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22.01.2022 Until recently Mandy Stephan was the only MCH nurse for the Hindmarsh LGA. Mandy has been very active in the By Five project; leading the establishment of the Hindmarsh Positive Parenting Centre, co-leading the development of the Rainbow and Jeparit service directory and supporting the establishment of a new playgroup by the Nhill P-12 in 2021. Congratulations Mandy

15.01.2022 THRIVE BY FIVE Will you tune in? Tomorrow is the day Nicola Forrest and Jay Weatherill take to the stage at the National Press Club and talk about the urgent need to make our early learning system high quality, affordable and easily accessible.... This is a huge moment for early learning, and the Thrive by Five campaign. The National Press Club is an amazing opportunity to bring early learning to the national stage, in front of a room full of journalists and MPs. Will you tune in? Here are the details for how you can watch: What: National Press Club Address, with Nicola Forrest and Jay Weatherill When: Wednesday 17th February Where to watch on TV: 12:30pm on ABC TV and ABC News Watch live online: https://www.abc.net.au/news/newschannel/

09.01.2022 Employment Opportunity By Five Project Manager Part Time By Five were delighted to receive funding from the Regional Digital Fund to continue work of the specialist paediatric support partnership in 2021 and 2022 and ensure equity of access across the WSM in partnership with the Royal Children's Hospital.... We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled local project manager with great communication and facilitation skills and an understanding of the health, education and/or social care sectors. This is a part time position (0.4 FTE) responsible for building enthusiasm and partnerships to further develop the integrated specialist paediatric support work begun in 2020. The project manager will be employed by Wimmera Development Association (WDA) for a fixed term until March 2023 and report to the CEO, Chris Sounness. See the job ad in the Wimmera Mail times here. The application process closes at 5pm 4 February 2021. For a copy of the position description, email Verneeta Taylor ph 0419 114 274. For more information, call or email Rachel Robinson ph 0411 031 576 or Chris Sounness ph 0409 559 364. Selection Criteria To apply for this position please send a CV and written statement briefly addressing each of the Selection Criteria to Chris Sounness. by 5pm 4 February 2021. 1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, such as Health, Community Development, Social Work, Health Promotion, Welfare or related field. 2. Ability to engage and build partnerships with key stakeholders, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills. 3. The ability to facilitate meetings and workshops to maximise participation by individuals 4. Demonstrated project management skills including work plan development and design, implementation and evaluation within a community co-design framework. 5. Experience in networking, coordinating, and liaising with a wide range of service providers and other relevant bodies. 6. Highly developed written and verbal communication and presentation skills, interpersonal and organisational skills. 7. Knowledge of or experience in local data collection, data review and analysis. 8. A current Driver’s Licence, Police Check and Working with Children Check.

09.01.2022 Great news!!! We are excited to announce the By Five Specialist Paediatrician Support Project (SPSP) has won the 2020 DET Victorian Early Years Award for Creating Collaborative Community Partnerships. This is the second year in a row the project has won a prestigious VEYA award. We are incredibly proud to be recognised for the amazing contribution by so many agencies, especially the MCH nurses, integrated family services and allied health staff from across WSM. This year 117 nominations were received with 20 finalists shortlisted across all categories. We are delighted to receive $15,000 to put towards developing this initiative further. Visit the DETwebsite to read more about the award. www.education.vid.gov.au/about/awards/Pages/Vera-2020.aspx

02.01.2022 For all the early years teachers out there, check out these fab teaching notes created by PEETA, the Primary English Teaching Association Australia for #GoHomeC...heekyAnimals! All linked to the #australiancurriculum and LOTS of fun. Please pass it on to any teachers you know. https://petaa.edu.au/w/Teaching_Resou/CBCA2017/Cheeky.aspx See more