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23.01.2022 Self-Advocacy Opportunity The Mental Health Networks Older Adult Mental Health Sub Network is seeking Expressions of Interest for new Steering Committee members. The Sub Network meets monthly on Monday afternoons (members can attend either online or in-person). Consumers and support person steering committee members will be remunerated for their time. The role is non-remunerated for members who do not have lived experience. Applicants need to submit a brief written Express...ion of Interest (EOI) and resumé to [email protected] by 4pm Wednesday 30 October. Find out more: https://connectgroups.org.au//Mental-Health-Network-Older-

19.01.2022 Shooting Stars is an initiative of Netball WA and Glass Jar Australia operating across remote WA. The program promotes increased school attendance by encouraging girls participation in netball and other activities. Dream It Forward funded The Confident Me Cultural Womens Camp held in Halls Creek. The camp accommodated 50 girls, aged 13-18 over 3 days, providing an environment focused on womens health, and social and emotional wellbeing. Do you have a DIF project in mind? Apply now: https://connectgroups.org.au//current-pr/dream-it-forward/

18.01.2022 #BREAKING: The ACT Government has announced to support raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years old. The ACT is the first jurisdiction in ...Australia to agree to bring its laws in accordance to United Nations standards. Last month, the Council of Attorneys-General voted to postpone a decision on raising the age from 10 to 14 until 2021. #JusticeReinvestment

18.01.2022 Are you a friendly people person with a great telephone manner? We're looking for some new additions to our volunteer team! Your role would be to conduct telephone surveys with Support Groups and ensure their service provision details are up to date. Volunteer once a week in a friendly office environment. To express your interest, call our office on (08) 9364 6909 or email [email protected]

18.01.2022 In case you missed our interview on Radio Fremantle today, the recording is now available via our Podcast channel. Visit the link below to have a listen.

16.01.2022 Our in-person Support Group Sector Forum is just over a week away! If you haven't yet registered, we invite you to attend to voice your Support Group's needs, concerns and vision. A strong united voice will help to shape the WA government's strategy regarding policy, direction and allocation of funding. Register here: https://connectgroups.org.au/topical-forum-registration/

14.01.2022 Val And Kathy's Crafty Kitchen is a community group based in Roebourne in the Pilbara region supporting local people to connect through craft, healthy meals, and other social and recreational activities. Dream It Forward funded sustainability for Val and Kathys Crafty Kitchen for food, fuel, crafts, camping, and fishing supplies, to further their community engagement. Do you have a DIF project in mind? Apply now: https://connectgroups.org.au//current-pr/dream-it-forward/

14.01.2022 16 DAYS IN WA Respect starts with You ConnectGroups is participating in the Department of Communities’ campaign, 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women.... 16 Days in WA is part of an annual international campaign that begins on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. We will be posting daily over the next 16 days to raise awareness and increase positive actions to end violence against women in our community. ConnectGroups looks forward to a future where all Western Australians live free from family and domestic violence. https://www.communities.wa.gov.au//16-days-campaign-kit-20 #16DaysInWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithMe

13.01.2022 For more information about Telehealth, visit the ConnectGroups website which now includes Telehealth info sheets, GP videos, and testimonials.

13.01.2022 DREAM IT FORWARD (DIF) PROJECT FEATURE: ALIVE and Kicking Goals is a youth suicide prevention service which is based in Broome supporting communities across the Kimberley region. Dream It Forward funded the delivery of Drug and Alcohol and Suicide Prevention workshops to provide support to youth in the East Kimberley communities of Fitzroy Crossing, Wyndham, Kununurra, and Halls Creek. AKGs delivered 13 workshops and 6 agency presentations to over 200 participants.... Do you have a DIF project in mind? Apply now: https://connectgroups.org.au//current-pr/dream-it-forward/

12.01.2022 September is a big month for cancer awareness- did you know that it is, #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth, #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, #ProstateCancerAwarenessMont...h, #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth, #LymphomaAwarenessMonth and #ThyroidAwarenessMonth? At Cancer Council WA we're here for all West Aussies affected by cancer. If you or a loved one needs information or support, please contact our team of cancer nurses on 13 11 20 or to request a callback visit our link in bio. To learn more about any of these cancers, visit Cancerwa.asn.au

10.01.2022 Pay It Forward Grants Closing Soon Up to $15,000 available for peer Support Groups The Pay it Forward Plan (PIF) is a ConnectGroups small grants program available to members. The objective of PIF is to be a mental health early intervention and prevention initiative... Applications close: Thursday 13th August 2020 For further information, FAQ, how to apply, and stories of previous recipients of the grants please visit the ConnectGroups website: http://www.connectgroups.org.au//current-p/pay-it-forward/

10.01.2022 For those who were unable to make our in-person and Zoom Sector Forums, you can still contribute your voice by completing our Sector Consultation Survey at the link below. Peer Support Groups play an integral role in the COVID-19 WA Recovery Plan. Join us in advocating for the Support Group sector! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6Z9SYL8

09.01.2022 On Wednesday evening, ConnectGroups hosted its AGM, followed by a networking sundowner for its Support Group members. The AGM included the announcement of ConnectGroups' QIC Accreditation achievement, the launch of its WA Framework for Support Group Sector Recovery, and a keynote address from Patron Prof. Lyn Beazley. Thank you to all who attended the event in-person and via Zoom.... ConnectGroups's WA Framework for Support Group Sector Recovery is now available to download here: https://connectgroups.org.au//WA-Framework-for-SG-Sector-R ConnectGroups' 2020 Annual Report is available to download here: https://connectgroups.org.au//Annual-Report-2020-red-size.

08.01.2022 ConnectGroups stands with Australias First Nations peoples in expressing our disappointment at the decision by the Council of Attorneys-General (CAG) to delay a review into raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 years old to 14. Prison is no place for a child. #RaiseTheAge https://www.raisetheage.org.au

08.01.2022 Remember to take care of number one

08.01.2022 ConnectGroups is visiting the Shire of Augusta Margaret River and invites peer Support/Community Groups in the area to join them for group training, funding opportunities, and intensive support. For more information and to register for sessions, visit the link below https://connectgroups.org.au//u/2020/07/AMR-Visit-2020.pdf

07.01.2022 Our Young Adult Diabetes Committee have been working with ConnectGroups - Support Groups Association WA Inc. to advocate for people living with diabetes and all... other chronic conditions about the importance of Telehealth! We would really appreciate if you could complete the following survey about Telehealth so people with chronic conditions can continue to receive high quality medical care from home To find out more, visit the Connect Groups website https://zcu.io/Y22N

05.01.2022 Tune in to Radio Fremantle 107.9fm today at 12pm to hear our CEO Antonella Segre speaking about the value of Support Groups

05.01.2022 A conversation could change a life. Find out more about R U OK Day and how to meaningfully connect with the people around you at www.ruok.org.au.

04.01.2022 Stopping violence against women is about promoting equal and respectful relationships, violence-free spaces and safer communities. Together we can make a difference. Have a conversation with someone today. #16DaysInWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithMe

04.01.2022 You might not realise this, but masks have made it especially hard for the Deaf community to read people during COVID. Expression Australia have kindly given us some basic Auslan signs we all should learn

04.01.2022 The next round of Dream it Forward (DIF) is now open! This small grants program focuses on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families, and communities in WA. The ConnectGroups team is available to support you to develop or write the application. Applications close on Thursday 15th October 2020.... Find out more: https://connectgroups.org.au//current-pr/dream-it-forward/

03.01.2022 What do you do to self-care?

03.01.2022 #BREAKING The new Closing the Gap Targets have been announced, and include targets on ending the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pe...ople in custody. 1. Moving 30 per cent of young Indigenous prisoners out of detention by 2031 2. Moving 15 per cent of Indigenous adults out jail by 2031 This was a key ask from us in our submission to the Closing the Gap process.

01.01.2022 ONE DEATH IS TOO MANY Today is the 30th annual silent domestic violence memorial march led by the WA Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services. Join the event from 10am at the Supreme Court Gardens (cnr Barrack St and Riverside Drive). 10am: information stalls. 11am: Rally 12 noon: Silent March through the City. #16DaysInWA #stoptheviolence #respectstartswithme... https://womenscouncil.com.au//30th-annual-silent-domestic/

01.01.2022 Annually, ConnectGroups ensures its Support Group members are provided with the opportunity to deliver feedback on the services received. This enables the organisation to review its service provision and effectively develop strategies for the future, based on members' needs. We invite you to complete a short survey at the link below providing your feedback. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQG8RZM