Past Events

Digging Deep is a 4 session course for couples (individuals may attend) aimed at preparing them for the FIFO/DIDO lifestyle. 

This webinar will cover defining mediation and how it fits along the ADR spectrum. The different models of mediation will be identified and how they can assist in resolving different disputes. The focus of this webinar will be on the facilitative mediation model, what it looks like and the participants will be walked through the stages of the process and strategies and tips for working with the model will be highlighted.

DATE CLAIMER : An Anti-Bullying Event for young people will be held at Canelands Shopping Centre on Thursday 20th March 2014 from around 5.30pm. Please make a note in your diary. If you would like to be involved in this event please do not hesitate to contact me and I will have you added to the meeting mailing list.

This workshop is targeted at child protection workers in Child Safety and NGOs and goes beyond the basics to consider how skills and knowledge are applied in practice, particularly in complex situations where there is no clear ‘right’ decision.

The Mackay Quota Club invites you to a High Tea Party to raise money for the Mackay Drop-In Centre for the Homeless.  The High Tea will include a decadent high tea, fasion parade, raffles and a door prize.  AND every lady recieves a gift bag. Tickets can be purchased from Rockmans at Mount Pleasant or Marvis May Boutique.  Contact Berni or May for further information.

The Mackay Relay for Life Committee would like to invite you to help us to 'Embrace the Power of Purple and join the fight against cancer'. You can help Paint the Town Purple for one week in recognition of our upcoming Relay For Life, by decorating your office, shop window or school in purple and wearing purple to show your support to those in the community that have been touched by cancer. Please see attached flyer for further information.

The Domestic Violence Resource Service (Mackay and Region) have released a flyer listing important local, national and international date and events in 2014 on topics impacting women and children.

The Domestic Violence Resource Service has been able to arrange training for people supporting sexual assault victims, and those working with people affected by childhood sexual abuse.

MS Australia – QLD is holding free information seminars in Mackay.  These Seminars are possible with the generous support of the Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre