Youth Worker positions, Cairns
March 2, 2010 by Megan · Leave a Comment
Youth Workers (male and female) required for a Cairns agency
Application close: 08-Mar-2010
Commences: ASAP
Hours: Contract Work – shifts vary
Remuneration/ pay rate: $30.00 p/h
Location: Cairns
Details: Youth Workers (male and female) required for young people with complex and challenging behaviours. Minimum two years experience in any area of human services/study is required. Applicants must also be honest and reliable and be prepared to undergo a comprehensive training program. A current Blue Card from the Children’s Commission, current driver’s license and vehicle, good communication skills and computer and email ability are also required. People with Diploma or University Degree (or study toward) in a relevant field are encouraged to apply.
Application procedures: Applicants should send a letter of application with attached resume to: The Recruitment Manager, applications@allrecruit.com.au. Interviews will happen quickly.
Buses for Life: Fundraising for children in PNG
February 25, 2010 by Megan · Leave a Comment
Join Megan Bayliss in fund raising and international service to children in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Either join our mail list for further information about a planned trip to Port Moresby in July to work with PNGCCS (PNG Christian Community Services) and the children of Port Moresby, or, donate a cash amount that can be given to PNGCSS for their Buses for Life program (contact Megan directly if you wish to make a cash donation).
Buses for Life
Fund raising target is K300,000 (that is only 123,484.28 AUD).
Attached is the brief outlining a proposed “Buses for Life” program planned for PNGCCS 2010: Buses for life program outline. With the first program, ‘Strongim Pikinini’ functioning strong and effectively it is time to increase the impact further into the community.
With poverty, illiteracy, disease and breakdown of the fabric of family life a daily reality for thousands of city & fringe dwellers, this program aims to mobilise community support by outreaching to young and old right where they live in the settlements.
‘Buses for Life’ is a vehicle to ease burdens using practical help. People helping People!
Are you willing to do good or just think about doing good? There’s a big difference felt by the children in need. Between now and our social justice tour in July, Megan Bayliss will be fund raising and organising workshops, donated by you and me, to be conducted in July at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Join our mail list to be kept informed and for fund raising options.
Feed your professional soul
February 24, 2010 by Megan · Leave a Comment
The Two Wolves
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, ‘My son, the battle is between two ‘wolves’ inside us all..
One is Evil.
It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret , greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is Good.
It is joy, peace , love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.
The grandson thought about it for a minute… And then asked his grandfather: ’Which wolf wins?’
The old Cherokee simply replied, ‘The one you feed .’
Peer Supervision is a good feed. Have you yet registered to feed your professional soul yet?
I am feeding my professional soul a little dessert in July by going to Papua New Guinea. The Kokoda trip is off because of insufficient numbers of people wanting to self torture, BUT, the work at an orphanage in Port Moresby is still on. Five days: we present workshops, help with teaching parenting skills for the under 5’s and do what ever is most needed.
Hungry? Contact Megan Bayliss for further information.
Richard Rose in Cairns presenting Therapeutic Care for Children and Youth
CAIRNS INSTITUTE VISITING SCHOLAR – PUBLIC LECTURE
THERAPEUTIC CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
RICHARD ROSE
Monday March 15th, 5.00 – 7.00 pm
James Cook University, Bruce Highway, Smithfield
Building A21, Rm:002
Light refreshment will be served
Richard Rose is the Clinical Practice Director, Mary Walsh Institute, SACCS Ltd. Mytton Mill, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.
Therapeutic approaches to child care for traumatised children has been at the forefront of providing recovery for children who have suffered early trauma through abuse in the UK. Over the last 23 years Sexual Abuse Child Consultancy Services (SACCS) has been providing care for extremely damaged young children when they have experienced multi-placement breakdown and shattered internal working models. Since 2004, SACCS has developed a Recovery Programme which includes a unique model which provides key information through observation and assessment; in action this delivers a planned approach to intervention for children leading to their recovery. In 2010, SACCS completed its Recovery Programme and now promotes its approach to therapeutic child care through presentation and opportunities to share practice, inform and influence quality in this vital service. This lecture will explore the SACCS Recovery Programme and the possible application such an approach might offer to services for children and young people in Queensland.
Note: Sexual Abuse Child Consultancy Services (SACCS) is a leading UK Child Care organisation caring for 55 children in residential care and 20 children in specialised foster care, the relevant web sites are www.saccs.co.uk and www.mwisaccs.com
Presented by: The Learning & Development Strategy (Child Safety) – James Cook University
Cost: Free
Contact: For further information, contact Elena Rhind.
Tel: (07) 4042 1887; E-mail: elena.rhind@jcu.edu.au
To RSVP for catering purposes, please contact Elena (above) by Wednesday March 10.
Download flier here: Richard Rose public lecture Cairns
World Social Work Day 2010
February 14, 2010 by Megan · 2 Comments
Australian Association of Social Workers
North Queensland Branch
Townsville Social Work Network (in collaboration with James Cook University – Social Work and Community Welfare and Student Association, Queensland Health – Townsville Hospital and Institute of Mental Health Services, Townsville)
presents
Guest speaker: Ross Daniels is the Director of Academic Programs and Coordinator of the Master of Social Work at Social Work and Human Services, Qld University of Technology.
Ross is a dynamic social worker and speaker who will present on the topic of social work and technology (CPE points: TBC).
Where: Robert Douglas Auditorium, Townsville Hospital
When: Monday 15th March 2010
Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm (presentation) 4.00pm – 5.00pm (workshop)
The presentation will be delivered face-to-face and via video-conference.
Cost: Dinner – cost and venue to be advised
RSVP: Susan – huntsusan58@gmail.com as soon as possible.
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