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25.01.2022 It's NSW Children's Week and we've got the spotlight on Gunnedah's Winanga-Li Aboriginal Child & Family Centre The centre's Yaama Gamilaraay! Early Childhood Education program is designed to support Aboriginal children as they learn about their own culture & language Checkout these deadly wiyayl (crayons) with names in Gamilaraay and English the kids use when learning and practicing art and language ... If you would like to learn more about Yaama Gamilaraay! follow Winanga-Li Aboriginal Child and Family Centre or visit: bit.ly/Winanga-Li #nswchildrensweek2020 #UNCRCArticle29 #goalsofeducation #gamilaraay

25.01.2022 DCJ 2021 scholarships now open! If you’re studying in Year 10, 11 or 12 in 2021 at school or TAFE, and living in social housing or out-of-home care, you could be eligible for a $1000 scholarship. Apply online at: bit.ly/DCJNSWScholarships... #dcjscholarships

24.01.2022 Have Your Say about Disability Inclusion in NSW! Do you identify as someone with a disability? Do you support someone with a disability? Are you an advocate for disability inclusion? DCJ is seeking your feedback to understand what goals are important to include in a new Disability Inclusion Plan. The plan will be designed to support the inclusion of people with disability, and improve their access to mainstream services and community facilities. ... Share your thoughts at: dcjnsw.info/NSWDisInclPlan Survey closes Friday, 4 December 2020

22.01.2022 Language is something to be shared. It’s something that we have to hold onto and it identifies us. Gomeroi Murri woman Catherine Trindall teaches us the word ‘winangay’ in the Gomeroi language. The Gomeroi language is from the north-eastern region of New South Wales, extending up to south-eastern Queensland. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #Gomeroi

21.01.2022 It’s never ok for someone to share, or threaten to share a nude image of you. It’s image-based abuse and it’s against the law. eSafety is here to help and you can make a report to... www.esafety.gov.au Office of the eSafety Commissioner

21.01.2022 If you’re looking after someone you love, you might be a carer. Caring can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. There’s support available. Find out more at www.caring.dcj.nsw.gov.au

21.01.2022 Each year Children's Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. This year children and their families will enjoy COVID-safe and virtual activities across NSW. To find out how you can join in, please visit www.nswchildrensweek.org.au Children's Week is a national celebration of children's rights, talents and citizenship. Each year the theme changes to highlight a different Children's Right.

20.01.2022 YOU ARE NOT ALONE In this video, you will only hear the voice of Susie from Kirkconnell Correctional Centre. But her story could be any one of ours.... Corrective Services NSW is supporting Mental Health Month to encourage all of us to tune in to our community, the people around us and our own wellbeing. #CSNSW #KirkconnellCorrectionalCentre #BathurstCommunityCorrections #MentalHealthMonth #TuneIn

18.01.2022 NAIDOC to me means kinship both backwards and forwards. We ask members of the NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust what NAIDOC Week means to them. NAIDOC Week is a time for all Australians to celebrate Aboriginal history, culture and achievements. What does NAIDOC Week mean to you?... #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #OldestLivingCulture

16.01.2022 We support social housing communities to be a place of #communitypride. Our staff, along with Mission Australia, City of Wagga Wagga, service providers, residence and friends held a cleanup in Wagga’s Tolland estate. Special thanks to The Personnel Group, Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation, Red Hill Public School, Multicultural Council Of Wagga Wagga Inc., headspace

16.01.2022 There’s never an excuse for violence. If you feel unsafe at home, you can speak out. Call the NSW DV Line on 1800 65 64 63. It’s free, available 24/7, and confidential. Visit www.speakout.dcj.nsw.gov.au to find out more. In an emergency call the police on 000 (Triple Zero)

16.01.2022 Wondering how you can help people who have been affected by floods? Here are all the details thanks to Resilience NSW

15.01.2022 We’re supporting the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign to end all forms of violence against women and girls. It runs from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day. To find out more, visit https://16dayscampaign.org

15.01.2022 Remembrance Day 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II Each year, at 11am on 11 November, Australians pause for a minute of silence to reflect on the important role Australia played in that war and in memory of all those who have died in wars, conflicts and peace operations around the world. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;... Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Lest we forget #RemembranceDay

15.01.2022 COVID SAFE SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW OPEN FROM 1-12 APRIL 2021 The Sydney Royal Easter Show is working closely with the NSW Government and NSW Health to keep our community safe while delivering the iconic annual event.... To make sure we can come together safely, the following measures will be introduced: physical distancing rules, including limited numbers in arenas and exhibition stands, streamlined entry and exits points, and physically distanced queuing. Get your Show entry tickets online, there's fun to be had with hands-on animal experiences, amazing agricultural displays, world-class entertainment, stunning fireworks and exhilarating thrills. For more information click: dcjnsw.info/SydneyRoyalEasterShow2021

15.01.2022 NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US Snowy Valley Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan An inclusive community involves its community members in decision-making. For Snowy Valley Council, this means including the voice of the Disability Inclusion Access Reference Group.... The group is made up of people with disability, carers, disability organisations, community members and council staff. Together, they bring light to accessibility and inclusion concerns within the regional community. The group’s great ideas and practical advice have made real progress in improving accessibility and inclusion for people with disability. Join Snowy Valley Council as they discuss their Disability Inclusion Accessibility Reference Group on 3 December. This webinar is free to join and open to council members and the public. Find out more and register at: https://events.humanitix.com/disability-council-idpwd #IDPwD

12.01.2022 Need a place to stay? We have temporary accommodation. Call Link2home now on 1800 152 152 or Use the MyHousing app which you can download for free from:... The App Store (iOS):https://apple.co/2NGEjVo Google Play (Android): https://bit.ly/367Zk1H We're here to help. More information can be found here: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/hous/help/ways/are-you-homeless

10.01.2022 World Teacher's Day is 30 October in NSW and the theme for 2020 is: "Teachers: leading in crisis, reimagining the future". This year DCJ is honouring dedicated Teachers and Principals across NSW who have taught and supported their communities during bushfires and other natural disasters, and now throughout a global pandemic. NSW educators have shown incredible commitment to teaching and we recognise the valuable contributions they have made in NSW communities.... ! ! ! NSW Department of Education #WTD2020 #LoveWhereYouLearn #grateful

09.01.2022 FREE DCJ WEBINAR INVITATION Monday, 30 November 2020, 12:30-2:00pm AEDT. -- . ... Join our host Kate Alexander (OSP's Senior Practitioner) and a panel of the following keynote speakers as they explore the principles and practice approaches that support meaningful family time through a panel discussion: Judy Cashmore Professor of Social Legal Research and Policy at Sydney Law School, University of Sydney. Judy will present practice insights on family time and relationships from the POCLS study. Amy Conley Wright Associate Professor of Social Work and Policy Studies, University of Sydney. Amy is co-presenting with Billy Black an expert-by-experience on practice to encourage positive interactions between children’s birth and care families. REGISTER FOR FREE: dcjnsw.info/MeaningfulConnectionsWebinar

08.01.2022 NSW Grandparents Day celebrates the diversity of grandparent relationships across age groups, cultural backgrounds, and geographical locations. To see how you can participate and read some inspirational stories, please visit https://www.grandparentsday.nsw.gov.au/stories

08.01.2022 For 2020 the theme for Seniors' Stories was, appropriately, ‘resilience’. Download and read the wonderful collection of 100 Seniors' Stories here https://www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au/news-act/seniors-stories Comedian Jean Kittson was once again onboard to interview some of the terrific authors from around the state.... The competition started back in 2013 as a way of recognising and valuing the experiences of NSW seniors and building connections between the young and old.

07.01.2022 If you're a DCJ tenant download the MyHousing App to lodge your non-urgent repairs requests. The app is simple to use and it's FREE. Go to dcjnsw.info/MyHousingApp

07.01.2022 Since 2017, our staff have woken up before dawn to patrol the streets of their local communities to offer support and a safe place to people who are street sleeping. DCJ and its partners have recently passed a major milestone, having conducted over 4,000 Assertive Outreach patrols. Assertive Outreach services have recently expanded to over 50 local government areas across NSW.... Since the start of the #COVID19, our support for people experiencing street homelessness has increased. Between April and October this year, DCJ and our partners conducted over 2,500 Assertive Outreach activities. For more information visit http://bit.ly/AssertiveOutreach

06.01.2022 A male swamp wallaby that survived a car accident has hopped off to freedom in Central Coast bushland thanks to two Corrective Services NSW officers. It was a bittersweet moment for Community Corrections unit leaders Katrina Irving and Mark O’Neill who said goodbye to the marsupial they named ‘Jirri’. Mark says Jirri was lucky to survive after being found with broken legs on the roadside, his mother died at the scene.... He’s come so far since then and it’s amazingly fortunate that a driver stopped to pick him up and take him to a vet, Mark says. You do become attached to the animals but it’s such a rewarding experience to see them bounce back. The couple has been rescuing abandoned animals for seven years and became qualified volunteer wildlife carers in 2017. #WeApplaud Katrina and Mark.

05.01.2022 "When you learn to let things go, your resilience strengthens For 2020 the theme for Seniors' Stories was, appropriately, ‘resilience’. Download and read the full collection of 100 Seniors' Stories here https://www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au/news-act/seniors-stories ... Watch author Franklyn Cowell speaking to Jean Kittson about his story 'Don’t Forget Me, Benny', his life, resilience, and writing. 'Don’t Forget Me, Benny' is a moving tale about a man who gives back to the community in the present to help him cope with the ghosts of the past.

04.01.2022 Tis the season to be safe...wear a mask when you're out and about this Christmas Your best protection against COVID-19 is to: Keep 1.5 metres apart... Wash hands regularly Wear a mask and remember to keep your distance from others If you develop any symptoms of COVID-19 get tested immediately and self-isolate. #covidxmas2020 #nswhealth

04.01.2022 In this video, you’ll hear powerful statements from women in custody who’ve experienced domestic and family violence and have completed the Out of the Dark program. It’s a wellbeing program for survivors of family and domestic violence where they learn that they are not alone, and abuse isn’t just physical. It can be mental, sexual, social, spiritual, financial or technological. Correctives Services NSW Senior Services and Programs Officer Katherine Chester is passionat...e about the program. ‘When they come on the first day, the women feel responsible and guilty. When they leave, they are empowered with dignity and self-respect and equipped with the skills and knowledge to make change,’ she says. If you’re experiencing domestic abuse, free call the NSW Domestic Violence Line on 1800 65 64 63. We’re always available 24/7. All calls are confidential, and interpreters are available. #CSNSW #16daysofactivism #domesticviolence #reducingreoffending #OutoftheDark See less

04.01.2022 EVENT REMINDER: Disability Council NSW conversation with the disability community Do you identify as a person with a disability? Would you like an opportunity to discuss employment, NDIS, National Agenda and the impact of COVID 19, health, housing & transport?... HAVE YOUR SAY at The Disability Council NSW online forum Wednesday, 28 October 2020 from 10:30. REGISTER FOR FREE by Monday 26 October: http://bit.ly/disabilitycouncilnsw Be quick, places are limited! #disabilitycouncilforums

03.01.2022 International Day of People with Disability Webinar Disability Council NSW and DCJ are pleased to present a free webinar on Community, Local Council and Disability Action Plans (DIAPs). Please join our panel members from two regional and remote NSW Councils, sharing their DIAP journey.... Afterwards there will be a Q & A with the presenters. Date: 3 December 2020 Time: 10.30am 12pm, Thursday, 3rd December AEDT Register Now: https://events.humanitix.com/disability-council-idpwd Disability Council NSW #InternationalDayofPeoplewithDisability #DisabilityInclusion #IDPWD

02.01.2022 If you’re looking after someone you love, you might be a carer. There are over 850,000 carers in NSW. Caring can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. There’s support available. Find out more at www.caring.dcj.nsw.gov.au

01.01.2022 We’re recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the DCJ panel of Family Group Conferencing (FGC) facilitators FGC facilitators support families to come together to develop a plan to keep their children safe. You will help families to overcome challenges, make decisions to create change and stay together. Aboriginal people and organisations with experience working in child safety, mediation, counselling, community support or a family-focused context a...re encouraged to apply. Funded training and mentoring is available to eligible applicants. An FGC program information session hosted by an Aboriginal FGC facilitator will be held on Tuesday, 19 January 2021 from 9:30am. An additional session on how to apply to the tender will be held on Wednesday 20 January 2021 from 9.30am. To register your interest in the information sessions, please email: [email protected] or to apply to the tender please visit: dcjnsw.info/FGC #familyconference #koori #mediation #goorie #recruitment #murri