Community News - Infoxchange Australia

Today's Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Family Dog Theatre - Performance, Lighting, Sound & Video

Places available for mixed abilities youth theatre

Family Dog Theatre (previously family dog circus) is seeking youth aged 16 to 30 years to join them in 2010. We have a new name, new time & a new day.

Awards and Funding

StreetSmart Small Grants
Grants now open for application for grassroots homeless services

StreetSmart supports smaller community based organisations and funds projects impacting on the homeless community. Applications are now welcome for grants from VIC, NSW,ACT and QLD, closing 15th FEB 2010.

Posted: 04-02-2010
Victoria Law Foundation general grants round: applications open

Victoria Law Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for its general grants program.

Posted: 02-02-2010
Legal Services Board Major Grants Program now open

Applications for the Legal Services Board 2009-2010 Major Grants Funding Round are now open. Major grants are available for projects with a budget of more than $50,000.

Posted: 17-11-2009

Education and Training

AOD Competency Training 2010

Applications Now Open to Study AOD Competencies with UnitingCare Moreland Hall VIC

Posted: 05-02-2010
Does Fair Work Act, 2009 affect you?
Information Seminar

Does Fair Work Act, 2009 Affect you? Intractive information seminars on the new Industrial Relations legislation.

Posted: 05-02-2010
Odyssey House Victoria are offering a series of Professional Development short courses
Odyssey House Victoria are offering a series of Professional Development short courses

Odyssey House Victoria are offering a series of Professional Development short courses in
Motivational Interviewing
Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS) Interventions
Introduction to Counselling Skills

These face to face workshops will give you new knowledge and skills to effectively work with clients in your field.
Limited places, lunch and refreshments included - see http://www.workskillsweb.net/pd_shortcourse.html for details.
All participants will receive Odyssey Institute certificates of attendance.

Posted: 05-02-2010
DGR Endorsements and Fundraising Workshop

The City of Boroondara presents a practical workshop for not-for-profit organisations, groups and clubs to expand their eligibility for a range of funding and sponsorship sources.

Posted: 04-02-2010
DIPLOMA OF ALCHOL & OTHER DRUGS
Odyssey Institute

This training is provided with Victorian Government funding, $550 represents the required student contribution. Enrolments are subject to available funding.

Posted: 03-02-2010

Events and Activities

2010 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships

Australia will play host to the powerhouses of world gymnastics, when the world�s best descend on Melbourne for the 2010 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships.

Posted: 08-02-2010
Ovation...Celebrating Life - la nuit de l'opera au cirque
for the Ovcare National Cancer Centre

Please join us at our annual fundraising dinner, �Ovation � Celebrating Life� for the benefit of ovarian cancer research and the development of better detection tests for this disease.

Posted: 04-02-2010
Food in the Forest

Fantastic gourmet, local produce from Central Victoria.
Located in a heritage garden with magnificent forest views.

Posted: 02-02-2010
Antiques & Vintage Collectors Fair

Antique Valuers, Jewellery & Furniture, Decorative Art, Bric-A-Brac, Vintage Clothing & Accessories, Vintage Jewellery, Homewares, Vinyl & Books.

Posted: 02-02-2010
Antiques & Vintage Collectors Fair

Antique Valuers, Jewellery & Furniture, Decorative Art, Bric-A-Brac, Vintage Clothing & Accessories, Vintage Jewellery, Homewares, Vinyl & Books.

Posted: 02-02-2010

News

After the Emergency

Red Cross has created After the Emergency - an MP3 resource and website for young people affected by disasters.

Posted: 04-02-2010
Active Release Treatment (ART) information session

Active Release Treatment (ART) information session

Posted: 01-02-2010

Publications and Research

New Communities Emerging Content
Digital Inclusion for New and Emerging Communites

This new report explores ways that the internet can be used to assist new and emerging communities with language and cultural maintenance. It presents the results of research commissioned by Vicnet, a division of the State Library of Victoria with funding from the auDA Foundation.

Posted: 01-02-2010
Call for papers
Health Issues Centre Journal

This issue of Health Issues Centre�s Journal is on
a whole‐of‐journey approach to providing coordinated and
supportive care to rural consumers and carers who travel for
healthcare

Posted: 19-01-2010

Services and Programs

Text Messaging Conversations
Across the world, mobile phone technologies are proving to be a key tool for those working for social change.

Across the world, mobile phone technologies are proving to be a key tool for those working for social change.

Communicate � aggregate � congregate � advocate:
SMS messaging tools can act as an information, advocacy, prevention and response tool.
I work with the world's only free and open source SMS communications hub.
That's right, it's free to use and I can get you all set up a day. I can even save you on messaging costs.
Desktop and web based text messaging tools enable true two-way communications with your clients, staff, members and other stakeholders.

Posted: 29-01-2010
Free 'How to fill in your divorce application' workshops

Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) runs free divorce workshops for the general public in Melbourne and some regional areas.

Posted: 25-01-2010
Wesley Employment Services
Empowering people with an injury, medical condition or disability

Wesley Employment Services assists people with an injury, medical condition or disability to obtain and maintain employment in the open workforce, assisting with resumes, job applications, training, employers networks and ongoing support when you get a job.

Posted: 11-08-2009