We are happy to announce the inauguration of our very own Community Services and Health channel.  Please view videos from people working in our industries and learn from their experiences.
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Mic Smith, Recipient Prime Minister's Award for Skills Excellence - Aged Care.
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Browse through the numerous qualifications you could earn in the Community Services and Health industries, or search for a Registered Training Organisation which delivers those qualifications.
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Check out the latest jobs available in the Community Services and Health Industry.
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Take a look at the latest resources to assist you make an informed decision about your career choices.
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Learn about a unique program for school students wanting to get experience in the nursing Industry. The (Vocational Education and Training in Schools) VETiS Certificate III in Nursing is run in collaboration with Bankstown-Lidcome Hospital.
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Quantum Technology is announcing their  WYNN (What You Need Now) Scholarship, which is intended to assist students who have been assessed as having a learning disability. Applications for the 2008 - 2009 scholarship are now being taken. Applications close 11th December 2008.
For more information, click here.

The Award, which is proudly sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, is open to teachers in all primary and secondary government, independent, Catholic and other denominational schools in Australia delivering a career or life/work education program.
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Information on careers in the Community Services and Health industries for parents, teachers and career advisers.
For parents, click here.
For teachers and career advisers, click here.

New case studies to download.
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The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, launched the Australian Government’s Office for Youth, re-affirming the Rudd Government’s commitment to Australia’s young people.
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A new resource for employers from Skills One.
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Essential employment and training resources for Community Services and Health industry employers. Information on careers in the Community Services and Health industries for employers.

What does the Skilling Australia for the Future Policy initiative mean for rural and remote Australia and how can we make it work?
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This forum represents the first opportunity for Health Professionals, Workforce Policy Makers, Training Providers and Employers to meet and discuss new support worker roles across the Community Services and Health Industries.    
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Healthwise is an initiative from Sydney South West Area Health Service (SSWAHS), which targets students considering a career in a health occupation.
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Andrea Cameron, Regional Industry Career Adviser Region 40 and the Southern Futures Local Community Partnership organised a Community Services and Health forum as a response to the skills shortages in a range of occupations currently experienced in the Community Services and Health sector.  A report was issued with the results and recommendations from the group of employers attending the forum. There will be another forum to discuss and action the recommendations indicated in the report. Download the report
For more information and/or to participate in the next forum, contact Andrea Cameron.

Twenty-one of group training’s highest achieving apprentices and trainees arrived at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra for Group Training Australia’s annual Today’s Skills: Tomorrow’s Leadership program. Matter Machar – Youth and Social Services – and Williams Griffiths – Employment Services were among the 21 apprentices and trainees selected for the Today’s Skills – Tomorrow’s Leaders’ career development program. If you are interested in participating or supporting this initiative, please contact: Leonie Stanfield – National Communications Manager – Group Training Australia.
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Career Advice Australia is an Australian Government initiative that works closely with existing career and transition programs to provide a national career development and transition support system for all young Australians aged 13 to 19 years. The Career Advice Australia initiative focuses on encouraging industry to be actively involved in shaping their future workforce by leading the way in young people’s career development, guidance and training.  To find out more about Career Advice Australia, please visit: www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au

Papers and presentations from a selection of speakers are now available to download. Australian Health Workforce, Planning for our Future, ASbA of the Year – Presentation and Paper, Recruiting and Retaining the Ideal Support Professional, To Skill or not to Skill, Apprenticeships in Remote Communities, Allied Health Workforce Reform, Head Start in Nursing, Together We Do It Better.
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Free resources available for all RICAs. Find the latest free resources, reports as well as info and fact sheets.
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Megan Clark, Regional Industry Career Adviser Region 39 and Youth Jet held a Health and Community Services Career Expo at Loreto College highlighting the many varied careers in the health and allied health sector. With representation from TAFE, the University of South Australian, Eastern Division of General Practice, The Australian Nursing Federation, chiropractors and podiatrists, massage therapists and the Burnside Council, students were able to gather information and speak to people about the various pathways into the health industry.
For more information, please contact Megan Clark

Helen Cave, Regional Industry Career Adviser Region 31 Queensland, embarked a project for students in Years 11 and 12 at Park Ridge State High School to interview the residents of the St Paul de Chartres Retirement Home.
There is now a written record of his family history for future generations to read and enjoy. The participating students learned an array of skills during this project including active listening, grammar and editing skills. The students worked with their teacher to fine tune and hone their writing skills.
For more information, please contact Helen Cave
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Julie Pope, Regional Industry Career Adviser Region 51 Western Australia, invited health professionals from across the Pilbara region to participate in regional career expos and try a trade events. Professionals from several sectors attended the expos to promote the Health Industry to the students. Health streams included: Physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy, midwifery and registered nursing. All the displays were interactive allowing the students to gain hands on experience in these fields. The dedication and happy disposition of the “healthies” impressed students and demonstrated a side to the health system rarely seen. Health is a skills shortage area and will be a focus for this region in 2009.
For more information, please contact Julie Pope

Community Active Careers would like to profile your success stories. Tell us about your exciting Community Services and Health-related training initiatives or programs, and we can profile you on the Community Active Careers website and newsletter. Email isabel.osuna-gatty@cshisc.com.au to let us know what you’ve been up to.