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Work n Care June 2010
Subject: Work n Care June 2010
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Working Carers Gateway

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Work 'n' Care Newsletter

Tuesday June 1st, 2010

Dear [FIRSTNAME],

Welcome to the June edition of the Work 'n' Care Newsletter.

Combining work and care is a very difficult thing to do well, so this month we are looking at your workplace and how the Government, employers and even workmates can make things easier.

It is vital that family considerations make it into the vocabulary of every employer in the country. So many groups are now pushing their case in the lead up to the federal election. Read about the push from the Parents, Families and Carers Party.

I hope you're staying warm in the first week of winter. Have a great month.

Cheers,
Isaac Smith
Gateway Coordinator
Isaac Smith


JUST JOKING

Two Hunters

Two hunters hired a pilot to fly them to Canada to hunt moose. They were very lucky and managed to bag four.

As they started loading the plane for the return trip home, the pilot tells them the plane can take only two moose.

The two hunters objected strongly, stating, "Last year we shot four moose, and the pilot let us put them all on board, and he had the same plane as yours."

Reluctantly, the pilot gave in and all four were loaded..

Unfortunately, even at full power, the little plane couldn't handle the load and crashed a few minutes after takeoff.

Climbing out of the wreck, one hunter said to the other, "Any idea where we are?"

The hunter replied, "I think we're pretty close to where we crashed last year."

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The teacher wrote on the blackboard, “I ain’t had no fun all summer.”

“Now Paul,” she said. “What shall I do to correct this?”

“Get a boy friend.” Paul replied

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The economy is so bad that:If the bank returns your check marked "Insufficient Funds," you call them and ask if they meant you or them.

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Finding a woman sobbing that she had locked her keys in her car, a passing soldier assures her that he can help.

She looks on amazed as he removes his trousers, rolls them into a tight ball and rubs them against the car door. Magically it opens.

"That's so clever," the woman gasps. "How did you do it?"

"Easy," replies the man. "These are my khakis"

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A couple had been married for 25 years and were celebrating their 60th birthdays, which fell on the same day.

During the celebration a fairy appeared and said that because they had been such a loving couple for all 25 years, she would give them one wish each.

The wife wanted to travel around the world. The fairy waved her hand, and Boom! She had the tickets in her hand.

Next, it was the husband's turn. He paused for a moment, then said shyly, "Well, I'd like to have a woman 30 years younger than me."

The fairy picked up her wand, and Boom! He was ninety.

Rebecca quits her job to care for her mum

The call came to her in the bistro in San Francisco where she was working long hours as a head chef.
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The Parent and Carer Manifesto launched

The Parents Families and Carers Party has launched its Parent and Carer Manifesto for the coming federal election.
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Work and Family Grants Program

Take A Break Away is for small businesses, using government money, to help make their workplace family friendly.
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Being a good colleague to a working carer

Living Caring Working is an Australian group which has developed resources to help people better understand their work colleagues who are in a challenging carer situation.
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The compassionate workplace

Experiences of illness, treatment, rehabilitation and caring may be impacting on your business and your employees.
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Are family-friendly jobs a myth?

The other side of the ‘family-friendly workplace’ story is that it is all a big lie, according to Paul Bibby, the Sydney Morning Herald’s workplace reporter.
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Tough questions for managers of working carers

Here are some excellent resources for employers who want to help support working carers.
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Greater accessibility to Special Disability Trusts

The eligibility criteria and allowable uses for Special Disability Trusts (SDTs) will be amended to make them more accessible and to increase uptake.
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EW Tipping Foundation

With Australians from coast to coast being asked to live more sustainably by saving water and energy, and reducing, reusing and recycling, one disability organisation has stepped up to the sustainability plate.
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Neighbourhood Power initiative

Neighbourhood Power is a brilliant community building initiative of the City of Wodonga in north east Victoria.
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What to say to someone grieving

When a family member, friend, or work colleague has lost a loved one and you don’t know what to say or do to help them, it is a hard situation for everyone.
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