Relatonship Indicators - Relationships Australia

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New Bay & Basin 927fm Community Radio Website

Well, it's been a few weeks since the Bay & Basin 927fm Community Radio Website was launched. And to my belief, it is making heads turn to see such a great-looking, easy-to-use website for our local community radio, loaded with information.

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here is a list of things that can be found on the website:

• Listen live online
• Program Listening guide for all shows
• See & Submit to the Community Events Directory 
• Presenters
• How to volunteer 
• Sponsors Directory and how to become a Sponsor
• Donate to our community radio
• History
• Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions
• Members of the  927fm Community Advisory Committee
• Contact us

So please have a look, as you will find many things that may interest you @ the new Bay & Basin 927fm Community Radio website.

website details: www.927fm.com.au

Empower Me Program Inc. 'Grab a Cuppa' Events - From SSPAN

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From: Nikki Morris <empowerme2015@outlook.com>
Date: Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 8:08 AM
Subject: Grab A Cuppa- Community Connection- Please share to your community
To: Nikki Morris <nikkibenmorris@hotmail.com>

Good Morning,

My name is Nikki Morris and I am the Founder and President of the Empower Me Program Inc.

Our program provides children and youth between the ages of 7-17, creative and empowerment workshops and camps. Our overarching aim is to reduce mental illness in the Shoalhaven community. 

Our Key elements are; Connection, Kindness, Self-esteem, and Resilience.

We also host many community events to raise funds for our NFP, so that children and youth can attend these services at a reduced cost.

Our latest project ‘Grab a Cuppa’ has just been granted $5,000 from Australia Post community grants. We are fortunate enough to be 1 of 70 organisations in Australia, to receive this grant.

This project will directly support carers or families caring for children (young or old) with mental illness or who have experienced suicide in their family.

Interested community members can join the ‘Grab a Cuppa’ support group and with the help of the grant, can attend 3-5 support sessions at a local hospitality business. Where they will be provided with guest speakers that can provide them with local support agencies and everyday strategies to not only support their children but themselves too.

We are asking our local community connections to please share these events through your connections. All events are free and catered and have been supported by local businesses; Bangalay Dining, Greendale's Cafe and Restaurant, Decadence Cakes Treats and Gifts, and The Bery Tea shop.

Interested people can visit our website:

 www.empowermeprograminc/upcoming events to book the event that they would like to attend.

If you have any questions, feel free to either respond to the email or give me a call at 0400024639.

Nikki Morris

Founder/President

Empower Me Program Inc

0400024639

The Man Walk - St Georges Basin - Leads The Way

Here we are with the 2nd The Man Walk - St Georges Basin which has doubled in numbers since the Launch in October 2022.

With the first walk launch Click here for details, I had to take a long look at what had happened, wondering if it was a success. The problem was I set expectations for myself, which I think we all do to our very ourselves. Those expectation goals would be set high.

Because I decided to launch 'The Man Walk - St Georges Basin' the same day as the Spring Into Sanctuary Point Fair, I really thought men would have being coming in their tens. So, because I undermined the numbers that turned up at the first, I have since removed all expectations and know that every walk itself, will be a success. Yes, the first walk was a success as there were two of us. The two of us had a great conversation for the period of time we walked.

We both benefitted from each other's conversation and felt that this new walk would take time, to bring more men together to walk, talk and support each other. And today proved this to be right.

Setting up a diary event on the Facebook Page was great as I was able to gauge the interested men who wanted to turn up to their first walk. 

On the first walk, I was making sure I was early. Today, I was early and the other three men were waiting for me. This to me, showed how important was the walk to them. Whether they were coming to provide support, just join in and participate in an important positive conversation or even came to seek advice and help, or just listen.

At this point, I would like to advise that while organizations like 'RU OK Day' ask if you are OK - the real thing is it is alright not to be OK. This is one thing that the average person may not understand this view or statement.

Asking the question, once a year on RU OK Day 'Are you OK', is a good thing but we really need to use these words a lot more than once a year. We may then need to listen and try to understand their current feelings.

With, 'It is OK not to be Ok, it places the person that listens to this in a relaxed state. You can also tell them, 'It is OK to ask for help'. 

Today, speaking to all the men that attended 'The Man Walk - St Georges Basin' - we all learned from each other. Especially me, learning how there is more of a call for men to meet, walk and talk and support each other.

I call on more men from within the Basin area to attend this walk, encourage others to attend, and enjoy each one's company. As this man's walk grows, we strengthen our communities, build on social capital, and combat isolation by connecting men to walk, talk and support.

Subjects basically discussed today were: 

• Keeping the start of the man walk to 6 am and to once a month for now. 
• Lack of medical doctors/specialists in our area and the ones we have been snowed under with work.
• Mental First Aid Courses availability for businesses and the same courses support children through their education. 
• To combat men's isolation, there need to be so many choices available for men to use different ways of getting themselves out of feeling isolated: Take the next step. It was mentioned that attending 'The Man Walk' was one option to assist men who feel isolated or alone.
• And many more things....

Now, I feel 'The man Walk - St Georges Basin' is leading the way now

'Gang of Youths' take home The Australian Album of The Year J Award' - Tripple J

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Way Ahead AGM - Shared from SSPAN

 This was [provided to me by SSPAN ( Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention & Awareness Network).  Click here for details on Way Ahead:

 

 

Annual General Meeting

— What have we been up to in 2022 —

A reminder that the WayAhead Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held from 6.00pm on Tuesday 22nd November 2022.

We would love to have you join us to hear about WayAhead's work over the previous year and meet some of the WayAhead team!

 

To attend via Zoom please use this link to register in advance:

Register

 

 

AGM order of business:

• Minutes of the 2021 AGM

• Report on WayAhead Activities

• Receive WayAhead 2021-2022 Financial Statements

• Guest speakers

• Confirmation of Board positions

For more information please email terri.marsh@wayahead.org.au or phone on 9339 6005

LIfeline - South Coast Update

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Magda's Big National 'Health Check' - Shared from Mental Health First Aid

 

Tonight, the ABC will air episode 3 of Magda’s Big National Health Check at 7:30pm AEST. Hosted by comedian, Magda Szubanski, the series sets out to explore what health looks like in Australia today, revealing major health challenges facing our society and how we can work together to improve our chances of a healthy life. In tonight’s episode, Magda looks at the rates of mental ill health in Australia and travels to a secondary school (Northern Bay College) in Corio, Victoria to see how schools are supporting students and tackling mental health problems at a localised, community level. When Magda visits the school, she participates in a Year 11 classroom delivery of Teen Mental Health First Aid. She also talks to some of the students about the Teen course and the benefits of the peer-to-peer approach. We are very appreciative of the opportunity to be involved in this project and to showcase Teen Mental Health First Aid training. We’re incredibly proud of the Teen training program and the difference it is making in the lives of young people across the country and we would encourage you all to watch tonight’s episode – whether you watch it live or later on ABC iview. View on ABC iview

Gambling and Mental Health/suicide - SSPAN/ Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative/ Life in MInd

 

Information received is originally from SSPAN/ Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative:

The first link is from Suicide Prevention Australia releasing a new report reducing gambling-related harm and suicide harm/suicide - NEWS - Life In Mind

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Second link is a new report highlighting the relationships with financial wellbeing and mental health  - Life in Mind

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Australia's Birth Rate Increases, First Time In 10 Years - .id Informed Decisions

 

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Shoalhaven Community Wellbeing Plan Adopted - Shoalhaven City Council

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Grants Bulletin - Hon. Fiona Phillips, Federal MP for Gilmore

November 2022 Grants Bulletin   Gai Welcome to the November 2022 Grants Bulletin, with the latest open grant opportunities across all levels of government and the private sector. I hope you find this wrap up of what's available helpful.  Working on a project and searching for funding can become overwhelming, so if you need any help, please don't hesitate to reach out to my team on 4423 1782 or email me at Fiona.Phillips.MP@aph.gov.au. Good luck and all the best. Fiona. P.s. If you have been forwarded this email by someone else, make sure you never miss a funding opportunity in future by hitting the button below to subscribe.   Subscribe to the Grants Bulletin     Disaster Relief Loans - Primary Producers Amount: Up to $130,000 Closes: Up to 12 months from the date of the disaster. Purpose: Primary producers directly affected by a declared natural disaster who are in urgent and genuine need of assistance, may be eligible for low interest loans of up to $130,000. More Information     Critical Producer Grant Amount: $10,000 to $100,000 Closes: 30th January 2023 at 5:00 pm Purpose: This recovery program aims to help key primary production industries in storm and flood-hit areas, helping them to remain viable and effectively recover to support the local and state economy. More Information     Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Grant Amount: $80,000 Closes: 02-Dec-2022 12:00pm Purpose: NSW is looking for projects that support better management, maintenance, conservation and activation of declared Aboriginal Places under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. More Information     Live Music Australia - Round 5 Amount: Up to $100,000. Closes: 17-Nov-2022 11:30 pm (ACT Local Time) Purpose: Support the development, growth and innovation of Australian contemporary live music by increasing performance opportunities for original contemporary music by Australian artists. More Information     Environmental Education Grants Amount: $250,000 Closes:  07-Nov-2022 Purpose: The Environmental Education program supports projects that develop, broaden and transform the community's knowledge, skills, and intrinsic motivation to undertake sustainable behaviour and encourage participation in protecting the environment. More Information     Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative – Large Grants program for regional NSW Amount: $10,000 to $50,000 Closes: 31 December 2022 Purpose: Program supports the wellbeing of children and young people living in regional NSW to recover from and build resilience to future adversity. More Information       Legal financial assistance for people engaging with the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme Amount: On demand. Closes: 20 June 2023 Purpose: A legal financial assistance scheme to assist individuals and entities to meet the costs of legal representation and disbursements associated with being requested to engage with the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme. More Information     Circular Plastics Program Amount: $750,000 Closes: 18 November 2022 Purpose: To support businesses in the transition to better plastic products and increase the recycling rate of plastics in NSW. More Information     Community Heritage Grants Amount: Up to $50,000 Closes: 02-Dec-2022 12:00 pm Purpose: This funding category supports communities to understand, celebrate and promote heritage and culture in NSW. Applications are sought for heritage projects that actively engage or reach a large number of participants. More Information     Community War Memorials Fund Amount: $10,000 Closes: 13-Feb-2023 Purpose: The objective of the Community War Memorials Fund is to help conserve, repair and protect war memorials across NSW to support community commemoration. More Information     Local Sport Grant Program Amount: $2,000 to $10,000 Purpose: The Local Sport Grant Program aims to increase regular and ongoing participation opportunities in sport and active recreation in NSW. Closes: 21-Nov-2022 1:00pm More Information     Before and After School Care (BASC) - Grant Program Amount: Various Closes: Varous Purpose: Outside school hours care services play an essential role in the livelihood and wellbeing of NSW families. Three grants have been designed to ensure providers are well supported in delivering affordable, flexible and quality care, to address demand and provide access to before and after school care for every NSW primary school child who needs it. More Information