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Governance Training for NFP's

Mar
07
2024

Thanks to a partnership with the Governance Institute of Australia, SACOSS is pleased to be able to offer member organisations the opportunity have their Board members and key staff complete a Certificate in Governance for Not-for-Profits at a significantly reduced price.

The Certificate in Governance for Not-for-Profits (NFPs) is designed to address the learning needs of a wide range of professionals with varying levels of governance responsibilities in the NFP sector.

Designed and taught by experts in NFP governance, the course consists of four compulsory subjects plus two electives. The Certificate is open-entry, with no prior qualifications required.  

The course will be held at SACOSS over three consecutive Thursdays (dates below) and the cost of the course covers catering across all three days, in addition to all course materials. 

Course dates: 

  • Thursday 7th March
  • Thursday 14th March
  • Thursday 21 March

Venue: 
Marjorie Black Commuity Room
SACOSS
47 King William Road, Unley

Cost:
SACOSS Members: $2400.00 including GST
Non-members: $3050.00 including GST

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

Portable Long Service Leave Briefing

Feb
05
2024

 

SACOSS has long called for a portable long service scheme for the state’s community services sector. With the state government now moving to implement such a scheme, we are pleased to invite you to join us for a complimentary sector briefing. This briefing will:

  • outline the government’s proposal,

  • consider the details of the proposed model (who is covered and how it will work),

  • provide input into SACOSS’ submission on the model, and

  • consider next steps.

The government has released a discussion paper and draft bill, with plans to introduce the bill to parliament early in 2024 to establish the scheme from 1 January 2025. 

Briefing details: 

Date:    Monday 5th February 2024 
Time:   11.00am - 12.30pm 
Venue: Marjorie Black Community Room, SACOSS, 47 King William Road, Unley, or; 
             Online via Zoom 

 

REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND IN PERSON

REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND ONLINE

 

 

SACOSS Annual General Meeting

Nov
21
2023

The 2023 SACOSS AGM will be held on Tuesday 21 November at 2pm and is an opportunity for you to hear what we have achieved over the last year and what is planned for next year, followed by a presentation from SACOSS Project Officer, Pas Forgione on his recent work on Digital Inclusion in the Regions. 

Digital Inclusion for the Regions

Project Officer Pas Forgione will be discussing his work for SACOSS exploring SA’s significant and stubborn regional digital divide. He will be discussing what he heard from community members – particularly those on low incomes – who are experiencing digital exclusion, and from those who are supporting people to interact with the online world – often with little resourcing for this growing digital workload – including community sector organisations, libraries, and community centres.

Date:

Tuesday 21 November

Time:

2pm 

Venue:

SACOSS
47 King William Road
UNLEY SA 5061

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE HERE 

REGISTER TO JOIN ONLINE VIA ZOOM HERE

 

Yorke Peninsula Heatwave & Bushfire Preparedness Events

Oct
31
2023

Community Services Organisations

This session is intended for health and community service providers, and aims to contribute to preparation for the heatwave and bushfire season that is almost upon us. The session will include:

  • the long range weather forecast and environmental conditions for the summer period 2023-2024, with a focus on the Yorke Penisula and Cooper Coast regions

  • emergency management agency preparations and approaches to planning for heatwave and bushfire response for people at risk

  • examples of how other service providers have prepared

  • hypothetical scenarios to aid discussion about potential improvements to agency preparedness plans and activities

Date:

Tuesday 31st October

Time:

10.00am - 12.00pm

Venue:

Cooper Coast Sport and Leisure Centre

1 Doswell Terrace

Kadina SA 5554

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER HERE TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE

 

Community Members and Carers

This session is intended for anyone in the community who feels they are not well prepared for the coming heatwave and fire season, including retirees, parents and families, people with disabilities, people who are new to Australia or anyone who has poor health. We will let you know the seasonal outlook, go through a heatwave and bushfire scenario to get everyone thinking about what to consider in making plans, and share some information and resources to help you get prepared.

Date:

Tuesday 31st October

Time:

1.00pm - 2.30pm

Venue:

Cooper Coast Sport and Leisure Centre

1 Doswell Terrace

Kadina SA 5554

Barossa Valley Heatwave & Bushfire Preparedness events

Oct
30
2023

Community Services Organisations

This session is intended for health and community service providers, and aims to contribute to preparation for the heatwave and bushfire season that is almost upon us. The session will include:

  • the long range weather forecast and environmental conditions for the summer period 2023-2024, with a focus on the innner Northern region 

  • emergency management agency preparations and approaches to planning for heatwave and bushfire response for people at risk

  • examples of how other service providers have prepared

  • hypothetical scenarios to aid discussion about potential improvements to agency preparedness plans and activities

Date:

Monday 30th October

Time:

10.00am - 12.00pm

Venue:

Nuriootpa Town Hall

46 Murray Street

Nuriootpa SA 5355

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER HERE TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE

 

 

Community Members and Carers

This session is intended for anyone in the community who feels they are not well prepared for the coming heatwave and fire season, including retirees, parents and families, people with disabilities, people who are new to Australia or anyone who has poor health. We will let you know the seasonal outlook, go through a heatwave and bushfire scenario to get everyone thinking about what to consider in making plans, and share some information and resources to help you get prepared.

Date:

Monday 30th October

Time:

1.00pm - 2.30pm

Venue:

Nuriootpa Town Hall

46 Murray Street

Adelaide Hills Heatwave & Bushfire Preparedness events

Oct
26
2023

Community Service Organisations

This session is intended for health and community service providers, and aims to contribute to preparation for the heatwave and bushfire season that is almost upon us. The session will include:

  • the long range weather forecast and environmental conditions for the summer period 2023-2024, with a focus on the Adelaide Hills region

  • emergency management agency preparations and approaches to planning for heatwave and bushfire response for people at risk

  • examples of how other service providers have prepared

  • hypothetical scenarios to aid discussion about potential improvements to agency preparedness plans and activities

Date:

Thursday 26 October

Time:

10.00am - 12.00pm

Venue:

The Laratinga Pavilion

100 Springs Road

Mount Barker SA 5251

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER HERE TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE

 

 

Community Members & Carers

This session is intended for anyone in the community who feels they are not well prepared for the coming heatwave and fire season, including retirees, parents and families, people with disabilities, people who are new to Australia or anyone who has poor health. We will let you know the seasonal outlook, go through a heatwave and bushfire scenario to get everyone thinking about what to consider in making plans, and share some information and resources to help you get prepared.

 

Date:

Thursday 26 October

Time:

1.00pm - 2.30pm

Venue:

The Laratinga Pavilion

100 Springs Road

Mount Barker SA 5251

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER HERE TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE

 

 

This project is brought to you by the South Australian Council of Social Service and Australian Red Cross as part of the People at Risk in Emergencies project.
This project was funded under the Disaster Risk Reduction Grants Program by the Australian Government and South Australian Government.
Views and findings associated with this initiative/project are expressed independently and do not necessarily represent the views of State and Commonwealth funding bodies.

Workforce Training & Development Webinar

Oct
09
2023

SACOSS invites you to join members of the SACOSS Policy Council, for an online briefing about the current landscape surrounding workforce training and development opportunities in SA.  

We are very fortunate to be joined by Cameron Baker, SA’s new Skills Commissioner and David Coltman, Chief Executive, TAFE SA both of whom play crucial roles in addressing SA’s workforce training and development challenges in years to come – especially those in the social and community  services sector.

Join us in this briefing to hear what’s happening and to share your own insights and concerns about some of the workforce challenges facing our sector into the future.

This session is a complimentary session for any SACOSS members and will be held on Monday 9th October, from 11am – 12:30pm via Zoom.

REGISTER HERE 

Mt Gambier Heatwave & Bushfire Preparedness events

Oct
09
2023

Community Services Organisations

This session is intended for health and community service providers, and aims to contribute to preparation for the heatwave and bushfire season that is almost upon us. The session will include:

  • the long range weather forecast and environmental conditions for the summer period 2023-2024, with a focus on the Limestone Coast region

  • emergency management agency preparations and approaches to planning for heatwave and bushfire response for people at risk

  • examples of how other service providers have prepared

  • hypothetical scenarios to aid discussion about potential improvements to agency preparedness plans and activities

Date:

Monday 23 October

Time:

11.00am - 1.00pm

Venue:

Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre
7 Margaret Street
Mt Gambier, SA 5290

 

 

 

 

REGISTER HERE TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE 

 

Community Members and Carers

This session is intended for anyone in the community who feels they are not well prepared for the coming heatwave and fire season, including retirees, parents and families, people with disabilities, people who are new to Australia or anyone who has poor health. We will let you know the seasonal outlook, go through a heatwave and bushfire scenario to get everyone thinking about what to consider in making plans, and share some information and resources to help you get prepared.

Date:

Monday 23 October

Time:

2.00pm - 3.30pm

Venue:

Wulander Recreation and Convention Centre
7 Margaret Street
Mt Gambier, SA 5290

 
 
 

 

 

 

REGISTER HERE TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE 

 

This project is brought to you by the South Australian Council of Social Service and Australian Red Cross as part of the People at Risk in Emergencies project.
This project was funded under the Disaster Risk Reduction Grants Program by the Australian Government and South Australian Government.
Views and findings associated with this initiative/project are expressed independently and do not necessarily represent the views of State and Commonwealth funding bodies.

 

Adelaide Metro (Mitchell Park) - Voice, Treaty, Truth Forum

Oct
03
2023

 

 

 

 

 

The South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS) and Junction Australia invite you to attend a forum about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and its call to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution, implement a First Nations Voice to Parliament and work towards Treaty and Truth-telling as key steps on Australia’s journey to reconciliation.

Come along to hear about the Uluru Statement, the forthcoming referendum and the question all Australians are being asked to consider.

The forum will be facilitated by Ngarrrindjeri, Kaurna and Wirangu woman, Melissa Clarke, a delegate at the Constitutional Convention at Uluru and a signatory to the Uluru Statement - Voice, Treaty, Truth.

The forum will include an overview about the Uluru Statement and the referendum process, followed by a panel discussion, question and answer session, a call for action to help take our nation forward and an opportunity for general discussion.

Whyalla - Voice, Treaty, Truth Forum

Sep
29
2023

 

 

 

 

 

The South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS) and Centacare Catholic Country SA invite you to attend a forum in Whyalla about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and its call to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution, implement a First Nations Voice to Parliament and work towards Treaty and Truth-telling as key steps on Australia’s journey to reconciliation.

Come along to hear about the Uluru Statement, the forthcoming referendum and the question all Australians are being asked to consider.

The forum will be facilitated by Ngarrrindjeri, Kaurna and Wirangu woman, Melissa Clarke, a delegate at the Constitutional Convention at Uluru and a signatory to the Uluru Statement - Voice, Treaty, Truth.

The forum will include an overview about the Uluru Statement and the referendum process, followed by a panel discussion, question and answer session, a call for action to help take our nation forward and an opportunity for general discussion.

Date:    Friday 29th September 2023
Time:   10.30am - 12.30pm 
Venue: Kimberley Pursche Training Room, Centacare
             25 Forsythe Street, Whyalla

A light morning tea will be served beforehand.

For further information, email: hclack@cccsa.org.au 

We hope you can join us! 

Please RSVP online before close of business on Monday 18th September by clicking on the link below.

REGISTER HERE

Supported by Yes Alliance Capacity Fund, a sub-fund of Australian Communities Foundation