CEB Staff Newsletter #33 - 16 September 2022

Acting Executive Director

With the Ireland Recruitment Trip due to take place from 6 to 22 October, Matthew Byrne will take on the role of Acting Executive Director in my absence. Please make contact through my Executive Assistant Kerrie Zammit or by emailing execdirector@dobcel.catholic.edu.au.

I would like to wish you all a relaxing and restful break and look forward to seeing you at the Staff Formation Days on 29 and 30 September.

CEB Staff Formation - 29th & 30th September

Please find below details for the upcoming CEB Staff Formation Days.

If you have elected to catch the bus, please note this will be departing the Ballarat Office car park at 8.30AM sharp.

Please email Sarah if you have any questions.

People & Development Update

Public Holidays 22 & 23 September.

In line with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's announcement, a National Day of Mourning will be observed in Victoria on Thursday, 22 September 2022 for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. This additional public holiday creates a four-day weekend in Victoria, with the AFL Grand Final Eve public holiday on Friday 23 September.

You are not required to apply for leave in ELMO for public holidays. However, if you have already applied for annual leave at that time, to coincide with the first week of school holidays - ELMO will automatically adjust to accommodate for the new public holiday. You do not need to change the previously approved annual leave application.

Reminder if you have not yet submitted a leave application via ELMO for annual leave planned over the Term 3 school holidays please do so as soon as possible, before your annual leave is taken.

CatholicCare unveils new parenting programs

Catholic Care Victoria - Ballarat has initiated a series of constructive programs to assist parents as they raise their children in these difficult times.

The first program, Circle of Security Parenting, will focus on:

• Understanding your child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs
• Supporting your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
• Enhancing the development of your child’s self-esteem
• Honouring the innate wisdom and desire for your child to feel secure

Location: Ballarat Family Relationship Centre
34 Peel Street North, Ballarat

Date: Wednesday 12 Oct – 30 Nov
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Arrival and Registration at 10.15am (first session)

This program has eight weekly sessions. There is a cost of $80 or $40 concession for the program and a workbook is provided.

Groups are subject to maximum and minimum numbers determined seven working days prior to the event. Early registration is encouraged.

The second program, Living With Teens, will focus on building strong, secure connections. This three-week program covers:

• What teens need from parents
• Adolescent brain development
• Relationship repair and self-care

Location: Online via Zoom

Date: Tuesdays 18, 25 Oct & 8 Nov

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm

This program also has three sessions.

There is a cost of $80 or $40 concession for the program and a workbook is provided.

Groups are subject to maximum and minimum numbers determined seven working days prior to the event. Early registration is encouraged.

The third program, Bringing Up Great Adolescents, is designed to nurture parents and carers as they embark on supporting their teen as they live through their adult years and emerge as adults.

The sessions aim to enable parents to understand better the adolescent brain in the context of teenage behaviour and nurture the parent-adolescent relationship.

Location: Ballarat Family Relationship Centre
34 Peel St North, Ballarat

Date: Wednesdays 12 Oct – 2 Nov, 5:30pm – 7.30pm
Arrival and Registration at 5.15pm (first session)

This program has four weekly sessions.

There is a cost of $80 or $40 concession for the program and a workbook is provided.

Groups are subject to maximum and minimum numbers determined seven working days prior to the event. Early registration is encouraged.

Launch: Social Justice Statement

The 2022-2023 Social Justice statement Respect: Confronting Violence and Abuse will be launched in the Diocese of Ballarat on Saturday 1st October, by Bishop Paul Bird. Please see attached flyer and agenda for further information.

Career Opportunities in the Diocesan Education Community

Catholic Education Ballarat

• Team Leader: Learning and Teaching – fixed term position at 1.0 FTE (closes 7 October)