VALA News
1. Num3racy professional development - it’s as easy as abc, 123 ...
29th July • Moe & Bairnsdale
12th August • Bendigo
Looking for some new ideas for teaching Numeracy? VALA’s Num3racy professional development day will provide two hands-on workshops:
'Having some fun with maths and numeracy' run by Dave Tout; and
'Applying maths through investigations and activities' run by Chris Tully
The workshops will concentrate on applied learning approaches to get students interested in and inspired with maths.
Details and registration
SAFE-T1 News
2. SAFE-T1 Resource Showcase
 Most of the time we need to follow the directions and instructions of our boss or supervisor. BUT what if the boss asks us to do something unsafe? You choose – safety or ?? encourages students to think about choices they have when confronted with an unsafe work situation.
3. Free resources on workplace bullying – regional workshops
Workshops will be held around the state:
- Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Ballarat, Bendigo, Colac – Date and venue TBC
- Gippsland, November 25, 2011 - Venue TBC
The workshops are free but registration is required. More info: linnet@vala.asn.au
4. Term 3 SAFE-T1 competition - OHS Stick figure animation
We are inviting budding animators to submit a stick figure animation about OHS.
 The animation should highlight the main OHS hazards in one of the following industries:
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Agriculture
- Hospitality.
Entrants will be judged on their creativity and how effectively they show the hazards in their chosen industry.
More information
Entries should be sent to jan@vala.asn.au by 23rd September.
The best 10 entries (as judged by a panel) will receive thumb drives or T-shirts.
Other News
5. Youth Foundations Laverton grants
Youth Foundations Laverton has grants of up to $1,500 available for young people between 12 and 25 to implement projects that benefit their local community. For more information on how to apply or to discuss your project idea, please contact Youth Foundations Facilitator – Erin Young on 0410 041 235 or erin@lavertoncommunitycentre.com.
6. Centre for Multicultural Youth media project
Centre for Multicultural Youth are looking for young people from diverse backgrounds aged 18–25 who have a story to tell about their community, culture, or views.
More information
7. New website for young people to share information about mental health
The Orygen Youth Health Research Centre have developed a new website where young people can jump on and share what treatments have worked for their mental health problems and learn what treatments have worked for others. They hope to increase awareness of treatment options and inform treatment decisions based on what has worked for similar young people. Website: www.whatworks4u.org
8. NAB Schools First Impact and Seed Funding Awards
Applications have now opened for the 2011 NAB Schools First Impact and Seed Funding Awards. They close on Friday, 29 July 2011.
Applicants are advised to read the documents in the Awards Application Pack, including the Terms and Conditions, before starting their application. More information.
Register here
Further information: info@schoolsfirst.edu.au or 1800 649 141
 9. Knit and win with Save the Children
Save the Children is providing schools with the chance to win up to $10,000 as well as helping to save lives. The ‘Born to Knit’ campaign hopes to create 15,000 knitted blankets for disadvantaged children in developing countries. Warm blankets help ward off illnesses such as pneumonia, one of the biggest killers of children under 5.
Save the Children and Paton’s are running a schools based competition and finalists will be invited to present how they would like to spend the prize money. Click here for more details and to register.
10. Heywire 2011: tell your story and make a difference
Heywire is an ABC Radio initiative, providing a space for the conversation, stories, debate and ideas involving young people from rural and regional Australia.
People aged 16–22 are encouraged to tell stories in all forms of media - text, photos, video and audio - about life and issues in Australia outside the major cities.
The 40 best stories will be presented on the ABC through ABC Local Radio, ABC Radio National, triple j and abc.net.au. Winners also receive a trip to the Heywire Youth Issues Forum in Canberra in February 2012.
Entries close 19 September 2011. Enter now at: http://www.abc.net.au/heywire/
Resources
11. Consumer Affairs Victoria resources
  Maths: a resource for teaching and learning numeracy uses an applied learning approach to encourage young consumers to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to make informed decisions about a range of consumer issues including shopping, budgeting, paying bills, using credit wisely, mobile phone and internet plans, buying a car and responsible gambling.
Consumer Stuff for Kids teacher resource to support primary school teachers to address the learning standards outlined in the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) Humanities - Economics Level 4. The resource is also useful for VCAL teachers. A claymation DVD – Clips For Kids – accompanies the resource.
12. From education to employment: how long does it take?
This project examines how long it takes for young people to move from education to work, and identifies factors that distinguish people who are able to move quickly into employment from those who take many months to find work.
http://www.lsay.edu.au/publications/2373.html
Professional development opportunities
13. Doin' the wild thing: using the outdoors to promote wellbeing in young people
Thursday August 4th 2011 @ Royal Children's Hospital, Flemington Rd, Parkville.
This professional development will look at theories, principles and frameworks around outdoor education therapy programs. The forum includes academics, clinicians and practitioners.
Online Registration
For enquiries contact Rebecca Gomo 03 9345 6671 or email rebecca.gomo@rch.org.au
 14. The Education Show 2011
Friday 5 and Saturday 6 August, @ Caulfield Racecourse, Station St, Caulfield.
The latest resources, products and services will be showcased along with an extensive professional development program. A range of seminars will be offered.
More information
15. ACAL Conference - 'Literacy on the Map: Common Visions, Different Paths'
 27th – 28th September 2011 • Victoria University, City Flinders Campus, Melbourne
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