Sutherland Shire Council Cross Cultural Connections Event will celebrate diversity and foster understanding among different cultures, by providing a welcoming space for people from all backgrounds to come together and learn from one another through chatting and activities.
Saturday, 15 February, 3pm-5pm
Gymea Community Centre, 33 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea
List of Free Training Opportunities for Aged Care Workers
New Department of Health & Aged Care publication with free training opportunities for aged care workers, listed by topic, with description of training and links to further information.
PDF version | Word version
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NSW Ombudsman Complaint Handling Online Training
– Fundamentals of Complaint Handling: This course provides you with the skills and confidence to effectively handle customer complaints and successfully engage with complainants.
– Managing Unreasonable Conduct by a Complainant: This course teaches you how to identify and manage unreasonable conduct by a complainant and deliver effective prevention and resolution policies and strategies.
Various dates and times, February-June, Online
healthdirect flyers
NSW Health has released two flyers to increase public awareness of healthdirect as the first-step in seeking health advice and accessing care.
– Instant health advice when your GP is unavailable
– Instant health advice for when accidents happen
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Mental Health for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) People: Resources for Carers
Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN), in partnership with NSW Health, has created six resources to support carers, families, and kinship groups in assisting loved ones with mental health concerns. These resources provide tailored information for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, and include details on local support groups, and access to translation and interpreter services.
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Georges River Council Culture in Colour Art Competition
The competition provides an opportunity for primary school children in the Georges River area to showcase their artistic talents by creating artwork celebrating the cultural and festival days that are special to them. Winners will be presented with a certificate and a $50 gift voucher for art supplies at the Culture in Colour Exhibition Opening Night. Entries close Monday, 28 April
Information sheet | Application Form | Webpage
Webinar: Reading at Home with your Child
Learning Links webinar for parents / carers of primary or high school children, to help them develop strategies on how to approach reading with their child, to improve their ability and overall enjoyment. Recording and copy of presentation available following the session.
Thursday, 20 February, 12pm-1pm, Online
Registration | Contact: workshops@learninglinks.org.au
On Demand Learning Links Parent Webinars
Current on demand webinars include: Finding a Speech Pathologist for your Child; How Children Learn to Read & Spell; and Developing Resilience in Children.
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Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) Professional Development Opportunities
Australian Government – Department of Education is supporting Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) providers to offer professional development opportunities to teachers and educators. Support includes subsidies and an online network to help staff complete training and practicums. Round 2 applications close Friday, 14 March
Physical Disability Council of NSW (PDCN) February Online Workshops
Including National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Series workshops, exploring different aspects of the NDIS, from self-management to changes in the legislation and what that can mean for participants; and Employability Edge workshops, for those on the job market but still concerned about workplace inclusion and accessibility.
Various dates and times during February
Flyer | More information and registration | Contact: 1800 688 831