As you may be aware Melbourne City Mission has been committed to providing an alternative pre-employment/ pro vocational program for young people age 15-22.

MCM is currently updating its mailing list. If you are interested in receiving information about its upcoming programs, please email me the following to be added to our contact list:

Your Name
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A new Central Recruitment campaign for Housing Services Officers Grade 1 has now commenced.

This is a fantastic opportunity. It would be wonderful to see a number of residents living in public housing starting in these roles.

Housing Services Officers Grade 1 level, will be recruited to work in Metropolitan Regional Housing offices (North & West and Southern Regions) on a full-time, ongoing basis.

Housing Services and Community Development Officer

The Housing Services and Community Development Officer will support African communities residing in the Collingwood Housing Estate.

The Housing Services and Community Development Officer will act as a local reference point for African Communities, disseminate information and develop innovative ways for government and communities to work together.

The role will be based at the Collingwood Housing Office.

The DiVine website is now recruiting a new group of writers. Successful applicants receive training and are paid for their work. DiVine is the first online community written by and for people with a disability in Australia. DiVine aims to inform, engage and entertain people with a disability. It is a vibrant community that encourages participation and a sense of belonging.

Applicants must be Victorian residents with a disability. You must also be a good writer who can produce original, informative and easy-to-read articles of interest to other people with a disability.

Fitzroy, Prahran and Richmond estates

Three exciting new projects at key public housing estates in inner-city Melbourne are set to deliver around 547 high-quality homes for Victorians on low incomes, following the announcement of funding approval.

The projects have been designed to provide high-quality rental housing, and to better connect the Fitzroy, Prahran and Richmond estates with their surrounding streetscapes.

The new homes will be energy efficient and meet high standards for design and amenity.

Social Traders is happy to announce that applications are now open for The Crunch social enterprise investment and development initiative.

A flyer is attached for your information.

The Crunch provides access to training, mentoring, networks and support, along with the opportunity to pitch for a share of the one million dollar Crunch Investment Fund.

More information about The Crunch including guidelines and the application process is available from the Social Traders website www.socialtraders.com.au

A 12 month part time position (11.4 hrs/week, negotiable) exists for a resident of a Yarra Housing Estate to set up a Bike Fleet on Atherton Gardens. The position has been made available by a Fund from Sustainability Victoria. The Bike Fleet is an exciting project that will be the first of its kind in Victoria. It will see the availability of 15 bicycles for use by the residents of the Estate.

 Free Training and Qualifications:Certificate 2 in Security Operations  at Kangan Batman TAFE Broadmeadows
The Public Tenant Employment Program will pay the concession fees for participants who live in public / transitional housing and have a health care card.

Do you want to learn about the health and community services sector in Victoria?
Do you want to use your bilingual skills?

This course comprises the Certificate III in ESL Employment (21935VIC), an accredited intermediate
English language course that will help you to develop your English language skills, and the Certificate II in
Community Services Work (CHC20108) which will give you skills and knowledge relevant to further study or
work in the health and community services sector.

The Access Programs are fully funded courses for those who qualify