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The Illawarra Forum Conference; ‘Success …or Something Like It’

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Picture1The Illawarra Forum Conference; ‘Success …or Something Like It’ will be held on the 10th & 11th March 2015 at The Pavilion in beautiful Kiama.

The conference will build on the last two conferences in which we explored the status of our Industry, and addressed the challenge of establishing ourselves as an equal partner in the economic and social future of the region

Now it’s time to take a look at Success and what it means.

We are extremely proud and excited to bring a stellar line up of speakers including:

  • Hon. Kristina Keneally  – first female Premier of New South Wales
  • Kathryn Greiner AO – Former politician, community leader and Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Ageing
  • Brian Smith – CEO Local Community Services  Assoc
  • Greg Peel – CEO Community Sector Banking
  • Julie Foreman- Executive Officer, The Tenants Union
  • ..and many, many more

The conference also provides an opportunity to explore the actions from The Roadmap for the Future of Community Services in the Illawarra:

This event will be a must for leaders from the community, government, and business sectors, as well as managers, board or committee members, and staff from non-government organisations, and students hoping to join the industry.

Registrations are now open, and I urge you to register attendance as soon as possible; as places are limited. More details, and registration link here.

Tools for Success | encouraging women living in social housing to take up a career in non-traditional trades

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The Tools for Success program is a new scholarship provided by NSW Family and Community Services, encouraging women living in social housing to take up a career in non-traditional trades.

Second round applications open on 5 January 2015 and close on 27 February 2015.

Tools for Success is offering the following scholarships to support women living in social housing:

  • up to $1000 to attend pre-apprenticeship training in a non-traditional trade through TAFE, a registered training organisation or a group training organisation (50 scholarships available).
  • up to $5000 to start or continue an apprenticeship in a non-traditional trade (40 scholarships available).

Please note that the scholarships are open to women already participating in apprenticeships, as long as they meet eligibility requirements. (See attached Guidelines)

We’re asking you and your organisation to help us promote the Tools for Success scholarships by:

  • Displaying the Tools for Success posters in visible areas
  • Distributing Tools for Success flyers
  • Informing your staff and networks about the scholarships
  • Sharing information about the scholarships and Tools for Success via your social media channels
  • Actively encouraging women to take up the scholarships.

The application must made through the online application form available on the Tools to Success website: http://www.communityhousing.org.au/toolsforsuccess