2010 Calendar

JANUARY
25 January	Chain Reaction Office Opens Preparation Chain Reaction Programmes 2010 Preparation for Mt Druitt Learning Ground 2010
26 January	Australia Day
29 January	School Resumes Mt Druitt Learning Ground Enrolments By phone 1800 614 014 or 0414 151 079
FEBRUARY
1 February	Mentor Training Day Mt Druitt Learning Ground If you would like to become a mentor one day per week call: Winsome Matthews 0414 151 079 or Margaret Bell 1800 614 014 or Email alana@chainreaction.org.au
1- 19 February	Mt Druitt Learning Ground Recruitment Talks with local schools in prepartion for the beginning of Learning Ground 2010. If you would like any information or flyers in relation to Learning Ground times and operation for 2010 please call or email alana@chainreaction.org.au Phone: 1800 614 014
22 & 24 February	Mt Druitt Learning Ground classes commence 10.30am - 2.30pm MDLG operates its core programme every Monday for high school students and Wednesday for primary school students. Family members are expected to attend weekly. The programme is carefully designed to build self-esteem and positive communication skills especially designed for those who have difficulty in pursuing mainstream education in schools or adult learning environments. Email: alana@chainreaction.org.au or Phone: 1800 614 014
23 February	Sydney Breakfast programme commences - Cardinal George Pell Join the Café (with 5 speakers for 2010 all with stimulating speakers addressing concept of social inclusion from different prospectives) Enquires email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au Bookings essential
MARCH
From March	Taking bookings for seminars workshops forums to be conducted during 2010 in business NGO community and government organisations and academic institutions 2010 topics of interest will include: Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Examining Cultural diversity today and making it work Civil Society in a Recession Mixing with the others- government / business / NGOs for a win-win result 2 years on from saying ‘Sorry' Enablers Program - Leadership in Community government in business with a holistic approach for tough times Reconciliation - at home, at work, in community and across human divides e.g. race, age, education, city / country A range of Parenting Programs available after June. Many of the above projects will be held in collaboration with Mt Druitt Learning Ground - principle project of Chain Reaction Foundation. Book early to avoid disappointment. Email alana@chainfoundation.org.au. Preference is given to Chain Reaction Partners organisations.
2 March	Melbourne Breakfast programme commences - Joan Kirner AM Enquires email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au Bookings essential
8 March	Mt Druitt Learning Ground Steering Committee
24 -26 March	Enablers Program Western Sydney Mt Druitt Learning Ground - a personal development and leadership programme. Certificated through Mt Druitt TAFE and providing credits in the TAFE courses. Those completing the programme can chose to go on to achieve accreditation through UWS to offer Enablers Program within their own organisations. Enquires email info@chainreaction.org.au or call 02 9953 3287
29 & 31 March	End 1^st Term Learning Ground
APRIL
2-5 April	Easter Holiday
19 April	Mount Druitt Learning Ground mentors In-Service
20 April	Sydney Breakfast programme - Dr Andrew Penman CEO Cancer Council NSW Enquires email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au Bookings essential
22 April	Mount Druitt Learning Ground Parenting Seminar A seminar provided by *The Parenting Practice* which will cover the following How to talk so children will listen Bringing out the Best in your children Bringing out the best in boys Bringing out the best in girls Enquires and Bookings email alana@chainreaction.org.au or call 1800 614 014
26 & 28 April	Learning Ground Mt Druitt - Term 2 10.30am - 2.30pm MDLG operates its core programme every Monday for high school students and Wednesday for primary school students. Family members are expected to attend weekly. The programme is carefully designed to build self-esteem and positive communication skills especially designed for those who have difficulty in pursuing mainstream education in schools or adult learning environments. Email: alana@chainreaction.org.au or Phone: 1800 614 014

MAY
4 May	Melbourne Breakfast programme Enquires email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au Bookings essential
4 - 6 May	Enablers Program Melbourne Enquires email: info@chainreaction.org.au
10- 20 May	Video Mount Druitt Learning Ground
20 May	Buisness Breakfast Mount Druitt Learning Ground
26 - 27 May	Enablers Train the Trainer Programme Melbourne Enquires email: alana@chainreaction.org.au or Phone: (02) 9953 3287
JUNE
14 June	Mount Druitt Learning Ground Steering Committee
22 June	Sydney Breakfast programme Andrew McCallum CEO - Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies Enquires email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au Bookings essential
24 June	Major Fund-Raising Event
28 & 30 June	End 2nd Term Learning Ground
29 June - 1 July	Enablers Programme Sydney Enquires email: alana@chainreaction.org.au or Phone: (02) 9953 3287
JULY
6 July	Melbourne Breakfast programme Enquires email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au Bookings essential
19 July	Learning Ground Mentors In-Service
20-21 July	Enablers Train the Trainer Programme Sydney Enquires email: alana@chainreaction.org.au or Phone: (02) 9953 3287
26 & 28 July	Learning Ground Mt Druitt - Term 3 10.30am - 2.30pm MDLG operates its core programme every Monday for high school students and Wednesday for primary school students. Family members are expected to attend weekly. The programme is carefully designed to build self-esteem and positive communication skills especially designed for those who have difficulty in pursuing mainstream education in schools or adult learning environments. Enquires email: alana@chainreaction.org.au or Phone: (02) 9953 3287
29 - 30 July	Learning Ground Seminar Preparing for a Job Seminar aimed at 15-20 year olds to assist them in preparing for a job. Enquires email: alana@chainreaction.org.au or Phone: 1800 614 014

AUGUST
3 August	Sydney Breakfast programme Enquires email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au Bookings essential
6 August	Mount Druitt Learning Ground Buisness Breakfast
26 August	Mount Druitt Learning Ground Seminar Family Relationship Workshop Enquires email: alana@chainreaction.org.au or Phone: 1800 614 014
SEPTEMBER
7 September	Melbourne Breakfast programme Enquires email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au Bookings essential
21 - 24 September	Learning Ground Enablers Programme Mt Druitt Learning Ground - a personal development and leadership programme. Certificated through Mt Druitt TAFE and providing credits in the TAFE courses. Those completing the programme can chose to go on to achieve accreditation through UWS to offer Enablers Program within their own organisations. Enquires email info@chainreaction.org.au or call 1800 614 014
20 September	Mount Druitt Learning Ground Steering Committee
20 & 22 September	End 3rd term Learning Ground
OCTOBER
5 October	Sydney Breakfast programme Enquires email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au Bookings essential
11 October	Mt Druitt Learning Ground In-service Training Day
12-13 October	Mount Druitt Learning Ground Train the Trainer Programme Enquires email info@chainreaction.org.au or call 1800 614 014
18 October	Learning Ground Mt Druitt - Term 4 10.30am - 2.30pm MDLG operates its core programme every Monday for high school students and every wednesday for primary school students. Family members are expected to attend weekly. The programme is carefully designed to build self-esteem and positive communication skills especially designed for those who have difficulty in pursuing mainstream education in schools or adult learning environments. Enquires email: alana@chainreaction.org.au or Phone: 1800 614 014
NOVEMBER
1 November	Skills Picnic Mt Druitt Learning Ground Enquires email: alana@chainreaction.org.au or Phone: 1800 614 014
2 November	Melbourne Breakfast programme Enquires email: peggy@chainreaction.org.au Bookings essential
2 November	Mt Druitt Learning Ground Steering Committee
19 November	International Conference Social Inclusion and Civil Engagement
DECEMBER
13 December	Mt Druitt Learning Ground Christmas Corroboree
13 December	Mount Druitt Learning Ground Steering Committee
14 December	Mt Druitt Learning Ground Christmas Luncheon
15 December	Office Closes 2010
17 January 2011	Office Opens 2011

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