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21^st November 2012     SAVE THE DATE! ABORIGINAL FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION LEGAL SERVICE VICTORIA (FVPLS VICTORIA) NATIONAL CONFERENCE - 21-23 NOVEMBER 2012

The Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention Legal Service Victoria (FVPLS Victoria) will hold it’s national conference in its tenth anniversary year to raise the profile on issues of family violence affecting Koori communities. more

30^th October 2012     THE NATIONAL HOUSING CONFERENCE - BRISBANE, 30 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2012

The 7th National Housing Conference is a significant event in the housing research, policy and practice calendar. The theme for the 7th National Housing Conference People — Place — Productivity is contemporary and focuses on areas of keen interest for Queensland, as well as nationally and internationally. The theme will allow for a variety of session streams, topics and speakers that will be of interest to business and the private sector, developers and planners, social housing proponents, and tenants. more

5^th September 2012     7TH NATIONAL HOMELESSNESS CONFERENCE - MAKING IT HOME: THE REAL ISSUES IN HOMELESSNESS - 5 - 7 SEPTEMBER 2012

Homelessness Australia will be hosting The 7th National Homelessness Conference - Making It Home: The Real Issues In Homelessness on 5-7 September 2012 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. more

17^th May 2012     FRMP'S ANNUAL STATE-WIDE CONFERENCE - THURS 17 & FRI 18 MAY 2012 - PUT THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARIES!
by Family Reconciliation Mediation Program (FRMP)

Yep, it's that time of the year again for FRMP's Annual State-wide Conference.The FRMP Conference is FREE, registration includes two conference days, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner with light entertainment. This year's theme will be announced soon. more

20^th April 2012     2012 ROUND OF ACCAN GRANTS SCHEME OPENS 20 FEBRUARY & CLOSES ON 20 APRIL
by The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network

Now in its third year, the ACCAN Grants Scheme funds projects that help to work towards the organisation’s vision of affordable communications services for all Australians. Projects should focus on creating versatile resources for communications consumers and/or a strong evidence base for ACCAN's telecommunication consumer advocacy activities. more

18^th April 2012     YOUTH HOMELESSNESS MATTERS DAY (YHMD) - 18 APRIL 2012

The aims of Youth Homelessness Matters Day are to raise public awareness about youth homelessness and the factors that cause it, as well as highlight that youth homelessness is everyone’s business. Are you a community organiser, frequent party host or just looking to get involved in YHMD? Contact your state coordinator for how to plan an event and/or volunteer. more

29^th March 2012     FREE WORKING WITH VICARIOUS TRAUMA: MINDFUL SELF CARE TRAINING IS BOOKED OUT

IMP: Due to an overwhelming response for FRMP’s professional development training for the 29th March 2012 - Working with vicarious trauma: Mindful Self Care, has reached it's capacity and WILL NOT BE TAKING ANYMORE REGISTRATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. more

28^th March 2012     ASU WOMEN'S CONFERENCE 2012 - 28 MARCH

The ASU Women’s Conference is a highlight of many an ASU woman’s year. It’s a fantastic get together of ASU women members from all industries. Each year there are great speakers and workshops that educate and give women the opportunity to make a contribution to their union. This event is open to ASU women members across Victoria and Tasmania. more

23^rd March 2012     THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE CONSULTATION FRAMEWORK FOR AN ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN
by Mary Wooldridge MP - Minister for Mental Health, Women's Affairs and Community Services

Violence against women and their children is an important issue, both for the Victorian community and the Victorian Government. The Government is developing a whole of Government Action Plan to address violence against women and their children and is seeking your feedback on all aspects of the Consultation Framework. In particular, we would like you to respond to the questions on page 18. Feedback is due by 23 March 2012. more

21^st March 2012     TEENAGE AGGRESSION: RESPONDING ASSERTIVELY (TARA) WORKSHOP - 21 MARCH 2012

Teenage Aggression: Responding Assertively (TARA) is run by Berry Street for parents of adolescents who behave violently at home. They run both a one day and an eight week workshop which is open to families from Whittlesea, Banyule, Nillumbik & Darebin. more

21^st March 2012     INDIGENOUS FORCES AT WORK CONFERENCE - ALICE SPRINGS - 21 MARCH 2012

Following the first Indigenous Employment conference held by Jobs Australia, next year’s event will feature stories from Indigenous people who have followed diverse and successful paths in life and work. It will also include the sharing of ideas and experiences from others advancing Indigenous employment opportunities, plus much more. more

15^th March 2012     INVITATION TO AHURI HOUSING RESEARCH SEMINAR, MELBOURNE – THURSDAY, 15 MARCH, 2012

This AHURI Housing Research Seminar will present the findings from two new AHURI research projects - Other countries’ policy initiatives to meet the housing needs of asset poor older persons: implications for Australia by Professor Gavin Wood (AHURI RMIT Research Centre) and Housing, public policy and social inclusion by Professor Kath Hulse (Swinburne-Monash Research Centre). more

15^th March 2012     SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A DUAL DIAGNOSIS - 15 MARCH

The NDCO Program in association with the IMVC invite you to a Professional Development session for those who work directly with young people aged between 15 and 25 years in the helping and education fields. more

15^th March 2012     SEEKING ASYLUM IN AUSTRALIA - MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - 15 MARCH
by Australian Institute of Families Studies

Under Australian immigration law, all so-called ‘unauthorised’ arrivals are required to be detained in secure facilities until resolution of asylum claims. Detention may be indefinite and applies to children, survivors of torture and trauma and unaccompanied minors. Mandatory detention has impacted on more than 20,000 adults and children since its introduction in 1992 and is now linked with off shore processing on Christmas Island. more

9^th March 2012     DSCP 2012-13 APPLICATION ROUND IS OPENED NOW - CLOSING FRI 9 MARCH
by The Department of Immigration and Citizenship's Diversity and Social Cohesion Program (DSCP)

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship's Diversity and Social Cohesion Program (DSCP) 2012-13 application round opened on Wednesday 8 February 2012. The DSCP provides the additional resources often needed by not-for-profit community organisations to develop their own projects and find their own ways of helping their community build stronger community relations. more

9^th March 2012     IDENTIFYING THE HIDDEN DISASTER: THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN CONFERENCE ON NATURAL DISASTERS AND FAMILY VIOLENCE - FRI 9 MARCH 2012

In response to the increase in relationship violence and child abuse in the wake of natural disasters, Women’s Health In the North, in conjunction with Women’s Health Goulburn North East and the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse are holding The First Australian Conference on Natural Disasters and Family Violence entitled ‘Identifying the Hidden Disaster.’ more

8^th March 2012     2012 CO-OP CONFERENCE (MELBOURNE) - 8 MARCH 2012

The date has been set for the 2012 Co-op Conference which will coincide with 2012 being the International Year of Cooperatives. The event will be held at Zinc at Federation Square on the 8 March 2012. more

7^th March 2012     RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT TRAINING FOR NEW WORKERS - 7 MARCH 2012
by CHFV

The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is the most important legislative framework for the Community Housing Sector. This course will give new housing and tenancy workers the basic skills and understanding of the RTA, and how to use it in their day to day work. more

2^nd March 2012     HOMELESS WORLD’S LONGEST LUNCH - FRI 2 MARCH

Have you experienced homelessness? Or are you currently homeless? The Homeless World’s Longest lunch will be taking place at Luna Park and includes a three-course lunch, non alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee; and will be prepared and served by participants of HEAT (Hospitality, Employment and Training) a program that delivers hospitality training and provides youth support to young people on the City of Port Phillip. more

26^th February 2012     ACCESS & SUPPORT CARE COORDINATOR -COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM -VINCENTCARE COMMUNITY HOUSING SERVICES - CLOSING SUNDAY 26TH FEBRUARY

VincentCare seeks an experienced Coordinator to undertake a service coordination role .This positions sits within the ‘Community Connections Program’ (CCP) to operate in local communities to identify people in low cost accommodation, link them with appropriate services and, where necessary, deliver support services. more