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Western Sydney Community Forum works to build strong, organised communities by bridging the divide between communities and policymakers at the local, regional, state and national level. As a capacity building and advocacy organisation WSCF ensures a voice for people working daily with the challenges facing the region, connecting those too often left out.

News and Events

Climate Change Program

Western Sydney Community Forum and the University of Western Sydney would like to invite NGO workers to an event on Monday 15 September 2008 to find out what climate change is all about, and how this is going to affect all aspects of our lives.

Download your personal invitation and registration form, (pdf format, 131Kb)...

 

Interagencies List for Western Sydney

This list provided by WSCF will help community service workers make contact with the interagencies, networks and forums in Western Sydney that are relevant to their work. Please go to "Lists" under "Resources" or click here for the latest updated list (pdf 95Kb)...

If you would like a copy of our publication "Making Great Interagencies, Networks and Forums", please email your request to us.

 

Forum Flash Newsletter

To subscribe to the online email news Forum Flash please click here

To read the full version of this newsletter (15 August 2008), click here

 

Term 3 Group Work Calendar

For People Working with Children (0 - 8) and Families.

The Group Work Calendar has now been updated for term 3.

If you want more information, please contact Cheryl Kelly or Himali Wettasinghe.  Email cherylk@wscf.org.au or himaliw@wscf.org.au, or phone Cheryl on 9687-6754.  (note:  Himali is away until July 30)

 

Deadlines for return of contribution forms:

Term 4:  Thursday 25 September 2008 (we must receive at WSCF)

Group Work Calendar contribution e-form, click here (46Kb)...

 

Position Vacant, 21hrs, Grade 5, HACC.

Western Sydney Community Forum (WSCF) is the peak regional body for community groups across Western Sydney. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic person with a commitment to social justice principles to join a diverse team of projects.

 

The Regional Resource Worker/ HACC (SACS Award Grade 5 permanent part-time) will have strong community development and project management skills,  a sound understanding of social policy and human services issues and the role of the community sector, and high quality communication skills.

Applications close 4pm Friday 1st August 2008

WSCF offers:

  • SACS Award Grade 5 ($29.96 - $31.27 per hour)
  • Above-award wages and conditions
  • Generous leave conditions
  • 21 Hours pw /permanent
  • Flexible hours: worked over 3 – 5 days
  • Family- friendly work environment
  • Office is located close to public transport
  • Culturally diverse and enthusiastic staff team.

Applicants must obtain an information package, containing job description and selection criteria on 02 9687 9669 or wscf@wscf.org.au

Aboriginal applicants particularly encouraged to apply.

Interviews for this position are scheduled for Thursday 7th August 2008.

 
 

Diploma of Community Services Management

A Diploma of Community Services Management is now available through the WSCF. Western Sydney Community Forum (WSCF) has a long history of providing relevant training to community organisations in Western Sydney and we have an exciting professional development opportunity for you. WSCF, in partnership with Harris Bromly Pty Ltd is offering the Diploma of Community Services Management CHC51602. For more information click here and to express and interest click here.
 

Quality training with WSCF

Do you attend our training?
What's stopping you?
The Learning and Development Team is very interested in identifying – and addressing- the issues that prevent workers from your service from accessing WSCF training opportunities.
As a first stage in this process, we have designed a one-page survey which we have been circulating through networks and interagencies. We need your feedback to help us design programs that better address the barriers to training faced by the NGO sector.
If you can assist us, please complete the survey and return it to us by fax on 9687-8665 by middle of July.
We really appreciate your assistance.
 

CSGP Support Network video presentations

The video presentations from our last CSGP Support Network meeting are available on this site now: Click here

WSCF hosted a meeting at the Canley Vale Leisure Centre of Roundtable members and CSGP funded services to discuss the progress of the CSGP Review. There is a video of the meeting available in three parts:

Part 1) Intro and Background. Part 2) Brian Smith, LCSA, Opportunities and Risks. Part 3) Questions and Wrap-up with Mary Waterford

 

2008 Training Calendar

The new WSCF Learning & Development Calendar for 2008 is now available for download.  If you would like us to mail you a copy, please contact us by phoning     9687-9669.

Downloads:

 

 

Western Sydney Interagencies List

This list provided by WSCF will help community service workers make contact with the interagencies, networks and forums in Western Sydney that are relevant to their work. Please go to "Lists" under "Resources" or click here (pdf 100Kb)...

If you would like a copy of our publication "Making Great Interagencies, Networks and Forums", please email your request to us.