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Community Industry Group run a wide range of professional development opportunities especially for people who work in the community services sector. Training sessions for July to December include: Aboriginal Employment Recruitment and Retention Toolkit Training Navigating End of Life Issues The Data Exchange for Targeted Early Intervention Dementia Awareness Workshop Autism Intervention in Mainstream The Illawarra Way – Reablement Pilot Workshop Work with Diverse People Get on Board Volunteer Training Series Leadership for Not for Profits Foundations of Trauma Informed Care and Practice Same but Different Hypothetical on Older Persons Abuse Prevention for Aged Care Service Providers Aged Care Forums For a printable version of our Training Calendar July to December 2019 click here.

BlueScope has partnered with The Flagstaff Group and Community Industry Group to repurpose several disused buildings and the large parcel of greenspace off Flagstaff Road in Port Kembla into new community focussed facilities. It is hoped the buildings and surrounding parkland may be revitalised as a Community Campus, which will bring benefits to local community members, and to local community service  organisations. As well as a business incubator for entrepreneurs with a disability, the Campus will bring training and meeting opportunities for community organisations, and outdoor opportunities for community activities. We are seeking input and ideas from the local community and invite you to an ideas drop in session. Join us on Monday 26 August 2019 between 1pm-3pm or 6pm-7.30pm on site at the proposed Community Campus, Flagstaff Road, Port Kembla (turn off Five Islands Road) for a cup of tea or coffee, cake and a chat. This is your […]

Community Industry Group run a wide range of professional development opportunities especially for people who work in the community services sector. Training sessions for July to December include: Aboriginal Employment Recruitment and Retention Toolkit Training Navigating End of Life Issues The Data Exchange for Targeted Early Intervention Dementia Awareness Workshop Autism Intervention in Mainstream The Illawarra Way – Reablement Pilot Workshop Work with Diverse People Get on Board Volunteer Training Series Leadership for Not for Profits Foundations of Trauma Informed Care and Practice Same but Different Hypothetical on Older Persons Abuse Prevention for Aged Care Service Providers Aged Care Forums For a printable version of our Training Calendar July to December 2019 click here.

Community Industry Group is proud to be part of the ISLHD Homelessness Mental Health Program. The ISLHD Homelessness Mental Health Program provides brokerage and/or case management to people who are: Over 18 years of age Homeless or at risk of homelessness (tenancy at risk) Have a diagnosed mental health condition Live in the Illawarra or Shoalhaven They also provide advocacy for clients to Government Departments and NGO’s as well as education programs e.g. hoarding and squalor training. Click here for the referral form. For more information contact: Homelessness Mental Health Program Social Worker Social Work Department The Wollongong Hospital Ph: 02 4253 4500 E: ISLHD-HMHProgram@health.nsw.gov.au For a printable version of the flyer click here.

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