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INFORMATION WEEKLY ISSUE 146

For week ending Friday 12th October 2012

Te Pou DWD Grant funding update

The leadership development and consumer leadership development grants will be open for one last round in 2012. Applications will be accepted from 8 October 2012 until 2 November 2012 for learning activities which will start in 2012. Please note that given the tight timeframe, the closing date will be strictly adhered. See our website for information on priority topics and for details of the application process. This is 2012 grant funding so applications from organisations who have not yet received the maximum amounts will be prioritised, however we may still be able to consider other applications. 2012 applications for training grants are still open but will close within the next two months. Training grants are available to assist employers with costs arising from their employee's participation in a Ministry of Health approved national certificate or diploma. Please speak to your regional facilitator about the 'start date' and 'end date' requirements for each grant. Regional facilitators are: Cindy Searchfield, Northern Frances Anderson, Central Adrienne Henderson, Southern

Cindy Searchfield Regional Facilitator, Disability Workforce Development DDI: 09 301 3735 | MOBILE: 027 298 5861 | WEBSITE: www.tepou.co.nz
Mental Health Programmes Ltd (trading as Te Pou) Part of the Wise Group.

Yes Disability Resource Centre still has one office space to let at Lion Foundation House. Come and join the amazing organizations housed under the one roof.
Taikura Trust Renaissance Independent Living Mobility Dogs F.A.D.E. WDHB Child Development Team Epilepsy North Shore Hearing Therapy Youth Line Supporting Families Amadeus Rehab services Muscular Dystrophy Northern Yes Disability Resource and Information Centre Come in or give us a call phone 414 5360. We really are in a shared space making a difference for families and disabled people.

Invitation to the Launch of Health Link North

and NGO (Non Government Organisation) Meeting Health Link North is a new community engagement organisation ensuring the community voice is heard in health care decision making from Deveonport to Wellsford, including South Kaipara. Guest Speakers: Dr Jocelyn Peach, Director of Nursing Midwifery and Emergency Planning - Waitemata District Health Board John Ross, Chief Executive Officer, Waitemata PHO and Comprehensive Care Date: Venue: Rotary House Silverdale 2 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale (300 metres from Silverdale motorway turnoff at entrance to Silverdale War Memorial Park) Morning tea will be provided RSVP by Wednesday 10th October to: Anne Curtis, Community Engagement Coordinator, Health Link North Wednesday 17 October at 10am

Phone: 021 1069290

Email: rodneyhealthlink@vodafone.net.nz

The Community Facility Development Fund is now open

Guidelines and Application forms are now available on : http://www.aucklandcouncil.gov

t.nz/EN/newseventsculture/
communityfundingsupport/grantsfunding/communityfunding/Pages/home.aspx
The Fund is a legacy council fund that provides financial support to not-for-profit organisations undertaking asset development work. Developments with a total project value of $30K or more are eligible.
Applications close at 5pm on 7 December 2012 A workshop will be held at Council to provide information and guidance to groups wishing to apply to the Community Facility Development Fund on: Friday 19 October 10.00 11.00 The Council Chamber, Level 3 Takapuna Service Centre Auckland Council 1 The Strand Takapuna

Albany House Administrator Job Description

Purpose Albany House Administrator is wanted to be the local face of Albany Community Co-ordinator (Albany CoCo); to open the house five days a week, take bookings from prospective clients, promoting the availability of Albany House to everyone. Previous experience of similar work desirable but not essential. Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 17th October, Contact Rosemary Johnson via rosemary.johnson2010@gmail.com 0210 259 9330 Hours of Work Monday to Friday 10 hours total per week during period of 9.30 3pm. School terms only. Work during holidays by arrangement.

Duties 1. Take bookings for the house, via telephone, email or personally 2. Keep diary record of bookings made ensuring that there are no clashes 3. Provide and accept return of keys from clients, either individuals or groups, who have booked the use of the house, either on a regular basis or on off bookings. 4. Arrange reception and banking of financial bond(s) from new clients and provide manual receipt to client. Arranging of return of bond at end of contract. 5. Keep simple accounts recording all transactions using computer programmes provided 6. Liaise with member(s) of Albany CoCo Board updating them of any issues relevant to the house. 7. Provide a warm welcome to everyone using Albany House 8. Ensure house is kept clean and tidy and that groups leave the house in which the state which they found it, liaising with cleaner to ensure cleaning done to accepted standard 9. Prepare and submit report(s) to Auckland Council regarding usage of Albany house. Skills Required 1. Elementary computing skills: emails, word processing (word) 2. Keeping legible diary of all using Albany house 3. Basic financial skills 4. Able to prepare simple reports using a good standard of English. Personal Attributes 1. Warm personable manner 2. Legible handwriting 3. Good organisational skills 4. Good standard of English and Maths.

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