Youth Sector Events

Workforce Development Forum (Cairns)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:34:59 +0000

The Board of the Health & Community Services Workforce Council invites you to a workforce development forum being held in the Cairns region on Wednesday 19th August 2009 (1.00pm-4.00pm). The forum will be held at Rydges Esplanade Resort on the corner of The Esplanade & Kerwin St.

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Free multimedia workshops in theatre and film (Townsville)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:28:22 +0000

Lifeline Community Care NQ, in partnership with the Xstrata Community Partnership Program NQ, will once again be providing FREE multimedia workshops in theatre and film for high school students under the direction of la luna Youth Arts. This will conclude in a staged performance at the RiverWay Arts centre.

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Report launch of 'Mothers and child protection system'

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:56:44 +0000

Karen Walsh, President of QCOSS and Co-ordinator of Micah projects will launch the "Mothers and the child protection system" report on Thursday 9 July 2009 (12-1pm) at TC Berne School of Law (Common Room, Lvl 3, Forgan Smith Building, UQ). Please RSVP to Helen Braatvedt at h.braatvedt@law.uq.edu.au or ph 3365 2361 by 6 July.

Engagement - Black Fella Way (Brisbane)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:10:18 +0000

The Yeaca Dhargo Family Project and Kurbingui Youth Development Association Inc. would like to invite you to Engagement Blackfella Way.

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Counselling & communication skills training (Brisbane)

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:47:23 +0000

Commencing from 15 July 2009 for 4 consecutive Wednesday mornings (9.00 - 12.30pm), this short course is built around the highly respected Lifeline Crisis counselling model, covering communication techniques, building rapport, effective listening, values and beliefs and their impact on our communications, questioning, terminating and self care.

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Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills

Tue, 19 May 2009 01:50:01 +0000

This Play Therapy course has been clinically accredited by PTI and IBECPT is now available in Australia (Sydney) from 15 - 29 October 2009. It is validated by clinical outcome research and is designed for anyone with experience working with children, or who intends to work therapeutically with them, including counselors, psychologists, teachers, nurses and social workers.

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Public Liability Insurance Workshop

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:40:59 +0000

SECA announces Public Liability Insurance Workshops for community associations. This free workshop will provide valuable information on public liability insurance for incorporated and unincorporated community associations, what are the factors affecting liability insurance costs, and how you can use risk management to reduce your risks and costs.

We strongly invite participation from members of the management or executive committee of community associations, and members of multicultural organisations working closely with ethnic communities.

The last date for booking your place is 11th of May 2009. Please see the attached flyer (here) for full details.

Youthipedia: The A - Z of Youth Development

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:20:16 +0000

The LGAQ and Cairns Regional Council are excited to announce this year's Youth Development and Local Government Conference.

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Papers Wanted, Registration Open - FECCA 2009 Conference

Fri, 08 May 2009 01:36:52 +0000

Papers are wanted and registration is open for the 2009 FECCA Conference, Strengthening Multiculturalism and Building Social Inclusion, the preeminent multicultural conference of 2009.

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Supporting pregnant teens & young parents

Wed, 06 May 2009 05:31:07 +0000

This symposium is convened by the Association of Women Educators and is for staff from State and Federal Government departments, community agencies, youth programs and schools.

When: August 4 and 5, 2009
Where: Brisbane Convention Centre

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QCOSS Conference 2009 � Stronger Together

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:27:43 +0000

Join QCOSS at its biennial conference on Monday 31st August and Tuesday 1st September 2009 held at the Hilton Brisbane Hotel, 190 Elizabeth Street Brisbane.

Hear from inspiring and topical speakers about how, in these challenging times, we can be “Stronger Together” – to work with government, to work with each other and to work smarter. Speakers include:

Nan Roman from the US National Alliance to End Homelessness on lessons we can apply in Australia

Hon Andrew Fraser Queensland’s Treasurer on the economic outlook and the role for our sector in responding to the global financial crisis

Laurie Kelly on how to build creativity and innovation into our work and personal lives

Peter Henneken on jobs, jobs and jobs

Clare Martin from ACOSS on the national agenda and implications for Queensland

Carolyn Mason and a panel of speakers on the Queensland Compact

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Fifth International �Is Prison Obsolete� Conference

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +0000

The Is Prison Obsolete Conference will initiate and support the development of innovative and creative responses to issues affecting women in prison throughout the world. It will provide an opportunity for individuals, organisations and governments from across the globe to come together and share information. The conference will focus on professional development opportunities for stakeholders in this specific marginalised sector. Half price registration applies before 30th April.

When: 2, 3, 4 September 2009
Where: Mercure Hotel, Brisbane

For more information visit the Sisters Inside website www.sistersinside.com.au/conference2009.htm.