Queensland Shelter Ebulletin - 20th November 2009

Q Shelter AGM

Queensland Shelter's AGM is fast approaching!

It will be held at our new office at Diamantina House, 515 Wickham Tce Spring Hill on Tuesday 1st December at 2pm.

The Hon. Karen Struthers, Minister for Community Services and Housing will speak at the event.

Please join us for afternoon tea and an opportunity to tour our new premises.

RSVP: Wednesday 25th November to Fiona Topp
email: info@qshelter.asn.au
phone: (07) 3831 5900

Looking forward to seeing you there!
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“Housing Australia Affordably” National Shelter Policy Platform Launch

National Shelter will launch its new policy platform, “Housing Australia Affordably” next Tuesday 24th November in Melbourne. Speakers at the event will include, Clare Martin from ACOSS, Julian Disney from the Community Tax Forum and Tony Nicholson from the Brotherhood of St Laurence.

You will be able to read the new platform at the National Shelter website www.shelter.org.au from Tuesday morning.
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Multicultural Summit

Queensland Shelter attended the ECCQ Multicultural Summit 2009 held at the State Library of Queensland on 26th and 27th October. The Summit hosted practitioners, researchers, lecturers and teachers who spoke on a variety of topics ranging from global issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons, to multicultural policy, and complex issues such as the impacts of racism. Keynote speakers included Australian criminal lawyer with a passion for human rights, Michael Hourigan, and broadcaster, author and social commentator Phillip Adams. The Summit brought together individuals and representatives from a variety of organisations with a common interest and it reignited discussion and debate of all issues and concerns pertaining to multiculturalism.

Breakout sessions explored a range of issues including refugee settlement, racism and discrimination, empowering youth, cultural competency strategies and programs, and international students and the many visa options. Many of the issues and concerns which were raised at the Summit are echoed in ASHRAMs revised Call to Action soon to be finalised, and remain key concerns which need addressing. The Summit was a success, with all participants working over the two days toward a meaningful Declaration which reflected the Summit proceedings and may inform future policy.

More information on the Multicultural Summit can be found at http://www.qshelter.asn.au/multicultural-summit-2009
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Position available: ULDA Community Liaison Officer

The Urban Land Development Authority has advertised for a Community Liaison Officer to join their team. The purpose of the role is to assist in building a sense of community within Fitzgibbon Chase and immediately surrounding areas by supporting the development of relationships, mutual support and community activities and programs.

Applications close on November 30 2009.

For more information about this position, please visit http://www.jobs.qld.gov.au/
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Swinburne University Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy)

The Department of Communities is offering financial support for five eligible staff or volunteers from community housing organisations to undertake the Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy) through the Swinburne University.

The course is a professional postgraduate qualification that provides knowledge and skills in research, policy development and systems of housing management.
An information package and details on how to apply will be posted to all community housing providers in the near future. Please circulate this information to staff and volunteers within your organisation who may be interested in applying.

Information about the Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy) is available at
http://courses.swinburne.edu.au/Courses/ViewCoursePG.aspx?id=35126

Applications for financial assistance must be received by the department’s Business Development and Innovation Unit by Monday 14 December 2009.
For more information, please call Michelle Forbes-Mitchell, Regional Support Officer, Business Development and Innovation Unit on 3239 3533 or email michelle.forbesmitchell@communities.qld.gov.au

The Housing and Homelessness ‘Community Housing Information Bulletin’ can be viewed at http://www.housing.qld.gov.au/programs/ch/news/info_bulletin/2009/mid-no...
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