Council of Social Services (Dunedin)

The Dunedin City Council received 1040 submissions to its 2012 Draft Long Term Plan. The topics that received the most comments were: Signal Hill Reserve access (208 submissions) Portobello and Harrington Point road improvements (86) Caversham Tunnel (63) Council debt and affordability (59) Moana Pool lane hire fees (56) Arts strategy (52) Cycleways (48) Central [...]

Background A recent law change means that if your charity is not a trust, you must now certify as an officer anyone who has “significant influence” over your charity’s decision-making relating to your: Management or administration. Expenditure of funds or resources. Day-to-day operations. Previously, you only needed to certify the members of your highest governing [...]

The 2012 Strategic Pay Not-For-Profit Remuneration Survey was launched on Friday 13 April.  A total of 277 participants in 2011 made this by far the most authoritative source of information on remuneration for this sector. There is no cost to participating in the survey, and all participants will receive a complimentary executive summary, giving key [...]

This is your opportunity to place an occupation onto the Immediate Skill Shortage List, the Long Term Skill Shortage List, or the Canterbury Skill Shortage List. Please note the short window to lodge occupations with the Department of Labour (DOL). This must be done by 18 May 2012. If you are interested in learning more about [...]

From the British Psychological Society: Eva Mojza and colleagues from the University of Konstanz identified a number of features of voluntary work they propose could give psychological benefits. By immersing us in non-employment activities, it helps us to switch off from the grind, a valuable recovery process called psychological detachment. It’s freely chosen, makes us [...]

Dunedin Community Accounting is hosting a free workshop to showcase Microsoft Excel functions to treasurers of local clubs, societies, and other not-for-profit organisations. As part of Microsoft Office, Excel is a popular spreadsheet program that’s useful for financial reporting. Step-by-step guidance will be provided to all participants, along with practical examples of how you might use [...]

Allan Kaplan and Sue Davidoff are two South Africans with highly respected international reputations in community development and adult education are offering a four-day workshop from 18 to 22 June 2012, at Woodstock Lodge, Catlins River Valley. This learning opportunity is for people from grassroots community initiatives, government, community, and business sectors who are open [...]

SF Otago is considering restarting their Teenagers Understanding Mental Illness programme. If you, or anyone you know might benefit from this programme, please contact SF Otago to register your interest: Phone 03 455 5973 Email admin@sfotago.org.nz

Attendance at the 2012 University of Otago’s Careers Fair is an ideal way to meet face to face with a large group of potential employees. The fair is open to all levels of students at Otago, giving you the opportunity to meet this year’s finalists as well as future graduates. For the following reasons it [...]

A volunteer has offered her services as a cleaner. She is available Monday through Friday between 10am and 3pm. If your not-for-profit organisation could benefit from this service, please contact Anna Clere at Volunteering Otago: Phone 03 471 6206 Text 027 578 1040 Email volunteerotago@gmail.com

The Learning Network and Council of Social Services (Dunedin) are undertaking a survey to investigate the learning needs of those involved in the not-for-profit sector in Dunedin. We will use the information colleted to undertake streategic planning, with a view to developing learning opportunities that will best suit local individuals’ and organisations’ needs. The survey [...]