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25.01.2022 Learn about localising the SDGs, your centre and what social prescribing is all about.

25.01.2022 Thanks to generous funding from Lotterywest, Linkwest is offering small grants of up to $1,000 (total grant pool of $36,000) to encourage our member Centres to continue to actively support and engage their communities during this COVID-19 pandemic. Applications close: 4.00pm Friday 25 September To find out more out this member-only opportunity, and to download an application pack: https://www.linkwest.asn.au//linkwest-covid-19-response-gr

25.01.2022 Linkwest members - tune into our short information session to discover all you need to know about the COVID-19 Response Grants program: eligibility, key dates, how to apply, what you can and cannot apply for, assessment criteria, etc. It's happening today (Tuesday) at 12.00pm - 1.00pm. For zoom access details: https://www.linkwest.asn.au/events/event/COVID-small-grants

24.01.2022 Job vacancies at Mingenew Crc Education and Care service. #LinkwestNetwork

24.01.2022 Linkwest member Centre CRCs - a reminder that our CRC-focused Centre Sector Update is happening today 12.00pm - 1.30pm. We will focus on: - understanding the procurement process, including timelines - what Codesign is, and ... - your rights and responsibilities under the Delivering Community Services in Partnership policy For Zoom access details; https://www.linkwest.asn.au//e/centre-sector-update-17Sept

22.01.2022 Centre Coordinator job opportunity at Brookton CRC. If you know anyone who may be interested please pass on the information.

22.01.2022 Today is RUOK? Day and a chance to check in on everyone around you by asking them the following question: Are you okay? The Westerly Family Centre and Warnbro Community and Family Centre will be keeping the RUOkay? day vibe alive well until next week, with their free RUOKay? day event next Wednesday. Everyone is welcome, so pop in if you are in the area.

22.01.2022 Today is the first day of the #16DaysInWA, the annual Stop Violence Against Women campaign. It will run from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10, which is Human Rights Day. This years theme is 'Respect Starts with You'. Violence against women is never okay. We all have a responsibility to prevent violence, call it out when we see it and provide support to those affected.

21.01.2022 Over the past months, Frank Konecny Community Centre in Kwinana has been offering a new service to their community: the provision of emergency food relief. This was in response to a new and emerging community need as a result of COVID. Pictured: Kaye, Lesley, Anne and Jenny are just four of the many Frank Konecny ladies who volunteer their time each week to make hampers of essentials (and a treat or two) for locals in need.

20.01.2022 Frank Konecny Community Centre in the news for the amazing work of their senior volunteers in providing food parcels for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity locally. Prior to C19 the Centre had a free small pantry. Now they provide food for nearly 700 families a month in partnership with Foodbank WA and Second Bite. #LinkwestNetwork WACOSS

20.01.2022 Wonderful to have the Subiaco Post promoting this "four Centre" initiative, and many thanks to Ruth from Shine Communications for her work on making this impressive coverage happen. Ruth's top tip for 'selling' your story to the press: include a high-quality image that speaks directly to the topic of your media release. That's what got this Great Southern story over the line in a metro-based publication that specialises in their own local news.

20.01.2022 We are loving the art and creativity happening in some of our Centres at the moment. Creating beautiful places to welcome and entice people to come in and find out more. #linkwestnetwork #placemaking

19.01.2022 Linkwest members - today we welcome NHVic's Chief Finance Officer Cameron MacRae to our Centre Sector Update. Cameron will give us the lowdown on JobKeeper 2.0 and answer any questions you may have about the extension to this program. Access details are here: https://www.linkwest.asn.au//e/centre-sector-update-10Sept

18.01.2022 We're not long out of our very first fully virtual AGM, and we're calling it a success! A huge thanks to the 50+ members that tuned in, participated in our pre-meeting networking, and stayed on for our post-meeting Q&A. As ever, it is you - our members - that make what we do worthwhile, and bring that marvelous spark to our events and activities. It was also wonderful to see so many sporting orange for the occasion, which shows our solidarity as a sector for the 16 Days in WA campaign, which starts tomorrow and runs through until 10 December (Human Rights Day).

16.01.2022 Linkwest members a few grant opportunities are closing soon: 9 September: Be Connected Network Partners can apply for up to $1,000 to run their Get Online Week event. https://www.beconnectednetwork.org.au//get-online-week-gra 10 September: Supporting Stronger Communities Grant Round 5: Centres who are members of Linkwest AND are located in a town or city with a population of more than 15,000, can apply for up to $10,000 for programs that tackle poverty and disadvantage in their local communities. https://anhca.smartygrants.com.au/

16.01.2022 Linkwest member Centre Milligan. met with Jeremy from SpacetoCo and they have listed their first space on SpacetoCo. A great way to advertise your spaces and check out this video of the Centre. #LinkwestNetwork

15.01.2022 As an organisation, Linkwest is very aware of the impact of social isolation in the community, especially in the context of the current pandemic. We want to do as much as we can to increase peoples digital literacy skills throughout Western Australia. We have partnered with the CWA of WA (Country Womens Association), Mens Sheds of WA and Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association in a bid to train up over 100 digital mentors across Western Australia who will in turn ...assist seniors in the community to become more digitally literate. The partnership has resulted in a $100,000 grant from Good Things Foundation Australia's Be Connected project, an Australian government initiative committed to increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians. https://www.linkwest.asn.au//partnership-to-encourage-seni

15.01.2022 A lovely story from our friends in Tasmania.

14.01.2022 Our friends at iClick2Learn are offering a FREE one hour grant writing webinar focusing on the Supplementary Volunteering Grants program which closes on 20th September. ***The start time quoted below is AEST.***

13.01.2022 Men’s Sheds of WA was thrilled to host a #BeConnected #DigitalMentor training session for their members and network partners. The day, based out of their offices in West Leederville, was a big success with enthusiastic discussion, collaboration and brainstorming. Jaxon, who delivered the training, said, "The people that came along will be terrific Digital Mentors and we look forward to the increased digital literacy they will develop throughout the Men’s Shed network in Western Australia. This training was held as part of a Be Connected project partnership between Linkwest, Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association (ASCCA), the CWA of WA and Men’s Sheds of WA.

13.01.2022 The Australian Government is inviting agricultural show societies and field day organisers to apply for a grant to reimburse them for costs they incurred when they had to cancel their scheduled show or agricultural field day in 2020 because of COVID-19. Applications close 9 October 2020. Find out more and apply: https://www.communitygrants.gov.au//supporting-agricultura

12.01.2022 Childrens Week WA 2020 - Book Project

11.01.2022 Age-friendly Communities Social Connectivity Grants Program Funding of up to $15,000 per project is available for local governments and incorporated not-for-profit community organisations to implement age-friendly, active and positive ageing, and other seniors-related strategies that focus on reconnecting older people with their community and building capacity to remain connected should any further COVID-19 social isolation restrictions be imposed in the future. Applications close: 8 October 2020

11.01.2022 If you are considering running a Dad and Daughter Hair event, have a read of this blog. Great feedback on what went well, and what James and the team would do differently next time to make for an even cuter and more rewarding experience. #LinkwestNetwork

10.01.2022 This is such an exciting opportunity to hear Nyadol Nyuon speak in relation to the work of our sector. Nyadol Nyuon is an Australian lawyer and human rights advocate, who was born in a refugee camp in Ethiopia, of a family fleeing the Second Sudanese Civil War. She works as a commercial litigator in Melbourne and is a regular media commentator. #SDG10 Reduced Inequalities

10.01.2022 If youve recently become a Centre Coordinator/Manager - or you just fancy a refresher on what Linkwest does for you and our network of 130+ Centres - please join the team for an informal coffee and a catch-up via VC. This one-hour session offers the opportunity to connect with other Coordinators/Managers within the Network and get up to speed on: - Who Linkwest is and what we do... - Who is on your subcommittee and what they do - The various resources available to you and how to access them through the Linkwest website - Up and coming training opportunities - How to use the Teleweb - The network-wide Employee Assistance Program - The Be-Connected Program - and whatever else you want to know! Register here: https://www.linkwest.asn.au/even/event/coffee-catchup-28Aug

08.01.2022 Ewa wanted to share some of the photos taken during her Midwest trip. She really enjoyed documenting what she saw and she regretted that in some cases, the lack of time and / or the weather conditions were not conducive to taking more photos. If you would like a high resolution copy of any of the images, please email Ewa at [email protected] and she will be happy to send them to you.

08.01.2022 On Tuesday, the Linkwest board met face to face for the first time since February for a full day of planning. We also said goodbye to Kylie Hansen (bottom left), and Cheryle Brown (bottom right) after five and six years respectfully of contributing during a very busy and pivotal time in Linkwests 38 year history. Most significantly, during their tenure Linkwest and the AWACRC merged creating the Linkwest network of 150 community-led, place based organisations across WA. Thank you Kylie and Cheryle for your contributions to a stronger #LinkwestNetwork

08.01.2022 September 21 is the United Nations' (UN) International Day of Peace, which recognizes the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace. While global peace is the vision, for all of us who are not diplomats or world leaders, achieving this vision can seem pretty much out of our control. But there are lots of things we CAN do on an individual and local level to make the world a little more peaceable: - Listen with the intent to understand... - Make a personal commitment to nonviolence - Invite a peace speaker to your event, workplace, and/or community - Organise a community project (clean up, plant a garden) - Attend a meditation or conflict resolution training - Say I am sorry - Create art in the theme of peace Here's to a more peaceable world!

08.01.2022 Healthway's Summer Healthy Sporting Club Grants offer WA community sporting clubs up to $4,000 to help increase healthy food and drink options at club-run canteen, kiosk, or food service. To apply for this funding, clubs must be competing in a recognised summer sporting competition. Applications are now open and will close at 12 noon, Friday October 1, 2020. Find out more: https://www.healthway.wa.gov.au//apply-for-a-healthy-club/

08.01.2022 The WA Government is keen to hear about your experiences in accessing and using digital technology and the internet. We encourage you to provide your feedback on the draft Digital Inclusion Blueprint for Western Australia, and to pass the survey through your networks. Note: you can complete the survey as an organisation (a GREAT way to have your say about the importance of Centres in Digital Inclusion) or as an individual.... https://www.wa.gov.au//have-your-say-digital-inclusion-wes See more

07.01.2022 We still have a few places available for our Xero Basics workshop! Book your spot today to get the low-down on all you need to know to get started with Xero. Attendance starts at just $40 (for NCs and CRC-full service members). Find out more and register here: https://www.linkwest.asn.au/events/event/xero-basics

06.01.2022 The Scanlon Foundation if offering grants of up to $25,000 to actively support people into employment, working directly with individuals who are unemployed, and may include those that have lost their jobs as a result of Covid-19, or business failure or are recent graduates from school or university. Note: Linkwest member Centres without DGR status can apply through the ANHCA fund for DGR: http://www.anhca.org/apply Applications close 18 September. Find out more: https://scanlonfoundation.org.au/grants/

06.01.2022 Check out the new Australian Neighbourhood Houses & Centres Association website - and find out about how you can receive donations that provide DGR benefits to your donors.

06.01.2022 At the 2020 Community Resource Centre (CRC) Conference, to be held in Northam this 24 September, representatives from CRCs across the state will be taking advantage of the presence of Minister MacTiernan to seek answers to a number of pressing questions that have the potential to directly impact this network of 100+ place-based, community-led and managed organisations. Read our press release: https://www.linkwest.asn.au/documents/item/3217

06.01.2022 Local economic development can produce many positive community outcomes, such as increased local employment opportunities, but it can bring its challenges e.g. reduced housing affordability, inadequate transport infrastructure. This Wednesday morning, join us on Zoom as Alison Dalziel (Director, Localise) and James Treacy (Manager, Vic Park Community Centre) provide a framework and principles for local economic development, and show some examples of what communities are doing. To register: https://www.linkwest.asn.au//local-economic-development-an

04.01.2022 Victoria Park Community Centre is one of an increasing number of Centres offering the opportunity to keep things out of landfill by repairing, up-cycling and recycling. It's another way our sector is working towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. In the words of the amazingly skilled folk at Repair Lab: Don't chuck it, come and learn how to fix it!

04.01.2022 More beautiful art and place-making happening at Bridgetown Family & Community Centre (BFCC). #linkwestnetwork #placemaking

04.01.2022 Linkwest is supporting the Prevent Support Heal campaign and will be at the launch next week. Our network of Centres prevent, support and heal the mental health of their community members every day. #LinkwestNetwork

03.01.2022 An appropriate share for Fathers Day. Dowerin Community Resource Centre hosted a very successful mens event "Talk Tackle' - turnout and feedback was fantastic. Well done - we would love for you to share your winning formula with the network. #LinkwestNetwork #CommunityLedDevelopment

03.01.2022 Being a committee member can be highly rewarding. It can also be tough. Luckily, committee members of Neighbourhood Centres and CRCs are part of a 130-Centre strong network. That's 130+ committees, all with their own experiences...and wisdom! This networking session is an opportunity for both experienced and new committee members of Neighbourhood Centres and CRCs to draw on this wisdom, share ideas, ask questions, and connect with each other. It's super short - just 30 minutes - so you can ask, share, connect, and quickly get back to your day. To register: https://www.linkwest.asn.au/events/event/MC-networking

02.01.2022 A very timely article in The Conversation today on mental illness prevention. This evening Jane C (Linkwest CEO) will be representing the Linkwest network at the Prevent Support Heal election platform launch. Our members play a significant role in the reduction of social isolation and loneliness which are known contributors to mental illness and increased during COVID-19. Our network needs to recognised and form part of a national and state mental illness prevention plan. The article states that - Local communities could also be mobilised to take positive action on local issues that contribute to poor health and mental health through place-based strategies. Place-based strategies aim to tackle issues existing at a neighbourhood level, such as social isolation and poor housing. #LinkwestNetwork #CommunityLedSolutions

01.01.2022 Linkwest is thrilled that the McGowan Government has acknowledged the important work of Community Resource Centres (CRCs) across Western Australia with a $600,000 grants program to help them invest in technology and innovation to boost services delivered to their regional and rural communities. This is an opportunity for CRCs to improve or expand their services with the assistance of a one-off grant of up to $10,000 per CRC and $40,000 for collaborative projects involving 4 o...r more CRCs. The grants program is administered by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRD and is open until close of business on December 21, 2020. There are a number of virtual information sessions planned to answer any questions about the grant. For more information, visit the event site. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/crc-technology-and-innovati CRCs have been sent an email with information, plus the application guidelines and FAQs. Contact your DPIRD Project Officer if you haven't received this email. Mark McGowan Alannah MacTiernan