Partner News
New Online Resource: Children and Young People in Tasmania (CAYPIT)
The Office of Children and Youth Affairs (OCYA) has developed the Children
and Young People in Tasmania (CAYPIT) Online Resource.
CAYPIT is located on the OCYA's website at
www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cdd/ocya/children_and_young_people_in_tasmania_snapshot
. It provides links to statistics, qualitative information and reports
on a range of topics as well as providing an "At a Glance" snapshot relevant
to children and young people in Tasmania. The resource will inform
a cross section of audiences, including young people, policy makers, program
planners and service providers at a state, regional and local level.
It will also provide access to up-to-date information to promote social
inclusion, build community capacity and inform policies and grant applications.
2009 Tasmania
Together
Youth Challenge
The 2008 Tasmania
Together
Youth Challenge (TTYC) was so successful that we have decided to hold
the competition again in 2009. Watch this space for details about the competition,
including:
- Launch dates;
- Prizes on offer; and
- Other competition details.
Become a fan on Facebook or a friend on MySpace to get regular updates
and keep up with what is happening. Check out the website to learn about
the 2008 TTYC –
www.ttyouthchallenge.com.au
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Forests and Forest Industry Council
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Launch of Fine Timbers Certification Program
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The Tasmanian Minister for Energy and Resources David Llewellyn, recently
launched a unique Chain of Custody certification programme.
Fine Timber Tasmania Inc. will manage a Chain of Custody certification
program that conforms to the requirements of Australian Standard AS4707-2006
Chain of Custody for certified wood and forest products.
The not-for-profit organisation will own and manage the program which
has been developed in response to the rising consumer trend for proof of
the social and environmental integrity of wooden products- particularly
high-value craft and furniture items.
Chairman of Fine Timber Tasmania Inc and renowned designer George Harris
explained that the Chain of Custody certification program would guarantee
the fine Tasmanian timber was legally sourced from a sustainably managed
Tasmanian forest.
For more information and application forms visit the
Fine Timber Tasmania website.
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The Forests and Forest Industry Council (FFIC) is a Tasmania Together
Partner and Contributes to Goals 2, 9, 11, and 12.
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Tasmanian Early Years Foundation Achievement Awards
Premier David Bartlett announced the inaugural Tasmanian Early Years Foundation
(TEYF) Achievement Award winners on 25th October. The awards were established
by the TEYF to encourage and support those working with or assisting young
children and their families and to recognise and celebrate their achievements
in a way that highlights the importance of investing in the early years
and provides opportunities for professional development. They recognise
the very important contributions of individuals in our community who assist
young children and their families to achieve a healthy, happy and positive
future.
The winners of the Community Award are Val Stephens and John Stephens;
registered Family Day Carers for 22 years, who have been temporary foster
parents and have had active community participation in many children’s
sporting organisations. Highly commended were Trish McMillen of Hobart
and Gail Evans of Kingston.
The winner of the Fullers Professional Award is Clara Baker, who has worked
in the early years sector in the George Town community for sixteen years.
Highly commended were Merrin Pike of Claremont and Norma Panagakos of West
Moonah
The winner of the My State Inspirational Champion Award is Suzanne Purdon,
an early years educator who has achieved significant outcomes with communities,
families and individuals across Tasmania.
Highly commended were Rowena Wilkinson of Hobart and Tracey Bradley of
Burnie
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www.earlyyears.org.au
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The Tasmanian Early Years Foundation is a Tasmania Together Partner
and contributes to Goals: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 9.
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Tasmanian Association of Community Houses (TACH): State Conference
St Helens 24 - 26 September 2008
The TACH State Conference saw over 170 volunteers, committee members
and staff from 31 Neighbourhood & Community Houses, as well as the
government and other organisations that support them, gather at St Helens
on the beautiful East Coast for 3 days jam packed full of fun, professional
development and networking.
The theme, “Building Bridges” helped to think about how to work with partners
and other organisations to develop projects and programmes that will offer
support and services to everyone in the community. There was a strong
focus on training for voluntary management committees with workshops on
industrial relations, good management, child care, financial reporting
and many more.
Susan Sandery, the guest speaker, shared her inspiring journey, from volunteering
at St Helens Neighbourhood House to current work as the Manager of Employment,
Training and Community Development for Laynhapuy Homelands Association
in the Northern Territory. Susan thanked St Helens Neighbourhood
House for helping her through some extremely tough personal times and enabling
her to re-discover her confidence, skills and abilities. Her key
advice was: It’s never too late to start learning; it’s never too late
to change direction.
Neighbourhood & Community Houses are where Tasmanians come together
to build stronger and more vibrant communities for all. The conference
was a great chance to celebrate that work over the last year.
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www.tach.asn.au
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The Tasmanian Association of Community Houses is a Tasmania Together Partner
and contributes to Goals: 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8.
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Volunteering Tasmania Inc - International Volunteer Day - 6 December
Celebration of Volunteering: an opportunity to promote volunteering to
the wider community. If you are interested in participating, or would
like to know more, download the flyer, phone 6231 5550 or visit:
www.volunteeringtas.org.au.
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Volunteering Tasmania is a Tasmania Together Partner
and contributes to Goal 5.
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If you have any articles, news about upcoming events, or stories of individuals
or groups who are contributing to the Tasmania
Together
goals and benchmarks, please email us at:
secretariat@tasmaniatogether.tas.gov.au
or phone Shirly Sareyka on 6233 6770.
Archived copies of articles, can be found at:
TT News Archive
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