VNQ's Training and Development Officer, Paula Johnson, is currently conducting a Training Needs Analysis to ascertain your training requirements and endeavour to provide you with the support you need.

So that we can better respond to your training needs, could you please take a few minutes to download the Training Needs Analysis Questionnaire from the link below, then complete and return it as soon as possible to Paula at:

Fax: 4725 5996 or
Email: training@volunteeringnthqld.org.au

Download Training Needs Analysis Form
(requires Microsoft Word to open)

If you wish to speak to Paula about your training needs, please contact her on:

Ph: 4725 5990 - Wednesday, Thursday or Friday only or
Email: training@volunteeringnthqld.org.au

August 03-04
Brisbane

A workshop for Indigenous women to learn to develop their leadership skills so they can apply for or carry out board or council appointments.

Applications close Monday, July 12.

To apply, download and complete an Expression of Interest form from
www.vision6.com.au

Forward the form and your resume to:

Email: info@women.qld.gov.au or
Post: Indigenous Women on Boards Workshop
Office for Women
Department of Communities
GPO Box 806
BRISBANE QLD 4001

For more details please contact:
Peta Martin - A/Principal Program Officer
Ph: (07) 3239 3969 or
Email: peta.martin@communities.qld.gov.au

www.women.qld.gov.au

White Card Courses

Face-to-Face Course
January 22-December 03 - 13 courses with 6 workshops per course
Cost: $100

Online Course
Enroll & start anytime - 2 week self-paced course
Cost: $80; student/apprentice $40

Gain your white card to work in the construction industry.

For more details or to enroll contact:
Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE - Pimlico Campus
Cnr Fulham Rd & Hugh St

Centrecare run a wide variety of courses designed to assist people in the community in their lives. From learning new skills to learning how to deal with specific issues, there are courses for both adults and children.

For more details, contact Centrecare Townsville:
Ph: 4772 9000 or visit
410 Ross River Road - Cranbrook

September 07 & December 07

Cost: $240 pp - includes all materials, teas, lunch & a certificate of attendance.

A one-day customer service training program run by the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE.

For more details or to book contact:
Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE
Ph: 4750 5480

www.barrierreef.tafe.qld.gov.au

Update your skills or learn new ones with free access and training on computers and the Internet, short courses and workshops.

Includes: Improve your computer skills - Resume writing & selection criterias - Motivational workshops -
Lifestyles & hobbies workshops - Job find assistance - Enrol in TAFE - Free photocopying & printing

For more details contact:
Townsville West Community Centre
Ph: 4779 7268 - Rebecca or
Email: anewday@twcc.com.au

TP Human Capital run various computer program and professional development courses throughout the year.

For full training schedule and cost details, please visit their website at:

www.tphumancapital.com.au

The Family Support Service at Relationships Australia offers a variety of community education groups available to all members of the community. These include groups for young people such as Seasons for Growth, Sex and Ethics, Keeping it Cool and I Feel Good and groups for adults such as Taming the Dragon, Stress Management, Parents of Teens, Building Better Relationships (couples) and more.

For more information please see their website or Ph:1300 364 277.

www.relationships.com.au

This report has been prepared to assist the QSNQ Committee in the identification of the support, information and training needs of not-for-profit organisations in the Burdekin, Hinchinbrook and Dalrymple Shires.

Quick Step NQ

Quick Step NQ - background

Quickstep Report - PDF Format

Mission Australia are offering Free Transition to Work Training packages for eligible parents, carers, or those aged over 50 to asist them to enter or re-enter the workforce.

Transition to Work offers practical help such as training and funding to help develop skills to overcome barriers to employment. Packages may include courses to help upgrade skills, help with self-confidence and self esteem, assistance with writing resume or job applications, career counseling, driver training to gain a driver's licence or other vehicle licence.

For more information contact:
Wendy - Ph: 4725 8961

If you're looking for a convenient, inexpensive, modern and friendly place to hold meetings and training sessions, Volunteering North Queensland (VNQ) might have the solution.

VNQ now offer the use of a modern training room, available to hire by other organisations for either half or full days.

For more information, click the link below to view the Training Room Hire brochure.

Link to Brochure (Word document)