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BATDROPPINGS E-BULLETIN ISSUE NO. 24
November 14 th 2016
Contents 2017 SAVE THE DATES ...................................................................................................... 2
BATFORCE ........................................................................................................................ 3
RAISING CHILDREN IN AN ONLINE WORLD ....................................................................................... 3
ANCHORING THE WIND - GEELONG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION................................ 3
IGNITION POINT COMMUNITY MEETING .......................................................................................... 4
SECTOR NEWS .................................................................................................................. 4
CAOS NEWSLETTER ISSUE 133 & 134 ................................................................................................. 4
YOUTH ............................................................................................................................. 5
FREE DELICIOUS VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN DINNER ........................................................................ 5
THE GORDON TAFE VCE Year 11 & 12 ............................................................................................... 5
THE FORT TERM 4 DROP IN TIMETABLE ............................................................................................ 6
GIRLS ONLY DROP IN AT THE FORT TIMETABLE ................................................................................ 7
TERM 4 ACTIVITIES AT OCEAN GROVE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE ................................................. 7
CORIO LIBRARY HOMEWORK CLUB ................................................................................................... 8
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GEELONG LIBRARY HOMEWORK CLUB .............................................................................................. 9
THE GORDON TRANSITION EDUCATION.......................................................................................... 10
SKAART FESTIVAL 2016 .................................................................................................................... 11
EVENTS .......................................................................................................................... 11
BARWON COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE FREE INFORMATION SESSION ......................................... 11
HEALTHY CHILDREN'S NETWORK CELEBRATION 2016 .................................................................... 12
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BARWON MONTH OF ACTION: STOP MEN’S VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & CHILDREN ............. 12
OUR FUTURE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ......................................................................................... 12
WOMEN SWIMMING PROGRAM ..................................................................................................... 13
ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES .................................................................... 13
YOUNG WORKER SAFETY - FREE VICTORIAN CHAMBER BRIEFING IN GEELONG ........................... 14
TRAINING ....................................................................................................................... 15
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR THE SUICIDAL PERSON ................................................................ 15
Can We Prevent Depression? Free Community Seminar ................................................................ 16
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE .................................................................................. 16
MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCE TRAINING IN FAMILY VIOLENCE CONTEXT ................................. 17
BARWON CASA - IDENTIFYING FAMILY VIOLENCE TRAINING ........................................................ 17
2017 SAVE THE DATES
March 28th 2017 Combined Network Meeting - Geelong Football Umpires’ League
May 23rd 2017 Combined Network Meeting - Geelong Football Umpires’ League
August 15th 2017 Combined Network Meeting - Geelong Football Umpires’ League
November 14th 2017 Combined Network Meeting - Geelong Football Umpires’ League
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BATFORCE
RAISING CHILDREN IN AN ONLINE WORLD
WHERE: NEWCOMB LIRBARY
WHEN: WED 16th November 6 30 - 8 30pm
AUDIENCE: Parents/Carers/Grandparents of Pre-school to year 4
From another parent: ‘The whole thing was fantastic. It’s always going to be hard to cover all the
content in one evening but you did extrememly well. Loads of great ideas and communicated in an
accessible and humourous way. A fun evening! Thanks for keeping up with th research too- that feels
good to have that tied inot the anecdotes.’
Technology is here to stay and it is going to be part of your children’s world.
This session looks at how to ‘log in’ before your children ‘log on’
A fun and interactive session looks at what the ‘online world’ looks like, how Young Children interact
in the space and ways we can support Children to explore technology safely.
Our Children are playing online, talking to people online, gaming online and beginning to play with
social media long before they begin secondary school. Let’s take the opportunity to have the
conversations early.
Rsvp or more info [email protected] or call 52214339. Bring a friend!!!
ANCHORING THE WIND - GEELONG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION Professional Development SOMEBODY’S DAUGHTER THEATRE, HIGHWATER THEATRE & NOBODY’S
FOOL THEATRE - GEELONG Is a new Australian theatre work, that explores the issues surrounding
some of our most vulnerable young people, especially those in Care and those who work with them.
Is a play that gives voice to some of these stories, navigates the complexities of the Care system and
envisions a safer world.
Anchoring the Wind… Because I Matter is authentic, gritty drama, laced with hope, humour and
song.
When: November 24, 2016 10:30am
Venue: Courthouse Youth Arts
Gheringhap St
Geelong, VIC 3220
Booking essential: https://www.trybooking.com/Embed.aspx?eid=241038
Contact Details: Leigh Bartlett [email protected]
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IGNITION POINT COMMUNITY MEETING Join us as we update the community in regard to the Pilot Program and plans for 2017.
WHEN: November 16, 10am -12pm
WHERE: Trinity College
119 Hart St
Colac, Victoria 3250
RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/242327
Plan for the Meeting:
Update partners on development of the Ignition Point Pilot Program.
Share developing work on the Re-Engagement model for 2017
Continue collaboration with agencies, DHSS, Colac Health Hub, Shire, research partners and local business and industry etc
Share Professional Learning and plans to develop our CoP with Colac Otway schools.
Identify resourcing gaps and opportunities
A community owned initiative – as many partners as possible
For more information contact Zak Davidson, [email protected] or on 5221 4339
SECTOR NEWS
CAOS NEWSLETTER ISSUE 133 & 134
Click on the newsletter to read:
CAOS Newsletter No.133
CAOS Newsletter No.134
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YOUTH
FREE DELICIOUS VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN DINNER End of year Celebration Dinner run by the GEM- Green Effect Movement group
FREE Delicious Vegan and Vegetarian dinner on Wednesday 23rd November at the Grovedale
Neighbourhood Hub from 6pm – 8pm.
Anyone 12-25 years old is welcome to come along....great opportunity to meet some awesome like-
minded people and to celebrate the end of the 2016 year.
Registrations required please contact Karina on [email protected] or 0419504 329
THE GORDON TAFE VCE Year 11 & 12 Victorian Certificate of Education VCE Year 11 and/or Year 12
Are you working with any young person who would like to complete their VCE but they don’t really
want to go back to a mainstream Secondary School? The Gordon TAFE offers VCE in an alternative
education setting which focuses on self-directed learning in an Adult learning environment.
The Gordon TAFE is an accredited provider to teach the VCAA VCE Course and is the only alternative
to mainstream schooling in the Region. It is offered at the City campus which is centrally located and
easy to access by Public Transport.
Completing Year 11 and 12 can open up more employment opportunities as well as pathways to
further education.
VCE/VCAL Courses
Year 11 link
Year 11 Information Session (contact Leanne 5225 0839)
29th November 1.00pm at the Auditorium G3.35 The Gordon City Campus
Year 12 link
Year 12 Information Session (contact Leanne 5225 0839)
28th November 1.00pm at the Auditorium G3.35 at The Gordon City Campus.
For Further information Contact the VCE Youth Support Worker Leanne Harris on 5225 0839.
Applications are currently open and you can apply online at the following links to Gordon courses.
Applications will close in late January 2017
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THE FORT TERM 4 DROP IN TIMETABLE
TERM 4 DROP IN TIMETABLE (AGES 12 - 15 ONLY)
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GIRLS ONLY DROP IN AT THE FORT TIMETABLE
TERM 4 ACTIVITIES AT OCEAN GROVE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE OCEAN GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE TERM 4 DROP IN ACTIVITIES:
18TH Nov – Excursion (stand up paddle boarding)
25TH Nov – In house Jewellery Making
2nd Dec – Excursion (Laser Strike – North Geelong)
9th Dec – In house (Making Xmas gifts)
16th Dec – In house (Xmas Breakup)
1 John Dory drive
Ocean Grove
Ph: 5255 4294
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CORIO LIBRARY HOMEWORK CLUB
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GEELONG LIBRARY HOMEWORK CLUB
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THE GORDON TRANSITION EDUCATION The Gordon Transition education includes two accredited courses and the program is full-time (four
days per week) for a full year.
For more information contact Audrey Ysenbruk, P 5225 0822 E [email protected]
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SKAART FESTIVAL 2016 SKAART is only one month away and you are invited!
There is lots happening this year, all your favourites are back including the inflatable rides, delicious
carnival foods, skate scoot and BMX comp, Community Partner Stalls and juggling, skipping and hoola
hooping workshops. PLUS traditional fair games, henna, temp tatts, face painting and a full schedule
of great live performances. This year we have Philly, a proud Indigenous Hip Hop Artist, and also
another hip hop trio; Together Like Brothers. Supporting these artists are young people from the fOrT
Music Program who have been practising all year for this event.
SKAART is completely free for all ages, families are welcome.
WHEN: Sunday the 27th of November
TIME: 11am – 3pm
WHERE: the fOrT Youth Centre, Stead Park - Corio.
For more information see flyer below or contact Jane Ruge, Youth Activities Officer at City of Greater
Geelong, on 03 5274 9074
EVENTS
BARWON COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE FREE INFORMATION SESSION Mikala McIntyre (Lawyer and Family Violence Project Worker) and Dr Lee FitzRoy (Principal Social
Worker) at Barwon Community Legal Service will provide an overview of the services we offer clients
experiencing family violence and the impact of cross applications for Family Violence Intervention
Orders.
This event is free and part of the Month of Action to Stop Men’s Violence Against Women and
Children
17 November 2016 between 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Morning tea will be included.
Bookings essential:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/law-for-community-workers-an-overview-of-the-services-we-offer-
to-clients-experiencing-violence-and-tickets-27379459701
For more information please contact Jillian Chapman (Community Education and Development
Coordinator), [email protected] or 1300 430 599
Free 2 hour parking can be found in the surrounding streets.
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HEALTHY CHILDREN'S NETWORK CELEBRATION 2016 EVERYBODY IS BUSY. LET'S WORK SMARTER, TOGETHER.
Come along and hear from people that can help you achieve a healthy school or service.
We're showcasing some of the leading examples for health promoting environments in Victoria right
here from Geelong. Hear from our local network members about the strategies and tools they have
used to create a healthier environment for their children, staff and families.
When: 16 November 2016
Time: 2 30 PM – 4 30PM
Where: Eastern Hub East Geelong
Register here: https://healthychildrensnetwork.eventbrite.com.au/
Guest Speakers:
Anthony Bernardi - Program Manager, Achievement Program Cancer Council Victoria
Presenting on the current state-wide statistics of the Achievement Program and awarding Geelong’s leading services and schools
Nic Crooks - Associate Research Fellow, Deakin University
Global Obesity Centre (WHO-CC)
Presenting on Geelong's results from the Healthy Together Victoria Childhood Obesity -
Anthropometry Study
BARWON MONTH OF ACTION: STOP MEN’S VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & CHILDREN The Barwon Month of Action, held during October / November every year, aims to create awareness
of men’s violence against women and children. It encourages individuals, groups and organisations
to stand up and take action to prevent it.
WHEN: 28 October - 25 November 2016
Where: Events Calendar
OUR FUTURE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
WHAT DOES GREATER GEELONG’S FUTURE LOOK LIKE?
You may have heard that the City of Greater Geelong is working on the development of a 30 year
vision for Geelong. This is your chance to contribute to Our Future and Geelong’s 30 year vision.
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There are 6 community sessions being run across Greater Geelong throughout November for Our
Future (see dates and locations).
Lara – 17 Nov
Whittington – 22 Nov
City Hall – 23 Nov
Ocean Grove 28 Nov
If you can’t make it to a workshop then check out www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ourfuture to
download the toolkit information and complete the survey or email
[email protected] to request a hardcopy.
If you are part of a community group or club – or a school and would like a session just for your
group or your students then email the Our Futures team and they will arrange for someone to come
and run a session. We want to make young people’s voices are included in this.
Watch this youtube to find out more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfy1XhpeFKo&feature=youtu.be
WOMEN SWIMMING PROGRAM WHEN: Until 11 December 2016 (10 week program)
WHERE: Waterworld Cnr Melbourne & Cox Roads, Norlane
Participant can join at any stage of the program & must abide by City of Greater Geelong Aquatic
Regulations.
For further details refer to flyer or contact Veema Moohiapah on 5272 4840 or by
email [email protected]
ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
Access to Justice is a key issue for women with a disability and is often one of the most significant
barriers for women seeking support.
This presentation aims to educate and empower of Women with Disabilities to seek access to
justice.
When: 25 November 2016, 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Where: Deakin Cats Community Centre
Simmonds Stadium
Costs: Free
Facilities: Catering and/or dining
Parking available
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Toilets available
Undercover areas
Wheelchair accessible
Further information
Organisations: Barwon Month of Action; Women with Disabilities Leadership Network Barwon Hub;
Karingal; Relevant Legal Services; Sexual Assault Services; Women's Support Services
Contact: Deb Haygarth
Phone: 0402 355 217
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.barwonmonthofaction.com.au
YOUNG WORKER SAFETY - FREE VICTORIAN CHAMBER BRIEFING IN GEELONG The course called Young Worker Safety Briefing (BOHEM1608), will take place on the 16 November
from 4pm - 6pm. Please see more details below;
Course Location: Novotel Geelong,
10-14 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong
Register: victorianchamber.com.au/training/youngworkersafety or call (03) 8662 5333
Did you know that employees aged 15-24 are more likely to be injured at work than any other age
group? In fact, more than 2000 young people are injured in Victorian workplaces each year and
more commonly hospitalised for these injuries than other segments of the workforce.
Find out how to keep your young workers safe, healthy and productive at one of our free briefings.
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TRAINING
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR THE SUICIDAL PERSON Please find attached a flyer for a brand new course – Mental health First Aid for the Suicidal Person.
This course is a 4 hour course, delivered at the Surf Coast Shire in Torquay.
2 sessions are available on Thursday MOVEMBER 17th.
SESSION 1: 8:30am – 12:30pm
SESSION 2: 1:00pm – 5:00 pm.
This training will cost participants a $20 donation to the MOVEMBER foundation
http://mobro.co/13391729
100% of the payment goes to the Movember foundation.
If you wish to register, please email your full name, email address, mobile number and preferred
session time to [email protected] Once approved by Blake, please donate $20 (or as
much as you can) to http://mobro.co/13391729 leaving your name as a reference.
Spots are strictly limited. Please share this invitation far and wide.
Please see the below for more info and statistics;
Geospatial Map - Corangamite
Suicide Infographic - Corangamite
Suicide Comparison Rates
For more information please contact Blake Edwards at:
P: (03) 5261 0806
M: 0438 954 710
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Can We Prevent Depression? Free Community Seminar
Ways to prevent depression with Professor Michael Berk
GMHBA & Deakin University: Research into practice seminar
GMHBA is pleased to present our latest seminar which features Professor Michael Berk from Deakin
University. Come and join Michael as he explores the causes associated with depression and learn
how they can be managed.
Find out how diet and exercise can improve mental health and wellbeing, as well as how smoking,
substance abuse, stress, trauma and medical and biological factors can impact your overall mental
health.
Michael is the Alfred Deakin Chair of Psychiatry at Deakin University and heads up the IMPACT
Strategic Research Centre for Barwon Health.
Date: Tuesday 15 November
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Location: Costa Hall Lecture Theatre at Deakin Waterfront
Register now
The event is a free community service for both GMHBA members and non-members so make sure
you share with your friends and family.
For further information, contact Melinda Bald [email protected] or 03 5202 8643
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is a 14 hour course designed with the aim of educating
adults who work with or care for youth on the following topics:
Developing mental health problems covered:
• Depression
• Anxiety problems
• Eating disorders
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems.
Mental health crises covered:
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Non-suicidal self-injury
• Panic attacks
• Traumatic events
• Severe psychotic states
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• Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
• Aggressive behaviours.
This course teaches first aid skills for adult members of the public to give initial help to
adolescents experiencing mental health problems, in a mental health crisis situation, or in the
early stages of a mental illness
For more information and/or to register please contact Eliza Hunt from Karingal Training, on 5249
6314 or by email [email protected]
MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCE TRAINING IN FAMILY VIOLENCE CONTEXT The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship has funded VICSEG and InTouch Centre against
Family Violence to deliver a series of 2-day training programs in metropolitan and regional Victoria.
The training will enhance capacity within government departments and community services to
respond appropriately to women and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Cultural Competence training was recommended by the Royal Commission into Family Violence. The
experience of family violence in culturally diverse communities is complex and requires an
appropriate mix of tailored prevention and early intervention strategies to be adopted. This includes
strengthening the capacity of ethnic community organizations to identify and respond to family
violence.
This training is fully subsidised and commences on 29th -30th November for maternal and child
health nurses, refugee health nurses and midwives.
For further information:
Contact Judi Gray – Phone 93535819
Email: [email protected]
Flyer
BARWON CASA - IDENTIFYING FAMILY VIOLENCE TRAINING This FREE introductory training session is designed for workers across community agencies who seek
a greater understanding of violence against women, the impact of family violence and responding to
disclosures of violence.
This single session training aims to equip participants to:
define family violence, know the prevalence, understand the gendered nature and identify a
broad range of violent behaviours.
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have empathy for women experiencing family violence, understand that there is a diversity of
experiences and the barriers women face.
ask appropriate questions to elicit family violence disclosure and understand the barriers to
disclosure.
refer people to appropriate family violence services and have confidence in responding to
disclosures.
Date: Tuesday 22 November 2016
Time: 1.00 pm - 4.30 pm
Venue: Level 1, 59-63 Spring Street, Geelong West 3218
For more information:
Contact Kathleen Doole, Training Co-ordinator Barwon CASA Ph: (03) 5222 4318
Registrations:
[email protected] (Please advice of any specific dietary requirements)