- Children and Young People in Tasmania (CAYPIT) - Online Resource
- Community Achievement Awards
- Premier's Physical Activity Council
- Tasmanian Youth Environment Conference
Partner News
- Tasmanian Early Years Foundation - Release of Report
- Sustainable Living Tasmania
- TasCOSS Fairer Futures Conference
- Carers Association of Tasmania Inc
- Tasmanian Early Years Foundation
- Tasmanian Association of Community Houses
- Volunteering Tasmania Inc - International Day
- MCoT News
- Local Government Conference: Waves of Change
- Volunteering Tasmania Inc
- Tasmanian Association of Community Houses (TACH)
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.
Community Achievement Awards - August 2009
Nominate NOW for prestigious Awards!
The Community Achievement Awards have been launched! The state-wide search has now begun for our outstanding, inspirational and high achieving individuals, volunteers, businesses, disabled achievers, Primary Industries, environmental and community groups who are involved in serving their community and making our State a better place to live.
Nominations close Friday 21st August 2009 and winners will be announced at a Gala Awards Presentation Dinner held on 14th November at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart.
For more information, or if you have any questions, call the Awards office on 1300 556 265 email: caa@awardsaustralia.com or via http://www.awardsaustralia.com/CAA_tas.html
Premier’s Physical Activity Council - July 2009
Nominations for the 2009 Medibank Private Active Tasmania Awards: 15 June - 31 July 2009.
The 2009 Medibank Private Active Tasmania Awards are now open with prize money of up to $31 000 available across five major categories!
Local councils, schools and community organisations from around the state are invited to enter their physical activity initiatives in this years’ awards program.
The Medibank Private Active Tasmania Awards are an initiative of the Premier’s Physical Activity Council together with Medibank Private. The awards acknowledge the crucial role that local government, schools and community groups play in promoting and facilitating physical activity across Tasmania. They also recognise the innovation and creativity of communities in promoting the benefits of physical activity and creating communities that are active and healthy.
The awards have become enormously popular, with Tasmanian communities taking great pride in their physical activity initiatives and showing increasing enthusiasm to share their ideas with the rest of the state. They are a fantastic way to recognise schools and communities who are encouraging physical activity in their local area.
This year, in addition to the five major categories, one Move Well Eat Well member school will receive a $1 000 prize for displaying initiative in promoting one or more of the Move Well Eat Well health messages.
Nominate your local council, community group or school or by distributing the entry form to relevant groups in your area. If you would like more information about the awards or further copies of the entry form please phone free call 1800 440 026, email businesspoint@development.tas.gov.au or visit www.getmoving.tas.gov.au.
This initiative contributes to Tasmania Together Goal 4: Active, healthy Tasmanians with access to quality and affordable health care services.
To find out more about the Tasmania Together Goals and Benchmarks go to: www.ttbenchmarks.com.au
Tasmanian Youth Environment Conference - August 2008The Tasmania Together Progress Board recently sponsored the inaugural Tasmanian Youth Environment Conference. The Conference was held on 12-13 August 2008 using the Firestarter - Kids Teaching Kids model. The concept is about kids acquiring the skills of research, presentation and performance in order to teach others about environmental (or other) issues. The approach aims to engage students and harness their passion – and “…use this in a way that people will be entertained, informed, moved and willing to change”. Tasmania Together ’s sponsorship covered registration fees for Ogilvie High School and Blackmans Bay Primary School. Schools presented on Tasmania Together Goal 11: Built and Natural Heritage that is valued and protected and Tasmania Together Goal 12: Sustainable Management of our Natural Resources. The conference also provided an opportunity to display the winning entries for the TTYC, including a performance at the Gala dinner by one of the entries in the Year 11 -12 category. |
Winners AnnouncedTo find out who the Tasmania Together Youth Challenge competition winners are, click here |
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Tasmanian Early Years FoundationRecently, the Tasmanian Early Years Foundation released its Outcomes Framework - a report into the state of Tasmanian children. The Framework brings to the community a way to monitor the health and wellbeing of our young children at a critical period in their lives. The Outcomes Framework report is also an important initiative as part of the foundation's partnership with Tasmania Together. A copy of the report can be found at the following link: Tasmanian Early Years Foundation Media Release and Fact Sheet Tasmania Together welcomes the release of the report on the Outcomes Framework - Media Release.
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The Tasmanian Early Years Foundation is a Tasmania Together Partner and contributes to Goals: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 9. |
TasCOSS Fairer Futures Conference: 29-31 October 2008The Tasmanian Council of Social Services (TasCOSS) Fairer Futures Conference will be held at the Hobart Grand Chancellor from 29 – 31 October. The conference, themed People, Place, Policy, and Practice, addresses some of the key challenges the community faces for eliminating disadvantage and fostering a vibrant and inclusive civil Society. The conference is a timely opportunity for people in the community services industry, government departments, local government, academia, and others sectors to showcase their work, share experience, network, and debate and discuss the latest policy and practice issues in their field of work and research. To find out more go to the conference website
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Carers Week 19 – 25 October 2008Carers Week is an awareness week held during October each year right across Australia. The event was established to promote and raise awareness of the valuable role that carers play in our community and to generate discussion about carer issues. Carers Week also provides an opportunity for carers to come together, support one another and share ideas and information. Go to the following website to find out more information: www.carersweek.com.au
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The Tasmanian Early Years Foundation is a Tasmania Together Partner
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Volunteering Tasmania Inc - International Volunteer Day - 6 DecemberCelebration 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 |
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.
The Tasmanian Association of Community Houses is a Tasmania Together Partner
and contributes to Goals: 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8.