT NORTHCOTT’S FAMILY FUN OPEN DAY!
Northcott Disability Services is an innovative and dynamic organisation that employs more that 400 staff statewide to support more than 6000 people with disabilities and their families throughout NSW and the ACT.
A leading service provider for people with disabilities in NSW, Northcott provides 70 programs from 31 sites and offices across NSW and the ACT. Northcott staff provide services across a broad range of disabilities including physical, intellectual, sensory and acquired disabilities.
Some clients with rare or lesser known disabilities find Northcott to be the only provider of appropriate support and services.
Our purpose is to build an inclusive society by assisting people with disabilities to develop their skills, achieve their goals - including their potential for independence and ability to participate in their community.
Northcott receives some Government funding. However, Northcott relies on the generosity of the community through bequests and other donations. To find out how you can help, or to donate, please call (Freecall) 1800 818 286 or visit http://www.northcott.com.au/
The Northcott Building - 1 Fennell Street, North Parramatta 2151
Phone: (02) 9890 0100
Fax: (02) 9683 2827
Web: www.northcott.com.au
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO SUPPORT, VOLUNTEER OR WORK FOR A LOCAL CHARITY?
FIND OUT MORE AT NORTHCOTT’S FAMILY FUN OPEN DAY!
Northcott Disability Services is an innovative and dynamic organisation that employs more that 400 staff statewide to support more than 6000 people with disabilities and their families throughout NSW and the ACT.
A leading service provider for people with disabilities in NSW, Northcott provides 70 programs from 31 sites and offices across NSW and the ACT. Northcott staff provide services across a broad range of disabilities including physical, intellectual, sensory and acquired disabilities.
Some clients with rare or lesser known disabilities find Northcott to be the only provider of appropriate support and services.
Our purpose is to build an inclusive society by assisting people with disabilities to develop their skills, achieve their goals - including their potential for independence and ability to participate in their community.
Northcott receives some Government funding. However, Northcott relies on the generosity of the community through bequests and other donations. To find out how you can help, or to donate, please call (Freecall) 1800 818 286 or visit http://www.northcott.com.au/
The Northcott Building - 1 Fennell Street, North Parramatta 2151
Phone: (02) 9890 0100
Fax: (02) 9683 2827
Web: www.northcott.com.au
What the hell is OT?
What the hell is OT? Get the shirt!
Details @ http://www.CumboOTs.com/
T.shirt or Occupational Therapy rugby jersey available during the week 1 on-campus activities at USYD. Not on campus? Let us know and we'll let you know how to get one. Email us at CumboOTs@CumboOTs.com
Refugee Settlement Assistance Officer
Mercy Refugee Service
Help refugees feel welcome! and share your knowledge of how to survive in Sydney.
The Mercy Refugee Service are looking for volunteers to assist refugees with settling in Sydney. Each volunteer will be assigned to a refugee individual or family as their Settlement Assistance Officer. Volunteers are asked to make a commitment to 5 hours per week. This can be either in or out of regular working hours. Volunteers are reimbursed for travelling expenses. Volunteers are not expected to be out of pocket through their activities.
Initial training is provided as well as ongoing training at group meetings. All volunteers are provided with support through the Project Coordinator.
As we are working with families and vulnerable people volunteers must sign the "Prohibited Employment Declaration" and are interviewed prior to acceptance into the program.
A second language will be useful but not essential.
Volunteers will be asked to visit people in their homes and assist with orientation to various public services such as public transport, libraries, community services etc. so the location will vary greatly.
We aim to place volunteers within their LGA. Training and meetings are conducted at our offices in Lewisham.
For additional information, please contact Julie Moujalli on:
Phone: 02 / 9564 1911
Fax: 02 / 9550 9683
Help refugees feel welcome! and share your knowledge of how to survive in Sydney.
The Mercy Refugee Service are looking for volunteers to assist refugees with settling in Sydney. Each volunteer will be assigned to a refugee individual or family as their Settlement Assistance Officer. Volunteers are asked to make a commitment to 5 hours per week. This can be either in or out of regular working hours. Volunteers are reimbursed for travelling expenses. Volunteers are not expected to be out of pocket through their activities.
Initial training is provided as well as ongoing training at group meetings. All volunteers are provided with support through the Project Coordinator.
As we are working with families and vulnerable people volunteers must sign the "Prohibited Employment Declaration" and are interviewed prior to acceptance into the program.
A second language will be useful but not essential.
Volunteers will be asked to visit people in their homes and assist with orientation to various public services such as public transport, libraries, community services etc. so the location will vary greatly.
We aim to place volunteers within their LGA. Training and meetings are conducted at our offices in Lewisham.
For additional information, please contact Julie Moujalli on:
Phone: 02 / 9564 1911
Fax: 02 / 9550 9683
Community Event First Aider
Australian Red Cross (NSW)
Learn more about first aid
Join the world`s largest provider of first aid
Be part of a team at exciting events
A Voluntary Aid (VA) works in a team that provides first aid cover at cultural, sporting and community events in NSW. A VA is a fully qualified, highly committed and equally dedicated first aid volunteer who holds a minimum qualification of a Senior/Workplace Level 2 First Aid Certificate. Most VA’s also have Advanced Resuscitation and Emergency Asthma Management qualifications. Others have Sports Trainer qualifications and some are Red Cross accredited instructors.
Joining a Red Cross First Aid Team is a great way to help out in your community and improve your first aid skills. You will be required to hold a current first aid qualification prior to joining a team and you will be expected to volunteer at least once a month.
For additional information, please contact Danny Croucher on:
Phone: 02 9229 4286
Fax: 02 9229 4265
Learn more about first aid
Join the world`s largest provider of first aid
Be part of a team at exciting events
A Voluntary Aid (VA) works in a team that provides first aid cover at cultural, sporting and community events in NSW. A VA is a fully qualified, highly committed and equally dedicated first aid volunteer who holds a minimum qualification of a Senior/Workplace Level 2 First Aid Certificate. Most VA’s also have Advanced Resuscitation and Emergency Asthma Management qualifications. Others have Sports Trainer qualifications and some are Red Cross accredited instructors.
Joining a Red Cross First Aid Team is a great way to help out in your community and improve your first aid skills. You will be required to hold a current first aid qualification prior to joining a team and you will be expected to volunteer at least once a month.
For additional information, please contact Danny Croucher on:
Phone: 02 9229 4286
Fax: 02 9229 4265
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Make-A-Wish® Australia
WISH DAY EVENT HELPERS
Get Involved!
Wish Day is a day to celebrate the work of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which creates magic and joy for children and young people with life threatening illnesses.
It is the Foundation’s major fundraising and awareness day. Businesses, organisations, schools and the general community are invited to participate in the celebrations and share the power of the wish.
Wish Day is a great opportunity to get into the community and spread magic!
With sites booked across Australia (mostly in CBD areas), being a volunteer event helper will involve the selling of merchandise on city streets, in train stations and shopping areas. Make-A-Wish Foundation coordinates all permits, ID badges and t-shirts.
For more information or to sign up as an event helper, please contact your local State office:
NSW/ACT State Office
Tim Gibbons
02 9006 1252
t.gibbons@makeawish.org.au
Get Involved!
Wish Day is a day to celebrate the work of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which creates magic and joy for children and young people with life threatening illnesses.
It is the Foundation’s major fundraising and awareness day. Businesses, organisations, schools and the general community are invited to participate in the celebrations and share the power of the wish.
Wish Day is a great opportunity to get into the community and spread magic!
With sites booked across Australia (mostly in CBD areas), being a volunteer event helper will involve the selling of merchandise on city streets, in train stations and shopping areas. Make-A-Wish Foundation coordinates all permits, ID badges and t-shirts.
For more information or to sign up as an event helper, please contact your local State office:
NSW/ACT State Office
Tim Gibbons
02 9006 1252
t.gibbons@makeawish.org.au
Monday, February 18, 2008
Event intern
Cancer Council NSW Metropolitan Events Unit is looking for a proactive student intern seeking practical office and event administration experience for 13 weeks from March to May. You will have good MS Office skills and could be a student in event management, sports, community health etc.
Location: Woolloomooloo
For information contact: Barbara 9334 1413 or volunteervacancies@nswcc.org.au
Location: Woolloomooloo
For information contact: Barbara 9334 1413 or volunteervacancies@nswcc.org.au
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Create a newsletter
The Benevolent Society
Eastern suburbs location
Possible to do from home
2 times a year
The Benevolent Society`s purpose is to create caring and inclusive communities and a just society. Established in 1813, the Benevolent Society is Australia`s oldest charity - social pioneers and innovators, with a proud tradition of taking bold action on social issues.
We are seeking someone will design, edit and produce a newsletter 2 times a year. Ideally this would be in March and Novemeber. The newsletter would include photos, news articles, community info, ie. client nterview. Each edition would be 4-6 pages approx.
For additional information, please contact Amanda Gruhn on:
Phone: 02 9339 8086
Fax: 02 9360 2319
Eastern suburbs location
Possible to do from home
2 times a year
The Benevolent Society`s purpose is to create caring and inclusive communities and a just society. Established in 1813, the Benevolent Society is Australia`s oldest charity - social pioneers and innovators, with a proud tradition of taking bold action on social issues.
We are seeking someone will design, edit and produce a newsletter 2 times a year. Ideally this would be in March and Novemeber. The newsletter would include photos, news articles, community info, ie. client nterview. Each edition would be 4-6 pages approx.
For additional information, please contact Amanda Gruhn on:
Phone: 02 9339 8086
Fax: 02 9360 2319
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Action group support
Organisation: Amnesty International
Location: Chippendale
Contact: nswaia@amnesty.org.au
Establish and support action groups within growth areas, provide support, information and training to existing groups and equip activists with skills and knowledge. Commitment is at least 3 hours a week for 12 months. Please email us a brief resume and contact details.
Location: Chippendale
Contact: nswaia@amnesty.org.au
Establish and support action groups within growth areas, provide support, information and training to existing groups and equip activists with skills and knowledge. Commitment is at least 3 hours a week for 12 months. Please email us a brief resume and contact details.
Meditation teacher
Organisation: Mission Australia
Location: Surry Hills
Contact: volunteering@missionaustralia.com.au or 1800 110 578
An experienced and qualified volunteer is sought to run meditation classes for homeless men to assist them to focus to get their lives back on track. You will be able to commit to a class at the same time every week for at least 6 months.
Location: Surry Hills
Contact: volunteering@missionaustralia.com.au or 1800 110 578
An experienced and qualified volunteer is sought to run meditation classes for homeless men to assist them to focus to get their lives back on track. You will be able to commit to a class at the same time every week for at least 6 months.
Refugee children tutors
St Vincent de Paul assists refugee children after school with their homework and English skills, and refugee parents with English and other assistance.
Next training sessions are on 6 Feb (in Lewisham) and 9 Feb (in Parramatta).
For information contact The Centre for Volunteering Referral Service on
9261 3600 (10am–4pm) quote job no: F6007
Location: Parramatta, Wentworthville
Next training sessions are on 6 Feb (in Lewisham) and 9 Feb (in Parramatta).
For information contact The Centre for Volunteering Referral Service on
9261 3600 (10am–4pm) quote job no: F6007
Location: Parramatta, Wentworthville
Emotional support
Organisation: The Ankali Project
Location: Sydney
Provide emotional and social support for 6 months to people living with HIV/AIDS, their carers, partners and families.
Our next training workshop is on 5/6 and 12/13 April.
Commitment is up to 6 hours per week.
Location: Sydney
Provide emotional and social support for 6 months to people living with HIV/AIDS, their carers, partners and families.
Our next training workshop is on 5/6 and 12/13 April.
Commitment is up to 6 hours per week.
Contact: 9332 9742 or ankali@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au
SIDS and Kids needs your help!
SIDS and Kids NSW
Red Nose Day Volunteers -- help sell merchandise! and join in the fun!
Red Nose Day Volunteers -- help sell merchandise! and join in the fun!
SIDS and Kids NSW provides 24 hour bereavement support for individuals and families who experience the death of their baby during pregnancy, birth and infancy. This includes miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, sudden infant death (SIDS) and the death of a child up to 6 years of age.
Red Nose Day is the major fundraising day for SIDS and Kids and is held on the last Friday in June every year. SIDS and Kids NSW needs your help to sell Red Nose Day merchandise on Friday 27th June at one of the many locations throughout the Sydney metropoltian area (including shopping centres and train stations).
If you would like to part of the foot patrol sqaud, please register your interest.
For additional information, please contact Lisa Whitehouse on:
Phone: 02 9818 8400
Fax: 02 9818 4555
Help to support the victims of crime through the court process
Mission Australia
Court Support Worker
Counselling experience required
Every day across the greater Sydney area many victims of crime are attending court without the information and support they are entitled to under the NSW Charter of Victims Rights.
Going to court can be a confusing and stressful experience - some may even find it frightening. For some victims, being at court may mean facing someone who has hurt or abused them. Giving evidence can sometimes mean reliving a traumatic experience. Mission Australia Court Support Service aims to help minimise the potential negative effects for victims attending court. If you are interested in supporting victims of crime, have good communication skills and some counselling experience you can apply to be a volunteer court support worker.
If you would like to volunteer as a Court Support Worker, you will need to have a minimum qualification of basic counselling skills from an accredited provider.
Mission Australia Court Support Service provides intensive and ongoing training as well as supervision and volunteers will be part of a dynamic, professional team supporting victims through the court process.
For further information including selection criteria or to apply, please contact the National Volunteer Team on: volunteering@missionaustralia.com.au
Phone: 02 9288 0070
For additional information, please contact National Volunteering Unit on:
Phone: 1800 110 578
Fax: 02 9264 2698
Court Support Worker
Counselling experience required
Every day across the greater Sydney area many victims of crime are attending court without the information and support they are entitled to under the NSW Charter of Victims Rights.
Going to court can be a confusing and stressful experience - some may even find it frightening. For some victims, being at court may mean facing someone who has hurt or abused them. Giving evidence can sometimes mean reliving a traumatic experience. Mission Australia Court Support Service aims to help minimise the potential negative effects for victims attending court. If you are interested in supporting victims of crime, have good communication skills and some counselling experience you can apply to be a volunteer court support worker.
If you would like to volunteer as a Court Support Worker, you will need to have a minimum qualification of basic counselling skills from an accredited provider.
Mission Australia Court Support Service provides intensive and ongoing training as well as supervision and volunteers will be part of a dynamic, professional team supporting victims through the court process.
For further information including selection criteria or to apply, please contact the National Volunteer Team on: volunteering@missionaustralia.com.au
Phone: 02 9288 0070
For additional information, please contact National Volunteering Unit on:
Phone: 1800 110 578
Fax: 02 9264 2698
RDA Assistant in therapeutic horse riding program
Riding for the Disabled
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Monday - Friday 9.30 - 2.30
Saturday 9.30 - 1.00
Choose a day, friendly people, great exercise
Riding for the Disabled requires volunteers to assist in their therapeutic horse riding program.
Volunteers are required to lead the horse, sidewalk and assist the riders with a disability.
Two and sometimes three volunteers are needed to assist each rider during the session.
Our program relies on many volunteers per week.
You do not need to know anything about horses - you will be trained.
We do not operate during school holidays.
You will be required to complete a Prohibited Person Declaration.
Help us to help others.
For additional information, please contact Kerry Souter on:
Phone: 96791246
Fax: 96790638
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Monday - Friday 9.30 - 2.30
Saturday 9.30 - 1.00
Choose a day, friendly people, great exercise
Riding for the Disabled requires volunteers to assist in their therapeutic horse riding program.
Volunteers are required to lead the horse, sidewalk and assist the riders with a disability.
Two and sometimes three volunteers are needed to assist each rider during the session.
Our program relies on many volunteers per week.
You do not need to know anything about horses - you will be trained.
We do not operate during school holidays.
You will be required to complete a Prohibited Person Declaration.
Help us to help others.
For additional information, please contact Kerry Souter on:
Phone: 96791246
Fax: 96790638
Empower young people
Committed to working with and promoting the dignity of young people?
Become a mentor!
All locations close to transport, meet other mentors
Great experience for those interested in youth work
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Seeking young adults to mentor & work with school students and young adults on school days at a variety of times (day/early afternoon):- Parramatta- Auburn- Colyton- Blacktown - Granville
There are a variety of ways to assist young people including, homework help, cooking, writing resumes, job search skills and helping running an Internet Cafe.
Must be able to commit for one school term (10 weeks) but it is preferable that mentors continue on the relationship.
All applicants will be asked to sign a Prohibited Employment Declaration to ensure that they are suitable to working with young people. Call Anne Marie on (02) 9682 6719 to discuss further options.
Become a mentor!
All locations close to transport, meet other mentors
Great experience for those interested in youth work
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Seeking young adults to mentor & work with school students and young adults on school days at a variety of times (day/early afternoon):- Parramatta- Auburn- Colyton- Blacktown - Granville
There are a variety of ways to assist young people including, homework help, cooking, writing resumes, job search skills and helping running an Internet Cafe.
Must be able to commit for one school term (10 weeks) but it is preferable that mentors continue on the relationship.
All applicants will be asked to sign a Prohibited Employment Declaration to ensure that they are suitable to working with young people. Call Anne Marie on (02) 9682 6719 to discuss further options.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Worlds Greatest Shave
The Worlds Greatest Shave - March 13-15
Organisation: Leukaemia Foundation
The World's Greatest Shave encourages companies, individuals and groups to shave or colour their hair to show their support for leukaemia patients and to raise money to help continue supporting patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.
To register contact the Leukaemia Foundation on 1800 500 088 or visit www.worldsgreatestshave.com
National/State: National Contact - Phone: 1800 500 088
Fax: 1800 550 222
Email: wgsinfo@leukaemia.org.au
Website: www.worldsgreatestshave.com
Address: GPO Box 9954, in your capital city
Organisation: Leukaemia Foundation
The World's Greatest Shave encourages companies, individuals and groups to shave or colour their hair to show their support for leukaemia patients and to raise money to help continue supporting patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.
To register contact the Leukaemia Foundation on 1800 500 088 or visit www.worldsgreatestshave.com
National/State: National Contact - Phone: 1800 500 088
Fax: 1800 550 222
Email: wgsinfo@leukaemia.org.au
Website: www.worldsgreatestshave.com
Address: GPO Box 9954, in your capital city
Clean up Australia Day
Clean up Australia Day registrations now open
The next Clean Up Australia Day is Sunday 2 March 2008
Every year, from Perth to Penrith, hundreds of thousands of Australians get stuck in and clean up their local environment by collecting and removing rubbish on Clean Up Australia Day.
In 1989 an 'average Australian bloke' had a simple idea to make difference in his own backyard - Sydney Harbour.
"Simple, easy actions can protect the health of our water resources and help save drinking water supplies. There is not one individual who cannot help to make a difference to the health of the environment" Ian Kiernan AO, Chairman and Founder, Clean Up Australia.
Ian Kiernan's vision is an apolitical, non-profit community campaign in which everyone can participate.
Clean Up Australia Day is fun, easy and everyone can get involved. Individuals and local groups can either organise a Clean Up site or volunteer to join an existing site. Outlined below are the steps required to conduct a Clean Up site:
The next Clean Up Australia Day is Sunday 2 March 2008
Every year, from Perth to Penrith, hundreds of thousands of Australians get stuck in and clean up their local environment by collecting and removing rubbish on Clean Up Australia Day.
In 1989 an 'average Australian bloke' had a simple idea to make difference in his own backyard - Sydney Harbour.
"Simple, easy actions can protect the health of our water resources and help save drinking water supplies. There is not one individual who cannot help to make a difference to the health of the environment" Ian Kiernan AO, Chairman and Founder, Clean Up Australia.
Ian Kiernan's vision is an apolitical, non-profit community campaign in which everyone can participate.
Clean Up Australia Day is fun, easy and everyone can get involved. Individuals and local groups can either organise a Clean Up site or volunteer to join an existing site. Outlined below are the steps required to conduct a Clean Up site:
- Select a site in your local area. It could be a park, waterway, bushland - anywhere in your local area. Local councils may also be able to assist you in identifying a potential site in your local area.
- Register your site with Clean Up Australia via our website. We will then send you Clean Up Australia Day Kit containing refuse bags, gloves, posters etc and a "Site Guide" booklet outlining everything you need to know about conducting your site.
- Organise rubbish collection through your local council. For sites registered on Sunday 2 March, many councils coordinate the collection of rubbish from the day so a courtesy call to the local council to confirm that they are providing this service is advised. For sites conducted on other dates, site coordinators need to liaise with councils regarding the possible collection of rubbish or make their own arrangements for disposal.
- Promote your Clean Up site to attract volunteers.
- In addition to the kit material received from Clean Up Australia, organise any other equipment you may require.
- Conduct a site inspection and ensure you have implemented any risk controls. For more information on risk control, refer to the "Site Guide" booklet included in your kit.
- Hold your Clean Up event.
- Report back to Clean Up Australia on your site activities.
Click here to register now for 2008 Clean Up Australia Day
Or click here to download a Site Registration Form (156.43kb)
Clean Up Australia - The Facts
- Australians are among the highest producers of waste, per person, in the world.
- An estimated 7 billion cigarette butts end up in Australian waterways, streets and parklands each year.
- 80 million plastic bags are dumped in Australia each year - creating a serious threat to our precious marine life.
- 37% of all items collected on Clean Up Australia Day 2004 were plastic - recycling one tonne of plastic saves enough energy to run a refrigerator for a month.
- Recyclable material makes up almost 80% of total household waste in Australia.
- To date, Clean Up Australia Day participants have collected over 200,000 tonnes of rubbish - that's 4.7 million household wheelie bins
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