The Bellingen Chamber of Commerce is proud to present another two great speakers on Friday 2nd September at The Old Butter Factory Cafe, Doepel Street, Bellingen

Cosy fire if still needed – All welcome!

PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN BUSINESS AND YOUTH

Paddy Warfield, Project Officer Youth Directions Inc. will outline the considerable benefits of the School Based Traineeship & Apprenticeship Program.

Paddy has had a varied career ranging from Para Legal Conveyancing Clerk to Owner/Manager of Restaurants in Sydney and Armidale to Vocational Trainer, Group Training Consultant and Program Manager, Co-ordinator for Government funded training programs, Real Estate Licensee to Staff Training & Development Consultant in her own business, Smart Nation. This is a web-based business, operating for almost eight years, that also involves her husband and is responsible for web & financial administration.

While new to Bellingen Paddy lived in Armidale for many years, so Bellingen is a familiar place and her son, who is connected with many Community Projects, has lived here for some time. During seven years with a Group Training Company on the Sunshine Coast Paddy worked with the School Based Traineeship & Apprenticeship Program and saw that this program might be ready to expand in New South Wales and wanted to be part of that growth. Paddy says Queensland has played a significant role in the take up of School Based arrangements, with currently about 70% of all SBATs enrolled in Queensland – more than the rest of the nation put together !

Youth Directions Inc. based in Coffs Harbour, is funded by Government to broker community partnerships in this region specifically with the outcome of keeping kids engaged and at school to complete their HSC year. They saw that implementation of SBATs was a great strategy to assist in achieving their goals. Youth Directions has incorporated Directions Group Training Ltd., a not for profit company, with a specific focus on SBATs – implementation, monitoring and supporting trainees and apprentices to successful conclusion of training and issue of a nationally recognised and accredited qualifications to accompany a student’s HSC results. In many cases, successful completion of an SBAT can count towards an HSC or University Entrance score.

Paddy’s role will be to provide information to the community – business leaders, schools, parents’, kids – about SBATs and how everyone can become involved, following this with indenture and enrolment, administration of all aspects of employment and the training plan and ongoing support and counseling. Paddy also holds a Diploma of Professional Counseling as part of her long list of qualifications.

Paddy will be accompanied by Cath Cosgrove, Youth Directions Inc, who will be available to answer questions.

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PRODUCTIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE …. NATURALLY

Thea O’Connor, Transition Bellingen and Local Health Educator presents evidence about the effects of a brief nap on productivity, workplace accidents and errors, mood and fatigue.

Bellingen Chamber of Commerce September Business Breakfast presents two outstanding speakers with a different perspective on the way we educate and do business.

Thea O’Connor, Transition Bellingen, will present evidence of the beneficial effects in a brief nap on productivity, workplace accidents and errors, mood and fatigue while Paddy Warfield, Project Officer – Group Training with Youth Directions Inc. will outline the considerable benefits of the School Based Traineeship & Apprenticeship Program and

Thea O’Connor has twenty years experience in the health sector, ranging from her current work as a health journalist and speaker, to her former work as a clinical and community dietitian, QUIT smoking facilitator, masseuse, Director of Body Image and Health Inc (a Victorian not for profit organisation committed to the prevention of body image and eating problems) and Partner of Corporeal~ a health consultancy to workplaces.

Thea visited the nap-friendly culture at Google headquarters to investigate how it has created a environment where workers feel permission from their bosses, co-workers and inner bosses to make a mini-snooze a regular part of their working day. A high-tech sleeping pod is available for workers who want an afternoon pick-me-up, without having to resort to another coffee and a hammock swings in the library, where workers can mull over a problem or take a quick kip. Thea has also visited other napping workplaces as well as contacting researchers around the world to find out the latest science of napping.

What is the scientific evidence? What are the critical success factors for sanctioning down-time on the job and if you want to nap, how can you increase your chances of success? Thea has offered to share her findings to Chamber members and friends.

Thea moved to the mid north coast from Melbourne in 2004. Now mother of a three year old, she and her partner live in Bellingen where she is actively involved in Transition Bellingen.

“TB recognises the importance of personal sustainability as well as environmental and social sustainability … that’s why it got behind Australia’s first Nap-In – as napping really is such a great renewable energy practice. I’ve long been interested in promoting work habits that respect our body rhythms, rather than fight against them. The post-lunch mini-siesta is one such habit, that isn’t just good for health but is also great for performance, enhancing concentration as well as reducing workplace errors.“ says Thea.

Everyone welcome ! Bookings essential by Wed 31st August. Registration 7am for 7.30 start. Chamber members and their guests – $20, Non members – $25. Pay on the day. RSVP coordinator@bellingenchamber.com.au

Our vision is to be a market leader in promoting business excellence and to provide a supportive environment for the Bellingen business community to grow into a sustainable future.

Bellingen Chamber of Commerce Social Business Dinner presents evidence about the effects of a brief nap on productivity, workplace accidents and errors, mood and fatigue.

At the Sydney headquarters of Google, a hammock swings in the library, where workers can mull over a problem or take a quick kip. And a high-tech sleeping pod is also available for workers who want an afternoon pick-me-up, without having to resort to another coffee. Google is one of a small number of high profile organisations who sanction napping at work. Far from considering napping as slacking, these organisations openly embrace a bit of shut-eye as a productivity and innovation-enhancing strategy.

As a follow up to last months Nap-In in Bellingen, Thea O’Connor, local health educator, writer and speaker will be visiting the Google headquarters to investigate how it has created a nap-friendly culture where workers feel permission from their bosses, co-workers and inner bosses to make a mini-snooze a regular part of their working day. She’ll be interviewing other napping workplaces, as well as researchers around the world about the latest science of napping.

On her return Thea has offered to share her findings with the Bellingen Chamber of Commerce, members and friends. What is the scientific evidence about the effects of a brief nap on productivity, workplace accidents and errors, mood and fatigue? What are the critical success factors for sanctioning down-time on the job and if you want to nap, how can you increase your chances of success? Don’t let tiredness stop you from attending this presentation – if you drop off Thea won’t mind at all!

Wednesday 27th July 2011 5.30pm registration and drinks, 6.30 dinner, 7.30 speaker, 8.30 networking, at the cosy Old Butter factory Café. $25 members and their guests $30 non members. Bookings essential ! Contact coordinator@bellingenchamber.com.au

Upcoming FREE WorkCover NSW workshop on the new work health and safety legislation.

Introduction to the New Work Health and Safety Act

Find out what you can to do to better manage your workplace safety under the new Act.

This FREE two hour workshop is for small and medium business operators and introduces key features of the Work Health and Safety Act which commences in January 2012.

This session covers:

Who has duties under the Act

Consultation with workers

Notification of incidents

The role of inspectors

Rights of entry

Date: Wednesday 15th June 2011

Venue: Coffs Ex-Services Club, Vernon Street COFFS HARBOUR

Registration: 1:30 pm

Session: 2 pm – 4 pm

This workshop is free, but numbers are limited, so registration is ESSENTIAL.

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 | Business Assistance Branch

WorkCover NSW

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

Phone: (02) 6659 1706

Mobile: 0428 105 261

Fax: (02) 9287 4456

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

WORK SAFE4HOME SAFE

Invitation to seminar in Coffs on 24th May at the Innovation Centre Board Room on 24th May 9-11. See attached invitation Journey to Sustainability-Culture Change Coffs Harbour Invitation

Matthew Parnell (B.Build UNSW)

Suite 1.01  Coffs Harbour Innovation Centre

Coffs Harbour Education Campus

363 Hogbin Drive

Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

matthew@greensynergy.com.au

www.greensynergy.com.au

m: 0408 845 860 > p: 02 6658 6772 >

f: 02 6658 6773 > ah: 02 6653 2030

Hi,

I have attached below a flyer that you may wish to send to your members regarding a FREE workshop to be held at Coffs Harbour on 26th August 2010.

Employers who attend this workshop may be eligible for up to $500 cash back for implementing a safety improvement at their workplace.

Working with Chemicals provides information and practical advice on the safe use and storage of chemicals, hazardous substances and dangerous goods in the workplace. The workshop covers the legislative requirements for managing workplace hazardous substances and dangerous goods and participants use a MSDS to identify risk management actions for a common chemical.

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

Date: Thursday 26th August 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.

WSE_Working With Chemicals_Coffs Harbour_26th August2010

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

For furnishing and supplies:
. “Good Environmental Choice” labels (www.geca.org.au)
. Look at recycled options – local and www.ecobuy.org.au

Other useful web sites:
. www.ghgprotocol.org
. www.officecare.info/youraudit.html
. www.livingthing.net.au/rc/extpartners/engStar_greenofficeguide.pdf
. www.grantslink.gov.au

www.buildingwisdom.com.au

Books – True Green @ Work – by Kim McKay & Jenny Bonnin – ABC Books 2007.

‘True Green’ by the same authors – it’s more general or home oriented.

Both available at Gecoz in Bellingen

Gwen Hanna worked for many years in a technical role in the IT industry until she became ill due to working in a ‘sick building’. Gwen learnt about Building Biology and applied its principles to heal herself.

In addition to completing a Diploma of Building Biology and Certificate 1 in Mould Investigation and Remediation, Gwen has completed the “First Rate” energy rating course for domestic buildings (Victoria), the Green Building Council of Australia “Green Star Office Design” v2 course, and the Home Sustainability Assessors course for the federal government Green Loans program. She is a member of the Australasian Society of Building Biologists and was the Society’s founding Secretary.

Gwen moved from Melbourne to northern NSW in 2007, in order to live in a more healthy environment. With a passionate belief in educating people about environmental hazards and providing options to help create healthy homes and workplaces, Gwen has been a guest lecturer at the Australian College of Environmental Studies (Melbourne) and has given numerous presentations to community groups and at public forums.

Gwen’s business “Building Wisdom” provides education and consultation services to private clients, businesses, charitable organizations, schools, and government bodies. Services include:

- Indoor air quality assessment

- Dampness / mould inspections

- Cleaning products/personal care items assessment

- Electromagnetic field / microwave exposure testing

- Water quality assessment

- Building design and building materials recommendations

- Lighting recommendations

- Soil testing (pesticide / heavy metal contamination)

- Geo-biology consultations

- Pre-purchase and pre-lease inspections

- Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) audits

Gwen can be contacted at:

Building Wisdom

PO Box 618

Dorrigo  2453

T/F: (02) 6657 8251

E: info@buildingwisdom.com.au

W: www.buildingwisdom.com.au