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Kick starting a career in the health sector
Sale to Sea makes life a little easier DURING the past month, Sale to Sea has continued to make a difference to the lives of many local people. Sale to Sea has continued to provide grants of up to $5000 to local people who need help in obtaining vital equipment that enhances their lives and participation in the community. The organisation’s founder, Andrew Bedggood, said Sale to Sea’s grants program had made a real difference to people struggling to access equipment. “Not all people are eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and even if they are, it is not always possible to gain the smallest of things that can make one’s life easier,” he said. Sale to Sea recently bought a special needs bike trailer for the O’Shea family from Stratford, so that their daughter, Indi, can participate in family cycling adventures. “Indi, who has autism, has not been able to participate in this much-loved family activity and is now able to go out with her mum, dad and little sister for regular rides around the area,” Mr Bedggood said. “The trailer will also enable the family to enjoy holidays away.” Mr Bedggood said all proceeds raised from activities had gone towards the Sale to Sea Grant program, established to help people with disabilities in the Wellington and East Gippsland municipal areas. Despite no event being run this year because of
MAFFRA Neighbourhood House’s regular groups have been able to return at an off-site facility, because of restrictions that still apply at the Maffra Hospital. Those interested in joining a craft group, jigsaw group, Tai Chi or seniors exercise group should phone the house on 5147 1487. The Country Women’s Association North Gippsland group is seeking expressions of interest from craft stall holders (not necessarily CWA members) to be part of the group’s exhibition to be held on Saturday, March 19, in the Skeen
the pandemic, Sale to Sea is still providing grants to people who need help, donating $22,500 to local people who can’t access assistance through other channels. “Since 2009, the Sale to Sea’s Disability Kayak Challenge has highlighted one’s ability to overcome adversity and lead an active life,” Mr Bedggood said. Grant application forms can be obtained by phoning Andrew Bedggood on 0407 471 53, or via email on admin@saletosea.com It is important applicants provide information regarding the type of equipment they are seeking and that this is supported by their local allied health practitioner such as their GP, occupational therapist or physiotherapist. Funding is limited, applicants need to provide as much information as possible.
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A course beginning later this month will cover a range of job-ready skills and industry specific topics for people looking at working the health industry, including in aged care, disability, individual support, leisure, admin and garden maintenance. The Heyfield Community Resource Centre’s ‘Get Ready for Work in Health Sector — Kick Start Your Career in the Health Industry’ course will begin October 25 and continue for four days a week over five weeks. It will be held at Workforce Plus, 222-230 York St, Sale. Cost is $40 per student, and bookings can be made by phoning 5148 2100, or emailing coordinator@heyfield.net
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Kirtsin O’Shea and her daughter Indi, from Stratford, are delighted with a new special needs bike trailer. The trailer was bought through the Sale to Sea grants program, which helps out local people with disabilities.
A NEW training course, to be held in Sale, will provide a pathway to entry level employment for learners with an interest in non-medical roles of the health sector. ‘Get Ready for Work in Health Sector — Kick Start Your Career in the Health Industry’ is an Australian Centre of Further Education-funded pre-accredited training course. The health sector is one of the largest employers in Gippsland, with a 2019 industry report predicting 24 per cent growth by 2024. Learn Locals in Gippsland is responding with the opportunity to work collaboratively with local health providers and offer a course that provides employment pathways into this growing sector. The course will be offered in term four for four days a week (from 9.30am to 3pm) for five weeks by the Heyfield Community Resource Centre. Key features of the course are employability skills, digital literacy, financial literacy and health industry relevance. It covers a range of job-ready skills and industry specific topics for people looking at working in aged care, health, disability, individual support, leisure, admin and garden maintenance. Students are provided with the opportunity to respond to current health sector position descriptions, key selection criteria, develop personalised resumés and participate in mock interviews with representatives from the health sector and skills and jobs centres, providing them with valuable interview experience and feedback. Industry partners are a key component to the success of the course by providing students with current position descriptions, access to guest speakers and industry educators relevant to non-medical roles and policy and procedures in the health industry, and the opportunity to be interviewed by a representative from the human resources department of the local health service. An advantage for the health industry partner is access to potential employees (no guarantee is made to learners) who have experienced contextualised and relevant learning. Places are limited, so bookings are essential. Kick Start Your Career in the Health Industry was an award winner at the 2020 Learn Local Awards — Creating Local Solutions category for Heyfield Community Resource Centre.
Around Maffra Pavilion at the Sale Showgrounds. The cost is $20 per stall, numbers are limited, and include indoor and outdoor positions. Those interested should phone Jenny on 0422 941 326.
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