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Domestic Violence Funding Open

Please be advised that the NSW Domestic and Family Violence Grants Program has opened today (17 March).

Please find attached further information and details on how to apply. The closing date is 9 April 2010.

The Grants program has also been advertised at www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/vpcu and in major Sydney newspapers, rural and regional newspapers, the Koori Mail, the National Indigenous Times and The Land.

OUTSTANDING FREE CONFERENCE

We have just confirmed Jenny Brockie. SBS INSIGHT, to finish off our conference. This should bring everything together nicely for all of us.

Check Out the excellent program at the below link. All speakers in the program are confirmed.

For those of you who are contemplating or even thinking of attending this conference I urge you to Register Now!

We have had widespread interest from Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and overseas which is fantastic, we do not want you to miss out.

The Conference is Free to Attend so book early.

Register at the following website to attend.
http://www.cottoncrc.org.au/content/Communities/Noticeboard/Sustaining_Rural_Communities_Conference.aspx

Remember to forward this link through your networks so that everyone gets the opportunity to attend.

Kind regards
Kate Schwager
Community Officer
Cotton Catchment Communities CRC

Australian Cotton Research Institute
Locked Bag 1001
Narrabri
NSW 2390

P: (02) 6799 2477
F: (02) 6793 1171
M: 0408 486 667
E: kate.schwager@cottoncrc.org.au

VOLUNTEERS GRANTS OPEN NOW

Grant: Volunteer Grants Program G01906

Provider: Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Category: Community Organisations

Funding: Max per grant: $5,000 Min per grant: $1,000 Total Pool:

$21,000,000

Closes: 16 April 2010

Purpose: To support volunteers, assist disadvantaged communities and encourage social

inclusion to assist vulnerable people within our society.

Overview: Funding of $21 million is available to eligible non-profit community

organisations to assist their volunteers and encourage volunteering.

Volunteer Grants 2010 provides funding of between $1,000 and $5,000 to help non-profit

organisations to:

• contribute towards the costs of training courses for volunteers and/or undertaking

background screening checks for volunteers; and/or

• purchase portable, tangible, small equipment items to help volunteers; and/or

• contribute towards fuel reimbursement for their volunteers, including those who use

their cars to transport others to activities, deliver food and assist people in need.

Volunteer Grants 2010 closes at 2 pm AEST on Friday 16 April 2010

Limitations: Organisations that are ineligible to apply will not be funded, these include but

are not limited to:

• For-profit organisations, partnerships, research foundations or trusts, professional

associations, statutory authorities

• Organisations that are not legal entities

• Local Government entities

Exception: Local Government entities may sponsor a non-profit organisation with

volunteers in the following circumstances:

o where an organisation is not a legal entity in its own right; and

o the Local Government entity is the only or most reasonable option to sponsor

the organisation in the community.

• Australian and State/Territory Government departments:

Exception: a State Government educational institution may sponsor the local parent

& friends association in the following circumstances:

o where a parent association/committee is not a legal entity in its own right, for

example a parents and friends association; or

o on behalf of a school council/board whose legal status is linked to the school's

governing body, such as a State Government school.

If you are not sure about your organisations legal entity status please consult with your

Treasurer or Financial Officer. Alternatively the Volunteer Grants toll-free hotline is

available on 1800 183 374 to assist you with any questions you may have.

Who can apply: FaHCSIA can only enter into a Funding Agreement with an organisation

that is a legal entity. If an organisation is not a legal entity, an eligible sponsor

organisation may apply for funding on your behalf. An organisation may sponsor a

maximum of 50 Volunteer Grants 2010 Applications.

Eligible organisations must be Australian non-profit organisations:

• Whose volunteers' work is aimed at supporting families and/or communities in

Australia; and

• Which are legal entities, such as, but not limited to:

o Incorporated Associations - incorporated under State/Territory legislation

(commonly have 'Association', 'Incorporated' or 'Inc' in their legal name)

o Incorporated Cooperatives - incorporated under State/Territory legislation

(commonly have 'Cooperative' in their legal name)

o Companies - non-profit proprietary companies or public companies,

incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001

o Aboriginal Corporations

o Organisations established through a specific piece of Australian or

State/Territory legislation (for example, many public benevolent institutions,

churches)

o Trustees on behalf of a trust.

How to apply: Mail, Email

The funding round is expected to be very competitive and it is

essential that applicants read the guidelines and answer all

mandatory questions when applying.

Further Information

Website: http://bit.ly/dhsRyr

Guidelines: http://bit.ly/9cjqxo

Appl. Form: http://bit.ly/cgoHpB

Contact

Details:

Dept of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Email: vg2010@fahcsia.gov.au

Freecall: 1800 183 374

TTY: 1800 555 677

Nominate someone for an EDNA

Hi Everyone,

Have you considered the nomination of someone you admire for an EDNA Award? Now is the time to collect the necessary information in order to meet the closing date of 16 April. Remember the EDNAs are the only awards that recognise feminist activists who support other women. We’re sure you know someone like that.

THE EDNA RYAN AWARDS

The EDNA Awards (The EDNAs), inaugurated in 1998 by the Women’s Electoral Lobby NSW (WEL NSW), were developed to recognise the life and passion of Edna Ryan (1904-1997) who worked tirelessly to make a better world –especially for women. The Awards have two aims: to provide the opportunity to nominate those who we feel should be acknowledged and to provide an occasion to come together to celebrate what we do.

The EDNAs are awards made to women who have made a feminist difference. Those whose activity advances the status of women: the troublemakers, the stirrers, the battlers, who show extraordinary commitment and determination.

There are 10 Award categories: Workforce, Government, Arts, Community Activism, Media /Communication, Humour, Mentoring, Battling, Education and The Grand Stirrer.

Criteria for Awards.

The EDNAs are not awards for long service, or only for those who are well-known. Nor are they simply a recognition of women who are successful in their own field.

In considering the nominations, an independent panel will seek specific evidence of the nominee's achievements or actions which have –

(1) fostered or offered opportunities for women to clarify and/or fulfil their goals, or

(2) raised or discussed in the public arena issues and perspectives of particular interest to women, which are often otherwise marginalised or denigrated.

Nominees must be comfortable with being called feminist, and must live and work in NSW or the ACT. These are the places where Edna lived and worked, and the geographic limits help to avoid potential difficulties in managing the review process. Details on all women awarded an EDNA are deposited with the NSW State Library, and are made available to the public.

Nominate a person you admire. Nominations must be on the nomination form (attached) and must meet the criteria. Closing date for nominations is 16 April 2010.

The Edna Ryan Awards night will be held on 14 May 2010 at the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts .Come along and join us to celebrate some of our achievements, and to encourage all of us (as Edna did) to keep on contributing, to keep on making a feminist difference.

Nomination forms and booking forms are attached for your information. Further details are available on the WEL NSW website: www.welnsw.org.au or by contacting the WEL office: 66 Albion St Surry Hills .Phone/fax: 9212 4374.Email: welnsw@comcen.com.au

Are you a future leader in the Grain Industry

MEDIA RELEASE

16 March 2010 Mentors needed: Australia’s future grain leaders want you GGA is looking for established leaders in Australian agriculture to mentor participants in its second Australian Future Grain Leaders Program. ‘MentorMatch’ was nominated as a key success element in the inaugural Program where 15 participants were matched with established leaders to support them with their leadership goals. Mentor, Murray Rogers AM, an executive in the Australian grains and food sectors as well as past CEO of AWB Limited, enjoyed being a mentor in the program and says it provided him with an insight into today’s emerging leaders as well as an avenue to share his knowledge and skills for the benefit of others. “It is terrific to have had the opportunity to support leadership development through structured mentoring. Working one on one over a short time resulted in real actions for my mentoree James and new learnings for me as well. It was a two way partnership,” Mr Rogers said James Hamilton, a grain grower from Narromine, New South Wales says he got much more than he expected in his mentoring partnership with Mr Rogers. “It exceeded my expectations, I now have the competence and confidence to set my own direction and goals and then pursue them with passion,” said James. Mentors provide two hours of one-on-one phone support to emerging leaders in the Australian grains industry during April and May. The idea of MentorMatch is that each Program participant is matched with an established leader to support them in their skills development as well as provide insights into how to lead change in the real world and importantly how to trouble shoot when things don't go quite to plan. Interested mentors do not need to be from the grains industry and leadership experience from a wide range of sectors is encouraged. MentorMatch is coordinated by RuralScope Pty Limited who will provide resources and support to mentors. GGA Chairman John Eastburn said it was testimony to the program that MentorMatch was bridging the gap between established and emerging leaders. “The Australian Future Grain Leaders Program develops quality leaders with the knowledge and skills to meet the demands of future industry challenges. “The mentoring process provides a great opportunity for experienced leaders to give something back and support the next generation of leaders in Australian agriculture,” Mr Eastburn said. There are currently 15 participants in the Australian Future Grain Leaders Program who are highly motivated and working towards completing their integrated industry project where they apply their leadership skills and knowledge in action. Projects being undertaken include delivering a farm leasing program, investigating fuel hedging, developing a nationally consistent definition of Australian quality assured grain, establishing a rural youth conference, increasing pulse production in southern Australia as well as creating a positive communication link between researchers and farmers regarding grain storage. Mentors are assured that any support, advice and insights provided to Program participants will be well utilised. For more information on current participants and MentorMatch visit the Mentors page on www.grainleaders.com.au To register your interest as a mentor or for more information, please contact Jo Eady at RuralScope Pty Ltd on 0419 912 879 or email jo@ruralscope.com

Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women - TeleLearning Sereis

Dear Colleague

We thought you might like to include a paragraph on our upcoming tele-learning series Being the Author of Your Life which starts on Tuesday the 6^th of April in your next member publication.

Details are:
v Sarah Cornally presents Being the Author of Your Life - If you have things that really matter to you and you want to equip yourself to have the best chance of achieving them, this program will enable you to write the script that will give you that delicious sense of a life well lived.
v 6 part tele-learning series starts Tuesday 6^th April running for six weeks
v Dial in live or download audios post event (all sessions recorded, download to your favourite device for easy playback)
v Single session $55, $264, or fantastic group savings at $990 (4 or more)
v No travel, fuel, accommodation, childcare expenses, no time away from your farm and/or business
v Listen from the convenience and comfort of your home or office
v Learn more: http://www.faaw.org.au/seminars/seminar/18

Event Management Workshop Balranald

The LMD CMA has decided to subsidise a bus (20 seater) and registration fee (of $20.00 per person) to the Event Management Workshop at Balranald on Monday 29 March 2010. This is an excellent opportunity for LMD catchment residents who would like to know more about event management and its many elements. The workshop has a maximum capacity of 50 participants. The presenter, Belinda King, is know for her professionalism and creative ideas. Workshop flyer is attached.

This offer is open to all LMD catchment residents and it would be appreciated if you could circulate this information via your networks and friends as I am sure there are many groups and individuals who would benefit from such a workshop. I already have four requests, so let me know via return email should you wish to attend, and your preferred pickup location. It is anticipated that a bus will leave Wentworth about 7.30am and pick up along the route via Buronga and Euston. Final details closer to the workshop date.

Please let me know if you would like to attend by 4.30pm Tuesday 23 March 2010 so I can confirm your place at the workshop. If you have any queries about this offer, please contact me on 03 5021 9459.

SOFT Workshop for MUDGEE

The 2-day course will run from 8.45am to 3.00pm both days at Club Mudgee
The course is drought funded and therefore will be FREE. It includes a workbook, all course materials and food.
YOU MUST REGISTER by Monday 26 April 2010
Places are limited to 20 so please book in early by contacting Melanie Trethowan on Ph: 6372 4410 or 0427 406 905 or melanie@heartofthebush.com.au

SOFT Workshop for GRIFFITH

Shaping Our Future’s Together or SOFT includes a wide range of learning activities to help you build self esteem and shape your own future. The emphasis is on also having fun while you learn.
During the course you will explore a wide range of topics including:

Developing a personal vision and goal setting

Learning the importance of time for ‘me’

Exploring personal values

Developing confidence

Learning how to improve communication skills

Strengthening networks and networking skills

The 2-day course will run from 8.45am to 3.00pm at Griffith I&I Office, Farm 217 Murray Rd Hanwood.

The course is drought funded and therefore will be FREE. It includes a workbook, all course materials and food.

YOU MUST REGISTER by Tuesday 15 June 2010

Places are limited to 20 so please book in early by contacting the local coordinator Iva Quarisa Ph 69601331 or email iva.quarisa@industry.nsw.gov.au

Youth Off the Streets Scholarship Program Open Now

Youth Off The Streets Scholarship Program Nominations Open Now

Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off The Streets is calling for nominations for its annual National Scholarship Program, now in it’s eighth year.

The Scholarship program provides financial and personal support for young people to pursue their vocational goals in any field.

“Perhaps the greatest thing I’ve gained through the scholarship is the knowledge that someone thinks I have potential, and that I’m good enough for ongoing support. Feeling this means more to me than anything,” A 2005 Scholarship Recipient, who has since completed the program, said.

Nominations are open for people between 14 and 21 years of age, who are disadvantaged and/or disconnected from their families or communities. Since 2004, The Scholarship Program has supported over 80 talented young people, from all over Australia.

“The aim of the Scholarship Program is to support young people who have a genuine desire to move forward but face significant financial and personal barriers which make their everyday goals a struggle. We want to give all young people an equal chance in life,” said Father Chris Riley, Founder and CEO of Youth Off The Streets.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the number of young people accessing high level tertiary education continues to grow. However, for young people forced to meet immediate challenges to survive, vocational training rarely an option. This lays the foundation to further widen the social and economic gap across Australia for generations to come, continuing the cycle of privilege and disadvantage.

Nominations for the 2010 Scholarship program can be made by young people themselves, or on their behalf.

To lodge a nomination and help a young person from your local area realise their potential, visit the Youth Off The Streets website at www.youthoffthestreets.com.au to download a nomination form.

Nominations close 5pm, Friday 7 May 2010.

If you would like more information on nominations or sponsorship for the Scholarship Program please contact Youth Off The Streets. General Enquires (02) 9330 3500 info@youthoffthestreets.com.au Danielle Montgomery Scholarship Program Manager (02) 9330 3537 daniellem@youthoffthestreets.com.au

GREAT GRANT OPPORTUNITY

http://www.frrr.org.au/programsDetail.asp?ProgramID=4

Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program Current Round: yes A small grants program for small rural Australian communities will offer about $900,000 a year in grants to benefit people in rural and remote communities. This collaborative approach is designed to: · Make better, targeted use of funds improving access for rural & regional communities · Provide a simpler application process · Enhance efficiency and effectiveness for philanthropic trusts and foundations who wish to support small communities What can be funded? · Not-for-profit Organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities living in small rural and remote locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas. · Applications from communities with a population of 10,000 or less will receive priority. · Grants will be made in amounts up to $5,000. · To be eligible, projects must be for a charitable purpose (benefit the whole community). The majority of funds are unrestricted but, as this is a collaborative program, there are some grants that are restricted to Tax Concession Charity (TCC) organisations or must be granted in Victoria; the Benalla region (Victoria) or the Far North Queensland region. · Organisations should have an ABN or Incorporation Certificate. · Organisations demonstrating community partnerships will be preferred to multiple applications from one community. What can’t be funded? · The encouragement or advancement of sport or recreation or social activities is not considered a charitable activity by the Australian Taxation Office. Applications from sporting organisations need to clearly demonstrate a benefit to the wider community. · Operational and Administration costs, Travel and Accommodation · Previous grant recipients who have not completed their final report requirements Currently, preference will be given to projects that support: · Community Infrastructure · Community Development involving Disadvantaged Children or Young People · Resettlement of Immigrants in rural Australia · Drought affected areas (Exceptional Circumstances Declared) How to Apply Application can be made to FRRR by post only and need to be posted no later than 5pm on the closing date. Please use the attached application form and confine information to the space provided. Attach a copy of your most recent financial statement and project budget. Closing Dates: 29 March and 30 September, 2010. Post Applications to: FRRR, PO BOX 41, BENDIGO VIC 3552 For Assistance: Free call 1800 170 020 or email info@frrr.org.au Correspondence: All applications will receive an acknowledgment letter.