Do you have achild starting Kindergarten in 2020?

Do you live in the Kempsey area?

HIPPY is a free program you can do with your child in the comfort of your own home to help get them ready for Kindergarten!

HIPPY provides parnets/carers everything needed for games and activities to help your child learn through play.

For more information, contact Karissa Black on 02 6562 3705 or mobile 0428 560 936 or email karissablack@samaritans.org.au

PWDA are in the process of creating a National Services directory for the Wayfinder Hub as part of a National NDIA funded Information, Linkages and Capacity project. The Wayfinder Hub will be developing a contact centre and Website to support a range of stakeholders including People with Disability, Carers/Family Members, Service providers and the General public.

Feedback is now being sought on a proposed new daily coach service operating between Taree and Coffs Harbour, and return.

The Member for Oxley, Melinda Pavey, said a six month trial service, operated by NSW TrainLink, would leave Taree at 7am and arrive in Coffs Harbour at 10.55am.

“Stops along the Mid North Coast will include Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Frederickton, Macksville, Nambucca Heads and Urunga.

“The return service would then depart Coffs Harbour at 4pm to arrive in Taree at 7.55pm.

“The service we are proposing will benefit customers who would like to use public transport - be it for work, business, medical appointments, shopping or to visit family and friends in a modern, accessible coach,” Mrs Pavey said.

“We want to provide this service and we would like community advice on how and when these services are best operated."

The community can also provide feedback until 4 January via an online survey at:
https://transportnsw.info/taree-coffsharbour

Planning is underway around the world for International Women's Day 2019 on March 8.

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

Will you be engaging your community on March 8 to help forge a more gender-balanced world?

Orders are open for International Women's Day 2019 Event Packs and stock does sell out, so please order swiftly to avoid disappointment. Individual, multi or bulk orders welcome - see https://www.internationalwomensday.com/EventPacks

The 2019 campaign theme calls for a #BalanceforBetter across the world - see https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme

Be inspired for your own 2019 activity by the IWD 2018 Best Practice case studies - see https://www.internationalwomensday.com/BestPractice

The Mission Australia Youth Survey is Australia’s largest annual survey of its kind. It provides a platform for young people aged 15 to 19 to share their aspirations and ‘speak up’ about the issues that really concern them.

Each year, the Youth Survey gives valuable insights into the lives of young Australians and an understanding of their values, concerns, challenges and ambitions. The survey provides a snapshot of how young people feel about their own lives and broader national issues.

A record number of 28,286 young people between the ages of 15 to 19 from right across Australia took part in Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2018. Read the full report HERE

Our reach across rural and remote Australia allows us to quickly share information with health professionals and health consumers.

Keep up to date with the latest news at the National Rural Health Alliance website

With One Voice Social Franchise Start-Up Funding: General Information

Start-up Funding Overview

Creativity Australia is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. The With One Voice Social Franchise program is about building supportive networks, strengthening diverse communities and inspiring individuals to find their voice.

Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors, rehearse weekly followed by supper, and perform at community and corporate events.

To make it easier for communities to start their own choir, Creativity Australia is offering a limited number of start-up funding grants of up to $10,000. Successful applicants will receive the start-up grant and join a 12-month intensive mentoring program to guide them through the process of building their own With One Voice Social Franchise choir.

Success is determined by our unique “Health of Choirs” indicators that measures member engagement and participation through our personalised program App. During the first six months, one of our program staff will mentor the choir organising committee to interpret the indicators and use them to focus their efforts on laying a strong foundation for the choir to succeed, be socially inclusive, build community wellbeing and result in inspirational outcomes for participants.

How the With One Voice Social Franchise program works

With One Voice Social Franchise programs are set up and run by local volunteers using the resources and materials provided by Creativity Australia. By establishing a local community choir under the auspices of Creativity Australia (as a registered charity), you hold a licence that enables the choir to raise funds to support projects and initiatives at a local level. The choir is set up as an unincorporated association under the umbrella of Creativity Australia. This includes an independent bank account which is jointly managed by the local choir volunteers and Creativity Australia.

There are seven key components to the With One Voice Social Franchise program:

1. Bringing together a diverse range of local community individuals and organisations to promote, commence and participate in the program;
2. Finding an extraordinary music leader (who is empathetic and inspiring);
3. Finding a safe, nurturing space to sing (that is accessible and close to public transport or infrastructure);
4. Seeking out diversity (all are welcome…all ages, backgrounds and cultures...no auditions);
5. Showcasing your choir … share the love (perform locally, celebrate accomplishments);
6. Nurturing social connections (rehearse weekly, share supper, share the “Wish List”); and
7. Building sustainability (develop community & business connections, recruit some helpers, start fundraising).

Priority

Funding is not prioritised for any particular group or type of organisation, however, there is a set of criteria that applicants must meet. Please see the information pack that can be downloaded from the website (or attached with this email) for more information.

Limitations

The organising committees of With One Voice Social Franchise Choirs must represent the community, and applications will be assessed based on their diversity and/or plan to achieve diversity. If you would like clarification on whether or not your group or organisation would be eligible to establish a With One Voice Social Franchise choir, please contact Creativity Australia.

* Please note: local and state councils and for-profit organisations are not eligible to apply – however we encourage partnering with a local community organisation who wants to apply by providing important resources/ finances/ support.

Creativity Australia delivers With One Voice programs for a fee for a range of corporations, educational, aged care and healthcare organisations. To learn more about these options, please enquire to withonevoice@creativityaustralia.org.au.

Applications / Guidelines

§ Applications Open: November 19, 2018

§ Applications close: No set date – applications assessed on a first come first served basis

§ Application method: Online

§ Website: http://www.creativityaustralia.org.au/choirs/start/

§ Application: https://goo.gl/forms/6EjBhqoNmkF4Suaz2

§ Guidelines: https://www.creativityaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Information-for-starting-a-With-One-Voice-program-updated-Oct-2018.pdf

Contact Details

Nathan Lange – Programs Manager

Address: Creativity Australia - With One Voice

Level 1, 10 Dorcas St South Melbourne 3205 VIC

Phone: 03 8679 6088

Email: nathan@creativityaustralia.org.au

My Supports is a community based organisation providing support to people with a disability who are registered with the NDIS. Providing a unique, person-centred approach, My Supports assists people at home to remain actively engaged in their local community.

Is your community group seeking funding?