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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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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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Ukulele
Ukulele for first timers! Boost your confidence and musical abilities, meet with others and enjoy learning something new. This course will have you developing unexpected musical skills while learning to play the Ukulele. Enjoy playing and singing with others in a fun and relaxed environment. Students will require a Ukulele (from $50). Other resources are available online and information will be provided at the first session.
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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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Women's Shed
Constructing community connection, confidence and independence through learning trade skills for women of 15 years and above at all stages of life. Trade skills such as carpentry, mechanical, welding and general home maintenance along with project work. There are a couple of Women’s Sheds across regional NSW and they are becoming more popular. The benefit of this group is in empowering women to be more independent, the ability to get hands on with practical skills and also enjoy...
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RAMHP - Community Support Skills
How do you know if someone is struggling with their mental health? Want to know more about what help is available? This 1.5 hour training course covers: Signs that someone may not be travelling well Finding and providing help How to look after your mental wellbeing How to help someone at risk of suicide How to have a conversation with someone you’re worried about, and more... Participants are also encouraged to practice self-care and to seek help if they have any concerns about...
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Leatherwork: Roo Hide Whip Making (8-strand)
This is the next 2-day course in the John McMaster whipmaking series. In this course, you’ll learn how to make a eight-strand Roo 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 to get cracking to secure your...
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Make Your Own Silver Ring
Learn the traditional technique of carving and shaping jeweller’s wax to create your own unique sterling silver ring! Once you are satisfied with your wax ring, it will be professionally cast into silver, cleaned and polished, ready to wear and be shown off. Bring along some inspriation or design your own piece from scratch. This workshop is designed for all levels with no previous experience necessary, so just bring your enthusiasm along. All tools, materials, sterling silver for...
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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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