SELF-CARE FOR THE CARER.
An ongoing FREE monthly support group for the family, friends and carers of people living with mental health concerns, with a Self-Care focus to support carers resilience, build strength and hope with opportunity to connect and share. Offered by the Central Coast Family & Carer Mental Health Program and funded by NSW Health.
Facilitated by Mardi Bell a trained Mental Health worker and Support Group facilitator.
WHEN: 06 March 2019
TIME: 6.30pm
WHERE: 6/3 Koala Crescent West Gosford
Light refreshments are served.
MORE INFO: [email protected]
Call Mardi on: 0407 097 587

The National Disability Coordination Officer program is pleased to announce the dates for Enhancing the Links 2019.

Enhancing the Links is a seminar series on post school pathways for students with disability. It is an opportunity to hear up-to-date information on education, training and employment for people with disability, as well as network with other professionals or meet other families and people with disability.

To check out the presentations from 2018 go to https://ndco.cds.org.au/ndco-sydney-region-website/events/past-events/enhancing-the-links/

Save the date

This year there will be two dates to save to your calendar:

• 26 June - School staff and service providers - 9:00AM-3:30PM
• 3 July - People with disability and their supporters - 5:30PM-8:00PM

Please find attached the save the date flyer.

Would you like to attend?

To register your interest go to: http://bit.ly/ETLinterest

This means once the registration page is up you will be notified.

Are you interested in sponsoring the event?

Once again we are giving organisations the opportunity to sponsor Enhancing the Links. Sponsorship includes a stall on the day, an insert in the resource pack and registration for two staff members. If you would like more information please see the attached Sponsorship Package and application form.

For more information contact Jessica Buhne [email protected] or Devan Nathan [email protected]

FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTITIONER

• A fantastic opportunity to join the existing team of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners
• Part time work- 4 days per week
• Based in Northern Beaches Centre at Dee Why
• Salary Packaging available

Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) believes everyone is entitled to positive, supportive and healthy relationships. Our work is centred on building strong family relationships and community connections. As a leading independent non-profit organisation, we focus on those in greatest need, and we conduct our work with respect for difference and social inclusiveness.

We are currently looking for an experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to join our Family Relationship Centre based in Northern Beaches (Dee Why). The Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners provide a range of interventions to families that are experiencing conflict and are unable to reach agreement regarding arrangements in relation to children.

This position require the practitioner to be registered on the Australian Government Attorney General’s Department Register of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners under the Family Law Act 1975 (see Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners Regulations 2008).

About the role

Some of the responsibilities of the successful applicants will include:

-Maintaining Family Dispute Resolution service to clients from referral to closure as appropriate, including all clinical and administrative tasks of cases.
-Providing a range of interventions to families who are experiencing conflict post-separation and are unable to reach agreement regarding parenting arrangements for their children.
-Provide information to clients and potential clients about other options upon separation, including information about counselling and legal processes. Refer clients to other services (internal and external) as required.

About the successful candidate

This is a part time position working 4 days per week, days of work will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am to 5pm. The successful candidate will have:
• Registered on the Australian Government Attorney General’s Department Register of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners under the Family Law Act 1975;
• A tertiary background in law, social sciences, social work or mediation/dispute resolution
• Demonstrated high level of skills in family dispute resolution including assessments and mediation intervention;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a child focused approach;
• Knowledge of issues facing separating families;
• High level written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to work as an effective team member;
• Proficiency at using data management systems, Microsoft Office packages, and video conferencing.

Previous experience in property mediation and workplace mediation is desirable.

How to Apply

Candidates MUST apply online and answer the role selection criteria’s. For more information about the role and details on how to apply, visit the link below:
https://ransw1.applynow.net.au/jobs/RANSW370

RANSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal Australians are encouraged to apply. Through our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to drive greater equality by practical actions to increase employment opportunities, and build strong and respectful relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. RANSW’s RAP can be found at:
http://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/about-us/stretch-reconciliation-action-plan/
RANSW recognises the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We work hard to promote a supportive work environment and we have a strong focus on professional development. We offer a range of benefits including salary packaging that provides significant tax-free benefits.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON SUNDAY 03 MARCH 2019

Please see attached flyer for Get that job day event in TAFE Meadowbank.
This event is for youth and is all inclusive.

Tuesday 09th April 2019 in Meadowbank TAFE (12.00 -4.00pm). Please see attached flyer for further details.