e-Newsletter February (just) 2015
Hi All,
I hope you and your clients survived the cyclone without too much stress, trauma or
property damage. Our thoughts are with all those who did not do too well. The
following link has some good information on supporting people who may still be
feeling distressed. http://www.psychology.org.au/publications/tip_sheets/trauma/
As some services are still experiencing difficulties, in the next couple of weeks, if you
have not heard that a regularly occurring meeting is definitely going ahead, please
contact the nominated person for meetings listed in this e-Newsletter – to check that
the meeting is still on. The Calendar of Events will be updated and re-circulated early
next week.
Finally, well done to those who have kept services functioning, even when they had
damaged homes that needed attention. And once again, for more of the latest
information on the Family Law Sector please see below.
CQFLPN Date- claimer.
Motivational Interviewing – Wednesday 11th March: 9:00 registration : 9:30am
start break around 10.30 and 12:00pm finish. FULLY BOOKED- if you are booked
and now will be unavailable please let Sandy know ASAP, so your place can be
filled.
Review of Australia’s Welfare System: Latest news
The Australian Government released the Final Report into the review of Australia’s
welfare system, A New System for Better Employment and Social Outcomes on 25
February 2015. The review’s purpose has been to identify how to make Australia’s
welfare system fairer, more effective, coherent and sustainable and encourage
people to work.
A New System for Better Employment and Social Outcomes Final Report is available
at:
 Executive Summary of the Final Report
 Full version of the Final Report
 Easy English version of Executive Summary
Women’s Legal Service Smart Phone – Re-Focus
Re-Focus is a free, easy-to-use and interactive App for women who have separated
or are thinking of separating. It covers legal information about domestic violence,
arrangements for children, financial and property matters, options for reaching a
legal agreement, and safe accomodation. It also provides helpful referrals and
coping tips about separation. Please think about whether it is safe for you to
download and right for your situation. Please click here to download the Re-Focus
App instructions.
Family Law – A New Way of Thinking? by Jacqueline Brown
“I will see you in court”. Words that no doubt add significantly to the stress parties
are already experiencing when they are separating. Do you know what other
alternatives are available to you when you and your partner have to deal with the
split of your assets and matters that concern your children? Lengthy, costly and
emotionally draining court proceedings should be a last resort. You now have the
option of using Collaborative Family Law to achieve your goals based on mutual
respect. To read the complete article please click on My Family Law.
New qualification requirements for Child Safety CSOs
In its final report, the Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry
identified the need to develop the child protection workforce. The Inquiry
recommended child safety officers (CSOs) have tertiary qualifications that
demonstrate the core competencies required for this important role. The
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services has introduced
new mandatory qualification requirements for all new CSOs. The new
requirements will strengthen the good practice that is already occurring while
ensuring Queensland has a highly skilled, professional workforce able to support
the safety, wellbeing and best interests of vulnerable children and families.
To find out more please click on Qld Government DC, CS & DS
Service Information
LGBTI* Contacts and Services: courtesy of Marie Downing and Relationships
Australia. *LGBTI: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Intersex.
PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays) PFLAG is a voluntary group of
parents whose aim is to assist other families with lesbian and gay members to
understand and care for each other and to offer support where needed.
Contact information - PH: 3017 1739
pflagbris@hotmail.com<mailto:pflagbris@hotmail.com>
Gay and Lesbian Welfare Association Queensland or GLWA Is a non-profit
organization with a focus on the wellbeing of the LGBTI community in conjunction
with QLife nationally. They operate a free telephone counselling services 1800 184
527 and online live chat service from 5.30pm - 10.30 pm weekdays and have
resources on their webpages. www.glwa.org.au<http://www.glwa.org.au>
Rainbow Counselling - Relationships Australia Provides support and face to face
counselling to individuals, couples, families and the LGBTI community with particular
focus on LGBTI specific issues.
Contact information - Crn Berserker and High Street, Nth Rockhampton. PO Box
9959 Frenchville, 4701 PH: 1300 364 277
Blood Born Viruses and Sexual Health Services (BBV\SHS) Provides sexual health
screen including HIV rapid testing Monday - Friday appointments preferred.
Contact information - 92 Bolsover Street Rockhampton PH 49325400
The Drug Detection Agency
This company provides expert NATA accredited quality services in all Drug and
Alcohol detection, which includes Hair Follicle testing and Drug detection in vehicles
or premises. They also offer services in Drug and Alcohol policy formulation and
provide Drug and alcohol Education sessions to the private and public sectors.
Contact information: 48B Archer Street, Rockhampton, 4700
Ph: 0749237799 or 0407733585 or Toll Free 1300 4 Detection
Web:
www.tdda.com.au Email: lauren.mcgregor@tdda.com
News
Epidemic, but no domestic violence royal commission: Judith Ireland. Sydney
Morning Herald. 27th Jan.
Michaelia Cash, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women, has said a royal
commission into domestic violence is unnecessary.
The national peak body for victims of domestic violence is calling on the Abbott
government to establish a royal commission into domestic violence, arguing a
national inquiry is needed to focus on prevention measures. This comes as Minister
Assisting the Prime Minister for Women Michaelia Cash downplayed the idea,
suggesting it was unnecessary. When asked if the federal government would follow
the Victorian government and establish a royal commission into domestic violence,
Senator Cash told Radio National on Tuesday that while "you should always be open
to considering new ideas ... in relation to a royal commission, this government
already accepts the evidence that we have an epidemic when it comes to violence
against women and children." To read the complete article please click on Sydney
Morning Herald.
Australian of the Year Rosie Batty calls on PM Tony Abbott to reinstate
community services. Jenna Price: Sydney Morning Herald. 1st Feb.
Australian of the Year Rosie Batty has called on Prime Minister Tony Abbott to
reinstate lost funding to community services after cuts made in last year's budget.
Ms Batty, whose son Luke was murdered by his father in February last year, has
questioned why the government would announce a national scheme for domestic
violence orders at the same time as legal services that help victims prepare to shut
their doors because of the cuts. To read the complete article please click on Sydney
Morning Herald
Tony Abbott fundamentally misunderstands the violence against women
epidemic: Phil Cleary. Brisbane Times. 15th Feb.
Comment. Political life might look profoundly different for Tony Abbott had he not stood
smiling in front of those misogynist banners "Ditch the Witch" and "Julia – Bob
Browns (sic) Bitch" during his push to become Australia's 28th prime minister. Imagine
if he'd shown genuine leadership and courage and torn asunder the hatred of women
that bristled in those banners. Instead, he and Bronwyn Bishop revelled in the attention
while campaigners against the epidemic of violence wondered how he could not grasp
the deeper significance of his complicity in the banners. To read the complete article
please click on The Age.
Women’s personal experiences of violence should indeed incite Fury:
Anastasia Powell. The Conversation: 17 Feb
Women sharing their accounts of violence against them, and its aftermath, can be
powerful. Feminism has long since taught us that personal experiences of violence,
when shared collectively, can transcend… “We need to smash the system that
allows men’s violence against women to continue”: Thomas Lieser
Women sharing their accounts of violence against them, and its aftermath, can be
powerful. Feminism has long since taught us that personal experiences of violence,
when shared collectively, can transcend the level of individual harms and form the
basis for understanding the political significance of these accounts. To read the
complete article please click on The Conversation
Court Decisions of Interest
Full Court (Appeals Judgments)
Tedja & Sony [2015] FamCAFC 13 – 16/02/2015 - View PDF
FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – NOTICE OF APPEAL – DIVORCE ORDER - FORUM –
Where the husband seeks that a divorce order be set aside on the basis of Australia
being an inappropriate forum – Where many of the grounds of appeal are either not
grounds of appeal or not proper grounds of appeal – Where some of the grounds of
appeal read generously and at their highest can be treated as challenging the
exercise of discretion by the trial judge – Where the trial judge was cognisant of the
factors that needed to be addressed – Where the trial judge appropriately took into
account the stage the proceedings had reached in each forum – Where there was no
justification to suggest that the trial judge did anything other than he was required to
in accordance with the law – Where the trial judge was not “plainly wrong” in the
exercise of his discretion – Where there is no merit in the grounds of appeal –
Appeal dismissed.
FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – APPLICATION IN AN APPEAL – FURTHER EVIDENCE
– Where the husband seeks to admit further evidence – Where the husband has not
demonstrated how the updating evidence would render “erroneous” the orders under
appeal or how it would have “produced a different result if it had been available at
the trial” – Where the trial judge was well aware of the overseas proceedings and the
husband’s intention to pursue those proceedings regardless – Where there is no
basis to receive the further evidence – Application dismissed.
FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – NOTICE OF APPEAL – COSTS – Where the wife seeks
an order for costs – Where there are clear circumstances justifying an order for costs
in the wife’s favour – Husband to pay the wife’s costs of the appeal as assessed in
default of agreement.
Herold & Herold [2015] FamCAFC 5 – 21/01/2015 - View PDF
FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – UNDEFENDED HEARING – PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS
– Where the husband appeals against orders dismissing his application for property
settlement and giving leave to the wife to proceed on an undefended basis – Where
the husband also appeals the orders for property settlement that were subsequently
made – Where the gravamen of the husband’s complaint on appeal was that the trial
judge failed to accord him procedural fairness by dismissing his application for
property settlement and excluding him from the proceedings which were part-heard –
Where the Full Court found that at the point the husband’s application was dismissed
he had material before the court and had not failed to comply with any relevant
procedural orders – Where the Full Court held that there had been a denial of
procedural fairness – Where the Full Court further held that a rehearing would be
likely to provide a more favourable result to the husband – Appeal allowed –
Remitted for rehearing – Costs certificates granted.
New First Instance Judgments
Shivas & Darby [2014] FamCA 1149 – 02/10/2014 - View PDF
FAMILY LAW – CHILDREN – Best interests – with whom the child shall live and spend
time – where the child has meaningful relationships with both parents – where the child
has been exposed to family violence and there is a need to protect him from both
physical harm and psychological harm arising from that situation – where the child is
frightened of the mother’s partner – where the mother is unable to reconcile the need
to protect the child by giving up the ongoing partnership with the father of her two
younger children – sibling relationships – child to live with the father – mother
restrained from bringing the child into contact with her partner – child to spend
extended weekends with the mother whilst ever the mother’s partner is away working
– where in the event that the mother’s partner returns to form a relationship, weekend
time will reduce but still remain, provided the mother does not bring the child into
contact with her partner – where this outcome represents a balance between the
child’s emotional needs and his physical and psychological safety.
FAMILY LAW – CHILDREN – Parental responsibility – the presumption of equal
shared parental responsibility does not apply – where both parties engaged in family
violence – where whoever the child lives with is to have parental responsibility – father
to have sole parental responsibility – father to report to, and consult with, the mother.
Matthews & Matthews [2014] FamCA 842 – 02/10/2014 - View PDF
FAMILY LAW – PROPERTY SETTLEMENT – Where the initial financial position of
the husband was vastly stronger than that of the wife and should be acknowledged as
a significant contribution by him – where the husband was responsible for the financial
contributions – where the contribution by the wife to the welfare of the husband, his
four children and their two children is regarded as highly significant – where the
husband has made inadequate disclosure – where the husband, benefiting from an
inheritance and Trust fund, made no contributions to the wife or their children – where
the inference arises that the husband, given his attitude to disclosure, allowed the
property to run down deliberately for the purpose of these proceedings – where, with
particular reference to care and control of the children, an adjustment is made in favour
of the wife – wife entitled to 60 percent of the assets – Husband entitled to 40 per cent
of the assets – no superannuation splitting order sought.
Resources
▶ Nadine Burke Harris: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime
– YouTube by psychosislinks
Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician
Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents
struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on
the development of the brain. This unfolds across a lifetime, to the point where those
who’ve experienced high levels of trauma are at triple the risk for heart disease and
lung cancer. An impassioned plea for pediatric medicine to confront the prevention
and treatment of trauma, head-on.
App improves wellbeing during and after pregnancy
A new App created by beyondblue and Smiling Mind to help manage the stress of
pregnancy and reduce the risk of developing postnatal depression was launched late
in 2014. Mind the Bump is a free, clinically-based App and users listen to
Mindfulness Meditations that directly address the different stages of the pregnancy
and the postnatal period to reflect changing emotional needs, from first stages of
pregnancy through to when the child is 24 months old. The App is designed to
support not only new and expectant mothers, but new fathers and partners too.
Find out more HERE.
Stronger Families resources
Did you know that the Queensland Government is building a library of Stronger
Families resources to support the implementation of the reforms? There is
already a wide range of resources available online, including fact sheets, training
materials, posters and videos. They are continually adding more resources as
the reforms progress, so make sure to check back regularly to see what's new.
Find out more >>
Reports
Recovering from relationship breakdown: Public policy and repartnering:
Dr Hayley Fisher explores the interaction between institutional support, repartnering
and the economic impact of relationship breakdown.
Relationship breakdown has economic costs: one household is split into two, and its
income is also divided. The costs are disproportionately borne by women (Fisher &
Low, 2009; de Vaus et al., 2014), who often lose more than half the household’s
income yet retain the majority of the financial responsibility for children. The negative
financial shock of relationship breakdown is, however, rarely permanent. In the short
term, separated women may benefit from social welfare policies and receive private
transfer payments including child support. As time passes, if repartnering occurs this
can aid the economic recovery process. To read the complete report please click on
AIFS
Grants
Australian Government Grants
Queensland Government Grants
Queensland Gambling Community Benefit Fund Closes Feb 28th
Department of Social Service Grants
Arts Queensland Projects and Programs Fund
Events, Training and Meeting Date Claimers
Between e-Newsletters you can find regularly updated Events, Training and Meeting
information at http://www.qldfamilylawnet.org.au/networks/central-queensland
1-2-3- Magic & Emotion Coaching. 2nd Mar, 9th Mar, 16th Mar, 9.30am-12.00. The
Annex, Allenstown State School Caroline Street. Three 2hr sessions. A program for
parents and carers to help manage difficult behavior in children 2-12yrs old. RSVP to
Melanie -0467 815 549by 3 Feb. C o s t o f b o o k $5.00.
YEPPOON. 1-2-3- Magic & Emotion Coaching. 2nd Mar, 9th Mar, 16th Mar, 9.30am12.00. Centacare, Shop 5/15 James St. (Behind Maggie’s Café) Three 2hr sessions. A
program for parents and carers to help manage difficult behavior in children 2-12yrs old. To
register please call 1300 523 985 by 23 Feb. C o s t o f b o o k $ 15.00.
Behavioural Management Workshops., 4th March; 11th March; 18th March: 9am –
4pm, Frenchville Sports Club Cnr Eldon and Clifton Sts.Cost $200. Morning and
afternoon tea and lunch provided.
1. 4th Myself, My Team, My Client
2. 11th Upholding Human Rights
3. 18th The role of Emotional Regulation in Behaviour Support
For more information please contact 0408 276 383 0r ctn@homesupport.org.au
Guardian Framework Workshop, Thursday 5th March, 9 am – 3.30 pm: A
comprehensive analysis of law and practice in the Queensland guardianship regime. The
workshop is practical, informative, interactive and will develop the skills and knowledge
of service providers. Registration is $120 (including GST). For more information and to
obtain a registration form please contact p: 07 3637 6000: e: guardianship@qada.org.au
“Make it Happen” International Women’s Day Morning Tea, 6th March, 10am -12pm.
Walali Neighbourhood Centre, 14b Cambridge St. Cost $8 donation. Contact ADCQ –
49335104 or Red Cross – 4922 0020. Please RSVP by Monday 2nd March.
Cultural Diversity, 10th March. Coordinated Support Services, Shop 4/33 Archer St.
10am – 1pm. Cost$ 50. For more information and registration forms please phone 4927
3207
Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training. Frenchville Sports Club Clifton Street
All sessions will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at:
 Wednesday 11 March 2015
 Wednesday 17 June 2015
 Wednesday 16 September 2015
 Wednesday 9 December 2015 Cost: $150 per person
For bookings phone: Wade Mann 0429 395 840 wademann64@hotmail.com
Introduction to the Anti-Discrimination Act for Community workers Tuesday 10 March
10 am-12 pm. ADCQ offices located on 1st Floor, James Larcombe Place, 209
Bolsover Street. For Community Workers. FREE to eligible participants. To discuss training
|p| (07) 4933 5104 or Alison.Cox@adcq.qld.gov.au
Live Life Today- Three x 1 Day Workshops 10, 17 and 24 March 9.30am-2:30pm.
Allenstown State School. Come and join like-minded women in small group workshops.
Explore the positive ways of improving your life in a fun one day Workshop. The aim of this
workshop is to increase your self awareness. What is covered? Relaxation sessions,
expressive drawings, emotions and the brain, relationships, fear and anxiety, values and
beliefs, coincidence, incorporating small changes, vulnerability, change your thinking.
$20.00/ Workshop. No one is refused a service based on an inability to pay, ask to speak
with the facilitator if you have any concerns. For further information or to register please ring
Centacare on 1300 523 985.
CQFLPN Motivational Interviewing workshop Tuesday 11th March: 9:00 registration :
9:30am start - 12:00pm finish. The Parish Centre (St Joseph’s Cathedral grounds), 169
William Street. FREE. Facilitator, Aaron Kenney, Counsellor with Relationships Australia.
To register, please contact Sandy Paton on sandypaton@bigpond.com or 49394504. Places
limited.
Addiction and Group Therapy Training, March 11th, 12th, 13th. The Salvation Army, 131
Park St., Nth Rockhampton. Presenter is Douglas Tatlor, Manager of Slavos Counselling in
Brisbane. Cost for three days - $300 – lunch and refreshments. $100 unrefundable deposit
due by 6/3/2015. To Register or for more information please contact Jenny 4923 5600 :
0401150724
CEOs’ and Board Members’ Breakfast: Directors’ Duties and Opportunities for
Fundraising 7.00am for 7.15 – 8:45am, Thursday 12 March: Where TBA: Cost FREE
In small to medium organisations, CEOs and Board Members have a key role to play in
fundraising. This breakfast looks at the basics of recruiting and managing fundraising staff,
the roles of CEOs and volunteer board members in fundraising, and other essential lessons
for executives in our vital local organisations. More information, including registration details
will be made available soon. If you wish to attend, please contact Helen Styles:
h.s@globalphilanthropic.com or 0468 455 847.
Fundraisers’ Workshop:Fundraisers’ Update on Results and Trends: 9.30am – 12
noon, Thursday 12 March. Where TBA : Cost FREE. What are the latest trends in
international and Australian fundraising? How do you distinguish between fad and
breakthrough? We look at the most effective fundraising strategies and best return on
investment. Participants receive the Effective Fundraisers’ Checklist that will guide them in
finding new fundraising sources. More information, including registration details will be made
available soon. If you wish to attend, please contact Helen Styles:
h.s@globalphilanthropic.com or 0468 455 847.
Live Life Today- Three x 1 Day Workshops Fri 13, 20 and 27 March 9.30am-2:30pm.
Umbrella Network. Come and join like-minded women in small group workshops. Explore
the positive ways of improving your life in a fun one day Workshop. The aim of this workshop
is to increase your self awareness. What is covered? Relaxation sessions, expressive
drawings, emotions and the brain, relationships, fear and anxiety, values and beliefs,
coincidence, incorporating small changes, vulnerability, change your thinking.
$20.00/ Workshop. No one is refused a service based on an inability to pay, ask to speak
with the facilitator if you have any concerns. For further information or to register please ring
Centacare on 1300 523 985.
Children’s Contact Services Information Morning Tea on Relationships Australia’s
Parental Separation Programs. 16th March10:30-11:30am. Relationships Australia, 119
High Street Nth Rockhampton. Please RSVP to Bridgitte: btones@raq.org.au 1300 364
277
Legal & Ethical, 16th March 9am – 12.30pm, Cnr Haig and Cavell, Wandal By 2nd March
$85 – normal $ 95. Morning tea provided. For more information please contact 0408 276 383
or ctn@homesupport.org.au
MACKAY. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Monday March 16 – 9 to 4 pm.
Resolving stress, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, phobias, depression and abuse. Cost: $200
(includes refreshments, lunch and statement of attendance). For more information and a
registration form, please phone 1300523985.
YEPPOON. FREE Debt Information session. Community Development Centre, John St,
Tuesday morning 17th March. Open to Community Service Providers and clients.
Refreshments provided. Questions or to RSVP call: Basic Rights QLD on 1800 358 511
ROCKHAMPTON. FREE Debt Information session. Parish Centre, St Joseph Cathedral
Grounds 169 William Street, Rockhampton. Parking to rear of the Cathedral or on
Murray Street, Tuesday 17th March 1:30—4:00pm. Open to Community Service Providers
and clients. Refreshments provided. Questions or to RSVP call: Basic Rights QLD on 1800
358 511
Recruitment and Selection Thursday 17 March 9:30am-1:30pm. ADCQ offices located
on 1st Floor, James Larcombe Place, 209 Bolsover Street. For Managers, Supervisors
and Human Resource personnel. Cost is $177pp. To discuss training |p| (07) 4933 5104 or
Alison.Cox@adcq.qld.gov.au
GLADSTONE. FREE Debt Information session. Community Advisory Centre,
Goondoon St, Wednesday morning 18th March. Open to Community Service Providers
and clients. Refreshments provided. Questions or to RSVP call: Basic Rights QLD on 1800
358 511
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS: Free Grant Writing Workshop. 18th March 10am -2pm, McIndoe
Function Centre, Opal St, Emerald. Register NOW by email –
admin@redtapebusters.com.au Any questions? Contact us on: 0402 210664 or Email:
shanebowering@redtapebusters.com.au
There will also be workshops in Barcaldine and Longreach – please contact
shanebowering@redtapebusters.com.au for more details.
WOORABINA. FREE DV Information session, Wednesday afternoon 18th March. Open
to Community Service Providers and clients. Refreshments provided. Questions or to RSVP
call: Basic Rights QLD on 1800 358 511
POP Stars 6 week program for children 10 – 12 years whose parents are separated. 26th
March 2015 3:30pm (Afternoon tea provided) Relationships Australia, 119 High Street,
Rockhampton. Cost. $50 (6 sessions) 1st child: $1O (for each extra child attending at
same time). POP STARS aims to support young people in their experience of parental
separation, conflict and change in their f amily situation. For more information or to book a
place please phone 1300 364 277
Record Keeping and Report Writing, 30th March 9am – 12.30pm, Cnr Haig and Cavell,
Wandal. By 16th March $85 – normal $95. Facilitator Angela Richardson. Morning tea
provided. For more information please contact 0408 276 383 0r ctn@homesupport.org.au
TCI Refresher, 8th April. Coordinated Support Services, Shop 4/33 Archer St. 9am –
3pm. Cost$ 50. For more information and registration forms please phone 4927 3207
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Monday April 13 – 9 to 4 pm. Resolving stress,
anxiety, trauma, PTSD, phobias, depression and abuse. Cost: $200 (includes refreshments,
lunch and statement of attendance). For more information and a registration form, please
phone 1300523985.
YEPPOON. Buoyant Parenting, Centacare, Shop 5/15 James St Yeppoon (behind
Maggie’s Café), 20th & 27th April, 5th, 11th, 18th May. 9.30am – 12pm. 5 x 2hr sessions.
This program assists parents to lead and guide their family like a skipper steers a ship
through the rapids of life. Cost $15. RSVP Mon. April 13th. To register phone 1300523985
Wellness and Wellbeing Project, Professional Development 2-day networking
conference for Indigenous-focused organisations in the Rockhampton LGA. To be
held at the Frenchville Sports Club on 8 & 9 April 2015. An opportunity to gain
professional insight and training from guest speakers. Currently seeking registrations and
volunteer guest speakers. To be involved please phone 4921 3655 or email
cqeducation@fpq.com.au
Dr. Rufus May - Living with Voices… Tuesday 21st April, Central Queensland University
Bruce Highway, North Rockhampton 9am-4pm. Understanding Voice Hearing and
Promoting Recovery. A workshop for mental health professionals, consumers and carers.
Early Bird until March 3rd. $99 – waged: $60 – unwaged. Standard $140 – waged: $75 –
unwaged. To register please go to https://www.evenbrite.com.au/e/hearing-voices-launch-andrufus-mayevent-cq-rockampton-tickets-1529274902
LONGREACH: Expressions Of Interest are called for ASIST training. Longreach
Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th April The Black Dog Ball Committee in partnership with
Central QueenslandHospital and Health Service are offering ASIST training to members of the
community who are likely to come into contact with rural families undergoing extreme
hardship due to circumstances beyond their control. Training is being offered FREE OF
CHARGE as a result of funds raised by the 2014 Black Dog Ball to community members who
may not generally have access to this essential service. (Workshops generally cost in the
vicinity of $250 to $300 per person). For more information and registration forms please
contact: Debbie Hughes, Black Dog Ball Committee, 07 49222519 or 0408 156699
Youth Mental Health First Aid. Thurs 18th & Fri 19th June, Room 1 Community
Health Building Cnr Cambridge & Bolsover Sts, 9am – 4.30pm. Cost:$100.00
(catering provided)Youth Mental Health First Aid is a 14 hour course which teaches
first aid skills for mental health crisis situations and the early stages of mental health
problems including depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance misuse, eating disorders,
suicidal thoughts and behaviour, non-suicidal self-injury, panic attacks, aggression etc.
For a registration form, please contact Nicole Cooper on Email:
Nicole_Cooper@health.qld.gov.au
Finding My Place Forum Rockhampton. July 22nd. One day forum for sharing stories by and
about people with disabilities who have taken their place in their community. Cost is funded
by Qld Government. A light lunch will be provided.. For more information please call 3844
2211 or see www.cru.rg.au
YEPPOON. The Livingstone Shire International Day of People with a Disability
Morning Tea/Award Presentation, Yeppoon Town Hall, Thursday 3rd December. For
more information or to find out how to nominate some-one please contact Ray Thompson on
raynoels@bigpond.net.au
Meetings
CCDA Committee meeting 2nd Monday of the month, 10am at the Anglicare FACIT
office, Ground Floor, 11 Fitzroy St (old MMI building). Open to interested observers.
RSVP to Secretary Carmel Marshall at carmelm@centacare.net. Strategic cross sector
issues will be discussed.
Rockhampton Youth Interagency Network (RYIN), Meetings held regularly on the
3rd Thursday of the month 9.00am – 10.30am. 192 Dean St (The old WIN
building) For further information or to put items on the Agenda please email or ring
Kelly Yow Yeh on 4928 5243 or Kelly.yowyeh@pcyc.org.au.
Local Network Group (Care Coordination Model) Room 5 Community Health Bolsover
Street, Rockhampton Second Tuesday of the month effective from 10/02/2015 until
8/12/2015 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. For more information please contact Susie Cameron,
Service Integration Coordinator:
susan_cameron@health.qld.gov.au
07
4932
5291:
Mobile:
0409
341
782:
Rockhampton Community Access & Equity Reference Group For further information
please contact Bob Muir on 4936 8563: Mobile: 0457 102 707: E-mail:
Bob.Muir@rrc.qld.gov.au
Inclusive Technology Expo - Steering Committee Meeting (A combined COP DES-CQ
& SALT event). Community Solutions Board Room – 189 Musgrave Street fortnightly
from Tuesday January 6th: 1pm at Community Solutions. Contact Julie Irwin: 49328000 /4932-8010 :M 0407 226 147: Julie.Irwin@communitysolutions.org.au
Rockhampton Interagency meetings for 2014 at UnitingCare Community 229
Musgrave Street, North Rockhampton,. For further information please contact Bob Muir on
4936 8563: Mobile: 0457 102 707: E-mail: Bob.Muir@rrc.qld.gov.au
Rockhampton Domestic Violence Network. Last Wednesday of the month,
commencing with February: For more information including the next venue please contact
4926 5603
GLADSTONE: Youth Interagency meeting, first Wednesday of the month (except for
August Show Holiday) 9am, Community Advisory Service, 142 Goondoon St Contact
Vernetta on 4976 6311
Mental Health Workers Group regular get-togethers on: First Monday of the month from
5.00 – 6.00 pm Excelcare D2DL Centre, 10 Albert Street, Rockhampton. Anyone who
works in any mental health related field who has, or has had, mental health challenges
themselves are welcome to attend. Confidentiality, mutual support, laughter, community, and
a cup of tea are all assured. For more information please contact Cindi - 4991 1997
The Next Step: Suicide Support Group Meeting. Group open to people who have lost someone through suicide and are interested in being part of a supportive network and raising
awareness of the issue of suicide. For more information please contact Amanda on 0428 841
756 or email amanda@kangabins.com.au
The Rockhampton Mental Health Community of Practice. Third Wednesday of the
month. 10am – 12pm. Relationships Australia Cnr Bersker and High Sts. Open to
professionals, people with the lived experience of mental health challenges, carers, and all
those interested in improving mental health support and awareness. For more information
please contact Aaron Kenney on 4926 9726 or akenney@raq.org.au
CQ Suicide Prevention Network meeting on January 28 from 4-5:30pm at Walali
Neighbourhood Centre. For more information please contact Cat McPherson | Networks
Developer, Wesley LifeForce | (02) 8922 9082 | 0417 932 602
Cat.McPherson@wesleymission.org.au
The bi- monthly meeting of the Capricorn Coast Community Access Group will be
held
in the meeting room at the Capricorn Coast Hospital on Hoskyn Drive, Yeppoon at
10.00 am on Friday, 6th March, Friday 1st May, Friday 3rd July, Friday 4th September. For
more information please contact Ray Thompson on raynoels@bigpond.net.au
MOURA. Moura Interagency Network Meeting will be held Monday 9th March
2015 10am to noon at Moura Community Youth Centre. For further information please
contact Debbie Palmes on dpalmes@anglicarecq.org.au or 0428 712 387. Meetings are
usually held 2nd Monday of the second month.
GLADSTONE: Interagency Meeting, third Wednesday of the month, 11am, Community
Advisory Service, 142 Goondoon St. Contact Andrea on 4976 6358
YEPPOON. Livingstone Community Development Centre (CDC) User Group Meeting:
Meetings are held every 2 months at the CDC Garage10 Johns St. Everyone Welcome.
Share Ideas for the CDC. Meet the Livingstone Shire Council Manager Community
Wellbeing. Provide Feedback. Plan CDC Events. For more information including the next
date please phone: 4913 3840
YEPPOON: Capricorn Coast Interagency Network Meeting, Contact: Sue Hamilton PH: 07
4913 3840. Sue.Hamilton@ livingstone.qld.gov.au
EMERALD Interagency meeting, 2nd Tuesday of the month 9am. -11am. . For more
information please contact Bec Hall on BHall@chrc.qld.gov.au or 4980 6345
Rockhampton Bipolar Fellowship support group meeting 1st Tuesday of each month.
Community Health building, Cnr of Bolsover and Cambridge Street. For more details
please contact Bruce Edward Mob:0419715345
Interagency Social and Emotional Wellbeing Group, Bidgerdii Community Health,
Bolsover St. (Upstairs). 12pm -2pm. Lunch provided. 26 Feb, 26 March, 23 April, 21
May, 18 June. For more information, please contact Dena Dodd-Ugle, (07) 449304600 or
ddodd-ugle@bidgerdii.org
Sandy Paton
Facilitator
Ph: 07 4939 4504
Mb: 0407 178 597