Confused about your workplace safety obligations? Not sure if you comply?

You are invited to come along to this FREE workplace safety workshop and find out how to achieve compliance, whether you are starting from scratch or need only build upon what is already in place.

Workplace Safety Essentials – Serious About Safety

The purpose of this workshop is to take participants through the basic elements of a safety management system. Participants use a checklist to evaluate their business’s systems, then discuss with the group ways to make improvements where needed. Employers who attend this workshop may be eligible for up to $500 cash back for implementing a safety improvement at their workplace.

Location: Coffs Harbour Golf Club, Earl Street, Coffs Harbour

Date: Thursday 22nd July 2010

Time: Registration: 9.00 am, Session: 9.30am – 11.30am

This workshop is free, but numbers are limited, registration will ensure you don’t miss out.

To secure your place, go to Workshop Registration or ring 1800 624 097.

To request a free advisory visit for one-on-one advice specific to your needs, go to Advisory Visits or call 131050.

Beverley Jackson

Business Advisory Officer, Coffs Harbour

Business Assistance Branch

Business Assistance Group

WorkCover NSW

*:Suite 33, Jetty Village Shopping Centre, 361 Harbour Drive COFFS HARBOUR 2450

( Phone: (02) 6659 1706

( Mobile: 0428 105 261

É Fax: (02) 9287 4456

? Email: beverley.jackson@workcover.nsw.gov.au

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For more information on WorkCover please visit our website at: http:www.workcover.nsw.gov.au

Time: 09:00 to 15:00

Are you concerned about river bank erosion on your property? Rivers are dynamic systems that require on-going planning and management to bounce back from flooding and prevent erosion.

As part of the Healthy Rivers Program, Council will be running a series of events to empower landholders to take action to improve river bank condition and stability.

Come along, explore some river bank restoration sites and see what it takes to achieve long term resilience to erosion and flooding.

WHERE: Bus Departs Maamgaduying Park (front of Chambers)

WHEN: Wednesday 14th July from 9.00am – 1.00pm

COST: FREE – Morning Tea & Lunch Provided

BRING: Closed Footwear, Water Bottle and Hat

NOTE: RSVP Essential by 12th July on 02 6655 7349

This article can be found on the web at:

http://bellingen.local-e.nsw.gov.au/events/pages/9403.html

Location: Uniting Church Hall, Bellingen

Time: 15:00

Community Workshop – How to spend less money on electricity

With Art Drayton, experienced Green Homes Assessor.

Practical workshop and “showbags” to take home.

Coffs Harbour Community Village -7th July 4 pm

Bellingen Uniting Church Hall – 8th July 3 pm

Nambucca Council Chambers, Macksville – 14th July 3 pm

For information and registration call Pia Dollmann on 6648 4644.

This article can be found on the web at:  http://bellingen.local-e.nsw.gov.au/events/pages/9214.html

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Power-Mate Lite energy meters are now available from Bellingen, Urunga and Dorrigo libraries. The energy meters are provided by Council and enable you to measure the electricity, greenhouse gas emissions and cost of running appliances within your home.

The energy meter connects between an appliance and the power socket to provide an accurate measurement of the energy consumed by that appliance. It can be used on anything that plugs in to a standard 240V power socket including fridges, clothes dryers, televisions and computers.

The meters can be used to identify which appliances are most power hungry and where you can save energy. For example, leaving your computer running overnight while not in use could cost you an extra $100 per year and result in up to 500kg of extra greenhouse gas emissions per year. These types of costs can really start to add up when you consider all of the appliances in your home.

Making simple changes to reduce your energy use such as turning appliances off at the wall when not in use can significantly reduce your energy costs and carbon emissions over the course of a year.

The Power-Mate Lite energy meters can be borrowed from Bellingen, Urunga and Dorrigo libraries free of charge via the regular borrowing services. A worksheet to enable you to do a basic appliance audit is also provided with the meters. Ask about availability at your local library.

This initiative is part of Bellingen Shire Emission Reduction Program (BERP).

This article can be found on the web at:

http://bellingen.local-e.nsw.gov.au/news/pages/8497.html

I have organised another free seminar ‘Fair Work Act – For Employers’ to be held in conjunction with Barry Hockey Accountants at their offices at 30 Orlando St Coffs Harbour Jetty on Tuesday 6th July 2010 from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

This is for business owners, employers and managers to learn more about the Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards and the new Modern Awards. Explore how the new IR landscape will affect your business. Included with the invitation is a checklist to give employers a chance to consider how the new laws will affect their business, see below.

Thank you.

Andrew Sommerville

HumanHand HR Help

Ph. 0447 647 828

Fax. 02 6655 9100

Fair Work Act & Checklist

There’s Nothing Like Australia campaign

This user generated campaign calls for people to upload photos and a brief description of why there is nothing like that experience anywhere else in the world.

This isn’t just a consumer competition. Entries will be used to create an international marketing campaign for Australia to be rolled out by Tourism Australia across key markets.

This is the perfect opportunity for Mid North Coast/ NSW to show the world that we have key experiences not in NSW but in Australia

To ensure we get the cut through our region deserves we need our local industry to get involved and upload their experiences to nothinglikeaustralia.com

To upload photos and see more about the campaign go to: www.nothinglikeaustralia.com.au

Belinda Novicky

Executive Officer

Mid North Coast Tourism

p: (02)65694058 m:0400033663

Two groups of 45 students and leaders from the US People-to-People Program will be hosted by members and friends of the Rotary Club of Bellingen, 17-19 June 2010 and 15-17 July 2010. The program, started by then-President Eisenhower, gives American students an opportunity to experience other countries of the world, with a view to developing better international relationships.

This also happens to be one of the goals of Rotary.

It is a great way to showcase Bellingen to American teenagers who will be leaving school and travelling in the next few years. It involves bring 90 odd Americans to town to spend a few days (and $$) here, and it is the major fundraiser for the year for the Rotary Club of Bellingen. But best of all, it is great fun for all involved!

The Purpose of the Home Stay

A home stay with a host family is an important element of the Student Ambassador Program. The purpose of the home stay is to introduce students to the culture and lifestyle of the host country. A short stay with a family can often provide experiences that will last a lifetime, giving the student a clear understanding of the cultural differences between the host country and the United States.

The Rotary Club of Bellingen is looking for host families to be part of this great program. Would you like to share your home for a few days with some American students and show them the real Australia and in particular our little part of paradise. This is a very rewarding program for all involved. You can help develop better international relationships, one person at a time.

Below is ‘Host Family Information 2010’ for your information and ‘Principles of a Successful Home Stay Form’ which has an acceptance form to complete to be part of the program. Please indicate which dates would suit you, or if you would be happy doing both. If you would like an further information please ring me on 6655 0025.

HOST FAMILY INFORMATION 2010 PRINCIPLES OF A SUCCESSFUL HOME STAY FORM 2010

For more information contact:

Andrew Sommerville

P2P Coordinator

Rotary Club of Bellingen

Ph 66550025

We hope you’ll make time to read and circulate through your email network this April 2010 issue of the North Coast TAFE Institute Council Community Report (attached).

In this issue:

· Partnering with Industry and Community Organisations in the Kempsey Region

· Highlights – 2009 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey showed that North Coast TAFE performance is better that the national average.

· Recognition for Students, Staff and Industry Partners: National Industry Skills Council Award winner

Your questions or feedback on the report are encouraged, and it can be forwarded to me or any of the Council members listed in the newsletter.

* The North Coast TAFE Institute Council comprises 13 community and industry representatives from across the region. The Council is an important conduit for community advice on TAFE priorities for the region.

Regards

Joy Corben

Executive Officer to Institute Council

North Coast TAFE

Institute Office – Corporate Relations & Communications

Block G, Hindman St, Port Macquarie 2444

p: +61 2 6586 2215 f: +61 2 6586 2344 m: 0418 214 562

e: joy.i.corben@tafensw.edu.au

Hi,

I would like to invite you to the Bellingen Energy Festival ( Sat 5th June) and the North Coast Energy Forum ( Fri 4th June)

The festival is a free, fun, informative day for the whole family. www.energyfestival.org

Solar, Wind, Gardening, Electric Cars & Bikes, Food, Music, Ecokids Activities

The forum will explore low carbon energy generation oppportunities for the North Coast. www.ncenergyforum.org

Dr Mark Diesendorf, renowned sustainable energy expert from the Institute of Environmental Studies at the University of New South Wales.

David Shapero, Managing Director of Future Energy which implemented Australia’s first community wind farm in Hepburn, Vic; and others,

Peter Lynch, Managing Director of Pelena Energy which has implemented many micro hydro schemes in Micronesia

kind regards

Martin Hogan

66551159

PS If you would like to help at the festival or attend the forum please register on line or contact me.

Then come along to this FREE workplace safety workshop and find out how.

Workplace Safety Essentials – Slips, Trips and Falls

This introductory workshop will help you prevent slips, trips and falls at your workplace.

Location: Coffs Harbour Golf Club, Earl Street, Coffs Harbour

Date: Thursday 27th May, 2010

Time: Registration: 9.00 am, Session: 9.30am – 11.30am

To attend this workshop registration is essential. To register, go to Workshop Registration or ring 1800 624 097

To request a free advisory visit for one-on-one advice specific to your needs, go to Advisory Visits or call 131050.

Beverley Jackson

Business Advisory Officer, Coffs Harbour

Business Assistance Branch

Business Assistance Group

WorkCover NSW

*:Suite 33, Jetty Village Shopping Centre, 361 Harbour Drive COFFS HARBOUR 2450

( Phone: (02) 6659 1706

( Mobile: 0428 105 261

É Fax: (02) 9287 4456

? Email: beverley.jackson@workcover.nsw.gov.au

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For more information on WorkCover please visit our website at: http:www.workcover.nsw.gov.au