Member & Community Calendar

MI Fundamentals is a 2-day introduction to the spirit, skills and practice of motivational interviewing. Delivered by Gail Friswell (ADS), it is suitable for people who are new to MI and those wanting to refresh their existing skills.

15-16 August MI Fundamentals Devonport Book Devonport

18-19 August MI Fundamentals Launceston Book Launceston

25-26 August MI Fundamentals Hobart Book Hobart

For enquires about these courses, please contact Gail Friswell gail.friswell@ths.tas.gov.au or 6166 0736

Are you a person with disability interested in raising community awareness?

Would you like to work with A Fairer World and Disability Voices Tasmania to develop a short story about you?

A Fairer World and Disability Voices Tasmania are providing this exciting opportunity for Tasmanians living with a disability to develop their public speaking skills with the option to become community educators.

The course will run over 5 two-hour sessions, four of which are on Zoom (in-person or IT assistance can be accommodated).

Over these sessions, you will be guided by experienced trainers to present your personal story confidently, and safely to different audiences.

At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate and be eligible to be a human ‘book’ in the Hobart Human Library. This means telling your story with others in schools and workplaces, for which you will receive an honorarium.

For more information contact: Sh. Emalia Al-Gadrie of A Fairer World, on 6223 1025 or email emalia@afairerworld.org or Disability Voices Tasmania on projects@disabilityvoicestas.org.au

Burnie Works is a collective impact initiative contributing to positive change in the areas of education, employment, justice, child youth and families, and wellbeing.  It is place-based work that has emerged from issues and opportunities identified in the pataway / Burnie community and enables action with a large cast of stakeholders through working groups and community projects. In Burnie, the key stakeholders come from the focus areas and include government and non-government representatives, local industry, palawa and community members.

Burnie Works Ltd is the organisation which supports and facilitates this community wide work.

Today, Burnie Works Ltd comprises of three main program areas with eighteen staff and an annual budget of over $2.5 million, and is contributing locally, nationally and internationally to the knowledge and practice of place-based collaboration and systems change. Governed by a dedicated Board of Directors, Burnie Works is seeking to recruit three new Directors.

The Board is seeking nominations from individuals who are interested in contributing to the next phase of the Burnie Works journey and supporting social impact in the Burnie region. In particular the Board is seeking individuals for Board positions who have skills in one of the following areas:

Management accounting and/or financial management

Risk management

Directors will be appointed for a three-year term. The position is voluntary and there is no remuneration for Directors. Meetings are held monthly, and generally last for 2 hours.

If you are interested in nominating, please contact Rodney Greene for an information pack at systemsleader@burnieworks.com.au or call 0428 171 453.

Nominations Close - Friday 19 August 2022

Early Childhood Australia - Tasmanian Branch and B4 Early Years Coalition are pleased to present the 2022 Early Learning Doesn't Happen on its own "It take a Tasmanian Village".

Featuring:

·      Dr. Elspeth Stephenson

·      Professor Andrew Hills

·      Fiona Zinn

·      Mel Gray

·      And... In conversation Panel 

Find out more and to register

Do you understand the financial, social & emotional impact that poor health has on our communities? Do you get frustrated & feel powerless to make change? Do you get lost in the volume and magnitude of evidence?

Sometimes the job just feels too big with too many barriers; from short-term funding cycles, to building & maintaining partnerships, creating buy-in, understanding the evidence, meeting local needs, all while fulfilling organisational obligations & grant requirements.

Motivating people to look after their health is a huge challenge & the systems that govern our health & community sectors are complex, politicised & often disconnected.

At Healthy Tasmania we know these challenges well & we have turned our successful evidence-based & practice informed 6-step framework into a suite of tailor-made online workshops for community champions.

Healthy Tasmania will teach you how to successfully identify the local needs, create successful partnerships, find & maintain funding, apply the evidence & share the success to enable communities to become more connected & healthier for the long-term.

Find out more

MI Fundamentals is a 2-day introduction to the spirit, skills and practice of motivational interviewing. Delivered by Gail Friswell (ADS), it is suitable for people who are new to MI and those wanting to refresh their existing skills.

15-16 August MI Fundamentals Devonport Book Devonport

18-19 August MI Fundamentals Launceston Book Launceston

25-26 August MI Fundamentals Hobart Book Hobart

For enquires about these courses, please contact Gail Friswell gail.friswell@ths.tas.gov.au or 6166 0736

The Tasmanian Liberal Government is committed to working with our primary health sector and GPs to ease the demand on our public hospitals and serve the needs of all Tasmanians.

We know that by treating people in the community where safe and appropriate to do so, we’re not only able to reduce pressure on our hospitals, but also provide patients with more comfortable and accessible care closer to home.

That’s why we are delivering a third round of our Government’s successful GP After Hours Support Initiative which will prioritise support for vulnerable Tasmanians across the State - including those experiencing homelessness - who may find it particularly tough to access a GP.

Following the first two rounds of the initiative and feedback from service providers and stakeholders, this latest round will be focused on expanding and improving the primary care health services who can provide those services to vulnerable cohorts and communities during their current operating hours as well as after hours.

This means that GPs or community service organisations that support our most vulnerable, or who provide an established primary care service, can access funding to further extend their operating hours so that patients can access treatment without attending the emergency department (ED).

These vulnerable groups include communities in regional, rural and remote areas with limited in-hour health services provision, those experiencing homelessness, people with disability, priority population groups such as the LGBTQI+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, or culturally and linguistically diverse.

Based on the feedback we received about supporting sustainable health service delivery in our communities, these grants will be awarded for up to three years where it can demonstrate the development and implementation of more sustainable models of care.

Overall, through the GP After Hours Initiative, the Tasmanian Liberal Government is investing $8 million over four years and to date, 15 primary health providers have been funded across two grant rounds.
 
While the Federal Government is responsible for funding GPs and primary care, the Tasmanian Government is listening and stepping in to fill the gaps with a number of investments into primary health care in our communities – such as our Hospital in the Home services, Community Rapid Response Service and more recently the deployment of our Community Paramedics.

Applications for Round 3 will open next Friday 19 August 2022 and will be open for four (4) weeks. Eligible applicants include GPs, accredited private hospitals, or primary care services linked to a general practice through an agreed referral process or a community sector organisation. 

Will your business apply for an Employer Grant? Grants of up to $50 000 support employers and peak bodies to run projects to increase the literacy and numeracy skills of Tasmanian workers (paid and voluntary).

This round opens on 18 July closing on 17 February 2023. We will have an interim assessment with a cut off point for applications of 30 September 2022.

If you know of any organisations who might benefit from an employer grant we’d be happy to speak with them. We welcome all eligible applications and hope to have several in each of our four 26TEN Communities – Launceston Northern Suburbs, Clarence Plains, Glenorchy, Huon Valley.

Join businesses who are benefiting from building literacy and numeracy skills in their workplaces such as Forager Foods, Huon Aquaculture, Duggans Construction, The Huon Valley Council and many more!

Congratulations to the businesses recently awarded 26TEN Employer Grants for 2021/22: Lenah Game Meats, Blueline Laundry Newtown, Burnie Community House, Blueline Laundry Kings Meadows, CatholicCare, Friends of Zafira, Glenhaven Homes, Glenorchy City Council, Interact Australia and NOSS Bluegum Grounds Maintenance.

Something new! Get ready grants
This small grant is like a stepping stone. $5 000 for businesses who've not been involved with our grants before and don't know where to start. With their funding, they'll be able to employ one of our Adult Literacy Skills Officers to help them put together an application for the full ($50 000) funding. 

Find out more, including Information for Applicants and to a link SmartyGrants and the application form. For 26TEN Employer Grants, contact Jennifer Dunbabin on (03) 6165 6122 or programs@26ten.tas.gov.au

"The project is now seen as a key element in driving improvements and change throughout the worksite through these improved communication processes." Forager Foods

Volunteering Tasmania is recruiting for a Chief Executive Officer.

Volunteering Tasmania (VT) is the peak body for volunteering in Tasmania. Our vision is to ensure the contribution of volunteering is understood, respected, and valued as a powerful driver of community prosperity and inclusion in Tasmania.

VT have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, professional, and experienced leader to drive, inspire and assist the team to deliver on strategies that will continue to achieve this vision, and build on the strong progress made by the organisation over the last few years.

VT represents the interests of all Tasmanians involved in volunteering through research, consultation, policy development and community relationships, and the role of CEO is the key advocate and spokesperson in representing the interests of volunteer-involving organisations and volunteers, to decision-makers, including government.

As VT reaches the end of its current strategic plan the incoming CEO will influence the development of a new strategic plan along with the Board and VT Team.

Accountable to the Board for the effective and efficient operation of the organisation and its sustainability, the CEO will lead a high-performing Team to deliver outcomes aligned to the strategic plan.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience is essential.  It’s also essential you understand governance and can demonstrate working autonomously, leading a team, and advocating to decision makers. Exposure to the Not-for-Profit sector through volunteering, Board membership or a substantive position within the sector will also be viewed favourably.

Your dedication and hard work will be rewarded with:

• Pride that your work will positively impact the lives of Tasmanians through our volunteer-involving organisations and volunteers
• A skills-based supportive Board who strive for best practice
• Competitive remuneration package
• Personal use of a company car, laptop and phone
• A professional development package.

VT actively promotes diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people with a disability.

To request a copy of the application pack please email: board@volunteeringtas.org.au or call Georgie Ibbott on 0418 570933.   The application pack includes contact details for those wanting to have a confidential discussion about the role.

We've provided a significant amount of information about the role in the application pack.  If you think you have what it takes but don't meet every single selection criteria, we would still love to receive your application.

Applications close Sunday 4 September 2022

Commissioner for Children & Young People (CCYPT) is hiring for a Digital Content Support Officer.

A new position has been created within the CCYP Engagement Team to support our online engagement, particularly with young Tasmanians.

The Digital Content Support Officer will assist with the development and implementation of social media and other digital engagement strategies and campaigns for the Commissioner of Children and Young People. They will assist in the development and publication of effective and compelling content through a wide variety of digital platforms to support the Commissioner’s advocacy and engagement needs, particularly with children, young people and decision makers, and assist with running online engagement activities.

To view the position description and to apply

Please direct all enquiries regarding the position to Cathy Williams, Manager, Communications and Engagement, by email at cathy.williams@childcomm.tas.gov.au or phone on (03) 6166 1362.

Dress for Success empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional clothing, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and life.

Our purpose is to offer long lasting solutions that enable women to break down the barriers to achieve success.

Dress for Success have a number of exciting opportunities for members to join the Board. The organisation is looking for individuals with skills and experience in the following areas

• Governance – including NFP experience
• Stakeholder engagement / public relations
• Fundraising
• Strategic marketing and brand development

In addition to general Board Members, the organisation is also seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and passionate Board Chair.  To request a copy of the Board Member Information Pack, please email admin@dfshobart.org.

Applications close 31 August 2022.

Over the course of 2021 and 2022, as part of the Commissioner for Children & Young People Out-of-Home Care Monitoring Program, Leanne McLean, has great pleasure to undertake a series of creative consultations and discussions with children and young people with an out-of-home care experience to explore the theme ‘Being Loved and Safe’.

Out of these consultations emerged stunning artworks and candid quotes about young Tasmanians’ experiences and views about out-of-home care. These have been brought together, with the help of All That We Are, into a beautiful picture book, titled ‘Ok so a nest is a home – Views and experiences of Tasmanian children and young people in out-of-home care’.

The Commissioner for Children & Young People formally launched the book at the Hobart Library with the help of young people with an out-of-home care experience, who presented a copy of the book to the Honourable Roger Jaensch MP, Minister for Education, Children and Youth. Through Leanne's collaboration with Libraries Tasmania, the book is now available in every local library across the state.

Attend a launch in your area!

Hobart isn’t accessible to everyone, so further launches are held around the state – and you’re invited!

Tuesday 21 June 1pm – Penguin Library

Wednesday 22 June 11:30am – Launceston Library

Thursday 23 June 11:30am – Longford Library

Friday 29 July 12pm – St Helens Library

Monday 29 August 10am – Huonville Library

Tuesday 20 September 11am – Queenstown Library

Come along to view the beautiful book, reflect on what children and young people in out-of-home care have to say, and consider how we can act on their ideas to improve Tasmania’s out-of-home care system.

Register now by email to childcomm@childcomm.tas.gov.au or phone (03) 6166 1366 to attend a launch event, noting which location you’ll be attending.

Access a free PDF version of the book here.

Share our Nest social media posts - Help others learn about the views and experiences of children and young people with an out-of-home care experience by sharing our launch posts on social media:

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The Independent Living Centre Tas (ILC Tas) Board has a vacancy for a volunteer Treasurer.

ILC Tas is a non-profit charitable organisation that celebrated its 30th birthday in 2020. Funding is from the Tasmanian and Australian governments with the majority of revenue now being generated through our fee-for-service Allied Health business.

The organisation operates state-wide with operations based in Launceston and Hobart. People from around Tasmania are encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria

The particular backgrounds and skills required for this position include Finance and Risk and Governance.
The Treasurer's duties include:

• Ensure the safekeeping of all books and documents of a financial nature, including securities.
• Ensure proper books of accounts are kept and that funds are not being mismanaged.
• Ensure the financial requirements of funding bodies are met.
• Ensure financial reports are produced and presented to the Board and/or members at Board meetings and at general meetings.
• Ensure an audit of the books is prepared each year and that the accounts of the Association showing the financial position at the end of the preceding financial year, is submitted to members at the Annual General Meeting.
• Ensure an annual budget is prepared at the beginning of each financial year.
• Ensure, with other members of the Board, that the legal obligations of the Association are met.
• Perform such other duties as required by the Board.

Board members’ duties include:

• Assist the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer in undertaking their duties and fulfilling Board responsibilities
• Represent the interests of people with disabilities from your region in Tasmania as much as is practicable
• Represent ILC Tas in your area of expertise and region as much as is practicable
• Ensure the Board complies with good Governance principles in conjunction with other Board members
• Assist with strategic direction and policies of the organisation
• Attend meetings (approx 6 per year) either in person or by telephone (approx 1.5 to 2 hours’ duration).  Meetings are currently set for the 3rd Thursday of alternate months from September to start at 5:00pm.  Travel expense reimbursement available (negotiable).  Board members are required to attend at least one meeting per year in person. Additional sub-committee meetings may be required.
• Please contact the CEO, Trent McHugh on 0415 034 051 or trent.mchugh@ilct.com.au if you wish to discuss.  Applications including a resume and outlining relevant knowledge and experience against the selection criteria may be emailed or posted to 275 Wellington Street, South Launceston Tas 7249 by 5pm Tuesday 30th August 2022

Find out more on the Position Description

Resilience isn't about how strong you are; its not about how you handle situations now; it's not about returning to the 'status quo'.

Resilience is using adversity or challenge as an opportunity to grow and further in personal and professional development. Each experience we have allows us to progress and learn.

Building your personal and professional resilience allows you to set goals, foster positive and healthy relationships, regulate emotions, bounce back from change or conflict, adapt and problem solve, and improve your overall physical and mental well-being.

Find out more and to register

Health Consumers Tasmania is planning our direction for the next three years and we want you to be a part of it. We will be coming around around the state and hosting several sessions to hear from you and develop our strategic plan for 2022-2025.

Come along and join us for some lunch or afternoon tea and help us work together to build a plan for our future.

Get your free ticket for the session closest you through the links below:

Hobart Sessions are held on 11 August.
Book tickets for the Launceston midday session. at Grand Chancellor Launceston
Book tickets for the Devonport midday session. at Paranaple Convention Centre
Book tickets for the Burnie 4pm session. at Burnie Arts and Function Centre

ASIST is an intensive, two-day interactive workshop on suicide first aid.

ASIST is suitable for all kinds of caregivers, including health workers, teachers, community workers, youth workers, volunteers, and people responding to family, friends, and co-workers in crisis.

As the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop, LivingWorks’ ASIST program is supported by numerous evaluations including independent and peer-reviewed studies. Results demonstrate that ASIST helps participants become more willing, ready, and able to intervene with someone at risk of suicide.

ASIST is a resource for the whole community. It helps people apply suicide first-aid in many settings: with family, friends, co-workers, and teammates, as well as formal caregiving roles. Many organisations have incorporated ASIST into professional development for their employees. Its widespread use in various communities creates a common language to understand suicide safety issues and communicate across different organisational backgrounds.

Nurturing, comfortable, and convenient venue. Tea, coffee and catered morning tea and afternoon tea is included. 

Find out more

Join ATDC to create an artwork with origami cranes to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.

Bring along your folded cranes to this local community event and contribute to the Southern region’s artwork. The event will include:

• crane folding,
• placing cranes as part of an artwork,
• talks,
• a minute’s silence to remember those we have lost to overdose,
• official launch of the Tasmanian Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Communications Charter.

If you haven’t folded a crane or unable to fold a crane, pre-folded cranes will be available on the day so everyone can be part of creating the art installation.

Doors open at 10:00am with formalities commencing at approx. 11:00am-11:30am followed by a Lived Experience Presentation at 12:15pm.

For further details, please contact Ruzina at ATDC on 6231 5002.

To register - Limited capacity

SENBAZURU is the art of folding 1,000 paper cranes. It is said that if you fold 1,000 paper cranes and make a wish, it will come true.

We are calling on members of the Tasmanian community to help fold Japanese origami paper cranes to raise awareness of overdose.

Anglicare will be holding a FREE in-person crane folding workshop on Wednesday, 31 August at our Devonport office. These cranes will be added to our Forest of Cranes art installment.

You're invited to drop in from 11.30am to 1.30pm for crane folding and a discussion with Gene-Daniel Stewart-Murray about the ATDC Lived Experience Advocate (Lea) Initiative.

For further details, please contact Ruzina at ATDC on 6231 5002.

To register - Limited capacity

Join ATDC to create an artwork with origami cranes to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.

Bring along your folded cranes to this local community event and contribute to the Southern region’s artwork. The event will include:

• crane folding,
• placing cranes as part of an artwork,
• talks,
• a minute’s silence to remember those we have lost to overdose,
• official launch of the Tasmanian Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Communications Charter.

If you haven’t folded a crane or unable to fold a crane, pre-folded cranes will be available on the day so everyone can be part of creating the art installation.

Doors open at 10:00am with formalities commencing at approx. 11:00am-11:30am followed by a Lived Experience Presentation at 12:15pm.

For further details, please contact Ruzina at ATDC on 6231 5002.

To register - Limited capacity