Do something nice for a back office worker... Nominate them for a FABO Award!

Is there someone you know in a non-profit organisation or social enterprise who deserves recognition for their hard work? To acknowledge and celebrate the work of people who work in the back office, Matrix on Board is hosting the Finance, Administration and Back Offices (FABO) Awards.

The success of non-profits could not be achieved without professional and effective finance, administration, IT and human resource management personnel.

Nominate a back office worker for one of the following awards:

» Administrator of the Year
» Auditor of the Year
» Bookkeeper of the Year
» Employer of the Year
» Financial Officer of the Year
» HR Manager of the Year
» IT Support of the Year
» Secretary/Public Officer of the Year
» Volunteer Treasurer of the Year

If there's someone you know in a non-profit or social enterprise who fulfils any of these roles with aplomb, fill out a nomination form online. 

Online nominations, a full list of the awards and the expected characteristics of nominees can be found online at www.fabos.com.au

Down Syndrome Association of QLD are currently organising the 2010 Young Achiever Awards for people with Down syndrome who have made positive contributions to their workplace, sporting team and local community.
They would like to make as many people aware of the awards as possible and encourage nominations from workplaces, teams or community members. Last year one of the named Young Achievers was an employee of Endeavour in Townsville who had been nominated by her workplace supervisor. 

For more information please contact:
Julia Newett                         
Activities Coordinator - Events, Fundraising & Volunteers
Down Syndrome Association of QLD Inc
Ph: 3356 6655
Fax: 3856 2687
Postal Address: PO Box 3223, Stafford, Qld, 4053
Email: dsaq.events@uqconnect.net
Web: www.dsaq.org.au

Legal Aid Queensland launches general enquiry number.

Legal Aid Queensland has a new switchboard number which will reduce the amount of time clients and stakeholders are waiting on hold when calling the 1300 number. The switchboard number, 07 3238 3500, is to be used for non-legal information calls, freeing up Client Information Services staff to provide important access to legal information. The switchboard number should be used for administrative and general enquires such as:
•       re-booking a legal advice session
•       clients wanting to speak to their lawyers
•       enquiries from government departments and agencies, community organizations and other stakeholders

Legal information and referrals will still be accessed via 1300 651 188.

As a result of the housing affordability crisis, more people are accessing the private rental market. The Department of Communities has developed RentConnect to help people find and secure a tenancy in the private rental market.

RentConnect works with clients to identify what type of assistance they require to locate and secure a private rental property.

RentConnect is partly funded by the Australian Government and the Queensland Government through the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness.

To download a copy of the RentConnect brochure CLICK HERE.

The ABC is building a website for people whose lives are touched by disability, a place for their issues and stories. It will be provocative, celebratory, challenging and supportive. Everyday will feature news and views from those who meet disability head-on in their lives, their work, their community and family. They expect serious insights and sharp humour - a site with plenty of attitude. They will also be paying close attention to website ‘accessibility’.
http://www.abc.net.au/disability

Young Mums’ Group in Kingaroy and Nanango have a new program coming up with details below:

Is a 5 week program that will commence on Wednesday 18th of August 2010. The group will meet on a weekly basis after this date.
The group will be supported by Pam Holmes from CTC Youth Services and Roxanne Taylor from Child Health Kingaroy.
We invite all young mums (up to the age of 25 years) and their children to participate in this great program.

For more information on the Kingaroy program CLICK HERE
For more information on the Nanango program CLICK HERE