Disability Professionals Victoria - The Professional Association for Disability Professionals in Victoria

Executive Officer, DPV (closes June 1st)

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:42 +1000

After almost two and a half years with DPV, Roxanne Addley, DPV’s Executive Officer is moving on to take up the role of Executive Officer with Down Syndrome Victoria. Roxanne has been instrumental in the development of DPV’s programs over the last couple of years and we are sure that both DPV members and the Board will miss her enthusiastic approach to members relations and program development. We are sure that she will make a great contribution to DSV and are pleased that she has chosen to stay in the sector.

Case Manager/Facilitator, Windermere (closes May 21st)

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:48 +1000

May eLearning Special Offers!

Wed, 9 May 2012 16:47 +1000

Halve your training costs, not your safety measures, with this special offer on four safety courses now HALF PRICE, through the DPV eLearning Centre

DPV Strategic Plan Survey

Wed, 9 May 2012 13:46 +1000

Disability Professionals Victoria is embarking on its next Strategic Plan, 2013-2015 and is inviting members and non-members to complete a short survey about future directions. In this critical environment of change in the sector, it is vital that we position DPV to best be able to support members as they journey through major and fundamental change in the sector. The Strategic Plan Survey is now available to complete, and we appreciate the time you take completing this. It is a vital source of information as DPV moves forward into an NDIS world. There is also a $150 restaurant voucher for one lucky person who completes the survey!

DPV eNews vol7 no16: 2nd May 2012

Wed, 2 May 2012 12:45 +1000

Federation Square covered in sea of red to support the NDIS

Wed, 2 May 2012 12:40 +1000

What a fantastic sight it was to see Federation Square packed with people in red, fighting to have their voices heard, fighting to make the NDIS a reality. Thousands gathered across Australia, with Julia Gillard announcing a 2013 launch of the scheme.

DPV Member included in VDSA winners list

Wed, 2 May 2012 12:11 +1000

The VDSA Awards were handed out on Thursday 26th April and DPV members were well-represented in the nominees list. It was a great celebration of the hard work of so many dedicated disability professionals, and a privilege to be a part of.

2012 Victorian Disability Sector Award Winners

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:46 +1000

On Thursday 26th April the Victorian Disability Sector Awards were handed out at zinc at Federation Square.

Lastest eCAS from BILD available

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:06 +1000

The latest eCAS from BILD is available, reporting on what is new in the field of learning disabilities. The latest edition includes articles on advocacy, challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and positive behaviour support, as well as resources for Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome and Personalisation.

DPV Website Survey

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 09:56 +1000

We are currently redesigning the DPV website to improve its usability. It will take just two minutes to let us know how we can make our website better! Survey closes this Friday.

28 March 2012 - Finance SIG Meeting Notes

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 16:23 +1000

Scholarships for not-for-profit staff now available

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 13:48 +1000

Scholarships are now being offered for a range of courses through the Australian Scholarships Foundation, and are specifically available to not-for-profit staff.

May Workshops by Level Consulting Services

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 12:28 +1000

In May Level Consulting Services is running two workshops for those who have recently entered new roles in the disability sector.

DPV ASPIRE Programs Kick off for 2012!

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:25 +1000

Two ASPIRE Leadership development programs started this month with great success, and DPV was thrilled to work with both EDSN and DHS to make it happen.

Applications for the Ben Bodna Award now open

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:36 +1000

VCOSS has announced that nominations are now being taken for the annual Ben Bodna Award, with grants of up to $10,000 available.

DPV eNews Vol7 No10: 21st March 2012

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:23 +1000

2012 DPV Mentoring Program Launch

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:50 +1000

On Tuesday 21st March the 2012 DPV Mentoring Program was launched, introducing mentees and mentors to one another. Fourteen DPV members have committed to the program this year, and the room was abuzz with chatter as mentoring relationships were initiated.

DPV eNews Vol7 No9: 14th March 2012

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:39 +1000

DPV eNews Vol7 No8: 7th March 2012

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:02 +1000

'From Strength to Strength' 2012 in review

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:04 +1000

What a great conference it was! Conference presentations are available for download. Photos and video also available to view!

New eLearning course released - Fair Work Act (2009)

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:44 +1000

Want to know more about the Fair Work Act? Learn it online with this short course from the DPV eLearning Centre.

DPV Fellows Announced!

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:24 +1000

The Board were thrilled to award two DPV members, Rohan Braddy and Richard Dent, with fellowship status at last week's 'From Strength to Strength' conference.

New BILD website released

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 08:36 +1000

DPV has taken up a corporate membership with BILD and is now able to pass on the benefits to its members. BILD have recently recently released a brand new website filled with information for our DPV members.

2012 HCV Non-Profit Fellowships Awarded

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:51 +1000

The prestigious Harvard Club of Victoria fellowship awards two CEO's to attend the Harvard Business School.

Careers Expos

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:35 +1000

DPV is looking for members to help out at our stand at upcoming careers expos. This is a great opportunity to meet members, board members, and have conversations with others working in the sector. It's easy, it's good fun, and it's a great way to support your professional association!

Resilience Workshop with Stuart Taylor - new date June 19th

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:30 +1000

We are thrilled to have Stuart Taylor running a day-long resilience workshop in conjunction with the Leadership SIG in June this year, with the workshop focusing on resilient leadership, stress mastery, physical vitality, mind and emotion, and spirit in action. Organisational discounts also available!

Finance SIG - July 25th

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:29 +1000

Save the date! More details to come.

CEO's Breakfast: Mergers & Acquisitions - May 23rd

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:27 +1000

This CEO’s Breakfast provides insight into the legal and practical issues of mergers and acquisitions, as well as the perspective of our national peak body, NDS. Come and enjoy a buffet breakfast and network with your peers.

DPV Quarterly: February 2012

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:48 +1000

The Autumn edition of the DPV Quarterly is now available.

DARU 2012 Training Calendar

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:31 +1000

DARU Workshops are now running.

30% of DPV eLearning Courses!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:40 +1000

As a summer special, DPV is offering 30% selected eLearning courses to help you get ready for 2012.

DPV Office Move to Little Collins Street

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:13 +1000

Disability Professionals Victoria is pleased to announce that we have now moved to new headquarters on Flinders St.

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Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:03 +1000

DPV Quarterly: December 2011

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:36 +1000

The Summer edition of the DPV Quarterly is now available.

DPV Fellow Application Payment

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 16:17 +1000

Finance SIG Seminar Report: 'Taking Care of Business' - 30th November 2011

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 14:31 +1000

On Wednesday 30th November DPV hosted the annual 'Taking Care of Business' Finance SIG Seminar.

Finance SIG Report - 25th October 2011

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:50 +1000

On Tuesday 25th October, DPV hosted its first Direct Support Worker SIG seminar at the Multicultural Hub.

DPV Draft Standards for Disability Qualifications

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:10 +1000

In July, DPV announced that it intended to develop standards for the delivery of disability qualifications to the sector.

DPV Facilitates Mainstream Media Story

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 15:22 +1000

The Age's Good Weekend recently published a story featuring Margie and Stavros from Dandenong

DSW SIG Seminar Report - Dementia & Disability; Communication - 25th October 2011

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 15:02 +1000

On Tuesday 25th October, DPV hosted its first Direct Support Worker SIG seminar at the Multicultural Hub.

Sharing Resources: New Workforce Strategies of the Future for the Aged and Disability Sector

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:32 +1000

Independence Australia has recently launched their Group Training Organisation (GTO) initiative.

New Workforce Strategies of the Future for the Aged and Disability Sector – Sharing Resources

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:09 +1000

Independence Australia has recently launched a Group Training Organisation (GTO) initiative.

Mentoring for 2012 (Feb-Nov)

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:51 +1000

The cost of the program for mentees is $100 inc GST.

NDIS Updates

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:50 +1000

The National Disability Insurance Scheme has received funding in this year's Federal Budget. Despite the tight fiscal environment, the Australian Government has committed $1.03 billion over the next four years to implement the first stage of the NDIS. This will allow 10,000 people to start being assessed for support from 1 July 2013, increasing to 20,000 participants (across four launch sites) from mid-2014.

DPV Quarterly: September 2011

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:48 +1000

The Spring edition of the DPV Quarterly is now available.

Equal Renumeration Case Updates

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:33 +1000

Updates on the quest for equal renumeration for people employed under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award

DPV Events

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:35 +1000

ADP-SA Newsletter

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:36 +1000

Australasian Disability Professionals South Australian Chapter has published their 2nd Newsletter

Early bird registrations open

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:20 +1000

Early bird registrations are now open for the 2012 From Strength to Strength Conference

A4 Compendium

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:30 +1000

"Call for Papers" for Strength to Strength 2012 Conference

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:51 +1000

National Disability Services and Disability Professionals Victoria are calling for the submission of abstracts of papers that will assist organisations and people who work in organisations that support people with disability.

RMIT Disability Degree Closure Update

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:20 +1000

On August 19 2011, RMIT University announced the closure of the disability program........

Closure of RMIT Disability Degree

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:07 +1000

Last week RMIT announced the closure of the Disability Degree.

Are you interested in improving the delivery of disability qualifications?

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:07 +1000

DPV is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) to be involved in a working party that develops the DPV professional standards for the delivery of disability qualifications.

Changes to DPV Constitution

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:35 +1000

DPV held a special general meeting on Friday 22 July to amend the DPV membership classes including creating a new student membership.

Special eLearning Offer: 50% off Microsoft course enrolments

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:02 +1000

For the months of July and August only, the DPV eLearning Centre is offering 50% off all Microsoft course enrolments! These include courses in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Frontpage, Project, and much more.

DHS Professional Development grants

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 11:23 +1000

The DSPDGs program provides financial support for the development of skills and knowledge in areas of specific need for people with a disability and the development of services for people with a disability.

DPV Quarterly: June 2011

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 10:39 +1000

DPV is proud to announce the publication of the “DPV Quarterly”.

Direct Support Worker SIG

Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:00 +1000

On Tuesday the 17th of May, direct support workers (DSWs) met at the Yooralla training rooms in Flinders Street for the first DPV DSW Special Interest Group meeting.

DPV 2011-2012 Membership Fees

Fri, 3 Jun 2011 13:52 +1000

Please note that for the 2011-2012 financial year, DPV membership fees will undergo a slight increase in keeping with the Australian Consumer Price Index (CPI). Fees are still extremely affordable by professional membership association standards, and are based on a sliding scale to make it accessible for all.

25 May 2011 - Finance SIG Meeting Notes

Fri, 27 May 2011 13:23 +1000

2011 Victorian Disability Sector Award Winners

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:26 +1000

The Victorian Disability Sector Network Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday 14 April at zinc at Federation Square. The ceremony showcased a wonderful array of dedication to, innovation and leadership of service in providing support to people with disability.

9 March 2011 - Finance SIG Meeting Notes

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:07 +1000

Harvard Club of Australia Nonprofit Leaders Workshop

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:30 +1000

Harvard Club of Victoria (HCV) has encouraged the development of leadership in the disability movement for many years.

DPV Quarterly: March 2011

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:26 +1000

DPV is proud to announce the publication of the first issue of “DPV Quarterly”.

2011 Harvard Fellowship Program

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:57 +1000

Each year, the Harvard Club of Australia’s Non-profit Fellowship (NPF) Program provides the opportunity to attend the week long Strategic Perspectives in Non-profit Management (SPNM) course at Harvard Business School.

Notes of Meeting 28 January 2011

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:34 +1000

19 January 2011 - Finance SIG Meeting Notes

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 10:32 +1000

2011 Victorian Disability Sector Awards

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:31 +1000

The new Victorian Disability Sector Awards (VDSA) brings together the National Disability Services (Victoria) (NDS) Distinguished Service Awards, Disability Professionals Victoria (DPV) Awards for Excellence and the Victorian Disability Sector Disability Support Worker Awards.

2011 Victorian Disability Sector Awards

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:31 +1000

Exciting Finance SIG Developments

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:41 +1000

A successful first meeting of the Finance SIG in 2011 has seen a few changes to the group.

Leadership SIG News

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:40 +1000

Congratulations to Kelly Slaney of JewishCare and Meghan Coulter of Nadrasca who have agreed to co-convene the Leadership SIG in 2011.

Vicserv 2012 Training Calendar

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:35 +1000

VICSERV Workshops are now running.

Finance SIG Seminar: 9 March 2011

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:51 +1000

The Finance Special Interest Group is proposing a seminar to GIVE YOU the knowledge to better understand funding, to be delivered by Marsha Sheridan who has a wealth of experience in this area.

ASPIRE Leadership Program 2012

Fri, 7 Jan 2011 13:40 +1000

We have only THREE SPOTS LEFT for our March ASPIRE. Register by THIS FRIDAY 16th March for this excellent leadership program for new and developing supervisors, team leaders and coordinators in the Disability sector.

DPV Membership Survey - Prize Winner

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:34 +1000

DPV is pleased to announce Lou Braim from MOIRA Disability & Youth Services as the winner of our prize draw of a night away for two with dinner and breakfast at the Grange Cleveland Winery in Lancefield.

DPV Quarterly: Starting December 2010

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:28 +1000

DPV is proud to announce the publication of the first issue of “DPV Quarterly”.

7 December 2010: DPV Leadership SIG Planning Group Meeting Minutes

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 15:51 +1000

24 November 2010 - 'Taking Care of Business' seminar

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 14:48 +1000

Online Forum For DPV Members

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:09 +1000

We have enabled member-only forums on our website where members can get together to network and share knowledge.

Green SIG visit to Churinga

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:06 +1000

The Green SIG held an exciting afternoon site visit to Churinga, St John of God Accord in Greensborough on Wednesday the 27th of October.