CEB Staff Newsletter #34 - 27 October 2023
CEB End of Year Christmas Mass and Dinner – 1 December
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This year, our end of year Mass will be held at the Loreto College Chapel and our dinner at Botanica, Delacombe.
As a way to thank our staff for all that you do and your partners for their support of you in your role with CEB, we extend an invitation to your partner to attend this evening also.
All staff are asked to please complete the attached Google form to ensure that catering and accommodation can be confirmed for the evening.
Article submitted by Kerrie Zammit.
Reconciliation Action Plan
All colleagues will recall the Reconciliation Action Plan presentation and discussion from our July meeting at Damascus. While this work was put on hold temporarily, it will now move forward.
The broad aims for the creation of a RAP for CEB are:
- Formalisation of our recognition of First Nations People across the Country on which we work.
- Ongoing examination of our processes and procedures to ensure inclusion of First Nations and culturally diverse colleagues.
- Promotion of reconciliation and justice.
- Creation of opportunities that celebrate and embrace the diversity of all of our colleagues.
Staff colleagues who are interested in being involved in a working group to establish a Level 1 ‘Scoping’ RAP are invited to contact Joe Ewing.
It is anticipated that this group would be made up of a cross section of DOBCEL staff, from different sectors, geographic locations, and levels of responsibility.
Members of the working party will be invited to two meetings before the end of the year that will be held onsite in Ballarat but open to participants from other locations through VC:
- Friday 3 November 9.30 - 11.00am
- Wednesday 29 November 9.30 - 11.00am
A summary of the suggested actions from July is available here.
Article submitted by Joe Ewing.
November the Month of Remembrance
The month of November is a time in which the Catholic community remembers in a special way those who have died. It is related to the fact that the end of November is the end of the Liturgical Year with a new year starting the First Sunday of Advent – the four-week period of preparation before Christmas.
The Church, then, uses this end of the year period as a time to ponder times of transitions - from beginning to end, from life to eternal life. In the Catholic Tradition the community in November, gives thanks in a special way for those who have died in the past year and prays for their eternal rest with God.
In our reflection/prayer space in the Ballarat office a Place of Remembrance has been set up. On a table is a basket. Next to the basket are some cards and a pen. You are invited to write the name of a person who is dear to you who has died and place their name in the basket, it might be a family member or friend who has died either this year or previously. The person does not need to be Catholic. All are welcome. If you are comfortable you are also invited to place their funeral booklet or an item of remembrance, that reminds you of the person in this area. An electric candle will be ‘burning’ as a sign that we are remembering and keeping these people in our thoughts and possibly in our prayers. Symbolically, it is also saying we are there for each other, as we experience grief and loss in our lives.
If you are based in another office your office may also consider doing something similar at your place.
Article submitted by Jim Waight.
Join the Ballarat Foundation for Run for a Cause 2023 - Sunday 19 November
A change of course and event village location to Lucas, promises a new running experience, a morning of family activities, community engagement, and most importantly, raising funds for the Ballarat Christmas Appeal.
The Ballarat Christmas Appeal raises funds to support people experiencing hardship in the Ballarat community around Christmas time. St Vincent de Paul’s is one of the partner charities that will receive funds raised from the Christmas Appeal.
Run or walk! Participants can choose between different categories of runs or walks based on their fitness levels. This year, participants can choose between a 12km event, 6km event and a 1km Kids’ Dash.
How about try volunteering? A large community event such as this requires volunteers to help with marshalling, directing runners and helping in the event village.
Email lisa.hall@ballaratfoundation.org.au for more information about volunteering on the day.
Online registrations are now open – head to the Ballarat Foundation website for all the information.
Article submitted by Fiona Murphy.
Staff News
Jacqui Righetti will take an extended period of leave in 2024 to continue her doctoral studies (Doctor of Education Philosophy). Her research and study encompass student behaviour management as well as innovations in educational policy and practice more broadly.
This doctoral research will continue to enhance Jacqui’s broad knowledge across these areas aligned to her role at CEB and in support of DOBCEL’s commitment to Child Safety.
We wish Jacqui every success in her research and study in 2024. People and Development will commence recruitment to backfill Jacqui for 12 months.
Career Opportunities in the Diocesan Education Community
Catholic Education Ballarat Vacancies:
- Executive Coordinator/Assistant – ongoing position at 1.0 FTE (closes 12 November)
- Case Manager – Complaints Resolution – ongoing position at 1.0 FTE (closes 12 November)
- Child Safe Standards Manager – fixed term position at 1.0 FTE (closes 12 November)
- Marketing and Communications Manager - ongoing position at 1.0 FTE (closes 12 November)