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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Coaching and Mentoring in Rural Australia
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Time to reveal your hidden treasures
The Rural Women’s Network (RWN) has formed a partnership with the NSW Centre for Volunteering and NSW Office for Women’s Policy to shine the spotlight on NSW rural women volunteers who are making a difference in their communities. Whether it is coordinating the local shopping bus for the elderly, running riding for the disabled lessons or managing the school canteen, we want to know about them and need your help – and it is really easy to be involved. You just need to fill out a simple nomination form from our website (below), provide some information about your nominee and get someone to back up your claim by counter signing your nomination.
Seeking farmer who has affinity with deaf and blind children to share farming experiences
Lynne Strong is hoping we can use out network to find a wonderful farmer with a special affinity for children attending the Alice Betteridge School for the Deaf and Blind.
http://www.choosingaschool.com.au/_webapp_164924/RIDBC_ALICE_BETTERIDGE_SCHOOL
Background
With the support of our funding partners who include Rouse Hill Town Centre, Woolworths, Landlearn NSW and Hawkesbury Harvest we are a rolling out the Archibull Prize ( see link below) in Western Sydney in 2010. Originally a pilot of 5 schools overwhelming interest and support has blown this out to 14 schools and due to the generosity of the Carlingford Rotary this now includes Alice Betteridge
As part of the program industry advocates go into the schools and share their farming experiences with the children and invite the children to ask them questions
I would like to be able to deliver this experience to highest level possible to Alice Betteridge and so I need a very special person to help make this happen
Looking for to hearing from your network
More information on the program and the mentors is being loaded regularly on our website http://www.dairyyouthaustralia.com.au/archibull/index.html
Lynne Strong
105 Clover Hill Rd
Jamberoo NSW 2533
Phone 02 42 360 309
www.cloverhilldairies.com.au
www.dairyyouthaustralia.com.au
lynnestrong@cloverhilldairies.com.au,
Freelance Job Available - Social Network Developer
http://www.nrwc.com.au/jobs/consultancies
The National Rural Women’s Coalition & Network (NRWCN) is looking to employ on a short term contract, a consultant to commence developing the NRWCN’s new national network.
Key tasks will be the development of
· social media strategy,
· brand awareness,
· virtual networks including development of an online community and
· information portal for women in rural regional and remote Australia
and working with existing state networks to complement the work they do.
Location: Flexible
About the organisation:
The National Rural Women’s Coalition & Network Inc is a collaborative national voice for over 250,000 women living in rural, regional and remote Australia. Established in 2002, we seek to ensure better social and economic outcomes for women in our rural townships and on farms.The NRWCN has recently been confirmed as one of the successful six tenderers to operate one of the new national women’s Alliances funded by the Federal Government through the Office for Women. The NRWCN will continue its traditional work under the new contract but now in a broader context. We will be expanding to establish a National Rural Women’s Network targeting individual women, more younger women, indigenous women, women from non English speaking backgrounds and non aligned women
Job title: Social Network Developer
Job base location: Flexible
Reporting line: Executive Officer to Chair and Executive
Responsibilities:
o Development of a social media strategy, working with stakeholders to ensure its effectiveness and encouraging adoption of relevant social media techniques into the corporate culture
o Develop social media campaigns including online advocacy, writing editorial, community-outreach efforts, promotions, etc.
o Maintain and further develop the organisation’s website
o Manage presence in social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, and other similar community sites, posting on relevant blogs, and seeding content into social applications as needed
o Manage and build an active network to spread the word about the organisation
o Develop effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of social media programs
o Monitor trends in social media tools, trends and applications
o Develop a Blogger outreach program and manage online forums to enable community members to become involved and have a voice around rural issues.
Ideal candidate profile – The person who undertakes this contract should have:
o Public relations, Marketing, Sales, Community Management experience.
o Understanding of rural, regional and remote Australia and its issues
o Strong project management or organisational skills
o In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and their respective participants (Facebook, Digg, Youtube, Twitter, Flickr etc.) and how they can be deployed in different scenarios
o Knowledge of blogging ecosystem relevant to the organisation’s field
o Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format, and build and maintain relationships
o Team player, with the confidence to take the lead and guide others when necessary
o Good technical understanding and can pick up new tools quickly
o Have a good knowledge of principles of Social networking platforms and theory
o Experience working with volunteers
o
Remuneration: A suitable fee will be negotiated
Recruitment Process
Stage 1. Expressions of Interest. Closing Date 5.00 pm 18th June 2010
Stage 2. Evaluation of applications. Complete by 22nd June 2010
Stage 3 Shortlisted applicants invited for video Interview 24th June 2010
Stage 4 Offer made by 25th June 2010
Stage 5 Commencement by early July 2010
The National Rural Women’s Coalition & Network (NRWCN) is looking to employ on a short term contract, a consultant to commence developing the NRWCN’s new national network.
Key tasks will be the development of
· social media strategy,
· brand awareness,
· virtual networks including development of an online community and
· information portal for women in rural regional and remote Australia
and working with existing state networks to complement the work they do.
Location: Flexible
About the organisation:
The National Rural Women’s Coalition & Network Inc is a collaborative national voice for over 250,000 women living in rural, regional and remote Australia. Established in 2002, we seek to ensure better social and economic outcomes for women in our rural townships and on farms.The NRWCN has recently been confirmed as one of the successful six tenderers to operate one of the new national women’s Alliances funded by the Federal Government through the Office for Women. The NRWCN will continue its traditional work under the new contract but now in a broader context. We will be expanding to establish a National Rural Women’s Network targeting individual women, more younger women, indigenous women, women from non English speaking backgrounds and non aligned women
Job title: Social Network Developer
Job base location: Flexible
Reporting line: Executive Officer to Chair and Executive
Responsibilities:
o Development of a social media strategy, working with stakeholders to ensure its effectiveness and encouraging adoption of relevant social media techniques into the corporate culture
o Develop social media campaigns including online advocacy, writing editorial, community-outreach efforts, promotions, etc.
o Maintain and further develop the organisation’s website
o Manage presence in social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, and other similar community sites, posting on relevant blogs, and seeding content into social applications as needed
o Manage and build an active network to spread the word about the organisation
o Develop effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of social media programs
o Monitor trends in social media tools, trends and applications
o Develop a Blogger outreach program and manage online forums to enable community members to become involved and have a voice around rural issues.
Ideal candidate profile – The person who undertakes this contract should have:
o Public relations, Marketing, Sales, Community Management experience.
o Understanding of rural, regional and remote Australia and its issues
o Strong project management or organisational skills
o In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and their respective participants (Facebook, Digg, Youtube, Twitter, Flickr etc.) and how they can be deployed in different scenarios
o Knowledge of blogging ecosystem relevant to the organisation’s field
o Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format, and build and maintain relationships
o Team player, with the confidence to take the lead and guide others when necessary
o Good technical understanding and can pick up new tools quickly
o Have a good knowledge of principles of Social networking platforms and theory
o Experience working with volunteers
o
Remuneration: A suitable fee will be negotiated
Recruitment Process
Stage 1. Expressions of Interest. Closing Date 5.00 pm 18th June 2010
Stage 2. Evaluation of applications. Complete by 22nd June 2010
Stage 3 Shortlisted applicants invited for video Interview 24th June 2010
Stage 4 Offer made by 25th June 2010
Stage 5 Commencement by early July 2010
Free SOFT Workshop = Mount Hope
You are invited to a FREE Shaping Our Futures Together (SOFT) course for women
Tues 29 & Wed 30
June 2010 at Mt Hope
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 Mt Hope Hall
The course is drought funded and therefore will be FREE. It includes a workbook, all course materials and food.
YOU MUST REGISTER by Monday 21 June 2010
Places are limited to 20 so please book in early by contacting the local coordinator Marlene Forsyth on 6837 3882 or email rm_forsyth@bigpond.com
What participants have said about SOFT:
P I enjoyed the time out to reflect on me and my ability to pursue a goal I’ve held onto for years, Ganmain
P The emphasis on interaction in the exercises really brought it alive for me. It has changed my thoughts and my direction in life, Tocal
P I learned that it is OK to take time for myself, Wagga Wagga
P The visualisation was very powerful, Bourke Aboriginal women’s group
P I realised everyone has issues, Harden
P The writing a journal, goal setting and action planning were most useful, Coleambally
P A real motivator to write down some realistic goals and have some direction for the future for me rather than always focusing on the farm and the family Forbes
P The experience and process of meeting, learning with and being challenged by my colleagues was invaluable, Orange
Domestic Violence Family Violence Action Plan
Dear all,
On Tuesday 8 June 2010, the NSW Government released Stop the Violence: End the Silence - the NSW Domestic and Family Violence Action Plan.
The 5 year Plan contains 91 actions underpinned by 5 strategic directions: Prevention and early intervention; Protection, safety and justice; Provision of services and support; Building capacity; and Data collection and research.
The Action Plan is available for download on the front page of the Office for Women's Policy website, http://www.women.nsw.gov.au/. The Hansard transcript regarding the release of the Action Plan is available here.
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Life Force Suicide Prevention Course - Dubbo
An Opportunity For You To Embrace!
LifeForce is presenting you with the opportunity to receive a day of our esteemed training in Suicide Prevention, free of charge.
Please find attached a flier providing you with the details of the workshop to be presented at Dubbo on the 7 & 8 July 2010
The workshop is designed for all community members to help them support their colleagues, families and friends. This program not only provides education on what to do in the crisis of suicide but also how to intervene on a daily basis.
We look forward to welcoming you to the training session.
If interested please fill out the registration form and fax it through to the LifeForce office 02 8922 9064
Hidden Treasures
Rural Women's Network project update
Hidden Treasures - recognising rural women volunteers in NSW
See the RWN website for more information and the nomination form: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/rwn
| The Country Web: No. 52 Autumn 2010 Edition No. 52 of The Country Web newsletter is now available. This edition's theme is ‘Perception Versus Reality’. In this edition you'll meet our 2010 NSW RIRDC Rural Women's Award winner and runner-up and find out what our past winners have been up to since winning the Award. We have stories that address perceptions about issues such as the drought, alcohol and drug addiction and homelessness, and there is a great article about how our unspoken expectations can affect our personal relationships. This edition also features a new Women in Business column to showcase rural women and provide ideas and inspiration for you to pursue your own goals and dreams. The newsletter can be downloaded from the RWN website: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/rwn - Follow the links to download a pdf file Readers who receive a printed copy in the post can expect their copy in the mail next week. The theme for the No.53 edition is 'Celebrating Creativity'. We welcome your ideas as well as other information of interest, stories, poems and pictures. Contributions close 28 June for publication in September. |
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