The Royal Commission Recommendations. Learnings and Opportunities to Improve Child Safety for Human Services: Big Fat Smile – a high quality provider in early education and care for children, in partnership with the peak body for Community Services in the Illawarra and South East NSW, The Community Industry Group Inc.  (Illawarra Forum)  invite you to hear Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM speak about the Recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Child Sexual Abuse. Commissioner Fitzgerald will be joined by Megan Mitchell , AHRC National Children’s Commissioner  and Steve Kinmond, Deputy Ombudsman & Community and Disability Services Commissioner to discuss their roles and responsibilities. In the afternoon there will be facilitated discussions on the implications of these recommendations for human services providers in terms of response, accountability, policy, procedures and best practice. This will be a great opportunity to explore how providers in the region can work together as a community of practice to develop and implement best practice in the protection of children and vulnerable individuals.  Click here for a printable flyer

Join us for this insightful and practical one day training, which includes: Yarning circles - local Aboriginal people sharing culture and stories Important milestones in recent Aboriginal history The impact of legislation and government policies on Aboriginal people Cultural changes and achievements Racism - what does it look like? An introduction to Aboriginal cultural protocols Understanding Aboriginal sensitivities in the workplace Overcoming communication challenges and dispelling myths Answering your questions Meet at 9am for a 9.30am sharp start. Morning tea and lunch will be provided and places are limited, so please book early. Session Trainer: Julie Moore Julie was born in Berry, NSW and raised at Wreck Bay on the NSW South Coast. She is a proud member of the Wandandian people of the Yuin nation, and the Principal of Koorimunication, an Aboriginal consultancy established in 2008. Prior to the establishment of Koorimunication, she enjoyed a Public Service career spanning more than 35 years across NSW State and Federal Governments. Click here for a printable flyer CAN’T MAKE IT? If you are unable to attend your nominated course a substitute for your place is welcome to attend. The full training fee of $50 will be charged if you or someone in your place does not attend the session and we have not been given notice to replace your spot. CATERING: Please advise us at time of booking of any specific dietary requirements. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Please advise us at time of booking if you have any specific training needs e.g. for visual, hearing or mobility impairments.           

Aboriginal cultural training aimed at increasing participant's awareness for Aged & Disability volunteers and staff. Join us for this insightful and practical one day training, which includes: Yarning circles - local Aboriginal people sharing culture and stories Important milestones in recent Aboriginal history The impact of legislation and government policies on Aboriginal people Cultural changes and achievements Racism - what does it look like? An introduction to Aboriginal cultural protocols Understanding Aboriginal sensitivities in the workplace Overcoming communication challenges and dispelling myths Answering your questions Session Trainer: Julie Moore Julie was born in Berry, NSW and raised at Wreck Bay on the NSW South Coast. She is a proud member of the Wandandian people of the Yuin nation, and the Principal of Koorimunication, an Aboriginal consultancy established in 2008. Prior to the establishment of Koorimunication, she enjoyed a Public Service career spanning more than 35 years across NSW State and Federal Governments. Morning tea and lunch will be provided and places are limited so please book early. For a printable flyer click here CAN’T MAKE IT? If you are unable to attend your nominated course a substitute for your place is welcome to attend. The full training fee will be charged if you or someone in your place does not attend the session and we have not been given notice as specified below. REFUNDS: If the registered participant is unable to attend a minimum of 3 days’ notice is required to receive a full refund. If the registered participant provides less than 3 days’ notice a refund of 50% of course cost will be refunded. If the course is cancelled, a full refund will be paid in full. CATERING: Please advise us at time of booking of any specific dietary requirements. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Please advise us at time of booking if you have any specific training needs e.g. for visual, hearing or mobility impairments.