Member & Community Calendar

Hobart Women’s Shelter is seeking an experienced senior Program and Project Manager who is passionate about gender equality and wants to work with a team of supportive women committed to making a positive difference to the lives of women and children experiencing violence and/or homelessness. The position is based on a minimum 4 days per week (30 hours) paid at Level 7, SCHADS Award.

Hobart Women’s Shelter (HWS) provides crisis accommodation to women and children who are experiencing domestic or family violence and/or are homeless. HWS is the second oldest women’s and children’s refuge in Australia and have been providing this service, in different locations around Hobart, since 1974.

Find out more on the position description and how to apply

Forward completed applications to Janet Saunders, CEO at admin@hobartws.org.au or queries on 6273 8455

Closing Date:  COB Friday 16 April 2021

ATDC (Alcohol Tobacco & Other Drugs Council) Tasmania Small Grants fund is now seeking applications.

What can you use the grants for?

(i)                  Staff training and professional development up to the value of $880.00

(ii)                Sending staff to the ATDC conference on 9 & 10 June (each grant would support 2 staff attending)

Areas of potential interest from past applicants include 360Edge online courses, AICD courses,  online courses looking to upskill in trauma informed practice, co-morbidity, motivational interviewing or even leadership courses for managers.

Find out more on guidelines, criteria and how to apply.

Applications close on 16 April.

WIO’s highly regarded LGBTIQ+ inclusivity courses are now open to the public, featuring:

• Experienced and knowledgeable peer facilitators
• Face-to-face (Hobart) or online options
• Convenient times and locations
• Follow-up resources
• Online bookings and payment

2 or 3 hours course options available

Find out more and to register

Or email:  training@workingitout.org.au 

The draft vision is based around six themes that contribute to making Greater Hobart a great place for people. The themes cover community and natural environment, coordinated planning, transport connections and future-proofing our city, people and economy.

A public feedback period is now open on the new vision, which will guide development and planning across Greater Hobart for the next 30 years to ensure it grows to be a thriving and inspiring place to live.

Greater Hobart is already home to around 199 000 people and is expected to reach 227 000 residents by 2040. Integrated planning and development is vital to protecting what we love about our city.

Developed collaboratively by the Greater Hobart Committee, comprising the four Greater Hobart councils and the State Government, the 2050 Vision for Greater Hobart will also guide the development of Tasmania’s first MetroPlan to better align strategic land use, services and infrastructure planning across Greater Hobart.

This is your chance to help shape the future of Greater Hobart.

The draft 2050 Vision for Greater Hobart is available at www.greaterhobart.tas.gov.au/vision.

Feedback and comments can be made via the online survey at yoursay.hobartcity.com.au/greater-hobart-vision or in writing to contact@greaterhobart.tas.gov.au. 

Comments close on Monday, 26 April 2021.

Do you work in housing, homelessness, mental health, justice, child protection, education, employment, disability or an allied health sector and wish to know more about the alcohol and drug (AOD) services provided in your local area?

Jump aboard a free bus tour to visit service providers and find out about current AOD issues, referral processes and how you can help clients experiencing substance use problems.

North West — Thursday 25 March 2021
EOIs open 5 February 2021

North — Tuesday 27 April 2021
EOIs open 12 March 2021

South — Wednesday 19 May 2021
EOIs open 2 April 2021

Mental Health Families and Friends and Mental Health Victoria are inviting family/carers of people with a psychosocial disability and a NDIS plan to come to a workshop and tell us what you think makes a good NDIS worker.

The workshop is on 27 April 2021 from 11.00am to 2.30pm.
• We will pay you for your time and travel costs.
• We will ask people that come to the workshop to talk about the important qualities, skills, knowledge and behaviours NDIS workers should have to do their job well.
• Mental Health Victoria will use this information to make a good practice guide for NDIS providers and workers and recommend training for NDIS workers across Australia.
• If you book to come to the workshop, we would like you to come for the full 3 hours. There will be a break and food and drinks at morning tea.

Why come to the workshop?  Some of the benefits are:                                           

• Having a say about things that affect you and your loved one                                                                                                           
• Sharing your point of view on how NDIS workers can support your loved one
• Being paid for your time.

Workshop details
When: Tuesday 27 April 2021, 11.00am to 2.30pm with tea, coffee and lunch
Where: Campbell Town Recreation Ground Complex, 57 High Street Campbell Town
Who: Family and friends of people who have a NDIS plan that includes psychosocial supports.
People that come to the workshop will need to feel okay to talk about their views in a group.

Paid time:
You will be paid $112.00 for your time at the workshop.
You will be paid your travel costs to come to the workshop. You will be paid $18.00 if you’re travelling by public transport from metropolitan Hobart. You will be paid whatever it costs you to travel from a regional or rural area – please let us know what this amount is before the workshop. You will be paid $0.44 cents per km if you are driving to the workshop.

RSVP:

Up to 12 people can come to the workshop. Please contact us by Friday 16th April 2021 to let us know if you would like to come.
Phone: 0437 983 943 or 6228 7448
Contact name and email:
Kate Bond, Advocacy Officer
Mental Health Families and Friends
advocacy@mhfamiliesfriendstas.org.au

With some of the Federal Government’s heightened support coming to a close this week, Aurora Energy wants to assure Tasmanians that it is still here to help.

Customers on Aurora’s YES (Your Energy Support) program who are meeting their payment commitments at their quarterly review will now receive a credit to the value of their next instalment (up to $200). Effectively, Aurora will make one payment on the customer’s behalf each quarter for the next six months.

There is also a range of different payment options and support for others in need of a hand, including a $5M Customer Support Fund specifically aimed at helping residential and small business customers who have been impacted by COVID-19.

To help spread the word, Aurora is asking community service providers that are speaking to clients about their experience of financial hardship to make energy bills a part of the conversation.

If a client identifies that they have an energy debt, or are finding that they cannot keep up with their energy bills – it’s important to let them know that support is available. The sooner they get in touch, the sooner Aurora can help them get back in control.

Aurora has created a community information hub, where you can find resources to help your clients understand the support options available to them: auroraenergy.com.au/about/aurora-community/info-hub

The WHO Global report on Ageism has been released, highlighting the prevalence of ageism globally and makes key recommendations for how to work together to combat it.

The report finds that 1 in 2 people worldwide are ageist against older people and that this impacts on older people’s life span, income, poorer physical and mental health, slower recovery from disability and cognitive decline.

“This report also shows just how pervasive ageism is in our society. We see it in our workplaces, in our health care system and of course we’ve seen it rife throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.” Ian Yates, Chief Executive of COTA Australia said.  “When older people are undervalued, we all miss out, as individuals, as communities, and as an economy. The hidden costs of ageism and age discrimination in employment, health care and other areas is enormous, and the WHO Report calls for more research, education and legislation to understand and combat this scourge".

COTA is a leading member of the Every Age Counts coalition, a national campaign which aims to tackle ageism against older people in Australia, which is praised by the WHO Report.   COTA encourage you to sign the pledge and raise awareness in your professional and personal networks. 

To read the report, or access resources and the Global Campaign to end Ageism Toolkit

Working It Out (WIO) is looking for a office space to share in Launceston.

WIO currently rent rooms in Holyman House but would prefer to co-locate with a like-minded service provider.

We require one office space, access to amenities such as kitchen, toilet, internet and access to a bookable meeting room to fit about 10 people.

If you think you might have something suitable contact Lynn Jarvis (CEO): Lynn@workingitout.org.au or call 0408 265 045.

PICAC Alliance and the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing are pleased to launch the Multilingual Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line.

The free support line is funded by the Australian Department of Health, and is an Australia-wide initiative that provides in-language information and support associated with COVID-19, and referrals to appropriate services and programs for older Australians from culturally diverse backgrounds.

People aged 65 and over, their families and carers who would like information and support are encouraged to contact the Multilingual Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line between Monday and Friday between 2pm and 5pm AEST (except public holidays).

Further information about the support line including multilingual flyers can be found on the PICAC Alliance website. The support line is now live and is currently available until 31 July 2021, in the following languages:

1800 549 844 – Italian
1800 549 845 – Greek
1800 549 846 – Vietnamese
1800 549 847 – Mandarin
1800 549 848 – Cantonese
1800 549 849 – Arabic

WIO’s highly regarded LGBTIQ+ inclusivity courses are now open to the public, featuring:

• Experienced and knowledgeable peer facilitators
• Face-to-face (Hobart) or online options
• Convenient times and locations
• Follow-up resources
• Online bookings and payment

2 or 3 hours course options available

Find out more and to register

Or email:  training@workingitout.org.au 

Here is your chance to get ready for winter and participate in a free one-hour online training session in home fire safety for workers, volunteers, and Carers of Tasmania.

Completing this training will help you to:

• reduce the risk of fire in the workplace when the workplace is a consumer’s home,


• help consumers to understand and practise basic home fire safety,


• inform consumers about the risk of fire in their homes,


• help consumers to think about ways of safe escape and to use these ways if there is a fire in their home,


• help consumers to understand and to fully recognise the risk of fire in their homes, and


• reduce the risk of fire injuries and/or fatalities in the home.

This training will be beneficial to people working in the aged care, community services, health, and housing sectors.

 Register for the North/Northwest training.

For more information about these training sessions contact Lesley King on 6166 5606 or email lesley.king@fire.tas.gov.au 

The Tasmania Fire Service responds to more than 350 house fires each year and during winter there is an increase of residential fires in Tasmania.

Here is your chance to get ready for winter and participate in a free one-hour online training session in home fire safety for workers, volunteers, and Carers of Tasmania.

Completing this training will help you to:

• reduce the risk of fire in the workplace when the workplace is a consumer’s home,


• help consumers to understand and practice basic home fire safety,


• inform consumers about the risk of fire in their homes,


• help consumers to think about ways of safe escape and to use these ways if there is a fire in their home,


• help consumers to understand and to fully recognise the risk of fire in their homes, and


• reduce the risk of fire injuries and/or fatalities in the home.

Do you work in housing, homelessness, mental health, justice, child protection, education, employment, disability or an allied health sector and wish to know more about the alcohol and drug (AOD) services provided in your local area?

Jump aboard a free bus tour to visit service providers and find out about current AOD issues, referral processes and how you can help clients experiencing substance use problems.

North West — Thursday 25 March 2021
EOIs open 5 February 2021

North — Tuesday 27 April 2021
EOIs open 12 March 2021

South — Wednesday 19 May 2021
EOIs open 2 April 2021

Here is your chance to get ready for winter and participate in a free one-hour online training session in home fire safety for workers, volunteers, and Carers of Tasmania.

Completing this training will help you to:

• reduce the risk of fire in the workplace when the workplace is a consumer’s home,


• help consumers to understand and practise basic home fire safety,


• inform consumers about the risk of fire in their homes,


• help consumers to think about ways of safe escape and to use these ways if there is a fire in their home,


• help consumers to understand and to fully recognise the risk of fire in their homes, and


• reduce the risk of fire injuries and/or fatalities in the home.

Register for the South training.

 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

WIO’s highly regarded LGBTIQ+ inclusivity courses are now open to the public, featuring:

• Experienced and knowledgeable peer facilitators
• Face-to-face (Hobart) or online options
• Convenient times and locations
• Follow-up resources
• Online bookings and payment

2 or 3 hours course options available

Find out more and to register

Or email:  training@workingitout.org.au