Pre-Application Workshops - 2010
Applications for an NGO social work study award commencing in 2010 are invited from social workers employed by a Non-Government Organisation (NGO).
- To be eligible NGO’s are likely to be community organisations that have become incorporated societies, or that have a charitable status. Organisations will need to demonstrate eligibility.
- Social work students will need to be paid employees of NGO’s and enrolled in or intending to enrol in a social work course that is recognised by the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB).
The application round for these study awards opens on Monday 29 June 2009 and closes on Friday 16 October 2009 - a minimum of 65 new study awards will be available for the 2010 academic year. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application no later than 4 December 2009.
About The Awards
Each study award has a maximum possible value of $32,750:
- Students can receive help with their course fees of up to $3,500 per year and up to $10,500 in total over the duration of the award.
- Employers can receive a contribution to help support their student in study of up to $4,500 per year and up to $13,500 over the duration of the award. This can be used to help with a range of study-related expenses, including backfilling the employee’s position while they are studying.
- Employers can also receive a contribution to help with the cost of backfilling their employee while they are on their final three month external placement of up to $8,750.
Application Process
Application is a joint process between an NGO employee and their employer. There is a standard application form to complete and it is recommended that employees and their employers complete the application together. Complete and well-presented information is likely to assist in the selection process.
Selection Process
All applications will be considered on a national basis on their individual merits. Selection will be based on the completed standard application form and any supporting documentation provided. Through the selection criteria weighting will be given to:
- organisations with government contracts for services which are delivering early intervention or preventative social work services to vulnerable children and families;
- employees who have previously studied and / or who are currently studying at a tertiary level;
- employees who are employed on a full time basis (ideally 20 hours or more per week).
More Information
These awards are administered by Family and Community Services (FACS), a service line of the Ministry of Social Development. More information about these study awards is available on our website or by calling our free phone 0508 346 376.
Information booklets and the standard application forms are available:
- From the Family and Community Services website (see above)
- From individual Schools of Social Work (i.e. Universities, Polytechnics, Wananga, etc)
- By calling free phone 0508 346 376
- Through attending one of the Pre-application Workshops (see below).
Pre-Application Workshops
A series of pre-application workshops will be held between June and October 2009, as below.
These workshops will explain more fully the information available contained in the Applicant's Booklet, and on our website. These workshops also provide an opportunity to have any questions answered. The timing and locations of these workshops is as below - this information and any changes can also be accessed via our website.
Date |
Location |
Time |
Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2009 | Christchurch | 1.00pm to 3.00pm | Room N202/203, Second Floor Nursing Building, City Campus, CPIT, Madras Street, Christchurch. |
| 01/07/2009 | Dunedin | 4.00pm to 6.00pm | Otago University, School of Social Work, 520 Castle Street, Dunedin. |
| 07/09/2009 | Hamilton | 10.30am to 1.00pm | Anglican Action Te Ara Hou, 100 Morrinsville Rd, Hamilton. |
| 08/09/2009 | Tauranga | 10.30am to 1.00pm | TWOA Campus, 69 Spring Rd, Tauranga. |
| 09/09/2009 | Gisborne | 10.30am to 1.00pm | TWOA Campus, 630 Childers Rd, Gisborne. |
| 11/09/2009 | Auckland | 10.30am to 1.00pm | TWOA Campus, 15 Canning Cres, Mangere, Auckland. |
| 15/09/2009 | Kaitaia | 10.30am to 1.00pm | NorthTech, Kaitaia Campus, Room 1, 21 South Road, Kaitaia. |
| 16/09/2009 | Whangarei | 10.30am to 1.00pm | NorthTech, Raumaunga Campus, Room F210, 55 Raumaunga Valley Rd., Whangarei. |
| 17/09/2009 - 18/09/2009 | Whangarei | SSPC Annual Conference, Flames International Hotel, Waverley Street, Onerahi, Whangarei. |
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| 22/09/2009 | Hawkes Bay | 10.30am to 1.00pm | Family Works, 106 Lyndon Rd, Hastings. |
| 23/09/2009 | Palmerston North | 10.30am to 1.00pm | W&I Regional Office, 37 Victoria St, Palmerston North. |
| 24/09/2009 | Wellington | 10.30am to 1.00pm | TWOA Campus, Auditorium, 3-5 Heroit Dr, Porirua. |
| 28/09/2009 | Nelson | 10.30am to 1.00pm | Public Health Organization, 20 New Street, Nelson. |
| 29/09/2009 | Christchurch (NOTE: Please do not park in Library car park) |
10.30am to 1.00pm | Beckenham Centre, Boardroom, 66 Colombo Street, Christchurch. |
| 30/09/2009 | Invercargill | 10.30am to 1.00pm | Family Works, 183 Spey Street, Invercargill. |
| 05/10/2009 | Rotorua | 10.30am to 1.00pm | Waiariki Institute of Technology, (Room L 14), Mokoia Drive, Rotorua. |
| 06/10/2009 | Whakatane | 11.00am to 12.30pm | Te Pu Wananga o Anamata, Akomanga Room, 1st Floor Winz Building, 24 Pyne Street, Whakatane. |
| 07/10/2009 | Tauranga | 10.30am to 1.00pm | TWOA Campus, 69 Spring Rd, Tauranga |
