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Today's Date: Saturday, January 28, 2012
IT planning, social media & new technologies - Free workshops for NGOs
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Funded by the Victorian Department of Human Services and the Department of Planning and Community Development the iTaNGO project is working to provide community sector organisations the knowledge and resources to get the most out of their information communication technology (ICT) setup.
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Education and Training

  • Epilepsy Information Session
    Camberwell - 21 March 2012
    If you have epilepsy, teach or support someone with epilepsy, or just want to know more about it, these FREE sessions will help you gain a greater understanding of epilepsy and how to manage the condition including useful first aid knowledge and information on a local parent support network.
    Posted: 18-01-2012
  • Epilepsy Information Session
    Frankston
    If you have epilepsy, teach or support someone with epilepsy, or just want to know more about it, these FREE sessions will help you gain a greater understanding of epilepsy and how to manage the condition including useful first aid knowledge and information on a local parent support network.
    Posted: 18-01-2012
  • Epilepsy Information Session - 6 February
    Camberwell - 6 February
    If you have epilepsy, or a family member or friend has epilepsy, these FREE sessions will help you gain a greater understanding of the condition and how to manage it, including useful first aid knowledge.
    Posted: 18-01-2012
  • MS Australia Professional Development Programs
    Continuing education for health workers
    MS Australia is committed to the ongoing support and development of the health and community sector in working and supporting clients living with multiple sclerosis. The 2012 professional development program is now available
    Posted: 16-01-2012
  • Building Bridges & Motivating Children with Autism to Communicate
    An Evening Presentation for Parents and Professionals
    Presenters are Paula Aquilla - Occupational Therapist and Simone Griffin - Speech Pathologist from Toronto, Canada. Three sessions - 14th, 15th & 16th February.
    Posted: 16-01-2012

Events and Activities

  • Third Annual 'From Strength to Strength' ConferenceNew Item
    The National Disability Services/Disability Professionals Victoria annual Conference, 'From Strength to Strength', will be set against the backdrop of a future National Disability Insurance Scheme and the current shift towards individualised, portable and self-directed funding arrangements. The Conference will challenge attendees to question whether their organisation is ready to lead this fundamental change.
    Posted: 25-01-2012
  • VICSERV 2012 Mental Health Conference New Item
    Thursday 24th – Friday 25th May, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
    VICSERV has successfully set the standard for Australian mental health conferences with challenging content, provocative speakers and leading-edge thinking. The 2012 conference will maintain this standard and will feature keynote addresses, a wide range of presentations, interactive workshops, and panel discussions.
    Posted: 25-01-2012
  • Students with a disability in schools researchNew Item
    Have a say days in regional Victoria
    The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is holding events in: Melbourne, Traralgon, Bendigo, Ballarat, Shepparton and Geelong to hear the experiences of students with a disability.
    Posted: 24-01-2012
  • Staff Safety Workshop - Vic Sunshine, Bentleigh East, Geelong, BendigoNew Item
    Half Day Workshops:
    Thursday 22nd Mar, 21nd June, 13th Sept, 22th Nov 2012
    Workshop is aimed at staff who work with clients where there may be a risk of aggression & or violence. This could include teachers, reception staff, nursing staff, disability workers, welfare workers, home care, personal care, community care staff, aged care among others.
    Posted: 24-01-2012
  • Adult Dance Party
    Saturday Night Fever
    Adult Dance Party is an Overage Dance Party event for people to come along and have an amazing night, full of dancing and laughter. It runs 6 times a year on a Saturday with over 70 people attending each Dance Party.
    Posted: 19-01-2012

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