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Western Sydney Community Forum

Locality: Parramatta, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9687 9669

Address: Level 9, 100 George Street 2150 Parramatta, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.wscf.org.au

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25.01.2022 In 2015, the NSW Government committed $20 million to establish an Aboriginal Centre for Excellence in Western Sydney to support one of the NSW Governments key aims; to ensure Aboriginal people, their families and communities are at the forefront of economic development in Western Sydney. Kimberwalli is this commitment realised! Kimberwalli, meaning many stars in the Darug language, was chosen to honour Aboriginal language and recognise the role of stars in Aboriginal story...telling and learning, navigating country and following lore to sustain culture and well-being. This name also recognizes young Aboriginal peoples ability to be the stars of their own destiny. Kimberwalli is a unique initiative to support young Aboriginal people in Western Sydney to transition from school to education and/or further employment. Kimberwalli will walk alongside young Aboriginal people as they navigate their future. Keep an eye out for Kimberwallis official launch later this year! Join us at 2pm, Wednesday as our host, Tom, Manager Policy and Programs, chats with Kimberwalli Partnerships Officer at Aboriginal Affairs, Blake Tatafu, on all things children and young people! Send yourself a calendar invite: http://ow.ly/Ksxd50BweNe Join discussion live: http://ow.ly/Xnvu50BweNd #children #safety #youngpeople #inclusivity #participation #policyrepsonses #covid #sustainability #Kimberwalli #AboriginalCentreofExcellence #manystars #Governmentcommittment #economic development #aboriginalyoungpeople #youngpeople #WesternSydney

25.01.2022 Introducing our final panelist, Dr Girish Lala. Dr Girish is a social psychologist whose research interests include exploring identity, interaction, and behaviour in online and face-to-face realms, and technological mediation of social cohesion and social change. He is particularly interested in engaging in applied research leading to measurable social benefit, where goals include both advancing academic understanding and developing practical solutions to real-world issues.... To that end, he has worked with diverse research partners and participants, including young people, minority communities, marginalised and vulnerable groups, gang members, genocide survivors, local and international government agencies and NGOs, industry bodies, and policy makers. His interdisciplinary work in the Young and Resilient Research Centre at Western Sydney University has largely focused on the impacts of technology and how those can be leveraged towards positive individual and social outcomes for young people and the communities in which they live. Join Dr Girish at 2pm TODAY live on Youtube: https://wscf.us12.list-manage.com/track/click Or join discussion live: https://lnkd.in/g95HvtE #children #safety #youngpeople #inlcusivity #participation #policyrepsonses #covid #sustainability #Kimberwalli #AboriginalCentreofExcellence #manystars #Governmentcommittment #economicdevelopment #aboriginalyoungpeople #youngpeople #WesternSydney

25.01.2022 In the COVID-19 economy we are told that the future of work and study is here, but does the future look the same for everyone? What role does #digitalaccess and #digitalliteracy play in how well Western Sydney will recover in a post-C19 economy - and what can we do about it? Join us as our host Anita Hanna, Western Sydney Community Forum, explores the perspectives of our diverse panel including:... - Abdallah Altibi, Multicultural Youth Affairs Network - MYAN NSW - Bec Reidy, Bidwill Uniting - Jane Stratton, Think+DO Tank Foundation 2pm, Tuesday, 4 August, 2020 Dont miss out, send yourself a calendar invitation:https://lnkd.in/gcKbHhY Join live via Zoom:https://lnkd.in/gviuZRD

24.01.2022 Is Poverty Inevitable in a COVID19 World? The Coronavirus Supplement prevented 2.2 million people around Australia from falling into poverty. As we prepare for life in our next recession, social welfare practitioners in Western Sydney are preparing to support those most impacted. A social justice framework urges us to consider - is poverty inevitable, or entirely preventable? Join us as our host Anita Hanna, Western Sydney Community Forums Manager Policy and Projects, explor...es the perspectives of our diverse panel: - Beverly Baker, Chairperson, Older Womens Network NSW - Pas Forgione, Campaign Manager Raise the Rate for Good, Australian Council of Social Service - Pat Hall, CEO, Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections 1:00pm, Wednesday, 9 September 2020 Send yourself a calendar invite:https://lnkd.in/gEpYmzN Join discussion live: https://lnkd.in/gWW7ZcY Watch live: https://lnkd.in/g3brdZi #Poverty #Povertyallieviation #recession #socialjustice #prevention #socialissues #covid #sustainability

24.01.2022 QUESTION OF THE DAY! There is an abundance of bright, intelligent, and inspiring children and young people who contribute and are keen to further engage in public debate and influence decisions that affect their lives. But should children have the right to collaborate in how spaces and policy responses that affect them are designed?... #letstalk #QandA #children #safety #youngpeople #inclusivity #participation #policyrepsonses #covid #collaboration #involvement

23.01.2022 Introducing the elected WSCF Board of Directors shaping regional leadership into 2021: Andy Marks Ben Jackson Heather Chaffey... Kamalle Dabboussy Keith Hamilton Natalie Chiappazzo Stephanie Oatley Turkan Aksoy Read the WSCF 2020 Annual Report at http://www.wscf.org.au/portfolio-/2019-2020-annual-report/

23.01.2022 ZEST 2020 Digital is coming soon. In the meantime, re-live some of the magic of the last 10 years. https://youtu.be/UE5NMaE3y1E

23.01.2022 ONLY HOURS TO GO! Is the community sector receiving the #support #essentialworkers need during the #covid19 outbreak? Join our host Billie Sankovic, CEO, Western Sydney Community Forum and panel explore how community services in Greater Western Sydney are using #innovativeapproaches to grapple with protecting staff health, wellbeing and labour rights.... 1pm, Thursday, 13 August, 2020 Send yourself a calendar invitation:https://lnkd.in/gfyRFRh Join live via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gvVHdHD Western Sydney MRC CORE Community Services

23.01.2022 Tune in for Covid-19 in Western Sydney: Priorities and Perspectives tomorrow at 2pm as #WesternSydneys focus in moving towards the #recovery phase of #COVID-19 is explored. How can we put our communities at the heart of this? Join us as our host Dr Andy Marks, Western Sydney Community Forums Chair and Assistant Vice-Chancellor at Western Sydney University, explores the perspectives of our diverse panel:... Jihad Dib MP Shadow Minister for Skills and TAFE, Shadow Minister for Youth, Shadow Minister for Juvenile Justice, and Shadow Minister Assisting on Multiculturalism Helen OLoughlin Social Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission Professor Sev Ozdowski - Director of Equity and Diversity, Western Sydney University Dont miss out, send yourself a calendar invitation: https://lnkd.in/gfPA7N9 Join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/ghb_RYJ Watch live: https://lnkd.in/fxR3tbw

20.01.2022 #LIVENOW! Western Sydney Community Forum discusses #digitalaccess & #digitalliteracy in a #postcovid19 economy! The panel, Multicultural Youth Affairs Network - MYAN NSW, Bidwill Uniting, Think+DO Tank Foundation is ready to take your audience questions!... Join now via Zoom:https://lnkd.in/gviuZRD #livestream #digitalaccessibility #digitalcommunity #QandA #participation #digitalage

20.01.2022 Day One: Communities of Change Chair of WSCF, Dr Andy Marks, interviewing The Hon. Shayne Mallard MLC, on the NSW Government's priorities in Western Sydney. Catch up at http://www.wscf.org.au/communities-of-change-conversations/

19.01.2022 The NSW Government has recently launched a discussion paper exploring the future of housing in NSW. With the population of Sydney being on track to hit 7 million by 2040, Western Sydney will likely be home to much of this population. WSCF is engaging in a consultation process with our members and stakeholders in two methods. The first is through a survey. The second is an online consultation on 15 July 2020 at 2pm. This will inform a submission to the NSW Government, and it i...s intended that a joint approach will be undertaken. Use this link to join the discussion on the 15th https://landing.calendarsnack.com//37hnugchpjmsmg2q6lmucth Please access the survey here https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

19.01.2022 Don't miss tomorrow's follow up Cyber Business Uplift session. Our speakers will be holding a #roundtable discussion with you on #cyberissues that affect your organisation the most. Join Western Sydney Community Forum's Nadiana Albistur, Senior Policy and Programs officer, explore #cybersecurity matters, together with cyber experts: - Tony Vizza, (ISC)... - Campbell Murray, Merimetso - Branko Ninkovic, Dragonfly Technologies - Adam Smallhorn, Commonwealth Bank 4pm, Thursday,16 July 2020 Dont miss out, send yourself a calendar invitation: https://lnkd.in/gxBAnAR Join us through Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gqR3KXr Watch live on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/fxR3tbw

19.01.2022 Don't miss out as TOMORROW, Western Sydney Community Forum discusses #digitalaccess and #digitalliteracy in a #postcovid19 economy with Multicultural Youth Affairs Network - MYAN NSW, Bidwill Uniting & Think+DO Tank Foundation! 2pm, Tuesday, 4 August, 2020 Send yourself a calendar invitation:https://lnkd.in/gcKbHhY... Join live via Zoom:https://lnkd.in/gviuZRD #livestreaming #digitalaccessibility #digitalcommunity #participation #digitalage

18.01.2022 Workers are reporting that #domesticviolence is again escalating as #COVID-19 social isolation measures begin to ease. Join our host Billie Sankovic, Chief Executive Officer of Western Sydney Community Forum, as our three expert panellists focus on trends that have emerged during the pandemic and what services have done to respond accordingly. Tanya Whitehouse - Coordinator, Macarthur Womens Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service... Christine Robinson - Coordinator, Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Womens Legal Centre Hayley Foster - Chief Executive Officer, Womens Safety NSW Dont miss out, send yourself a calendar invitation: https://landing.calendarsnack.com//54ohdh5m3f2amqcilfclcsg Join us through Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84735287700 Watch live on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCyphXZ8tQEiLIbr4Tbpeiw

18.01.2022 Introducing our second panelist for The Impact of International Crises on Local Communities #livestream Lina Ishu is NSW Serivce for the Treatment And Rehabilitation of Toture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) Youth Program Team Leader. With over 24 years experience working as a Youth Development Worker with different organisations, Lina has been particularly successful in supporting the leadership skills of disengaged young people. With STARTTS, Lina has notably been managing ...youth team, organising Youth Camps, facilitating group work and integrating Sport, Dance, Art and other creative activities to assist youth achieve their full potential and aspirations. Join Lina and our panel at 3pm TODAY via Youtube: https://lnkd.in/fxR3tbw or live on Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gu7udgR #displacedcommunities #livestream

18.01.2022 What should be #WesternSydneys focus as we move towards the recovery phase of COVID-19? How can we put our communities at the heart of this? Join us as our host Dr Andy Marks, Western Sydney Community Forums Chair and Assistant Vice-Chancellor at Western Sydney University, explores the perspectives of our diverse panel. Jihad Dib MP Shadow Minister for Skills and TAFE, Shadow Minister for Youth, Shadow Minister for Juvenile Justice, and Shadow Minister Assisting on Multi...culturalism Helen OLoughlin Social Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission Professor Sev Ozdowski - Director of Equity and Diversity, Western Sydney University Dont miss out, send yourself a calendar invitation: https://landing.calendarsnack.com//jh4amdg55fo3el65145fa6v Join the conversation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87470431296 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCyphXZ8tQEiLIbr4Tbpeiw

18.01.2022 Have your say on the NSW Disability Inclusion Plan! It’s time to update the plan to ensure that it’s goals and content reflect and include what’s important, support the inclusion of people with disability in NSW, and their access to government services and community facilities. Learn more and take the survey today- www.nsw.gov.au/have-your-say/nsw-disability-inclusion-plan.... The survey closes 4 December. #Inclusion #disability #access #communtiy #transport #education #publicspaces #inclusivecities

17.01.2022 The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (Royal Commission) found that organisations have failed to keep children and young people safe in their care. Some common findings that contributed to this include; poor practices, inadequate governance structures, failures to record and report complaints and organisational cultures where the best interests of children were not a priority. Our host Tom Nance, Manager Policy and Programs, asks the question... - do children have the right to collaborate in how spaces and policy responses that affect them are designed? How has COVID19 changed things for kids and can we do better as a sector? Join our panel to hear three very different perspectives: - Blake Tatafu, Partnerships Officer, Kimberwalli Centre Whalan Nswl: Aboriginal Affairs - Maia Giordano, Child Friendly Community Facilitator, Blacktown City Council - Dr. Girish Lala, Research Fellow, Western Sydney University Young and Resilient Research Centre 2.00pm on Wednesday, 23 September, 2020 Send yourself a calendar invite: https://lnkd.in/gSax-fa Join discussion live: https://lnkd.in/g95HvtE #children #safety #youngpeople #inlcusivity #participation #policyrepsonses #covid #sustainability

16.01.2022 Introducing our first panelists for The Second Chances Through Social Enterprise Live Stream! Joe grew up in the Western Sydney suburbs and was expelled from every school that he attended. Being more street smart than book smart he was involved in organised from a yearly age and by the time he was 21, Joe was sentenced to 13 years in prison for directing a criminal enterprise. During his sentence Joe met a billionaire accountant cellmate who became his first positive mentor w...ho challenged his perception and attitudinal outlook on life. Not only did he learn accounting every day but taught him the value of education and self-worth. Today instead of directing a criminal enterprise Joe is the director and founder of a social enterprise with the mission to reduce recidivism in Australia and to coach and mentor former inmates to become leaders and outstanding members of society. Confit is an idea that started from a prison cell, creating a platform to bridge the social gap between former inmates and the wider community through fitness. Joe strives to create second chances by breaking down societies pre-conceived notions of criminal stereotypes through a human centred approach. ConFit was able to gain the support of Centre for Social Impact at UNSW, becoming a case study for an MBA program helping to formulate what ConFit is today, a fitness social enterprise. Joe is also currently a 3rd year student at UNSW studying a Bachelor degree in Marketing and Management. He is also a catalyst for recidivism reduction and an activist to promote education for positive change. Join Joe at 2pm tomorrow Live on Youtube: http://ow.ly/LDnb50B9dUO or Join the discussion via Zoom: http://ow.ly/2YXt50B9dWo #SocialEnterpirses #Secondchances #Livestream

16.01.2022 The United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that runs from the 25th of November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. 'As the world retreated inside homes due to the lockdown measures introduced to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, reports showed an alarming increase in the already existing pandemic of violence against women.' Our Interactive Live S...tream Forum on Domestic and Family Violence in the Context of COVID-19 in Western Sydney echoed this concern and gave insights into what can be done - https://lnkd.in/gPns-bF Take action, save lives! #genderbasedviolence #enddomesticviolence #covid19impacts #womenandgirls #globalissues #humanrights #UNiTE

16.01.2022 The New Digest is a useful way to keep updated with changes, information and emerging practices and resources effecting your community, organisation, and daily life. Changes in the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Manual and Guidelines can be found in the News Digest. This easy read document will inform you about what is happening with the review into the COVID-19 outbreak in the Newmarch House, understanding emergency leave provisions residential aged care, applyin...g new daily practices into service provision and much more. The Ageing and Disability Commission are hosting limited induction sessions for all front-line staff, volunteers and those providing services or assistance to older people and/or to adults living with disability. Further to the developments of the Royal Commission into Aged Care, the NSW Community Aged Care Forum (CACF) completed a submission providing several insightful recommendationsContinue reading this months edition here: https://lnkd.in/gmua3aq #Sectorupdates #agedcare #disability #CommonwealthHomeSupportProgramme #CHSP #News #RoyalCommission #WesternSydney

16.01.2022 LIVE: Western Sydney Community Forum in our Cyber Business Uplift session. Nadiana Alburstur and our expert speakers are holding a #roundtable discussion on #cybersecurity, #cyberissues and matters that affect your organisation the most. Join experts: - Tony Vizza, (ISC) - Campbell Murray, Merimetso ... - Branko Ninkovic, Dragonfly Technologies - Adam Smallhorn, Commonwealth Bank 4pm, Thursday,16 July 2020 Join us through Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gqR3KXr Watch live on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/fxR3tbw

15.01.2022 LIVE NOW: What should be #WesternSydney's focus as we move towards the recovery phase of #COVID19? How can we put our #communities at the heart of this?... Join now for Covid-19 in Western Sydney: Priorities and Perspectives as #WesternSydney's focus in moving towards the #recovery phase of #COVID-19 is explored. Host Dr Andy Marks, Western Sydney Community Forum's Chair and Assistant Vice-Chancellor at Western Sydney University, explores the perspectives of our diverse panel: Jihad Dib MP Shadow Minister for Skills and TAFE, Shadow Minister for Youth, Shadow Minister for Juvenile Justice, and Shadow Minister Assisting on Multiculturalism Helen OLoughlin Social Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission Professor Sev Ozdowski - Director of Equity and Diversity, Western Sydney University Join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/ghb_RYJ Watch live: https://lnkd.in/fxR3tbw

15.01.2022 GOING LIVE IN 2 HOURS! Be part of the conversation at 2pm TODAY live on Youtube: http://ow.ly/LDnb50B9dUO or Join the discussion via Zoom: http://ow.ly/2YXt50B9dWo... #SocialEnterpirses #Secondchances #Livestream Confit Catalysr Common Groundz Community Cafe

15.01.2022 Following on from the Cyber Business Uplift series in June, our speakers will be holding a #roundtable discussion with you on #cyberissues that affect your organisation the most. Join Western Sydney Community Forums Nadiana Albistur, Senior Policy and Programs officer, explore #cybersecurity matters that impact you, together with cyber experts: - Tony Vizza, (ISC)... - Campbell Murray,Merimetso - Branko Ninkovic, Dragonfly Technologies - Adam Smallhorn, Commonwealth Bank 4pm, Thursday,16 July 2020 Dont miss out, send yourself a calendar invitation: https://lnkd.in/gxBAnAR Join us through Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gqR3KXr Watch live on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/fxR3tbw

13.01.2022 Day Two: Communities of Change Conversations Western Sydney Now & Into the Future If you missed Day Two live, catch up @ http://www.wscf.org.au/communities-of-change-conversations/... https://youtu.be/oaqhcv27LbE

13.01.2022 Day One: Communities of Change Professor Jim Ife on civil society, democracy, the community sector and more. Here with WSCF's Billie Sankovic. Catch up at http://www.wscf.org.au/communities-of-change-conversations/

13.01.2022 Join us as international humanitarian crises affects on cultural communities in Western Sydney is explored with our panel: - Juliana Nkrumah AM, DFV Project Manager, Settlement Services International - SSI... - Lina Ishu, Youth Program Team Leader, STARTTS (NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors) - Shukufa Tahiri, Policy Analyst, Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) 3:00pm, Thursday 20 August 2020 Our Q&A will be your opportunity to ask hard-hitting questions around current policy responses and available supports! Send yourself a calendar invite: https://lnkd.in/gvBkWeZ Join discussion live: https://lnkd.in/gu7udgR

12.01.2022 Introducing our second panelist Maia Giordano. Maia is the Child Friendly Community Facilitator at Blacktown City Council. Her role is to help foster a Child Friendly community in Mt Druitt. Maia specialises in child rights, youth engagement and sector development having worked in social sector peak bodies at local, state and national levels for over 12 years as well as embedding child and youth participation in local government. Through her work she maintains a commitment t...o making it as easy as possible for people to connect and listen to the lived expertise of children and young people. The Child Friendly Community project at Blacktown City Council is funded through Mission Australias Communities for Children program Join Maia at 2pm TODAY live on Youtube: http://ow.ly/P2he50Byz5C Or join discussion live: http://ow.ly/s6kt50Byz5z #children #safety #youngpeople #inlcusivity #participation #policyrepsonses #covid #sustainability #Kimberwalli #AboriginalCentreofExcellence #manystars #Governmentcommittment #economic development #aboriginalyoungpeople #youngpeople #WesternSydney

12.01.2022 GOING LIVE IN 2 HOURS! Join us as our host Anita Hanna, Western Sydney Community Forums Manager Policy and Projects, explores the perspectives of our diverse panel: - Beverly Baker, Chairperson, Older Womens Network NSW... - Pas Forgione, Campaign Manager Raise the Rate for Good, Australian Council of Social Service - Pat Hall, CEO, Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections Be part of the conversation at 1pm TODAY live on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/g3brdZi or Join the discussion via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gWW7ZcY #Poverty #Povertyallieviation #recession #socialjustice #prevention #socialissues #covid #sustainability

11.01.2022 LIVE NOW! LIVE STREAM:Essential: On the Frontlines of Social Work in Greater Western Sydney during C-19 Is the community sector receiving the #support #essentialworkers need during the #covid19 outbreak? ... Join live via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gvVHdHD #innovativesolutions #innovativethinking #covid19leadership #policychange

10.01.2022 Settling in Australia is marked with hope for a new life, and fraught with challenges for communities displaced by war and other disasters. How are communities in Western Sydney managing the impact of ongoing strife, struggle - and now the COVID-19 pandemic - in places they consider home? Join as our host, Anita Hanna, Manager Policy and Programs and our panel explores how international humanitarian crises affect cultural communities in Western Sydney! Our panelists include,... - Juliana Nkrumah AM, DFV Project Manager, Settlement Services International - SSI - Lina Ishu, Youth Program Team Leader, NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors STARTTS - Shukufa Tahiri, Policy Analyst, Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) 3:00pm, Thursday 20 August 2020, Our Q&A will be your opportunity to ask hard-hitting questions around current policy responses and available supports! Send yourself a calendar invite: https://lnkd.in/gvBkWeZ Join discussion live: https://lnkd.in/gu7udgR

09.01.2022 Introducing our final panellists for 'Is Poverty Inevitable in a COVID19 World Live Stream! Pat Hall, CEO, Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections has worked in the Liverpool LGA for 30 years. Starting out as a Clerical Assistant, Pat has studied and trained her way from Locum to Operations Manager, now as CEO at LNC. With staff outreaching to Moorebank, Heckenberg, Cecil Hills, Lurnea and Casula, Pat oversees more than 60 programs per week to the Liverpool LGA with approximatel...y 22,000 clients accessing services annually. In addition to providing core early intervention programs with funding from Department of Community and Justice over the past seven years, Pat Hall has worked in partnership with the Sydney Community Foundation and the philanthropy community to expand a single social enterprise cafe into seven distinct profit for purpose businesses. Pat has a passion for changing lives in her community and oversees these enterprises in addition to her role as CEO. Pats business skills have ensured that these enterprises are sustainable with the help of a scholarship program that she developed five years ago. Last year Pat was awarded the Business Women of the West Award from Western Sydney University. Pat also has received The ZEST Awards for Outstanding Leadership, Hall of Fame and won the Westfields Local Heroes Award. Join Pat at 1pm on Wednesday, 9 September, live on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/g3brdZi Or Join the discussion via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gWW7ZcY #Livestream #Poverty #preventable #alleviation

09.01.2022 Introducing our first panellists for Is Poverty Inevitable in a COVID19 World Live Stream! Beverly Baker has served as the president of the Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations (NSW) and has established and run a number of charities, most notably the FSHD (Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy) Global Research Foundation. Beverly has also worked with Macquarie Banks Banking and Property Group to pioneer new and more effective ways of building safer and more pro...sperous communities by working towards reform of corporate philanthropy and the not-for-profit sector. Beverly is currently the CEO of the Aboriginal Education Council ( NSW) Inc. A committed feminist, Beverly brings her energy and enthusiasm to assisting older women retain their dignity and relevance in a society that too easily marginalises them. Beverly is now the Chair of the Older Womens Network NSW. Join Beverly at 1pm on Wednesday, 9 September, live on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/g3brdZi Or Join the discussion via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gWW7ZcY #Livestream #Poverty #preventable #alleviation #OlderWomen

09.01.2022 Introducing our first panelist Blake Tatafu. Blake is a proud Wiradjuri/Dunghutti and Tongan man, born and raised in Western Sydney. He is the Partnerships Officer at Kimberwalli where he aims to form and nurture partnerships with organisations and businesses to assist the development of Kimberwalli programs for Aboriginal young people. Blake is a Social Worker and Project & Community Developer with over eight years experience in creating inclusive, innovative programs and p...roviding therapeutic, strengths-based services for disengaged young people and their communities across Australia. His major background industry work is in Child Protection, Out of Home Care, Mental Health and Education. Social Specialist Consultant in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Pacific Islander Communities. Join Blake at 2pm TODAY live on Youtube: http://ow.ly/xzba50ByvMG Or join discussion live: http://ow.ly/hgtt50ByvMF #children #safety #youngpeople #inlcusivity #participation #policyrepsonses #covid #sustainability #Kimberwalli #AboriginalCentreofExcellence #manystars #Governmentcommittment #economicdevelopment #aboriginalyoungpeople #youngpeople #WesternSydney

09.01.2022 Dont just join us this on weeks LIVE STREAM: Still Seen But Not Heard? Childrens Spaces, Childrens Design because you work with children and young people, join us especially if you think you think you do not work with children and young people! This weeks Interactive Live Stream is not just a specialist session but for all; those working in transport, construction, family services, policy, finance, disability, CALD communities, gambling, government, and everyone in betwe...en- not just for children services. Join our host Tom Nance, Manager Policy and Programs, asks the question - do children have the right to collaborate in how spaces and policy responses that affect them are designed? How has COVID19 changed things for kids and can we do better as a sector? Join our panel to hear three very different perspectives: - Blake Tatafu, Partnerships Officer, Kimberwalli Centre Aboriginal Affairs - Maia Giordano, Child Friendly Community Facilitator, Blacktown City Council - Dr. Girish Lala, Research Fellow, Western Sydney University Young and Resilient Research Centre 2.00pm on Wednesday, 23 September, 2020 Send yourself a calendar invite: https://lnkd.in/gSax-fa Join discussion live: https://lnkd.in/g95HvtE #children #safety #youngpeople #inlcusivity #participation #policyrepsonses #covid #sustainability #communityservices #secotorwide #westerndyney

09.01.2022 Introducing our second panelists for The Second Chances Through Social Enterprise Live Stream! Originally from Canada, Marlowe grew up in Nicaragua and has been living in Sydney, Australia since 2011. In her free time I like to cook, spend time with family & friends and travel. Marlowe is passionate about business, efficiency and social mobilisation. Marlowe manages operations at Catalysr, a not-for-profit organisation that runs intensive entrepreneurship programs for migrant...s and refugees in Australia. Join Marlowe at 2pm tomorrow Live on Youtube: http://ow.ly/djT450B9f35 or Join the discussion via Zoom: http://ow.ly/1N7i50B9f36 #Livestream #SocialEnterprise #Migrants #Refugees

09.01.2022 Introducing our final panellists for Is Poverty Inevitable in a COVID19 World Live Stream! Pat Hall, CEO, Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections has worked in the Liverpool LGA for 30 years. Starting out as a Clerical Assistant, Pat has studied and trained her way from Locum to Operations Manager, now as CEO at LNC. With staff outreaching to Moorebank, Heckenberg, Cecil Hills, Lurnea and Casula, Pat oversees more than 60 programs per week to the Liverpool LGA with approximatel...y 22,000 clients accessing services annually. In addition to providing core early intervention programs with funding from Department of Community and Justice over the past seven years, Pat Hall has worked in partnership with the Sydney Community Foundation and the philanthropy community to expand a single social enterprise cafe into seven distinct profit for purpose businesses. Pat has a passion for changing lives in her community and oversees these enterprises in addition to her role as CEO. Pats business skills have ensured that these enterprises are sustainable with the help of a scholarship program that she developed five years ago. Last year Pat was awarded the Business Women of the West Award from Western Sydney University. Pat also has received The ZEST Awards for Outstanding Leadership, Hall of Fame and won the Westfields Local Heroes Award. Join Pat at 1pm on Wednesday, 9 September, live on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/g3brdZi Or Join the discussion via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gWW7ZcY #Livestream #Poverty #preventable #alleviation

08.01.2022 Is the community sector receiving the #support #essentialworkers need during the #covid19 outbreak? Join Billie Sankovic, CEO, Western Sydney Community Forum and our panel explore the #policy and #practice implications of the pandemic for frontline social workers in Greater Western Sydney. #Innovativeapproaches from community services in Greater Western Sydney grappling with protecting staff health, wellbeing and labour rights will be discussed!... - Kamalle Dabboussy, Western Sydney MRC - Kath Harrison, Belong Blue Mountains - Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre - Stacey Stynes, CORE Community Services 1pm, Thursday, 13 August, 2020 Send yourself a calendar invitation:https://lnkd.in/gfyRFRh Join live via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gvVHdHD #innovativesolutions #innovativethinking #covid19leadership #policychange

08.01.2022 Western Sydney Community Forum has partnered with the NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node and NSW Treasury for The Cyber Business Uplift Series; a collection of discussions about cyber security - what it means, why it is important for you, your service and your clients, and how you can implement it in your organisation. Live weekly sessions covered: - Phishing - Cyber Threats... - Online Scam And many more topics! To catch up or re-watch the live sessions, visit our YouTube https://lnkd.in/gEa3eyj #cybersecurity #collaboration #onlinescams #communityorganisation #cybercrimes #infosec #cyber #tech #NSWTreasury #CyberSecurityInnovationNode #Cyberbusinessupliftseries

07.01.2022 Introducing our second panellists for Is Poverty Inevitable in a COVID19 World Live Stream! Pas Forgione Forgione is the Raise The Rate community organiser at Australian Council of Social Service. He works closely with people on Newstart (now JobSeeker and JobKeeper) and Youth Allowance, to support them to share their stories, as well as with other supporters and organisations. Before this, Pas spent over 5 years coordinating Anti-Poverty Network SA, a grassroots campaign...ing organisation led by people directly affected by poverty and unemployment, that advocated on a wide range of topics related to social security policy, included the inadequacy of Allowances and Pensions, cashless welfare, robodebt, Job Active, Centrelink call waiting times, and other issues. Join Pas at 1pm on Wednesday, 9 September, live on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/g3brdZi Or Join the discussion via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gWW7ZcY #Livestream #Poverty #preventable #alleviation #RaiseTheRate

06.01.2022 Introducing our first panelist for The Impact of International Crises on Local Communities #livestream Juliana Nkrumah AM was awarded Membership of the Order of Australia in the General Division for her work with women in Australia on Australia Day 2013. She is the DFV Project Manager at Settlement Services International. For over 10 years, Juliana coordinated the NSW Police Forces Multicultural Community Liaison Officer Program. Juliana led NSW and Australias work on Femal...e Genital Mutilation (FGM) for 11 years and continues to maintain subject matter expertise on this cultural practice and its impact on communities in Diaspora. Her passion for centring the voices of African women in relevant discourses led her to found African Women Australia Inc. (AWAU). She has served on Boards to improve the status of women, including YWCA Australia, Australian National Committee on Refugee Women, Act for Peace, African Ministerial Committee, and the Eminent Australians Committee that reviewed the Australian Citizenship Test. Juliana has also been awarded the title Woman of The West and has received a Zest Award. Join Juliana Nkrumah at 3pm TODAY Live on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/fxR3tbw #displacedcommunities #livestream

05.01.2022 Access to work is a universal human right! For far too many members of our communities in Western Sydney, the barriers to gaining work seem impossible to overcome. During the COVID-19 outbreak the challenges seem even greater. Join our host, Nadiana Albistur, Policy and Programs, Western Sydney Community Forum and our panel to explore how starting a #socialenterprise and supporting local start-ups - has been a solution to this systemic issue in Western Sydney.... - Joe Kwon, Founder and Director, Confit - Marlowe Mackenzie, Head of Operations, Catalysr - Natalie Wilgress, Cafe Manager Common Groundz Community Cafe Lalor Park 2:00pm, Thursday 27 August 2020, Our Q&A will be your opportunity to ask hard-hitting questions around current policy responses and available supports! Send yourself a calendar invite: https://lnkd.in/eMbfPef Join discussion live: https://lnkd.in/fxR3tbw #Livestream

04.01.2022 LIVE NOW: What should be #WesternSydneys focus as we move towards the recovery phase of #COVID19? How can we put our #communities at the heart of this?... Join now for Covid-19 in Western Sydney: Priorities and Perspectives as #WesternSydneys focus in moving towards the #recovery phase of #COVID-19 is explored. Host Dr Andy Marks, Western Sydney Community Forums Chair and Assistant Vice-Chancellor at Western Sydney University, explores the perspectives of our diverse panel: Jihad Dib MP Shadow Minister for Skills and TAFE, Shadow Minister for Youth, Shadow Minister for Juvenile Justice, and Shadow Minister Assisting on Multiculturalism Helen OLoughlin Social Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission Professor Sev Ozdowski - Director of Equity and Diversity, Western Sydney University Join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/ghb_RYJ Watch live: https://lnkd.in/fxR3tbw

03.01.2022 Introducing our final panelist for The Impact of International Crises on Local Communities #livestream. Shukufa Tahiri is a policy analyst with the Refugee Council of Australia. Her work involves policy analysis, research and advocacy on issues affecting people seeking asylum and refugees. She is also a steering committee member and one of the founding member of the National Refugee-led Advisory and Advocacy Group (NRAAG). Her interest is centred around combining lived and wo...rk experience from refugee and diaspora communities. She brings #codesign and community-led mindset to all her work. She is currently an Advisory Committee member of UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law . She is one of the executive directors of Akademos, Inc. Society that helps with the education of girls, youth and children in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Join Shukufa and our panel at 3pm TODAY via Youtube: https://lnkd.in/fxR3tbw or live on Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gu7udgR #displacedcommunities #livestream

02.01.2022 Dont miss out as TOMORROW, Western Sydney Community Forum discusses #digitalaccess and #digitalliteracy in a #postcovid19 economy with Multicultural Youth Affairs Network - MYAN NSW, Bidwill Uniting & Think+DO Tank Foundation! 2pm, Tuesday, 4 August, 2020 Send yourself a calendar invitation:https://lnkd.in/gcKbHhY... Join live via Zoom:https://lnkd.in/gviuZRD #livestreaming #digitalaccessibility #digitalcommunity #participation #digitalage

02.01.2022 Dont miss tomorrows follow up Cyber Business Uplift session. Our speakers will be holding a #roundtable discussion with you on #cyberissues that affect your organisation the most. Join Western Sydney Community Forums Nadiana Albistur, Senior Policy and Programs officer, explore #cybersecurity matters, together with cyber experts: - Tony Vizza, (ISC)... - Campbell Murray, Merimetso - Branko Ninkovic, Dragonfly Technologies - Adam Smallhorn, Commonwealth Bank 4pm, Thursday,16 July 2020 Dont miss out, send yourself a calendar invitation: https://lnkd.in/gxBAnAR Join us through Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gqR3KXr Watch live on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/fxR3tbw

01.01.2022 "COVID-19 has brought the digital divide in Western Sydney to the fore. Access to digital infrastructure and connectivity has been raised at almost every meeting and conversation I have been involved in since the pandemic began."- Billie Sankovic, Chief Executive Officer at Western Sydney Community Forum Western Sydney Community Forum has joined with local agencies and peak organisations in the Westerly campaign which calls for fair and affordable access to technology and on...line connectivity, and outlines five key asks that will help to bridge the digital divide in Western Sydney. Continue reading here: https://lnkd.in/gEnTBic #digitalaccessibility #digitalexclusion #affordability #collaborativeleadership #COVID19 #digitalinclusion

01.01.2022 Introducing our final panelists for The Second Chances Through Social Enterprise Live Stream! Natalie has a background in hospitality and a love for serving her community which she has used in a managerial, training and customer service capacity at Common Groundz Community Cafe since its inception in 2008. Throughout her time there she has raised her 3 children, completed her Diploma in Community Services Case Management and taken on many roles which serve her community, amo...ng other endeavours. Join Natalie at 2pm tomorrow Live on Youtube: http://ow.ly/srg850B9eHO or Join the discussion via Zoom: http://ow.ly/IPCm50B9eHP #Livestream #SocialEnterprise #localbusiness