Western Sydney Community Forum (WSCF) 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.
(3 year project funded through Community Builders)
This project worker will work closely with the Aboriginal Services Capacity Building Project conducted for the Aboriginal Capacity Building Advisory Group (ACBAG) by Bradfield Nyland Group for the past two years, assisting them to implement its plan to address a range of issues for Aboriginal services. It will increase skills in management, submission-writing, advocacy, assist with partnerships and develop back office support which will all lead to better support for Aboriginal communities.
Applications close 5pm Monday 4th October 2010
WSCF offers:
Applicants must obtain an information package, containing job description and selection criteria on 02 9687 9669 or Email: wscf@wscf.org.au.
Interviews for this position are scheduled for Monday 11/10/2010.
WSCF would request the successful applicant to be available to attend its 2 day planning session on 26 & 27th October 2010.
NB: Applications must address the selection criteria to be considered.
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Cancellation:
To cancel your registration, please email to wscf@wscf.org.au or phone 9687 9669.
Number of Registration Per Session:
Maximum 3 (THREE) registrations per session for each organisation, should you need more places, please email to wscf@wscf.org.au or phone 9687 9669.
Success at last!
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Media Release The Hon. Linda Burney MP |
The NSW Government's 2010-11 Budget increases Community Services Grants Program (CSGP) funding by $10 million, an increase of 38%!
Brian Smith, Executive Officer of Local Community Services Association and member of the CSGP Roundtable, says
“Together we did it! Many thought it impossible but today community development organisations and neighbourhood centres can pause in the midst of busy workloads and congratulate themselves on the success of their funding campaign. Renewable funding for CSGP community strengthening services has risen from the current $28 million, to $38 million in the 2010-11 budget, ending a 20 year funding drought!”
Mary Waterford, WSCF Executive Officer and also a member of the CSGP Roundtable, says
“This is a significant win! Let us take the time to celebrate our good campaigning, consistency of message, persistence, and our working together with peak bodies and State members. In particular Linda Burney, Minister for Community Services has been a great ally for the sector and neighbourhood centres."
Visit the LCSA website www.lcsa.org.au for more details and NSW Budget website for the full 2010-11 Budget Papers, including information on funding for Human Services and Community Services. LCSA has produced a press release you can use to let your local media outlets know about the funding increase and what this means for your community.
Join WSCF or renew your current WSCF membership today to continue supporting us in our efforts to further enable our sector's capacity in building strong communities.
Contact: Mary Waterford on 9687 5812 or Brian Smith on 9660 2044
WSCF has written a discussion paper about ‘The Gap’. The Gap refers to the difference in access between the route bus system and the community transport system. The people who usually find themselves in this gap are well older people and people with some mobility difficulty. WSCF is recommending that Transport NSW commission and independent study into ‘the gap’ and to make suggestions for solutions.
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WSCF has a fully equipped Training Room/Meeting Room available for hire. The Training Room/Meeting Room is self-contained with access to electronic whiteboard, overhead projector, and data projector with PC. There is plenty of natural light, and a balcony. The room holds 18-20 people boardroom style, 30 in cafe-style and up to 50 in theatre style. The WSCF Training Room/Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible, with lift access and accessible bathroom facilities.