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Congratulations Sophie!

Congratulations to the Chair of our Board, Sophie Ray, as the Gender Equity Award Winner at the Zonta Women of the Shoalhaven Awards 2023.

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Job Vacancy - Experienced Case Worker

Shoalhaven Womens Resource Group Ltd (SWRG) trading as ROCC for Women (ROCC) has an opportunity for an experienced case worker to join our dedicated and energetic team for up to 4 days per week. The applicant must have at least a Certificate IV Community Services or Mental Health or equivalent qualification with transferable skills or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in case management.

ROCC provides long-term case management for women 18 years and over who have had contact with the criminal justice system and/or where alcohol or other drugs is impacting negatively on their lives, who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or their tenancy is at risk. Our case management is trauma informed and offers tailored, flexible supports and a wraparound, holistic approach for women.

SWRG considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s31 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

All applications must address the Selection Criteria. 

For more information and an application package, please email info@roccforwomen.org.au with the heading: Application package for Case Worker position.

Applications close by 5pm on Friday 10 March 2023

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 Understanding My Emotions - a group for women 

Dates: Wed 1 Feb, Wed 15 Feb, Wed 1 March, Wed 15 March 2023

Time: Four sessions are run on a fortnightly basis on Wednesdays 9.30am – 12.30pm.

Location: Groups are run at Anglicare’s premises at 61 North Street, Nowra.

Group Leaders 

The course is led by Anglicare counsellors who have extensive experience in working with women in counselling and small groups. 

Details and bookings 

Groups are run at Anglicare’s premises at 61 North Street, Nowra. 

Four sessions are run on a fortnightly basis on Wednesdays 9.30am – 12.30pm. 

Dates: 

For bookings, information and enquiries please phone 4444 2040. 

There is a cost of $10 per session. 

The expression of our emotions can impact our important relationships. 

For women who want to understand more about emotions – and the effects they have on all of us.

About this course 

Emotions are part of everyone’s life! Understanding and managing emotions is an important skill for building healthier relationships at home and at work. 

As a member of a small group in a relaxed environment you will have the opportunity to explore: 

the part emotions play in our lives 

how events can trigger different feelings for each of us 

how emotions can influence our actions 

how the expression of our emotions can impact our important relationships 

understanding anger and grief responses. 

Contact us

Nowra office61 North StreetNowra NSW 2541P: (02) 4444 2040E: crsintake@anglicare.org.auanglicare.org.au

This course is sponsored by Anglicare and funded by the Australian Government. 

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RSVP: For bookings, information and enquiries please phone 4444 2040.

There is a cost of $10 per session

Two Casual Board Vacancies

 Shoalhaven Womens Resource Group trading as ROCC for Women (ROCC) wishes to fill two casual vacancies on its Board. Based in Nowra on the NSW South Coast, ROCC provides long-term case management for women 18 years and over who have had contact with the criminal justice system and/or where alcohol or other drugs is impacting negatively on their lives; who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or have an at-risk tenancy. ROCC’s case management is trauma informed and offers tailored, flexible supports and a wraparound, holisitic approach for women. 

ROCC is governed by a Board of volunteers, appointed for three year terms. Having appointed its first CEO in 2021, ROCC is currently going through a period of growth and transformation. To assist with this, we are looking for Board members who: 

- Are passionate about providing community services for women 

- Have experience in business, finance, accounting, or as a CFO or equivalent; or in fundraising and developing income streams 

- Have experience in governance, including sitting on for profit or not for profit Boards 

- Are willing to work closely with the CEO and other Board members on development of policy and process 

Experience working at a senior level in welfare organisations or the community sector is welcome, but is not essential. Previous experiences as a Board Chair would also be well regarded. 

The Board currently meets every second month in the evenings, usually virtually, with occasional circular resolutions between meetings. Board members will also be required to attend an annual in person strategy day in Nowra. 

Written applications, including a CV and cover letter outlining your interest in joining the SWRG Board, should be sent to the Chair, Sophie Ray at sophiecmray@gmail.com 

Applications close 5pm Friday 24 February 2023. 

For further information about SWRG/ROCC, please browse this website.

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ROCC for Women acknowledges Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and water we live and work on. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

ROCC for Women acknowledges Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and water we live and work on. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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