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Needlecraft
Remaining socially connected to others in your community has never been more important. Research has shown that social connections not only impact your mental health, but your physical health as well. Bingara’s Needlecraft group presents the perfect opportunity to take part in a regular get-together with like-minded people who wish to share their friendship and skills. If you are interested in Needlecraft then come along and join our sessions. There is a small annual joining fee of...
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Leatherwork: Red Hide Whip Making
This two-day course is the perfect follow-on from the Introduction to Plaiting beginner’s course. In this course, you’ll learn how to make a basic four-strand red hide whip as well as learning additional techniques you can use to make your whips more elaborate. Past students in this course have made 2-3 whips over the course of the weekend! Our ever-popular leatherwork courses offer a limited number of seats to people keen to learn leatherworking skills from a master. You’ll need...
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Welding for Beginners
This is a six-week evening course, designed to teach basic knowledge and practical skills for welding with Manual Metal Arc (stick) and Gas Metal Arc (MIG) welding processes and ensure success in your home welding projects. For personal safety requirements you will need to wear cotton clothing (long sleeves and pants) and protective leather boots. Bring your own safety helmet and welding gloves.
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Good SPACE Suicide Prevention Workshop
The Good SPACE workshop teaches participants how to identify that someone may be struggling or may be at risk of suicide, how to have a conversation with the person, and where to refer them for help. Registration is essential as positions are limited. Presented by Fiona Livingston from the Good SPACE program. The workshop is open to anyone 18+.
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RAMHP - Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person
A 4-hour suicide prevention community workshop open to anyone 18+. The Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person course will teach you how to identify, approach and support someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours using a practical, evidence based Action Plan. During this course, you will also have the opportunity to practise your new skills in a safe environment. What will you learn? How to identify warning signs for suicide How to confidently support a...
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Belly Dancing/Yoga
Belly dancing can strengthen a woman's self-confidence and promote creativity and self-expression. Women find in belly dancing a way to express their own voices and feelings. So do you need to just get some wiggling happening or maybe some jiggling? Lets put it all together and do some wiggling, jiggling and heaps and heaps of giggling. Then we shall slow it down with some gentle stretching with wonderful yoga techniques. Yoga is an exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility...
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Get Digital
How are you managing in the new digital norm? With the uptake of digital services like telehealth appointments, and a reliance on technology to stay safe and socially connected it's clear there's an increased need for all Australians to improve their digital literacy. Some digital interactions, like COVID-Safe and Contactless Check-in are now standard in local shops, businesses and organisations everywhere. Government agencies are encouraging everyone to do business through myGov...
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RAMHP - Heavy Industry Support Skills
As part of International Women’s Week 2021 (8th March to Sunday 14th March) Gunnedah Community College is hosting a 2 hour workshop, Heavy Industry Support Skills.This course addresses the unique challenges for women working within heavy industries such as mining and high risk work. Participants will leave with the skills, knowledge and confidence to identify and approach others who may be experiencing mental health concerns and to help those at risk of suicide. They will learn...
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Suicide Prevention Workshop
This informative and interactive workshop is designed to give participants insight into suicide through the lens of people who have experienced it, and equip them with the right knowledge and practical tools to reduce the emotional pain experienced by many around us, and even save a life. Who is this workshop for? Community members in general; Regular 'Community TouchPoints' - hairdressers, sports coaches, baristas, newsagents, pharmacy staff, taxi drivers etc. Within a workplace -...
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Will & Power of Attorney
If you want to make sure yours is the final say, then this workshop is for you! During this free, informative session, well-known local solicitor Ian Dunn will present the information about Wills, Guardianship and Power of Attorney you need to know. A brief question and answer time will be included at the end of the session.
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