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

Please pass along your networks especially to anyone you know in the local African community. Several volunteers of the “unofficial” informal 100% voluntary permablitz Bellingen group are in discussion about how best to establish African gardens across the Coffs Coast. At the 2009 International Permaculture Convergence in Malawi it was decided that Permaculture International should focus on Africa. So lets all do all we can to establish gardens to grow traditional African food locally!!

Joe Walker

permablitz Bellingen

Regional contact

www.permablitz.net

M: 0438 516351

Diggin’ It Community Day Coffs Coast Innovation Farm

Every Monday: Pick up next to the Olympic Pool in Coff Street, Coffs Harbour (opposite the CHESS Employment office) @ 9am. Back in town: 2.30pm

The innovation farm is a unique community garden, located in Bonville, open to the public on Mondays. (excluding Public Holidays)

The Innovation Farm is welcoming volunteers to come and experience the joys of organic farming for one day a week. The farm is open to anyone with an interest in organic farming:

• Learn to grow and harvest organic veggies with support from a trained horticulturist

• Improve physical and emotional wellbeing

• Meet new people and support others

• Improve work skills or just get out in the sunshine

What you will need on the day:

• Solid work boots or shoes

• Work clothes – you’re guaranteed to get dirty!

• Your own water bottle and any snacks

• A hat

• Enthusiasm!!!

We will provide:

• A sausage sizzle for lunch

• Tea and coffee

• Sunscreen

• Transport from Coffs Harbour

CHESS employment & support services

If you are with a Job Services Australia agency or involved in any community welfare group speak to your case manager about coming out for the day. If you would like to volunteer to mentor less fortunate members of the community or are not sure how to find your way here call Cath, Jim or Linda at the Farm House on 6699 3694

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

Safe business is good business 4

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

Coffs Coast Community College is able to provide this training.

Next Accredited “Workplace Hygiene Procedures Course” is scheduled for Thursday 4th March 9.00a.m-3.45p.m in Bellingen with cost $85.

To enrol please phone College on :- 66525 378

Carole

Bellingen Co-ordinator

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Good Morning ALL,

I am concerned that there has been a media release recently (NDL 14/11/2009) from a large training provider stating that all Hospitality workers require training for food safety.

I have placed the current information from the NSW Food Authority in relation to Food Safety Training requirements for workers in Hospitality and Retail sectors that will be of interest for our clients. see release from Food Authority NSW and also the Ministers Release dated 13th November 2009 THAT states -

QUOTE – Media Release – Food Authority NSW 13th November 2009

New law makes eating out safer

Food from NSW restaurants, take-always, bakeries, caterers, pubs and clubs will be safer to eat when legislation passed by the State Government this week takes effect, Minister for Primary Industries Ian Macdonald said today.“The new Food Amendment (Food Safety Supervisor) Bill will require food businesses in the NSW hospitality and retail food service sector to appoint a food safety supervisor,” said Minister Macdonald.

“These Food Safety Supervisors will need to complete mandatory training and be in a position to implement safe food handling practice in the business.“This is another step towards realising the NSW government’s visions of a safe and secure food supply coupled with a strong, profitable hospitality industry,” he said.

Minister Macdonald said Food Safety Supervisors would be required to have a NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate. “The mandatory food handler training will formalise skills and knowledge by requiring completion of accredited training within the national Vocational and Education and Training system. “The initiative will also align with the training requirements for a food safety supervisor in Queensland and Victoria, ensuring mutual recognition of qualifications for food safety supervisors across the eastern seaboard states.” Mr Macdonald said the scheme would commence in April 2010, although businesses would have a full 12 months to comply and must demonstrate compliance by April 2011.

QUOTE – Media Release – Retail outlets and restaurants 13th November 2009 – Proposed food handler training initiative

The Authority is working closely with the hospitality industry to develop a mandatory food handler training initiative to help safeguard NSW consumers from foodborne illness. The proposed initiative will require certain food businesses in the hospitality and retail food service sector to have at least one trained Food Safety Supervisor (FSS).

Businesses include: restaurants, cafes, take-away shops, caterers, bakeries, pubs, clubs, hotels and supermarket hot food sales.

Training requirements will be linked to nationally recognised units of competency within the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. Proposed training requirements: Food Business – Hospitality and retail food service -

National Competency code

SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures and

SITXFSA001A Implement food safety procedures OR SIRRFSA001A Apply retail food safety practices

It is anticipated that the new requirements will begin in April 2010, and that businesses will have until April 2011 to comply. This is to give businesses time to undertake Food Safety Supervisor training.

I will keep you informed of any FURTHER changes that come to hand.

Regards,

Tim Coates

Principal  ATAC

Location: Maam Gaduying Park (Council Park)

Time: 18:30

Cost: $10 donation (kids free)

Transition Bellingen invites you to a picnic and movie night. Picnic at 6.30pm, movies from 7.30pm.

In case of rain, the movie will be shown at the Uniting Church Hall acrooss the road

The movie is ‘Garbage Warrior’, “a fascinating, stirring eco-documentary which investigates Reynolds’ social and architectural experiments and their broader political implications.”

Bring a rug or a chair, your children, your friends and a picnic. The $10 donation will help pay the licencing fee and advertising costs.

BELLINGEN Coursexs 2010-T1 VII

For enrolments phone Carole Bellingen Co-ordinator:- 66 525 378

Aboriginal Education workers at the school contacted Nortec Employment and Training for recruitment of four labourers to be involved in construction of the outdoor learning area and to find suitable applicants for the 6 ongoing roles which will form the foundation of services – a Co-ordinator, tutors and a trainee.

Carol Leon President of the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) said “this project offers an ideal environment for students to learn, increasing educational opportunities through the support of Aboriginal workers and is a huge stepping stone to making a real difference in this local community”.

Jenni Davies Area Manager of Nortec Employment and Training says “there is an overwhelming sense of pride in all people that are contributing to this project. A visit to the project saw around 20 people working industriously in making the outdoor learning centre into an ideal space – the students putting the final touches on a mural under the instruction and guidance of Aboriginal Education Officer Brydi Fatnowna.

Aboriginal Education Worker, Jenni Farrands stated “the aim of the grant is to provide an opportunity to truly integrate Gumbaynggirr and other Aboriginal cultures and communities into education in the Bellinger Valley.”

Carol Leon (President AECG) and Jenni Farrands ( Aboriginal Education Worker)

Project Work Crew (L to R) Anthony Kody and Mitchell

Contact:

Ruth Gollan  Marketing Officer

NORTEC Employment & Training

ruth.gollan@nortecltd.com.au

02 6659 4200

Dear Colleague

Now is the time to start planning your welding-related training needs for 2010/11 for your staff and for your own career development. The WTIA OzWeld School of Welding Technology 2010/11-G-05 provisional training programme is attached.

WTIA Training Courses in 2010

The following training courses are being presented in a location close to you:

· WTIA Certified Welding Inspector including International Welding Inspector Basic (IWI B) – 1-week module

· WTIA Certified Senior Welding Inspector (CSWI) including International Welding Inspector Standard (IWI S) – 8 day module split over a two week period

· International Welding Specialist (IWS) – 5 x 1-week modules

· Welding Appreciation for Engineers – 3-day courses

· ASME IX – AS 3992 Qualification of welding procedures and welders – 2-day courses

· Others are being planned for a range of different personnel e.g. International Welded Structures Designer

Give your career or your company a kick start for the New Year with internationally accredited professional development training.

You can also upgrade your AS 1796 Certificate 10 and AS 2214 Welding Supervisor certificates and other qualifications to international standards as a career path to becoming your company’s Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC).

Information on access conditions, entrance requirements, course locations, duration, costs and career paths can be obtained from the WTIA OzWeld School of Welding Technology events@wtia.com.au.

Fill in the response form on the attached Fact Sheet G-05 now, or email me by return to find out more.

Qualification and Certification

Qualification and Certification is available by examination and assessment through the WTIA Qualification and Certification Board and IIW Authorised National Body (ANB) providing appropriate entrance requirements are met. Contact Anabel Cantero a.cantero@wtia.com.au for further information.

Final Closing Date: A reminder that all holders of WTIA Welding Inspector Certificates wishing to apply to be assessed as a WTIA Certified Senior Welding Inspector (CSWI) need to send their applications to the WTIA National Office by the 31 December 2009.

Warm regards

Pauline Marvaso

Education and Training Administrator

WTIA – Celebrating 20 years of service to Australian industry in 2009

“WTIA National Skills Campaign”

Targeting Skills Needs in all Regions to Keep Jobs in Australia

Welding Technology Institute of Australia

G-05 OzWeld SWT Provisional Training Program 2010 r0

PO Box 6165

Silverwater NSW 1811

Unit 50, 8 Avenue of the Americas

NEWINGTON NSW 2127

Ph: +61 (0)2 9748 4443

Fax: +61 (0)2 9748 2858

Email: events@wtia.com.au

Visit our webpage: www.wtia.com.au

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