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BATDROPPINGS E-BULLETIN ISSUE NO. 11
June 20, 2017
Contents SECTOR NEWS .................................................................................................................. 3
CRIME PREVENTION WEBSITE............................................................................................................ 3
YOUTH ............................................................................................................................. 3
SCHOOL HOLIDAY GEELONG WINTER PROGRAM – JULY 3 - JULY 14 2017 ...................................... 3
GIRLS ONLY DROP IN AT THE FORT .................................................................................................... 3
FORT DROP IN ..................................................................................................................................... 3
SATURDAY NIGHT SKATE (AND GIRLS SKATE NIGHTS) ..................................................................... 4
Girls Skate Night 5:00pm to 7:00pm (girls only) ........................................................................... 4
FREE THEATRE WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ........................................................................... 4
LEOPOLD FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH DROP IN ......................................................................................... 5
GEELONG TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE HEALTHCARE NETWORK PROGRAM ............................... 6
EVENTS ............................................................................................................................ 7
WALKING HOME UNITE AGAINST HOMELESSNESS ........................................................................... 7
EXPLORING BARWON - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AREA ................................................................. 7
FAMILY VIOLENCE PRACTICE FORUM - GEELONG ............................................................................. 8
GIMME SHELTER REFUGEE WEEK: A GROCERY FUNDRAISER FOR GEELONG’S ASYLUM SEEKER
AND REFUGEE FAMILIES ..................................................................................................................... 8
TRAINING ......................................................................................................................... 9
CULTURALLY COMPETENT PRACTICE WITH VULNERABLE FAMILIES ................................................ 9
MACKILLOP EDUCATION SERVICES: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PROMOTING TRAUMA-
INFORMED PRACTICE IN SCHOOLS .................................................................................................. 12
BETHANY FREE INFORMATION SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF GAMBLING ..................................... 12
GRANT ........................................................................................................................... 13
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GEELONG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - NEW $100,000 CAPITAL GRANT OPPORTUNITY ............ 13
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHILDREN’S WEEK GRANTS ................................................. 13
EMPLOYMENT ................................................................................................................ 14
DEPARTMENT PREMIER AND CABINET- MANAGER ABORIGINAL FAMILY VIOLENCE AND
ENGAGEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 14
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SECTOR NEWS CRIME PREVENTION WEBSITE
Department of Justice and Regulation's Community Crime Prevention Unit have launched a new-
look, streamlined website to make it easier to find information on the grants programs and
community crime prevention resources.
The website redevelopment began in 2016 and included an online survey to help create a website
that offered a better service. Through the survey, feedback was received from council staff and
community stakeholders, police and key government agencies which helped inform the website
design. Many thanks to those who took part in the survey.
While the website address remains the same, any links you may have bookmarked will have
changed.
Visit https://www.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au/ and update your bookmarks today.
YOUTH SCHOOL HOLIDAY GEELONG WINTER PROGRAM – JULY 3 - JULY 14 2017
The City of Greater Geelong School Holiday Program is a fun, inclusive and flexible program for
children aged 5 to 12 years. The School Holiday Program offers a range of activities, experiences and
excursions appropriate for primary school aged children, including children with additional needs.
To view the Winter program guide or to enrol your child please go to
www.geelongaustralia.co.au/shp
Programs operate from Belmont (Barwon Valley Activity Centre), Boorai Child & Family Centre
Ocean Grove, Norlane Child & Family Centre and Leopold Child & Family Centre.
GIRLS ONLY DROP IN AT THE FORT
The fOrT is a youth centre in the northern suburbs of Geelong. A free activity-based program,
provides a safe space for young people to relax, socialise and interact with other young people in the
community.
Come along to have some fun, meet new people and chill out at our Girls Only Drop In each
Wednesday. For all young people aged 12 – 25. All Free. Meals provided each night.
See what’s on here
FORT DROP IN The fOrT is a youth centre in the northern suburbs of Geelong. A free activity-based program,
provides a safe space for young people to relax, socialise and interact with other young people in the
community.
Come along to have some fun, meet new people and chill out. For all young people aged 12 – 25. All
Free. Meals provided each night.
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Check out this term activities here
SATURDAY NIGHT SKATE (AND GIRLS SKATE NIGHTS) Running for over 20 years, Saturday Night Skate is a fortnightly program for young people who
skateboard, scoot or rollerblade.
The program is a 'freestyle session' and is run indoors, in all weather, using the City of Greater
Geelong Portable Skate Ramps.
This program is supervised by experienced skaters and Youth Activities Officers, and runs during
school terms.
Girls Skate Night 5:00pm to 7:00pm (girls only) A new Girls only indoor skateboarding program is happening fortnightly at the Barwon Valley
Activity Centre. Come and skate in a girls only environment.
Free informal tuition and equipment is available. And of course you are welcome to stick around for
the traditional Saturday Night Skate.
Free entry, Free tuition, free equipment available.
Just come along.
Please note: Helmets must be worn at all skate events. We advise all skaters to bring their own. If
you don’t have a helmet the staff can provide you with one for the activity.
When: 24 June 2017, 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: BVAC
1 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont 3216
Costs: Participant Entry Fee (Free for girls 5-7pm $5 after 7pm for all)
Further information
Contact: Dylan Connell
Phone: 03 5272 4639
FREE THEATRE WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Do you love Theatre?
Courthouse Youth Arts are partnering with Somebody's Daughter Theatre Company to deliver
weekly workshops, facilitated by industry professionals.
Workshops are free, no experience necessary.
Every Wednesday of every week from 29 March 2017 to 29 November 2017
For further information, or to secure your place, contact Courthouse Youth Arts: -
PH: 5224 2815 E: [email protected]
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LEOPOLD FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH DROP IN
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GEELONG TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE HEALTHCARE NETWORK PROGRAM
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EVENTS
WALKING HOME UNITE AGAINST HOMELESSNESS
EXPLORING BARWON - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AREA
You are invited to attend the June Exploring Barwon seminar. This month’s topic is: Corrections
Learn about Correction Orders, Community Works programs, current reforms and the work of the
Sheriff’s Office.
Date: Thursday 29 June 2017
Time: 1.00 - 3.00pm
Venue: Level 5, B Side, State Government Offices
Corner Little Malop and Fenwick Streets Geelong.
This is a FREE training session facilitated by the Department of Health and Human Services, Local
Connections Unit and the Department of Justice and Regulation as a part of the Exploring Barwon –
getting to know your Area project.
For more information and to RSVP: [email protected].
Please note that there have been changes to the security access of the level 5 meeting rooms.
A DHHS/DJR staff member will be at the ground floor B side lift to provide access from 12.45pm until
1.05pm. If you arrive later please proceed to level 2 for assistance.
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FAMILY VIOLENCE PRACTICE FORUM - GEELONG Colac - Corangamite Child and Family Services, The Barwon Child and Family Services Alliance &
Barwon Integrated Family Violence Committee invite you a Family Violence Practice Forum.
- Update on Family Violence Reforms including support and safety hubs: presentation from
Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Building a common understanding of family violence: sharing practice wisdom across the sectors
- Creating a common language and view of risk: expert panel discussion
Date: Thursday June 29, 2017
Time: 8.45AM to 1PM, Lunch at 1PM
Venue: Barrabool Hills Conference Centre
4 – 32 Provence Boulevard Highton
RSVP by June4 26 ( with dietary requirements) to [email protected]
GIMME SHELTER REFUGEE WEEK: A GROCERY FUNDRAISER FOR GEELONG’S ASYLUM
SEEKER AND REFUGEE FAMILIES
Featuring: Dan Brodie, Freya Josephine Hollick, Sarah Carroll And Riflebirds Gimme Shelter, The
Workers Club, Spinning Half and Diversitat present Gimme Shelter, a grocery fundraiser for
Geelong’s asylum-seeker and refugee families.
Held in Refugee Week, all proceeds from Gimme Shelter will buy supermarket cards to help
vulnerable families with their day-to-day living needs. The cards will be distributed by Diversitat who
currently supports over 1,600 refugees in the region.
Between performances, punters also have the chance to bid on a range of great items donated by
Geelong’s business community. Tickets at
https://spinninghalf.oztix.com.au/Default.aspx?Event=73251
When: 23 June 2017, 8PM – 11:30PM
Where: Workers Club Geelong, 90 – 92 Little Malop Street, Geelong
Cost: Entry Fee
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TRAINING
CULTURALLY COMPETENT PRACTICE WITH VULNERABLE FAMILIES
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MACKILLOP EDUCATION SERVICES: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PROMOTING
TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE IN SCHOOLS The impact of trauma on a child’s ability to learn has been highlighted by recent research. This
research challenges us to consider trauma on a continuum and to recognise that a significant
proportion of children and young people in our classrooms are impacted by trauma, to varying
degrees.
MacKillop Education Services supports children and young people who are disengaged from
learning, or who are at risk of disengaging, or being excluded. These students have often
experienced, or continue to experience, trauma which impacts on their capacity to successfully
access education.
MacKillop Education Services is organising a Professional Development Day:
Promoting Trauma-Informed Practice in Schools
Equity and Access for ALL Students
The Professional Development day will be held in both Melbourne and Geelong:
Melbourne: Wed 16th August 2017
Geelong: Thu 17th August 2017
This Professional Development aims to deepen understanding and challenge pre-conceptions about
trauma. Drawing on MacKillop’s Sanctuary in Schools model of practice, trauma-informed strategies
and approaches will be shared to enhance the capacity of staff to support all students in the
classroom.
The Professional Development will be relevant to those working in education departments, school
leaders, teaching and wellbeing staff and those who work in the health and community service
sectors.
To make a booking and for further information regarding Workshops and Presenters, please go to:
https://www.mackillop.org.au/trauma-informed-education
For further enquiries or assistance with online bookings:
Melbourne Event: Please contact Mandy Tognella, Phone (03) 8317 9700 or e-mail:
Geelong Event: Please contact Denise Fricker, Phone (03) 5248 2557 or e-mail:
BETHANY FREE INFORMATION SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF GAMBLING Bethany Gamblers Help Program invites you to an information session for individuals, couples, family
and friends who are concerned about the impacts of gambling. This is a one off session that is free
and confidential.
The impacts of gambling
Understanding a gambler's behaviour
What to do
Support
Financial strategies
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When: Wednesday 21st June at 5pm - 6pm
Where: Bethany Community Support, 16 Ballarat Rd Hamlyn Heights
Facilitators: Barb and Jacinta
This a free and confidential session.
For more information and to register interest for this group, please contact Barb on 5278
8122
GRANT GEELONG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - NEW $100,000 CAPITAL GRANT OPPORTUNITY
The establishment of the Geelong Community Foundation - Adroit Golf Day $100,000 Capital Grant
will provide a new significant grant opportunity for community organisations. Applications will be
open to organisations based in or providing services in the Geelong region.
The project must support the provision of additional services to the local community.
Timelines
• Grant announcement and applications open Tuesday 9 May
• Grant applications close Friday 7 July
• Successful applicant organisation announced Friday 28 July
• Grant available to organisation on commencement of project
All grant information and the grant application form can be found at:
https://www.geelongfoundation.org/grants/adroit-golf-day-capital-grant
Please do not hesitate in contacting me with any questions, queries or general discussion regarding
your project.
Gail R Rodgers Chief Executive Officer, Geelong Community Foundation
P: 5244 7831
M: 0431 059905
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHILDREN’S WEEK GRANTS
Geelong Children’s Week - 21st to 29th of October 2017
Not-for profit community groups and organisations located within the City of Greater Geelong are
encouraged to apply for a grant of up to $300 to organise a child focussed event during Children’s
Week.
The Children’s Week theme for 2017 is ‘Education has the power to transform children’s lives’. The
grants application process is open between 12—30 June 2017. To be eligible events must be:
Located within the City of Greater Geelong
Be held during children’s week 21—29 October 2017
A one off program, project, event or activity that specifically targets young children aged
between 0—12 years and their families
Meet the Funding Eligibility Criteria which can be found on the website
Click to view Children’s Week Grants - Applications and guidelines
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Applications are online only, via the website:
https://geelong.smartygrants.com.au/childrensweekgrants2017
EMPLOYMENT
DEPARTMENT PREMIER AND CABINET- MANAGER ABORIGINAL FAMILY VIOLENCE AND
ENGAGEMENT Position Available, Manager Aboriginal Family Violence and Engagement
An exciting opportunity exists for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to join the
Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) as the VPS6 Manager, Aboriginal Family Violence Policy
and Engagement. Closing date: June21, 2017.
Further Details can be found here