PAWA NEWS 19TH JULY 2010

PAWA NEWS
Pakistan Association of Western Australia (Inc), 46 Kanangra Crs. Greenwood, WA 6024, Australia
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 15

Website address http://www.pakistanassociation.com Email: pakistanassociation@hotmail.com Ph: 0434 841 705

AUSTRALIA GOES FOR POLLS

The date for election is now announced and as you receive this newsletter the deadline to register
yourself as a voter is tonight. Do not forget to enrol if you or any other
member in the family is eligible. Use your right to vote.
Executive
ExecutiveCommittee
Committee

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY SPECIAL 2009

2009– –2010
2010

RESOLUTION AT GENERAL MEETING Dr.

Dr.Zarrin
ZarrinS SSiddiqui
Siddiqui
1st August 2010 at 5.30 pm Forestor Park Hall
President
President
A meeting to discuss and approve the proposed amendments in
constitution will be held on Ist August 2010. Mr.
Mr.Sumair
SumairSajjad
Sajjad

All the proposed amendments with existing bye laws have been Secretary
Secretary
circulated to financial and non financial members. We are receiving the Mr
MrMohammad
MohammadZaki
Zaki
feedback which is now compiled. All submissions will be circulated to
all members one week before the scheduled meeting to make an Treasurer
Treasurer
informed decision.
Mr.
Mr.Ayaz
AyazQaiser
Qaiser

Dr.
Dr.Farah
FarahAdeeb
Adeeb
ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING 2010.
Ist August 2010 at 6.30 pm Forestor Park Hall Mr.
Mr.MMNazar
NazarKhan
Khan

The annual general meeting (AGM) scheduled for 4th July 2010 is now Mr.
Mr.S SNizamuddin
NizamuddinAhmed
Ahmed
set for 1st August 2010 at 6.30 pm. Agenda to be circulated next week.

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PakistanAssociation
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Western
Western
PAKISTANI DELEGATION LEAVES SOON Australia
Australia
The Pakistani delegation to observe training opportunities in vocational
PAWA
PAWAMembership
Membership
education system has been around for two weeks. On 17th July they also
had a chance to interact with the community members at a dinner hosted Individual
Individual15$
15$per
perannum
annum
by Mr. Ahmed Saeed. On behalf of PAWA an invitation to visit UWA and
have a barbecue by Matilda Bay on Friday has been extended to the Seniors
Seniors 10$
10$per
perannum
annum
group depending on how busy they are.
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deposited
deposited
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electronically
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cheque
cheque
CASUAL VACANCY ON ECCWA MANAGMENT Bank
Bank : : ANZ
ANZBank
Bank
COMMITTEE Account Name : : PAWA
AccountName PAWA
If you are PAWA financial member for 2010 – 2011 and would like to BSB
BSB : : 016464
016464
assume a more challenging role there is a casual vacancy available. The Account Number: : 560693466
AccountNumber 560693466
successful candidates will serve for the rest of 2009-2010 period. Subject ABN
ABN2929796
796529
529445
445
to current and financial membership, they are entitled to nominate for

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positions on the 2010-2011 Management Committee. Interested let us know by 24th July through email
or in writing to our official address.

ILC Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre North Metro

2 FTE Community Liaison Officers – (Location Westminster)

Community Liaison Officer

This service is recruiting additional staff with relevant tertiary health related qualifications, and a broad range of
skills and experience in community services, coordination, communication and promotion to join our friendly team
of health professionals.

ILC WA deliver the North Metro Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre service - an Australian Government
initiative aimed at providing information, support and referral to community and respite services for older people,
people with disabilities, people with mental health issues and their carers. Application package including salary
details: phone (08) 9381 0600, email general@ilc.com.au visit the ILC website under vacancies, www.ilc.com.au.
Further information or to arrange a pre visit, contact Sacha Marchant Manager AES or Helen Powell Manager ILC
Hire or Karena Sherriff, Service Manager Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre: Closing Date: 5.00pm
Monday, 26th July 2010

Settlement Grants Worker $43,393-$48,726 (pro rata) Part time basis, based
in Mirrabooka

The Centre is seeking applications for the above position funded by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship,
which is available for up to 30 hours per fortnight until 30th June 2011 and possibly longer.
The job description, duties and selection criteria are outlined below.
For additional information please ring Ramdas on 93282699 or email ramdas@mscwa.com.au

Applications should be addressed to the President MSCWA, 20 View Street, N. Perth 6006 by 29th July 2010 or
emailed to ramdas@mscwa.com.au Late applications & those not addressing the selection criteria will not be
considered.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of the Settlement Grant Workers is to undertake community development initiatives and to provide
settlement services to recently arrived refugee, humanitarian and family stream entrants.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
1. Tertiary qualifications in social welfare disciplines or substantial experience in the delivery of community
services.
2. Demonstrated advocacy, information dissemination and referral skills.
3. Sound knowledge of services available to migrants and refugees from new and emerging communities
4. Demonstrated capacity to work with recently arrived refugees, humanitarian and family stream entrants
individual, group and community levels.
5. Well developed verbal and written communication skills.
6. Ability to work in a team environment and independently
7. Computer literacy and word processing skills
8. Possession of WA Drivers Licence

HIGHLY DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

1. Good understanding of the needs, concerns and aspirations of recently arrived refugees and humanitarian
entrants, from new and emerging communities.
2. Ability to communicate/speak a language other than English, preferably a language spoken by new and
emerging communities.

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Finally time to renew your membership for the new financial year
2010 – 2011
We are also looking forward for the recipient of our 100th membership card
so if you are not a member as yet the timing is perfect
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