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• Engage2Change Men's Behaviour Change Program

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  Kempsey Families Men’s Behaviour Change program offers clients 4 individual counselling appointments to assess their hopes and goals for participating. These meetings are designed to work with men to self-assess if they are committed and ready to work towards non-violence and self-responsibility. The ongoing aim of these meetings is to prepare a man to move into our 12 week group program with up to 11 other men who have decided they are also ready to work towards change (non-violence).

  
  

  The Men’s Behaviour Change program aims to explore the impacts of abuse and violence on our partners, children, ourselves and others. We explore ideas about men’s role within the world and relationship, and examine the ideas that help/hurt what we are trying to achieve. We look at responses to conflict and what we contribute to the problem and how we can take responsibility for safety and self. Communication, self-reflection and dealing with strong emotions are also important elements of the group work program.

  
  

  Engage2Change will now be delivered in Kempsey (starting February 28th), Coffs Harbour (starting February 27th) and Nambucca Valley (mid-year). Service and Self Referrals are welcome.

  
  

  Alongside this program is the Women and Children’s Advocate who will support current or ex-partners of the men participating in the Engage2Change program.

  
  

  Click here to download the Engage2Change flyer or contact Kempsey Families Inc. direct on 6563 1588.

• Yellow Ladybugs

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  Yellow Ladybugs is dedicated to the happiness, success and celebration of autistic girls and women. Our mission is to improve the lives of autistic girls and women, when needed. We aim to do this by raising acceptance and awareness about the female presentation of autism in the education, employment, medical and general community. We also strive to create positive inclusive experiences for autistic girls and women and often advocate for the rights of autistic girls and women. We support identity first language, and uphold the values of "nothing about us, without us".
  

  Yellow Ladybugs is a volunteer community group who proudly create social events, similar to birthday parties, where girls can come together and have the opportunity to meet and bond over their similar journey. Our vision is to foster a strong bond, which will ultimately create a network of friends outside of school.

• Sunny by 1800RESPECT

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  Designed by women with disability and 1800RESPECT, Sunny is a new app that supports women with disability to understand sexual assault, domestic and family violence, know their rights and reach out for support.

  
  

  Sunny has been designed to make sure it provides the very best support while meeting accessibility compliance standards.

  
  

  The Sunny app is completely free to download and use on iPhone and Android phones. Simply visit the iOS App Store or Google Play.

  
  

  Find out more about Sunny

  
  

• Kempsey Community Suicide Prevention

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  Kempsey Community Suicide Prevention is proudly supported by the Department of Health as one of four trial sites under the North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) and BlackDog Institute Lifespan Trial.

  
  

  We are currently situated at Macleay Valley Workplace Learning Centre in South Kempsey, and are implementing a community based approach to Prevention, Early Intervention and Sustainable Wellbeing of our Kempsey Community.

  
  

  For more information please contact Melissa Robinson - Suicide Prevention Project Coordinator on MRobinson@mvwlc.nsw.edu.au

• Grants Available for NSW Organisations Supporting the LGBTIQ Community

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  The 2018 Aurora Group Grants Round is now open and calling for applications from organisations across NSW.

  Aurora's Small Grants are for projects up to the value of $7,500 and must begin in early 2019 and be able to wrap up by October 2019.

  This year, Aurora are also delighted to add two new Special Grants with the generous support of PWC Australia and Westpac. These new Special Grants are $5000 each year over two years (valued at $10,000 in total), targeted towards vulnerable groups in our community.
  

  For nearly 20 years, The Aurora Group has supported the NSW LGBTIQ community by raising funds to disperse to worthy projects across NSW. To date, Aurora has given over $900,000 and looks forward to adding to that amount again this year.

  The 2018-19 Grants Program is open for applications until 5pm Monday 5 November 2018.

  
  

  Visit www.auroragroup.com.au/grants for more information and check out The Aurora Group on Facebook here.