Sunday 27 July 2014

"Step intoWork" Program - Benevolent Society





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Organisation/Service/Project: Benevolent Society


Telephone/Email:0439487865


Initiative/Project: Step into Work


 


  • Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:


 


“Step into Work” is a free program which assists women who would like to find meaningful paid work.


The program is run over 5 weekly sessions in small supportive groups. The sessions are facilitated by a professional experts in human resources/recuirment, stress management and coaching.


Course Outline


The program consists of five weekly, two and a half hour sessions and covers:


  • Values and job preferences
  • Matching skills to appropriate job types
  • Resume and cover letter preparation
  • Interview and communication practice
  • Searching for and applying for jobs
  • Stress management
     
    Where: Punchbowl SACC corner Rossmore Av. and Canterbury Road – PUNCHBOWL
    When: Every Tuesday from 12 August and 9 September
    Time: 10 am to 12.30 pm
    Cost: Free
    Childcare: free childcare available
    Please RSVP by Friday 1 August  on 0439487865
     
     
     
     

Sunday 20 July 2014

English Second Language Community Forum - Tuesday 22 July



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Worker’s Name: Amber Flohm/Bronnie Zervos

Organisation/Service/Project: NSW Teachers Federation

Telephone/Email: mail@nswtf.org.au

Initiative/Project English Second Language community forum


  •  Events/Expos:

Federation writes to invite you to an ESL Community Forum at Federation House on Tuesday 22 July 2014 at 4.30 pm, the focus of which is to secure the future provision of ESL in NSW public schools.

Federation is continuing its campaign to protect the total number of ESL teaching positions currently provided as a staffing entitlement to schools. There is widespread concern amongst teachers, parents and community members that these crucial teaching positions will be diminished or lost over time as the funding is diverted to some other purpose under the Local Schools/Local Decisions Policy.

The forum will provide an overview of the campaign to date, outline current academic research on the impact of devolution on ESL in NSW public schools, hear from a principal and a student about the importance of ESL provision in public schools, and future campaign action will be planned.

WHEN: Tuesday July 22, 4 pm (for 4.30 pm sharp) – 6 pm


WHERE: Teachers Federation House, 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills

Saturday 12 July 2014

Looking for NAATI Interpreters - Rohingya - Pushto - Kurdish - Bengali languages



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Worker’s Name: Peter Nosti

Organisation/Service/Project: NSW/ACT Language Services Coordinator - Language Services Unit - Multicultural Services Branch - Department of Human Services

Telephone/Email: Phone: 1800 088 180 -  language.services@humanservices.gov.au


  • Employment Opportunities:

The Department of Human Services
Language Services Unit is seeking                                     NAATI Recognised and
Experienced interpreters for:


Rohingya   

Please note: Experience is essential  


       We are looking for Interpreters who meet the following Selection Criteria:

·      Permanent Residency / Citizenship in Australia
·      NAATI Accreditation/Recognition or other relevant Interpreting Qualifications or Interpreting Experience
·      Demonstrated knowledge of the AUSIT Code of Ethics
·      Good interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
·      Availability to provide services

Pushto    

Please note: Experience is essential 



                  We are looking for Interpreters who meet the following Selection Criteria:

·      Permanent Residency / Citizenship in Australia
·      NAATI Accreditation/Recognition or other relevant Interpreting Qualifications or Interpreting Experience
·      Demonstrated knowledge of the AUSIT Code of Ethics
·      Good interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
·      Availability to provide services


Kurdish    

Please note: Experience is essential 



                  We are looking for Interpreters who meet the following Selection Criteria:

·      Permanent Residency / Citizenship in Australia
·      NAATI Accreditation/Recognition or other relevant Interpreting Qualifications or Interpreting Experience
·      Demonstrated knowledge of the AUSIT Code of Ethics
·      Good interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
·      Availability to provide services


Bengali   


Please note: Experience is essential 


                  We are looking for Interpreters who meet the following Selection Criteria:

·      Permanent Residency / Citizenship in Australia
·      NAATI Accreditation/Recognition or other relevant Interpreting Qualifications or Interpreting Experience
·      Demonstrated knowledge of the AUSIT Code of Ethics
·      Good interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
·      Availability to provide services


If you would like more information or to apply to join the Department of Human Services Register of Interpreters, please contact:



Peter Nosti
NSW/ACT Language Services Coordinator
Language Services Unit
Multicultural Services Branch
Department of Human Services


Phone: 1800 088 180



Introduction to Computers for Arabic Speaking Seniors


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Worker’s Name: Jann

Organisation/Service/Project: Bankstown City Council

Telephone/Email: (02) 9707 9730

  • Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

  • Invitation
  • Introduction to Computers
for
·       Arabic-speaking Seniors

·        We cordially invite you and your clients to come to an Introduction to Computers class
·        for Arabic-speaking Seniors.
·        We will have Arabic speakers helping.

·        Students will have a booklet with instructions in Arabic language to take away with them.

·        Students will be introduced to the mouse, keyboard, screen, online 

newspapers from the Middle East, YouTube, Arabic translations of 

Bankstown City Council’s website, online health information in Arabic and if 

there is time, an introduction to email.


·         For enquiries please call Jann on (02) 9707 9730.

Thursday 3 July 2014

Petersham TAFE Outreach courses - second semester 2014


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Worker’s Name: Patricia Kenny

Organisation/Service/Project: Petersham TAFE Outreach

Telephone/Email: 9335 2790 - Email: patricia.kenny@tafensw.edu.au


  • English classes/conversation group:

Prospective students need only attend the information session, they do not need to register online as is the case for mainstream TAFE courses.

All of the information sessions for Semester II 2014 will be held at West Street campus of Petersham TAFE in Building A , Level 1, Room 17 (A.1.17).

We are also delivering educational programs in the community for particular target groups so please contact me if you would like additional information about these courses.

Unfortunately from February 2015, due to the state government Smart and Skilled reform, TAFE Outreach courses will no longer be free for many of our students. The table below shows what students will have to pay for a Certificate 1 or Certificate II access course.


Qualification
Student fee

1st qual
2nd or further qual
Concession
10442 Access to Work and Training (Introductory) I
$220
-
$80
10443 Access to Work and Training I
$220
-
$80
10444 Skills for Work and training in the Community Sector II
$320
-
$80
10697 Skills for Work and Training II
$320
-
$80

Fee exemptions are available for Aboriginals. Recipients of a Disability Support Pension and dependant children, spouses or partners of a recipient of a Disability Support Pension receive one exemption per calendar year and pay a concession fee for further courses in that year.

Concession fees are available to Commonwealth Welfare recipients and their children, spouses or partners.

Please do not hesitate to contact me about our courses or the impact of Smart and Skilled.