http://www.batforce.org.au RSS Feed for the Batforce News CGFeedMaker 1.0.14 on CMS Made Simple http://www.batforce.org.au/article/313/15/Young-Offenders-and-Marginalisation-Characteristics-and-Issues Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:03:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/312/15/Engage-2012-2014-program-has-been-announced Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:50:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/311/15/Zones-has-opened-up-their-doors-for-2012 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:38:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/310/15/CREATE-Youth-are-currently-taking-enrolments-for-term-1-2012 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:29:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/309/15/The-Outdoor-Experience-TOE Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:21:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/308/15/Courthouse-ARTS-News-December-2011 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:58:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/306/15/Saying-no-to-violence-can-prevent-homelessness Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:32:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/305/15/How-Young-People-are-Faring-2011 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:42:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/304/15/Media-release-for-the-recent-announcement-of-GLBTI-suicide-prevention-programs-and-funding-targeting-young-people Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:47:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/303/15/Education-and-Training-Resource-Guide Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:43:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/302/15/New-research-to-look-at-the-experiences-of-students-with-disability-in-Victorian-schools---Have-your-say Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:48:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/301/15/For-the-Love-of-Kids Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:36:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/300/15/The-Outdoor-Experience-TOE Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:55:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/299/15/eheadspace Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:48:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/298/15/Team-Leader-Community-Services Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:36:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/296/15/Magical-Me Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:12:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/295/15/NATIONAL-VOLUNTEER-AWARDS-2011 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:31:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/294/15/Intake-Worker-Child-FIRST Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:51:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/293/15/Diversity-Dignity-Determination Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:33:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/291/15/BATForce-Membership-now-due-for-renewal Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:13:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/290/15/NGJC-engaging-today-s-youth---Geelong-Ballarat-Bendigo Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:56:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/286/15/Engage-Grant-Round---Information-update Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:25:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/285/15/Young-Victorians-get-webWise-with-their-peers---Media-Release Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:43:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/283/15/Keep-the-Pulse-Pumping-94-7-The-Pulse-Subscribe-athon Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:20:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/282/15/Flamefest Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:35:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/280/15/BATForce-Annual-Report-2011 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:29:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/279/15/You-Turn Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:52:24 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/278/15/PROJECT-OFFICER-POSITION-AVAILABLE-YOUTH-DISABILITY-ADVOCACY-SERVICE-YDAS Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:58:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/277/15/DISCOVERY-GROUP Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:28:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/276/15/Peter-Dillion Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:14:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/275/15/Transition-Support-Project-Officer Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:56:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/274/15/Youth-Partnerships Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:47:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/271/15/The-Peggy-Hunter-Memorial-Scholarship-Scheme-is-now-open-for-applications Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:54:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/270/15/Family-Tax-Benefit-Debts Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:50:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/269/15/ACCESS-PROFESSIONAL-AND-EXECUTIVE-TALENT-ON-A-VOLUNTEER-BASIS GreatConnections is now accepting new NFP registrations. Most NFP community organisations busy providing essential services to the community, generally don’t have the resources required to access professional services such as marketing, governance, finance, management, strategic planning and mentoring for senior... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:35:50 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/268/15/HEYWIRE-2011-TELL-YOUR-STORY-AND-MAKE-A-DIFFERENCE Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:26:32 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/267/15/YMCA-YOUTH-PARLIAMENT The 25th Youth Parliament will sit in the chambers of Parliament House on Mon 11th, Tues 12th & Thurs 14th July between 9:30am & 4pm. Come and hear what the youth of Victoria have to offer, this event is open... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:30:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/266/15/YWCA-Victoria-Geelong Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:02:04 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/265/15/Optus-Community-Grants-Round Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:50:10 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/264/15/You-Turn-previously-known-as-Hand-Brake-Turn Diversitat has a new Auto and employability skills program, a revamped version of Hand Brake Turn, “You Turn”. The next 10 week course will start 18th July 2011, the first day of next term. If you know of young people... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:26:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/263/15/Connecting-With-Youth-Information-Session Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:19:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/262/15/Short-Circuit-Music-unplugged Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:05:53 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/261/15/New-Net-Negotiations---Geelong-Thursday-27-October-2011 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:55:35 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/260/15/G21-Freedom-from-Discrimination-Photo-Images-in-your-Local-Community Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:41:35 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/259/15/Getting-it-together-in-Geelong Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:31:05 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/258/15/School-s-In-for-Refugees---Professional-Learning-Opportunity---Cost-10-00 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:19:25 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/257/15/A-Special-Request-from-Time-for-Youth Mon, 30 May 2011 14:33:59 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/253/15/Schools-First---Funding-available Wed, 11 May 2011 11:49:33 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/251/15/BATForce-Meeting Tue, 03 May 2011 12:56:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/248/15/Central-Geelong-School-Holiday-Fun Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:46:04 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/247/15/New-Pilot-Program---Equine-Therapy We are now taking referrals for the new joint pilot Equine Therapy program that is to commence in term two. This program is to be run at Saddle On in Lovely Banks after school on a Monday evening for the duration... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:02:48 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/246/15/OPPORTUNITY-TO-ACCESS-YOUTH-DEVELOPMENT-AND-SUPPORT-PROGRAM-GRANTS The 2011-2012 funding round for the Youth Development and Support Program is now open. This year the Youth Development and Support Program will focus funding on projects under the theme ‘Youth arts and creative enterprises’. Applications should demonstrate how... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:38:14 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/245/15/CREATE-Youth-Programs CREATE has been delivering alternative programs in youth education for over 15 years. Our programs aim to re-engage young people back into education by offering smaller classes, fostering a safe, caring environment and providing flexible learning activities focused on the specific needs, interests and talents of... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:30:09 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/243/15/Pivotal-Time-for-Community-Sector-Workers Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:04:34 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/241/15/Regional-Development-Australia-Fund Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:42:45 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/239/15/Conference-Room-Hire---Barwon-Youth Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:12:59 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/238/15/Co-location-Opportunity---Barwon-Youth Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:08:29 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/237/15/The-ASU-is-your-union-in-SACS-Social-and-Community-Services The ASU covers workers in what is commonly termed the "non-government social and community services industry". The term non-government can be misleading as most organisations or services receive funding from the government; however, workers are not employed by the government.... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:02:54 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/229/15/Join-the-Bellarine-Youth-Action-Team Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:13:24 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/227/15/New-Paid-Parental-Leave-Scheme Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:04:30 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/226/15/Human-rights-and-equal-opportunity-training-for-schools Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:47:34 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/225/15/C-E-E-P-REGIONAL-BROKERAGE-FUNDING Target Group 15 – 25 year olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who are supported by either youth specific or cross target SAAP and THM services ( including refugees ) Current Round closes Friday February 11th,... Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:44:41 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/224/15/Youth-Training Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:12:09 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/223/15/VAADA-Conference-2011---Transitions-people-policy-practice Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:12:23 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/221/15/Create-youth-education-programs-2011 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:17:37 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/219/15/Centacare-Rosewall Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:50:34 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/217/15/PIECES---practical-support-for-community-organisations Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:42:28 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/216/15/Golden-Plains-Youth-Voice Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:40:37 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/215/15/Positions-available-at-CREATE-Geelong-and-Wyndham Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:24:30 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/214/15/First-Steps-to-Success The program will be held at Bellarine Living and Learning Centre, one day a week 9am till 3pm over 3 weeks, so that skills learned, can be implemented during the following week. total hours of the course will be 23... Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:32:11 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/213/15/Limited-places-available-for-2011 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:49:16 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/212/15/Wellness-Lifestyle-Inventory-Scales-Set Sold in packs of 25 of the same title. After working in a wide range of mental health settings with various types of clients, it became apparent that many clients exhibited a lack of social skills. That lack of such skills... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:41:49 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/210/15/Preventing-Bullying Creating Non-Aggressive School Cultures - Includes CD-Rom Elizabeth Smith, Jan Sargeant & Tina Rae - Published October 2010 Both research and anecdotal evidence tell us that bullying affects the lives of many of our children and young people. Working together in partnership... Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:24:43 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/206/15/RISKY-BUSINESS-Minutes-of-the-Meeting Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:01:28 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/205/15/PSYCHOLOGIST-SOCIAL-WORKER 32 - 38 Hours per week (Negotiable) - Business Hours. The successful applicant will provide specialised counselling to victims of sexual assault and/or family violence, and to their non-offending family or friends. The position offers the opportunity to work specifically with young people... Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:52:39 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/203/15/A-New-Youth-Support-Service-for-Geelong Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:09:19 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/196/15/School-Based-Apprentice---3350-Kickstart-Incentive There are a variety of ways a School Based Apprentice can suit your business and at the same time help a young person get a start in a traditional trade. Up until 12th November 2010 you can take advantage of the... Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:38:03 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/194/15/Multicultural-Youth-Forum Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:00:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/193/15/BATForce-Annual-Report Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/192/15/Be-The-Hero-Facilitator-Training Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:16:08 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/191/15/EXPRESSION-OF-INTEREST Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:05:11 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/190/15/Victorian-Local-Government-Women-s-Charter-Awards-2010 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:00:46 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/189/15/NORLANE-HEALING-HANDS-INC Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:33:56 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/182/15/M-I-S-S-I-O-N Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:35:34 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/180/15/Funding-Available---Grant-ready-Community-Grant-Guru As you are all aware community grant programs typically offer funds that range in size from $5000 to $1,000.000. At any given time there are approximately 1500 grants available to assist community groups. However these all sit on hundreds of... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:45:12 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/179/15/Calling-all-young-budding-fashion-designers If you are aged 14 – 20, have a love for fashion or just want a creative challenge the Recycled Fashion Fiesta is for you. Seize the opportunity to reinvent the old and win some great prizes. Recycled Fashion Fiesta... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:33:49 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/175/15/United-Way-Geelong-Region-invite-you-to-participate-in-the-2010-Alcoa-Australian-Corporate-Head-of-the-River With this year’s event to come, the event will be responsible for raising over $1 million dollars for United Way Geelong Region. That’s $1 million dollars towards making a real difference in the Geelong community with United Way supporting crucial... Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:18:57 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/164/15/Modern-Awards Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:22:33 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/163/15/Not-So-Straight---new-education-resource-from-FPV Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:19:10 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/162/15/Refugee-young-people-education-and-employment The IHSS/SGP Action Group is arranging a forum on ‘Refugee young people: education and employment’ on Friday, 2nd July 2010. Focus of the session will be on a range of pathways suitable for young people who may have had fractured... Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:16:03 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/161/15/Anger-and-its-Therapeutic-Resolution Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:06:28 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/151/15/The-Crunch-social-enterprise-investment-and-development-initiative Social Traders is happy to announce that applications are now open for The Crunch social enterprise investment and development initiative. The Crunch provides access to training, mentoring, networks and support, along with the opportunity to pitch for a share of... Thu, 27 May 2010 10:26:35 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/148/15/Community-youth-groups-get-helping-hand Thu, 20 May 2010 12:49:55 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/143/15/Law-for-Community-Workers Mon, 03 May 2010 14:48:50 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/142/15/The-Big-Issue-and-Street-Soccer The Big Issue is a not-for profit organisation that publishes a magazine sold by marginalized or disadvantaged people known as ‘vendors’. Authorised vendors purchase the magazine for $2.50 and sell it for $5.00, making a clear 100 % profit. Selling... Mon, 03 May 2010 14:42:14 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/141/15/The-TRICKY-YPAC-have-opened-their-next-grant-round The TRICKY YPAC have opened their next grant round!!! Apply for up to $1500 today to make your idea become a reality! You just need to be 12 - 25yrs old, and have an idea that will benefit the young... Mon, 03 May 2010 14:24:29 +1000 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/130/15/CHANGES-TO-SCHOOL-LEAVING-AGE Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:43:00 +1100 http://www.batforce.org.au/article/88/15/Changes-to-Youth-Allowance Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:45:31 +1100