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CENSW is happy to announce that translation services are now available at no cost to our current tenants, members and applicants to ensure that all can have clear communication with CENSW staff and cooperative officers. If anyone would like to book these translating services in order to communicate with either CENSW staff or cooperative officers please either email our Office Manager Natalie at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call her at the office on: 9356 9200 she will be more than happy to make the appropriate arrangements for you.

You can find information on fire safety in a number of different languages at this link

http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fact_sheets/non_english.cfm

The UN proclaimed the year 2012 the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC 2012).

UN slogan for IYC 2012 is “cooperative enterprises build a better world”. It should have been add that Cooperatives do this through sustainable business structures, open and democratic governance and fairer distribution of profits. The IYC is a great opportunity to let others know about the value of being a cooperative.

The IYC 2012 Secretariat has developed a national program of events and activities for 2012, with an estimated budget of 1,100,000 AUD. Among the main event, which aim to raise public awareness of the value of the co-operative business model, belong:

- National Launch of IYC 2012
- National Co-operatives Conference – Eastern States (Port Macquarie, NSW) October/November 2012 – focusing on the role of co-ops in regional development.
- Co-operative Business Excellence Awards –in conjunction with the National Co-op Conference.
- National Co-operative EXPO – trade show in conjunction with the National Co-op Conference.

For more information go to United Nations web: https://social.un.org/coopsyear/, or visit Social Business Australia's web: www.socialbusiness.coop.

Applications close soon for $2000 Housing NSW Youth Scholarships

 

 

Social housing residents are reminded that applications close soon for the 2012 Housing NSW Youth Scholarships. The final date for entries is Friday 29 July 2011.

200 students living in social housing will be awarded scholarships worth $2000 each, to help them complete their Higher School Certificate or TAFE equivalent. The $2000 scholarships are managed by the student’s educational institution and can be spent on educational items such as computer equipment, text books or tutoring.

Mike Allen, Chief Executive, Housing NSW said “Housing NSW urges all young people and parents living in social housing to get their applications in...Housing NSW believes it is important for young people to have not only a roof over their heads, but a helping hand to move on and up, and for this a solid education is vital. We want to ensure that young people living in social housing have what they need to succeed in completing their HSC and continuing on to higher education to follow their dreams."
The social housing scholarship program was now in its sixth year. Due to the success of the program the number of scholarships was increased last year from 170 to 200 and Housing NSW will continue to offer 200 again this year.
“All of our past recipients have been financially enabled by the scholarships, and for many it has provided sufficient incentive to stay at school and continue studying.

To be eligible students must be under 25 years old, live in or be on the waiting list for social housing, be studying Year 11, 12 or TAFE and be recommended by their school or educational institution.

Application forms are available at the Housing NSW website: www.housing.nsw.gov.au.

We are pleased to inform you about new Housing NSW Youth Scholarships.
Young people living in social housing, who will be studying year 11 or 12 at a NSW high school or TAFE college for the HSC or TAFE equivalent during the 2012 academic year, are encouraged to apply.
Each scholarship is a one off payment of $2,000 to be used on educational related items. The funds are administered by the school or TAFE college on behalf of the student.
The Housing NSW Youth Scholarship Program assists eligible young people living in social housing or on the NSW Housing Register to complete their HSC or TAFE equivalent.
Entries close 5.00 pm on 29 July 2011.

For more information, please see the Youth Scholarship 2012 Fact Sheet (PDF, 815 KB).
To apply for a scholarship, please refer to all three documents below:
Youth Scholarship 2012 Application Form (PDF, 586 KB)

Youth Scholarship 2012 Guidelines (PDF, 56 KB)

Youth Scholarship 2012 Fact Sheet (PDF, 815 KB)

 

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