Emergency Relief
Provider Forum & Training Event

March - May 2010

An opportunity to learn, network and contribute with other ER Providers

This email outlines details of the 2010 Emergency Relief forums. The email includes directions on how to enrol online.  Please read the email and forward to any of your colleagues who may be interested in the events.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Armidale, Lismore, Wagga Wagga, Canberra, Port Macquarie
Newcastle, Parramatta, Sydney, Dubbo

Forum Program

The day will include 2 skills development training seminars. A brief outline of the training sessions is summarised below:

SESSION 1: Child protection and working with vulnerable people
At the end of this session, participants will have a broad understanding of:
-       Different forms of abuse including physical, sexual and psychological maltreatment and neglect.
-       Indicators of abuse and neglect.
-       The effects and consequences of abuse and neglect on children, families and communities.
-       Their role as volunteers and mandatory reporters.
-       Processes for making a report regarding child protection including who to contact etc..

SESSION 2:
(Sydney and Parramatta): Working with the Islamic Community
At the end of this session, participants will:
-       Be able to provide and develop culturally and religiously appropriate services that meet the diverse needs 
        of  Islamic clients.
-       Have greater awareness of Islamic beliefs and practices and their importance to the Muslim way of life.
-       Correct myths and misconceptions about Muslim women in the Islamic and greater communities.
-       Be able to identify barriers to access and equity issues for Muslim women and strategies for addressing these 
        barriers.  

Both sessions are experiential and interactive. Case studies and participants’ real life dilemmas will be utilised throughout the sessions.

COST
The forums are funded by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA). Attendance is free for organisations funded under the Commonwealth Emergency Relief Program. Funding is not available for travel related expenses.

FACILITATORS
FaHCSIA staff will facilitate the overview of the Financial Management Program.

Forrest James
Forrest James of 4Points will facilitate the day. Forrest has 20 years experience in the human services as a volunteer, counsellor, co-ordinator, clinical supervisor and manager. He draws on this background in designing and delivering interactive and energised training for helping professionals.

Karen Milward
Karen Milward will co-facilitate the session on Indigenous Communities. Karen is a Yorta Yorta woman born and raised in Melbourne. Karen has had a long and varied professional career in the public sector and as a consultant. Karen is a strong advocate for developing culturally appropriate solutions to the issues confronting Indigenous people that empower individuals and communities to effectively move forward. 

Maha Krayem Abdo OAM
Maha Krayem Abdo will facilitate the session on the Islamic Community. Maha has worked in social welfare for nearing to two decades and currently manages the Muslim Women Association. Her vast experience includes representing the Muslim community, organising Muslim women's leadership camps and launching a magazine for young Muslim women.

ENROLEMENT
Enrolment must be received 7 WORKING DAYS prior to the event.
Please note there is a limit of 50 attendees at the Sydney and Parramatta venues.

Please click here to view the forum flyer in a printable format.

Date (2010)	Location	Venue	Parking	Register
11 March	Armidale	Quality Hotel Powerhouse 31 Marsh St, Armidale	On site parking
12 March	Lismore	Lismore Workers Club 231 Keen St, Lismore	On site parking
20 April	Wagga Wagga	Country Comfort Cnr Morgan & Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga	On site parking
21 April	Canberra	Canberra Rex Hotel 150 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT	Off street parking
22 April	Port Macquarie	Quality Resort Sails 20 Park St, Port Macquarie	On site parking
23 April	Newcastle	Newcastle City Hall 290 King St, Newcastle	Pay parking in local area
4 May	Parramatta 1	The Northcott Building 1 Fennell Street,  North Parramatta	4hr street parking, pay parking Parramatta Station
5 May	Parramatta 2	The Northcott Building 1 Fennell Street, North Parramatta	4hr street parking, pay parking Parramatta Station
6 May	Sydney CBD	Wesley Conference Centre 220 Pitt Street, Sydney	Pay parking only
7 May	Dubbo	Dubbo Indigenous Coordination Centre Level 1, 65 Church St, Dubbo	Off street parking

ALL ENROLMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED 7 WORKING DAYS PROR TO THE EVENT

Further Information:
Please email your questions to support@4Points.com.au
For urgent enquiries call 4POINTS on ph:1300 652 840 (Note: enrolments CANNOT be made via the telephone)