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The Naidoc week theme for 2017 is ‘Our Languages Matter‘, aimed at celebrating the important role that Aboriginal languages play in linking people to their land, culture and history. There is increasing concern about the need to preserve and maintain indigenous Australian people’s language and it is hoped that Naidoc week will remind people of […]

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To see what is available, go to SHS Training Calendar and note that the individual listings for training events will also appear on calendar of the LOMA Training & Events pages in the next few days. Don’t forget that if you have to travel more than 200k, your agency can claim reimbursement for costs and information about this is […]

In August 2016 the Victorian Ombudsman began an investigation into the Office of Housing’s management of debts accrued by tenants in their social housing properties. Justice Connect responded by undertaking a survey of people who had debts with OOH and drafted a position paper, ‘Through the Roof: Improving the Office of Housing’s policies and processes for dealing with debt‘  outlining […]

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The Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews has announced that the first Family Violence Safety Hubs will be launched in Barwon, Bayside Peninsula, Inner Gippsland, Mallee and North-Easter Melbourne regions. For further information see the government’s media release .  

Presented by Wodonga Institute of TAFE on 12th  & 13th December. See the LOMA events calendar or go directly to registration at Eventbrite

Surfing for Girls program is an all girls surf day that provides professional advice and step-by-step instructions on water safety, equipment and surfing skills. Please see website and application form for more details. Application form surfing-for-girls-2016-registration-form Website

This workshop is a must for child protection workers, child and family therapists, foster care workers, residential care workers and any professionals who support kinship carers and families who are looking after children affected by violence, abuse and neglect. It offers new knowledge and opportunities to learn practical strategies that can be applied in any […]

Whether you work in a specialist or generalist role in housing, there are training options available to you. Please see Training & Events for a wide range of training opportunities over the next few months.