The Illawarra Interagency is open to anyone with an interest in supporting the well-being of people who live, work or play in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven Local Government Area’s.
The Interagency brings representatives from community service agencies together and allows the opportunity to network, build partnerships and take action. Members include; but are not limited to:
- Community organisations
- Community groups & associations
- Service clubs
- Chambers of commerce
- Churches
- Government agencies
The six main Goals of the Interagency are; active participation, communication and networking, collaborative partnerships, resources and sustainability, professional development, advocating and lobbying.
When Do We Meet?
The Interagency meets in Shellharbour on a bi monthly basis; on the first Thursday of every second month, from 1:00pm to 3.00pm.
Shellharbour City Centre
Community Room, Stockland Shellharbour
Lamerton Crescent
Shellharbour City Centre
Communication
The Interagency also holds training sessions and networking events, details for these and all meetings are distributed via the Interagency Newsletter.
Subscribe to the Newsletter via this link http://eepurl.com/bm_BUT
Between meetings, communication amongst Interagency member continues through this Blog. You can follow the blog by clicking here, entering your email address and clicking “Follow”
Hi. I would like to attend the next Interagency meeting on 2 April 2015. Could you please let me know where it is being held. Thanks. Michael Sergent-Solicitor-Legal Aid NSW (Wollongong office)
Michael
The next Illawarra Interagency meeting will be Thursday 2 April at Wollongong Council, Level 9 meeting room, 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Please find draft agenda attached.
Illawarra Interagency overview
The primary purpose of the Interagency is to provide a forum for service providers to build relationships and work collaboratively to improve outcomes for the Illawarra community. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in supporting the well-being of people who live, work or play in the Illawarra Region.
This includes, but is not limited to:
• Community organisations
• Community groups and associations
• Services clubs
• Chambers of Commerce
• Churches
• Government agencies
• Local Members of Parliament (MPs)
What an Interagency meeting agenda includes:
Update from Regional Peak Bodies
• RDA Illawarra
• Illawarra Forum
Flash Mob Project or Issue Pitch
• A 5min spot to get up and ask for help or support from Interagency members for a project or issue. Opportunity is then made available during the Information Share to speak in more detail with those interested in assisting.
• ’10 minute challenge’ – Project showcases, updates and idea pitches
Guest Speakers
• Two 10min guest speakers on a topics or services relevant to Interagency members.
Would you like to give a 10min talk? Please get in touch with us either louisec@kiama.nsw.gov.au or Terri.Rowe@shellharbour.nsw.gov.auInformation
Share/Think Tanks
Group sessions to share information, share, connect and discuss issues.
Louise