Training Opportunities
DEADLY THINKING | Indigenous community workshop | 14 May 2019 | Warwick
Register quickly and easily for the Deadly Thinking Community Workshop in Warwick on 14 May 2019. Come together with your community champions to learn about handling worries, and build your confidence around yarning about mental health Bookings are essential by May 7. Book here: https://bit.ly/2PpONba and for more information, check out the attached flyer or contact Peta Boorman
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ASIST Training – 24th to 26th June 2019
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ASIST Training is in development to provide a culturally appropriate way of learning suicide first aid skills within our community. The program is a partnership between LivingWorks Australia and The University of Queensland INSIST Research Project. These workshops are FREE to attend and have been made possible by funding from Darling Downs and West
Headspace Warwick seeking young people aged between 12 – 25 years to be a part of their Youth Reference Group.
Headspace Warwick seeking young people aged between 12 – 25 years to be a part of their Youth Reference Group. What it is all about! What is in it for young people? Meet other young people passionate about youth mental health and well-being Receive training in mental health, alcohol and other drugs, media and relating to your specific interest
Ever wanted to learn Silversmithing? Well now you can, with a local workshop!
Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery is offering a Silversmithing Workshop with Nick Murray on Friday, April 26 from 9am – 4pm. Learn how to make a solid silver ring and earrings. Bookings are essential.
Get your LEGO® on this Easter with the Young Engineers Holiday Workshops!
Fun for all ages, with the upcoming workshops, but you must book prior: www.brisbanenorth.young-engineers.com.au/enrolment Kids, break out your LEGO® and Robotics dreams, and Parents, watch those blocks on your feet, it’s Play Time! Monday: 15th April 2019 | 9:00am – 11am | $20 Easter Robot Rabbit. Join us as we build a Robot Rabbit to transfer Easter
Creative Workshop for Young Carers – Saturday 13th April 2019 – Stanthorpe
Drawn Together Creative Therapies, Family Matters Counseling and Happy Chat are pleased to offer a Creative Workshop for young people 12-25 years of age who have become carers in their home situation. The workshop is designed to offer these young people an insight into tools for self-care as well as offering an opportunity for connection and interaction with others experiencing
FREE Family Carer Course for persons with Dementia and their families.
Family Carer Course When: Wednesday 8 May Time: 9:30am-2:30pm This course will help you and your family with practical strategies for managing day-to-day and to better understand your own needs and the needs of those for whom you care. You will have an opportunity to share common experiences. Topics include: • The nature of dementia •Effective communication •The impact of
FREE outdoor adventure-based workshops and experiences for Women of the Southern Downs
We are thrilled to announce the roll-out of “The Adventure Therapy Project” for women in the Southern Downs Regional Council area. The Project is offering a range of free outdoor adventure-based workshops and experiences in a supportive atmosphere to increase women’s participation in physical recreational activities. The workshops have been designed to support participants to take practical action towards improved
Opportunities for young people offered by Rotary Club of Warwick Sunrise
A number of youth leadership up-skilling opportunities are being offered by the Rotary Club of Warwick Sunrise, and are a great opportunity for any kids or young adults within the defined age groups to improve on their life skills. Please see the attached / embedded documents. [embeddoc url=”https://mysoutherndowns.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ROTARY-YOUTH-LEADERSHIP-AWARD-RYLA.pdf” height=”500px” download=”all” viewer=”google” ] [embeddoc url=”https://mysoutherndowns.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/RYPEN-for-secondary-school-students.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google” ] [embeddoc url=”https://mysoutherndowns.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/RYTS.pdf” download=”all”
3 x Current grants on offer to community groups..
3 UPCOMING GRANTS ON OFFER TO COMMUNITY GROUPS This month we bring you a few possible funding opportunities for local not-for-profit groups that you may not have applied for, that may be able to assist with project funding or tailored specific events for members of the community. We encourage reading of our community groups guide to funding HERE and of