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CoPP | UPDATING | Community Sector News | 6 June 2023

[Edited extract from public address]

There are some great opportunities to be shared with your staff, volunteers and community members. 

Please note that there are only about 4 places left for the free first aid training so get in quickly. We look forward to brining you some great funding opportunities next month with the beginning of the financial year 23/24.

 Training and Professional Development 

First Aid Certificate Training for Community Groups | Wednesday 21 June 2023 | 4–7.45pm 

This is part of the Council's funded Community Training Calendar
* Limit to 2 places per Community Group

HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

To attend this session, you are required to:
  • complete approx. 3 hours of online pre-work 
  • have a USI (Unique Student Identifier)
  • enrol with the Training Provider
Some of the topics covered in provide first aid are:
  • The DRSABCD action plan and responding to emergency situations
  • Managing unconscious casualties, infants, children and adults
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), infants, children and adults
  • Using a defibrillator (AED)
  • Infection control
  • First aider responsibilities (home and workplace)
  • Bleeding and shock
  • Heart and respiratory conditions
  • Altered conscious states (seizures, fainting, diabetes, head injuries)
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Asthma
  • Fractures and soft tissue injuries
  • Burns, bites and stings
  • Eye injuries, crush injury, wound management, poisoning
  • Minor wound management
  • OHS/WHS legislation (First Aid Codes of Practice)
  • Where: St Kilda Library Community Room, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
  • Cost: Free *prerequisites mandatory
  • Bookings: essential, online through Trybooking

Ageism Awareness Session | Wednesday 14 June 2023 | 11am–12noon 

15 June 2023 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).

Join members of The City of Port Phillip’s Older Persons Advisory Committee (OPAC) to learn about ageism, a key driver of elder abuse. Now in its 22nd year, OPAC works with Council to advocate on all matters relating to the health and wellbeing of older residents.

Join us to learn about what ageism is and find out what you can do to address ageism. The session is free, places are limited.

 Events 

The Plight of Servants in the 19th Century St Kilda | Tuesday 27 June 2023 | 6.30–8pm 

Join Carmel McKenzie, author of the soon-to-be-published history "St Kilda 1841-1900: Movers and Shakers and Money-makers", for a fascinating and insightful presentation, in which she will examine the living conditions and power dynamics of servants in nineteenth century St Kilda, drawing on numerous case studies gleaned from primary sources.

Reflecting its wealth, St Kilda boasted the highest number of resident servants of any Melbourne suburb for much of the nineteenth century. Most were indentured under contracts that bound them to their employer for several years and those who left before completing their term committed a crime and risked forfeiting their wages. Female servants were expected to remain childless, a stricture that led to the highest rate of infanticide in St Kilda outside of central Melbourne.

Sensitive Storytimes | beginning 8 June, held on second Thursday of month | 11am–12noon 

Port Phillip libraries (PPLS) recognise that every child is unique, and we are dedicated to creating a space that is inclusive, sensory-friendly, and fun for everyone! 

These small group sessions are designed for children who may be on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing difficulties, or simply prefer a much quieter, calmer, and controlled environment. 

As with all our Storytime sessions, there will be plenty of books to be read and songs to dance and sing-along to! Please join us for this fun-filled adventure into the world of stories and imagination.  

2023 Refugee Week – Finding Freedom 

Refugee Week (18 to 24 June 2023) is an annual celebration that raises awareness of the issues affecting refugees, highlights aspects of the refugee experience and helps the broader community to understand what it is like to be a refugee. Together, we celebrate the many positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society. Refugee Week is an internationally celebrated event which began in Australia and is now a global movement with events held around the world.

Celebrate at the St Kilda Library on Saturday 24 June from 2–4pm for an afternoon of activities including stories, art and craft activities, music and food. Further details will be available closer to date on Council’s website.
 

 Other Programs and Initiatives 

Rawcus is excited to announce Ensemble auditions

For over 22 years Rawcus has been nurturing our long-term inclusive Ensemble to make and present audacious and innovative major works and cultural experiences. Based in the City of Port Phillip Victoria Australia Rawcus has long been a significant and unique contributor to the local, state-wide and national arts and disability arts sectors and increasingly been recognised internationally.

The Ensemble is at the heart of all they do and they support Ensemble performers to participate, further and develop their arts practise through:
  • weekly professional development workshops and rehearsals
  • professional employment and engagement opportunities
  • support for career advancement and development opportunities
Rawcus warmly invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from people who are 18 years or over. Rawcus is an equal opportunity organisation and we welcome EOIs from people who identify as disabled, First Nations, LGBTQIA+ and people from all cultural backgrounds and genders. Rawcus is committed to supporting Ensemble performers with diverse minds, bodies and imaginations. 

Please complete a written Expression of Interest form by no later than 25 June 2023, 5pm.
Information and EOI forms are via the website. No late applications will be accepted. EOIs may also take the form of a video or audio recording. If you require support with your EOI please contact info@rawcus.org.au. Please share this amazing opportunity with your friends and networks.
 
This will be a workshop audition. No preparation is required. Auditions and callbacks will be held across 12, 19 and 26 July 2023.


Introducing SWOP SIS

An ecofriendly fashion swapping platform for women that lets you swap gorgeous pieces from your closet with curated pieces from a shared community wardrobe.

Swops sis would like to set up some local groups in Port Phillip with local community members signing up as Ambassadors, where their main duties will be to manage a local group on the online swapping platform and organise swap meetups for their local group. 

Swop sis are targeting women from multicultural backgrounds with a focus on culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) groups who are on a journey of finding employment. They can be starting to look for work, or pivoting their career, or anything in between. Swop sis wants to build these small community groups where members feel a sense of belonging and support while being able to access suitable clothing items through clothes swapping. The long-term benefit is for the members to feel empowered and self-confident to express their identity through clothing by having access to this shared community wardrobe. 
  • If you are interested in becoming a SWOP SIS Ambassador, you can express your interest. 
  • If you have any questions or would like to chat to the SWOP SIS team before expressing your interest, please reach out on swopsis@stemsisters.org.au.

Community members can learn to cook easy, cheap and health meals | commencing Monday 19 June 2023 | 9.30am–12noon

Port Phillip Community Group delivers the Nutrition Education Skills Training (NEST) program, which we they are running in conjunction with OZHarvest.

This program is a great opportunity to learn how to cook healthy meals on a budget, which is so necessary these days, given the cost of living challenges we are facing.

There are a limited number of places for participation in the program so people who are interested to join in will need to register quickly.    

Please promote this program to your members, and please forward contact details of those wishing to register for the sessions to Pat Hamdorf at phamdorf@ppcg.org.au
  • Where: Christ Church Community Centre, 14 Acland St., St Kilda.
  • Continues: This will be followed by a series of 6 in-depth sessions, starting on Monday, 31 July 2023, and running every Monday until 4 September 2023, also between 9.30am and 12.00pm.
  • Download the flyer.

Port Phillip Seniors Writing Awards 2023 | entries close Friday 30 June 2023

Entries are NOW OPEN for the Port Phillip Writes: Seniors Festival Writing Awards 2023.

Port Phillip Writes is an annual event that showcases the imagination, writing skills, and creative expression of Seniors within the City of Port Phillip.

Open to all City of Port Phillip residents, workers, and Library members aged 55 years and over.

 Community Profile 

Family Life

What is the name of your organisation/group and when did it start?
Family LIfe- We believe every family deserves to live in a safe and supportive community.
Everything we do supports this through our family and individual support services,
community strengthening program, a network of OP shops, a vibrant engaged volunteer
community and passionate skilled staff.

We strive to develop innovative solutions to achieve our vision of capable communities,
strong families and thriving children.

Family Life has multiple Community Opportunity Shops located across the Bayside,
Mornington Peninsula and Kingston regions of Melbourne. These community-hubs are
vibrant spaces, each shop plays an important role in the lives of the community of which they
are a part.

Family Life was founded by volunteers and they continue to play a key role in making a
positive difference in supporting our community.

As an organisation we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We value, respect, and listen to
people who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse, gender and sexually diverse and
people with a disability.

What is your organisation or group’s elevator pitch?
Do you love shopping and chatting to customers? Passionate about recycling? Or perhaps,
looking for a way to connect with others or learn new skills? We are looking for friendly and
enthusiastic volunteers at our boutique Elwood Op Shop to engage with the community.
Just a few hours a week is all it takes to make a positive difference.


What is your name and role in the organisation/group?
Nes Davey - Volunteer Engagement Lead
Eske McIntosh - Volunteer Coordinator (main contact for onboarding)

How many active members do you currently have?
We have over 230 active Op shop volunteers. In total over 310 volunteers who have
volunteered with Family Life in the 2022/2023 financial year.

How can someone become a member?
They can put their Expression of Interest via our website here.

What was the organisation or group’s proudest achievement in 2022?
One of the proudest achievements is getting together with our Volunteers at the annual
Volunteer Luncheon during the National Volunteer Week to celebrate their dedication and
hard work.

What project or activity is coming up that you want everyone to know about?
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers at our boutique Elwood Op Shop to engage with the community.

Can you tell us one thing that works really well in your organisation/group and why it works well?
We love our volunteers and invest in them by providing them ongoing training in their role
and workshops for upskilling. We also host an annual Volunteer Lunch and End of Year party
each year to celebrate their achievements. As they are the backbone of our organisation.

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City of Port Phillip (CoPP)
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182
Email: news@portphillip.vic.gov.au

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