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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: admin@courthouse.org.au

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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: barwon.communityparticipation@dhhs.vic.gov.au.

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 anewman@bethany.org.au

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:

mandy.tognella@mackillop.org.au

Geelong Event: Please contact Denise Fricker, Phone (03) 5248 2557 or e-mail:

denise.fricker@mackillop.org.au

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