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28 November 2023

Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence in the Workplace

Join us to explore the complexity of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) experiences in relation to your workplace response to Sexual and Domestic and Family Violence (SDFV). CSIA is partnering with the Romero Centre, Basic Rights Qld and WorkHaven to build workforce capability in identifying and responding to CALD employees experience SDFV. Hear from the experts and people with lived experience about: • The complexity of CALD peoples experiences of SDFV and how this understanding…

Industry Advice

14 November 2023

NDIS worker screening clearance

If a worker currently holds a valid NDIS worker screening clearance, this can be used in a risk assessed role in Queensland, regardless of where the clearance was issued. This is because the NDIS worker screening clearance is a nationally recognised check. Workers with a valid NDIS worker screening clearance are not required to apply for an NDIS worker screening check in Queensland. Instead, they can provide employer organisations with their interstate NDIS Worker Screening…

Industry Advice

07 November 2023

Recruiting and Retaining a Culturally Diverse Workforce

Join us to explore the opportunities, challenges and benefits of engaging a culturally and linguistically diverse workforce. This online session hosted by CSIA’s Workforce Innovation Network in partnership with BLCW will bring together expert speakers to share their knowledge and learnings around culturally inclusive practices for building and retaining workers from multicultural backgrounds. As an Industry we know the importance of diverse and inclusive work environments. Hiring people from different cultures and linguistic backgrounds provides…

Industry Advice

09 October 2023

Rethinking Employment Practices

When it comes to workforce, the community services are experiencing unprecedented change. As an industry we know a diverse workforce enhances creativity and drives innovation. To meet the challenges and opportunities change brings, now is the time to find new ways to recruit, train and retain your best workforce. In this webinar you will: • Hear real-world examples from community services organisations that have fostered diverse workforce practices, their experience, strategies and stories of success…

Industry Advice

04 October 2023

Bouncing back from disaster

In 2012 – 2013, the 47-year-old community development organisation, Greater Whitsunday Communities (known as the Regional Social Development Coalition or RSDC at the time) experienced exactly that. All of their funding dried up. The fact that they are still here a decade later, is a tremendous testament to their organisational resilience. So what led to this situation and how did they recover? Environmental factors leading to funding loss The organisation had three primary funding…

Industry Advice

04 October 2023

Is your organisation disaster resilient?

The Australian Institute of Disaster Resilience (AIDR) defines disaster resilience as “the capacity of communities to prepare for, absorb and recover from natural hazard events, and the capacities of communities to learn, adapt and transform towards resilience.” Furthermore, the AIDR highlights that there are three aspects common to many definitions of disaster resilience: the ability to absorb or accommodate the effects of an external disturbance or stressor event the ability to recover and return to a…

Industry Advice

19 July 2023

Embracing independence by doing what you love, for those you care about

“I took my Federal Government redundancy package and after about 18mths of working in various roles within the community, decided I no longer wanted to return to the Government and public service sector/work,” explains Leanne. “I was always breaking out of the mould because I wanted to help more than what the target markers were,” "I knew that I was restricted, and I was sick and tired of my ideas being taken by management who…

Industry Advice

20 June 2023

Building Workforce Resilience

As an Industry we know resilient employees cope better with stress and adversity in times of disaster or business disruption. A resilient workforce can play a role in identifying opportunities for growth and innovation even when faced with difficult circumstances. They are more likely to take initiative, collaborate and solve problems. Hear from the experts in this series of Workforce Innovation Network event recordings as we explore innovative practices and share real-world stories of workforce…

Industry Advice

15 June 2023

Wulli Wulli Indigenous Disability Services

Wulli Wulli Indigenous Disability Services is a key service provider to Mob in North Queensland. We had a yarn with them about how their business came to be, the unique relevance of the services they offer and provide tips on what to consider when setting up as an NDIS service provider for Mob. CSIA and project partners acknowledge the Wulugurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi peoples as the Traditional Owners of…

Industry Advice

09 June 2023

Building an NDIS Business focused on Cultural Safety

When Ashley Monkland started Yalgan Support Services in Inala, she didn’t predict rapid business growth, in less than six months. “I was working with the NDIS, and I saw a massive gap in culturally safe care for First Nations people,” explains Ashley. “Being entrepreneurial minded and having a background in First Nations Health, I decided to start building a business that centralised cultural safety for mob.” Soon after Yalgan was established, client referrals flourished…

Industry Advice

09 June 2023

Where to Now? Becoming part of the Eco-System

IM managing director Leesa Watego takes you through how to navigate the Indigenous business eco-system and the opportunities it offers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This initiative has been made available through a collaboration with the Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships.

Industry Advice

09 June 2023

Learning from Others – Hearing the Stories of Running an NDIS Business

Join IM managing director Leesa Watego, Triumph Care Senior Support Coordinator Paula Messow and Yalgan Disability Services CEO Ashley Monkland for a yarn about the challenges and opportunities of running an NDIS business. This seminar was part of the NDIS Business Development program. Watch the next seminar recording on Where to Now? Becoming part of the Eco-System This initiative has been made available through a collaboration with the Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal…

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Resources: Industry Advice

Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence in the Workplace

NDIS worker screening clearance

Recruiting and Retaining a Culturally Diverse Workforce

Rethinking Employment Practices

Bouncing back from disaster

Is your organisation disaster resilient?

Embracing independence by doing what you love, for those you care about

Building Workforce Resilience

Wulli Wulli Indigenous Disability Services

Building an NDIS Business focused on Cultural Safety

Where to Now? Becoming part of the Eco-System

Learning from Others – Hearing the Stories of Running an NDIS Business