Safe Drivers Course

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Worker’s Name: Justine Foo

Organisation/Service/Project: Bankstown City Council

Telephone/Email: Justine.foo@bankstown.nsw.gov.au – 97079605

Project:  Safe Drivers Course

Workshops:

Helping young L platers get their licence!

In January, Bankstown City Council, in partnership with Bankstown PCYC, will offer the Safer Drivers Course (2 modules).

To attend this program you must be on your Ls, completed 50 log book driving hours and be under 25.

Date: Thursday 14 January 2016

Time: 9:30am-12:30pm

Cost: $40 each – Light snacks included

Venue: Bankstown PCYC, 55 Meredith St, Bankstown

What’s involved?

1.    Learn how to manage risks on the road: speed management, gap selection, hazard awareness and safe following distances.

2.    A two-hour in-vehicle coaching session with a coach and another learner so you can learn a range of practical safe driving behaviours.

3.    Revv’d Up – A one hour workshop where participants will learn about things to consider before buying a car including:

- The real costs of buying a car;

- Inspections;

- Insurance; and more

Once Council has received confirmation of your interest, you will be contacted regarding payment.

Call 9707 9605 or email Justine.foo@bankstown.nsw.gov.au to register now.

* Learner Drivers who complete the course will receive 20 hours of Logbook credit.

** Participants only complete Module 1 of the Safe Drivers Course on the day. Participants must complete the practical in-vehicle Module 2 session of this program on a separate day within 1 month.

TAFE Tasters, Trade and Career Readiness and Pre-Employment

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Worker’s Name: Deborah Neill

Organisation/Service/Project: TAFE NSW – South Western Sydney Institute

Telephone/Email: deborah.neill@tafensw.edu.au

Initiative/Project: TAFE Tasters, Trade and Career Readiness and Pre-Employment

·         TAFE NSW - South Western Sydney Institute (SWSI) has a large number of fee free 1 to 2 week courses over summer – see flyer attached for more information including eligibility criteria. website is being updated all the time so please access SWSI’s internet for the latest information

·         www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au

·         Pre-Employment – Building and Construction courses

·         Preparation for further study and/or university including CIV in Tertiary Preparation

·         English Language courses offered at TAFE but can also be offered in a community setting

·         Business Administration courses

Community Morning Tea - Bankstown TAFE

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Worker’s Name: Deborah Neill

Organisation/Service/Project: Bankstown TAFE

Telephone/Email: deborah.neill@tafensw.edu.au

Initiative/Project: Community Morning Tea

• Employment Events/Expos:

Information session at Bankstown TAFE Tuesday 15 December at 10.30 am

Community Morning Tea

TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2015

10:30 am to 12:00 pm

BANKSTOWN COLLEGE

500 Chapel Road Bankstown

E block, Ground Floor, Room 8 (E.G.08)

RSVP BY 11 DECEMBER 2015

Deborah Neill

Community Engagement Co-ordinator

deborah.neill@tafensw.edu.au

OPEN DAYS - TAFE SWSI

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Worker’s Name: Deborah Neill

Organisation/Service/Project: TAFE NSW – South Western Sydney Institute

Telephone/Email: deborah.neill@tafensw.edu.au

• Employment Events/Expos:

To find out about courses being offered at TAFE - SWSI in 2016 please attend one of our OPEN DAYS.

Campbelltown College Saturday 28 Nov 10:00 am to 2:00pm

181 Narellan Road, Campbelltown

Or

Granville College Saturday 5 December 10:00am to 2:00 pm

136 William Street Granville

TECHFUGEES HACKATHON Event

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Worker’s Name: Nicole WIlliamson

Organisation/Service/Project: Techfugees Australia Hackathon

Telephone/Email: techfugeesaustralia@gmail.com.

• Employment Events/Expos:

TECHFUGEES HACKATHON

Saturday/Sunday, 28-29 November

TechFugees Australia is the Sydney tech community's response to the current refugee crisis involving a network of concerned individuals and inspired by a similar event in Europe two months ago.

The TechFugees Australia Hackathon will bring together developers, designers, entrepreneurs and community members to develop creative tech solutions so that refugee families can settle quickly into the Australian community.

Hacker Teams will develop tech solutions for refugee settlement challenges articulated by our partners, Settlement Services International (SSI) the largest not-for-profit humanitarian settlement organisation in Australia and STARTTS a not-for-profit providing psychological and counselling support for refugees to help them rebuild their lives in Australia.

Refugees who have already settled in Australia will participate in the event to help teams deeply understand problems and challenges faced by new settlers.

Leaders from the Tech Community will mentor teams through the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, teams will pitch their solutions to a Judging Panel of Tech and Community Leaders.

The event will be held in Liverpool, Western Sydney because this is where most refugees are expected to settle. We will be hosted by the Liverpool City Council and catering will be provided by local ethnic communities.Transport will be organised from Central Station for those who need it. 

Come make a difference, have some fun, learn a lot and help to welcome refugees to the Australian community.  

HACKATHON PROGRAM

DATES

Saturday to Sunday 28-29 November, 9 to 6pm both days. Pitches Sunday Afternoon from 4pm

VENUE

Liverpool Library (Sydney) – Transport will be organised from Central Station for those who need it

For questions about the event including media enquiries please email Nicole Williamson attechfugeesaustralia@gmail.com.

We are also looking for sponsors to cover provide in-kind support for the event.

WHEN

Saturday, 28 November 2015 at 9:00 AM - Sunday, 29 November 2015 at 6:00 PM (AEDT) -Add to Calendar

WHERE

Sydney - Liverpool Library, Library Plaza. 170 George Street, . Liverpool, NSW 2170 AU -View Map

Job Skills Day - Event

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Organisation/Service/Project: St. George TAFE

Telephone/Email: 9597-5455

• Employment Events/Expos:

Job Skills Day

Free event | St George

Tuesday, 17 November 2015 -

9:30am to 2:00pm

Venue: St George TAFE, Cnr Princes Highway & President Avenue, Kogarah

Event Contact

Advance Diversity Services

9597 5455

Sydney TAFE will be hosting a Jobs Skills Day for migrants and job seekers to learn more about education and employment opportunities.

Come along to this free event at St George TAFE to find out about many services available for you.

Workshops:

·  Hidden job market, self-motivation and MyGov

·  Starting your own business

·  Getting local work experience

·  Advanced resume writing

·  Addressing selection criteria

·  Tools for finding a job

·  Aged Care Career Pathway

·  and much more.

Information Stalls:

·  Job seekers services

·  Training providers

·  Specialist support services

·  Government agencies

·  Volunteering

Job Board

·  Job vacancies from various organisations

Help Desks (one-on-one support)

·  Resume & cover letter - bring your own)

·  study/career pathways

·  interview tips

·  recognition of overseas qualifications

English Classes at Punchbowl Community Centre

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Worker’s Name: Anne Smith or Nadia Saleh

Organisation/Service/Project: Punchbowl Community Centre

Telephone/Email: Anne 97225394 – Nadia 95330100

• English classes/conversation group:

ENGLISH CLASSES AT PUNCHBOWL COMMUNITY CENTRE

This class will help you to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening

Cost: $80 Concession or $97 Non-concession

PADSTOW TAFE Teachers will deliver the class  

Literacy and Numeracy Program and Vocational Training

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Organisation/Service/Project: Metro Assist

Telephone/Email: 9789-3744

Initiative/Project: SKILLME Project

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

Metro Assist (SkillME project) in partnership with MTC Australia is running a combination of literacy and numeracy program (SEE) and vocational training to support men into employment. 

The qualification is a dual certificate in ‘Cert II in Furniture Removal and Cert II in Logistics’ which includes a forklift license as part of the training. Successful completion of the program will enable candidates to find job in warehouses or logistics companies; or candidates can use it as a pathway to go into Cert III in Logistics and Cert III in Driving Operations.

An information session has been scheduled on Wed. 11 Nov. at Metro Assist office Level2, 59-63 Evaline St. Campsie from 9.30 – 12.30pm.  To book a place call 9789-3744. 

Workshop for Job Seekers

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Worker’s Name: Maissa

Organisation/Service/Project: MetroAssist

Telephone/Email: 9789-3744 

Initiative/Project: SkillMe project

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

ARE YOU A MIGRANT OR REFUGEE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR WORK?

DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR JOB SEEKING SKILLS?

Then come along to our friendly discussions and gain insight and support from our 

presenters and participants!

When: Wed 28 October 2015 – 9.30 am to 1 pm

Where: Canterbury City Community Centre – 28 Croydon St Lakemba

For more information and booking please contact:

Kate: 9750-9344 or Maissa: 9789-3744

Childcare provided please book prior

Free Employment Workshop

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Worker’s Name: Moushumi Martin

Organisation/Service/Project: MetroAssist

Telephone/Email: 9789-3744

Initiative/Project: Job seeking workshop

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

When:  Thursday 17^th of September 2015

Where: Ground Floor Lakemba Library 62the Boulevarde Lakemba

Time: 10am to 12pm

• ·         Free Morning Tea
• ·         Resume
• ·         Cover letter development,
• ·         Job Interview practice questions.
• ·         Guidance when facing challenges in securing employment e.g no local experience, costly to have overseas skills recognised,
• ·         Overcoming inequality due to cultural differences & background,
• ·         General Job Etiquette & Dress,

·         Volunteering and furthering education

To register for this workshop please contact  Moushumi Martin on 97893744 or 0404026576

This event is supported by: The Department of Social Services and Multicultural New South Wales

Step Into Work - Workshops

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Worker’s Name: Natailie

Organisation/Service/Project: Benevolent Society

Telephone/Email: 0438226506

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 6 weekly sessions in small supportive groups. The sessions are facilitated by professional experts in human resources/recruitment, stress management and coaching.

Course Outline

The program consist of six weekly, tow 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

Venue: the Benevolent Society – Bankstown Office – Level 6, 2-14 Meredith St. Bankstown

When: Wednesday 28 October – 2 December 2015 (6 weekly sessions)

Time: 10 am – 12.30 pm

Cost: Free

Childcare: Free

Registration close Wednesday 21 October 2015. For more information please call or sms Natalie on 0438226506

Writing Resume and Job Applications; Job Interview Skills - Workshops

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Worker’s Name: April Pan

Organisation/Service/Project: Metro Assist  

Telephone/Email: 9789-3744 -  skillmeproject@metroassist.org.au

Initiative/Project: SkillMe Project

• Training/Workshops:

 Are you a migrant or refugee currently looking for work?

Do you want to improve your job seeking skill?

Then come along to our friendly discussions and gain insight and support from our presenters and participants!

When: Fri 28 Aug 2015, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Where: Lv 2, 59 – 63 Evaline St, Campsie (Metro Assist office)

Topic: Writing Resume and Job Applications; Job Interview Skills

To sign up for the session, please send your resume to April Pan at

skillmeproject@metroassist.org.au

 For more information phone (02) 9789 3744

These workshops will be run monthly until the end of 2015. Check our website www.metroassist.org.au for event updates.

SkillME is a three-year project funded by NSW Government through Multicultural NSW to assist migrants with skills and qualifications in their training and career pathways.

Becoming an Australian Citizen – Arabic speakers

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Worker’s Name: Fatmata or Paola

Organisation/Service/Project: The Multicultural Network and Melkite Catholic Welfare Association

Telephone/Email: Fatmata (9796-2235) Paola (97505514)

Initiative/Project: Becoming an Australian Citizen – Arabic speakers

• Training/Workshops:

Becoming an Australian Citizen – Citizenship test support program in Arabic

Venue: Suite 1, level 5, Compass Centre, 83-99 North Terrace, Bankstown (opposite train station

Date: Wednesday from 9^th September to 14^th October.

Time: 10.30 am – 1pm

Booking for childcare is essential