Please distribute through your networks WACOSS Update
Friday 7th August 2009 |
News items listed in this bulletin include...
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Message from Sue Ash, CEO at WACOSS
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Thank you to all those who have renewed their membership of WACOSS for 2009-10. WACOSS is fundamentally a membership based organisation and we value the large number of agencies and individuals who choose to continue on as members of the organisation. If you haven't renewed your membership, there is still time.
For information about becoming a WACOSS Member, or to renew your membership please click on the link below:
Membership of WACOSS |
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Media Release: Unemployment Rises in WA More than Expected
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New figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on 6 August show that the
unemployment rate in WA increased from 5.2% in June to 5.7% in July. To read more details and the WACOSS media response to these figures click here
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Semester Two WACOSS Training Calendar Available NOW!
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WACOSS workshops are designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge of managers, staff, volunteers and committee/board members. Our workshops are all designed to be highly practical and interactive and are delivered by people who have extensive experience of the not for profit sector. Many of our workshops are also suitable for staff working in the government and business sectors. If you would like WACOSS to post an A2 copy of Semester Two's Calendar to your organisation please email training@wacoss.org.au or click on the link below: Semester Two Calendar
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WACOSS Pre-Budget Submission: Consultation with Regional Community Organisations
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In our large and diverse state, delivering funding and services to the regions is a critical component of sustaining healthy, vibrant communities. But how do we ensure that what is delivered is what is actually needed on the ground? Have your say on what the State Government should be funding in the 2010/11 Budget. WACOSS will be hosting a consultation forum near you which will encompass: - Roundtable discussion on your regional funding priorities for the next State Budget
- Your opportunity to provide input to WACOSS' social policy priorities
- Private consultations available on request Please note this event is dependant on adequate numbers. To ensure consultations are held in your region please confirm your place by Friday 14 August.
To register, click on the relevant link below.
Bunbury: Monday 24 August
Esperance: Tuesday 25 August
Albany: Wednesday 26 August
Port Hedland: Thursday 27 August
Kalgoorlie: Friday 28 August Geraldton: TBC |
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OSH for Community Organisations, Wednesday 12th August
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Do you wish that you had a system for identifying health and safety risks before they turned into accidents?
Do you believe that it is essential for your staff, managers, and board members to know what the law expects of them, and the potential fines, if they do not keep the workplace free from physical and psychological harm?
If you answered Yes! to either of these questions, then this training will benefit your organisation.
WHAT DOES IT COVER?
>A presentation by Worksafe on the Occupational Safety and Health legislation applying WA. This workshop is not an accredited training course for elected Occupational Health and Safety Officers as defined by the Act. But if you are wondering what all this means then you should attend!
> Responsibilities of Employees/Employers under the OSH act;
> Including what is required when electing an occupational health and safety representative
> What are your responsibilities to volunteers
> Defining areas of risk for community based not for profit groups
> What is the workplace?
> Who does the Act apply to?
> Starting the Risk Management system
> OSH committees- Who to consult and who to consult with
> Implementing a culture of safety in your workplace |
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Time and Stress Management in the Workplace, Tuesday 18th August
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YOUR TIME WONT BE WASTED IF YOU ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP FULL OF PRACTICAL TIPS AND TOOLS Learn how to IMPROVE your work performance and REDUCE stress to achieve your work-life BALANCE.
- Most of us spend 3 hours each day dealing with interruptions
- 3 hours each week looking for things on our desk and
- 11 hours a week in meetings
- while managing 600% more information than we managed 20 years ago. Time Management training is ideal for anyone who has countless tasks demanding their attention and who needs to juggle conflicting priorities. In this Workshop you will learn to improve planning, set goals and feel more in control of your work load. What previous participants have said... "The Time Management seminar has been very valuable and has motivated me to make changes which will benefit myself, my clients and my organisation." |
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Fundraising and Submission Writing, Wednesday 26th August
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Everything you wanted to know about finding grants, fundraising and community business partnerships
This workshop will cover where to look for funds and grants for community groups, essential information for grants and submissions and practical tips to writing successful applications. Explore the various methods for working smartly and being strategic in how you raise funds in an effort to secure the financial survival of your organisation. Fundraising is a changing dynamic. With more and more services looking for support, organisations need to work smart and be strategic in how they approach their financial survival. WHAT DOES IT COVER?
>Determining resources & funding needs
>Types of funding & grants available
>Developing a fundraising strategy
>Why, how and what of business community partnerships
>Negotiating sponsorship agreements
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