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The Hon Kate Ellis Visits Heta

Heta was pleased to host The Hon Kate Ellis, Minister for Employment Participation on April 16^th, 2013 at Heta’s Adelaide office.

Minister Ellis welcomed the opportunity to speak about the DES (Disability Employment Services) program and its importance in improving employment opportunities for people with a disability.  Minister Ellis acknowledged Heta’s success in being the only provider in SA to be awarded an Indigenous speciality as part of their DES contract.

Heta staff and Indigenous participants were able to share their stories with Minister Ellis about achieving employment and the resultant increase in personal growth and development as well as confidence and self-respect.

Heta DES services are delivered across 6 sites in SA: Adelaide, Golden Grove, Smithfield, Salisbury, Stirling and Port Lincoln. To access these services, contact Heta on 8212 7771.

Read More About Heta’s DES Service

Read More About The Ministers Heta Visit

Find Heta at the Upcoming Expo's - 28 March 2013

Interested in finding more about our programs and services? Visit our interactive stall and say 'Hi' to our friendly staff at one of the upcoming expo's this April!
Find us at Youth Expo 2013, St Clair Recreation Centre, 109 Woodville Rd, Woodville, on Friday April 5^th, 11am - 2pm and at Autumn Trade Day – Nursery and Garden Industry South Australia, Stirling Angas Hall at Wayvill Showgrounds, on Wednesday April 17^th 8am – 11am.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Graduations week - 28 Feb 2013

Congratulations to Heta participants who have graduated with Cert II in Horticulture this week - at Blakes Crossing Dog Park Launch on Monday 25 February 2013 and at Aboriginal Garden Blitz Program on Wednesday on 27 February 2013 - great work, we are very proud of you all!

First Corporates4Communities Forum - 27 February 2013

Ten community organisations have benefited from attending the first Corporates4Communities Forum that was held around the topic of Corporate Governance at the ASC Training Centre on Monday 25 February 2013. It was great to see people share their experiences, network and exchange ideas. Not for Profit organisations are welcome to register with Corporates4Communities program or contact Heta 8212 7771 to find out more.

Heta would like to acknowledge the support of ASC Training Centre in letting us use their first class venue conveniently located on North Terrace, Adelaide.

Blakes Crossing Dog Park Project Launch - 18 February 2012

Heta is delighted to promote the opening of the new dog park at Blakes Crossing to be held on Mon 25 February 2013. 20 of Heta participants were involved in building the dog park over the last several months all the while learning valuable skills to attain their Certificate II in Horticulture. Their achievements to date have been fantastic - 12 full certificates, 7 partial completions, 3 transfers into our training program in the city and 1 work experience! Heta team would like to take this opportunity to celebrate them!

 The Blakes Crossing dog park was delivered by Lend Lease as a community training and employment project in conjunction with Heta, City of Playford, Bendigo Bank, Department of Further Education, Employment, Science & Technology and Northern Futures. The training program was designed to help Heta’s participants attain a Certificate II in Horticulture and re-enter the workforce. For referrals to Certificate II in Horticulture please contact Lana on 08 8234 2500.

Exciting New Project - The Peace Foundation Garden - 14 February 2013

18 participants have embarked on an exciting project of creating environmentally sustainable raised garden beds at the Graham F Smith Peace Foundation in North Adelaide. Participants started on 21 January 2013 and are working towards achieving their Certificate II in Horticulture.

Two days a week the participants are out on site, learning how to identify client’s needs, design the garden and draw a scale plan, research quotes for materials, test soil,  propagate plants, use chipper to make mulch, install an irrigation system, look after plants. ‘Hands-on’ training is supported once a week in a classroom environment.

“Our participants are taking the ownership of the development of the garden and are embracing the opportunity to input their ideas into the project, particularly knowing they are supporting The Graham F. Smith Peace Foundation,” - says Josie Parenzee, Horticulture Trainer.

Graham F. Smith Peace Foundation works for Peace through the Arts and supports projects that promote environmental sustainability.

Please contact Heta on 08 8234 2500 if you are interested in joining the next group scheduled to start on 27 May 2013.

Fresh produce by Heta participants - 14 February 2013

A group of participants who work towards achieving their Certificate II in Horticulture grow some fantastic stuff at the local community garden! Come down to Seaford Meadows Twilight Market, Railway Rd on Fri 1 Mar, 6-9pm to support them and to buy some freshly harvested vegies, you can definitely taste the difference!

Seasons Greetings Everyone!

Team Building through Corporates4Communities -29 November 2012

A team of 25 employees from the Department of Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) have generously donated their time to Australian Refugee Association (ARA) on 9 November 2012. A one day project consisted of providing a range of assistance to the community organisation, including furniture delivery, sorting and packaging  of on site materials, gardening, installation of upgraded pergola and garden arcs,  major painting tasks at ARA building, and carpentry.

Participation in this team building activity has provided DCSI with an opportunity for cross cultural and across agency insight and engagement, as well as opportunity for team development.

 “This was a fantastic opportunity to engage and learn about our community, to enhance team cohesion and offer a sense of achievement by giving back,” commented Kate Rush, Senior Project Officer, Homelessness Strategy, Housing SA, Department for Communities and Social Inclusion, DCSI.

Learn more about Corporates4Communities and how to get involved!

Community Partnership Maximises Training Benefits

20 Heta participants are currently involved in buiilding the region’s first Dog Park at the Blakes Crossing development in Blakeview as part of Heta skills training program. The program involves 20 participants building the park all the while learning valuable skills to attain a Certificate II in Horticulture. Participants learn a diverse range of skills in the building and construction of fences, a shelter shed, bridge, stairs, irrigation and landscaping.  This program is designed to maximise training and employment opportunities for participants, and overall community benefit.
Having local disadvantaged people involved in a community project like this has many advantages. It gives the participants ownership of a local project, “real” work experience with companies and contractors, and provides incentive and motivation to move forward in life. Their attendance and achievements to date have been fantastic.

Lend Lease, Heta, City of Playford, Bendigo Bank and the Government of South Australia (DFEEST & Northern Futures) have joined forces to deliver this project. All of the organisations involved acknowledge the importance of employing local people, developing relationships with schools to improve school to work transition, and collaborating in the development of local pre-employment programs. 
For more information on Heta Training Programs go to www.heta.com.au/training.
 

More Learner Driver Success! - 22 November 2012

The Corporates4Communities Certificate of Appreciation Event - 1 November 2012

Over 80 corporate volunteers and community organisations came together to celebrate their achievements at the Corporates4Communities (C4C) Appreciation Event, held on Mon 29 October 2012, at Next Generation Centre in North Adelaide.

Minister Ian Hunter MLC (Minister for Volunteers) opened the evening by highlighting the importance of volunteering in South Australia. The Minister presented the nominees from both corporate and community sectors with a Certificate of Appreciation and a bottle of wine from Parri Estate Wines for their involvement in the successful community and business partnerships.

Heta Incorporated would like to recognise the support of event sponsors: DJPR&Marketing, Parri Estate Wines, Statewide Super and Hayes Knight.

C4C is a free service that has been matching the skills and expertise of South Australian business professionals with not for profit community organisations for over 10 years. C4C is an initiative of South Australian Government, funded through the Office for Volunteers, SA.

For more information about the Corporates4Communities visit: www.heta.com.au/c4c.

New children's book developed and published by Heta NEIS participant! - 12 October 2012

One of our NEIS-Small Business Development participants, who has written and published a children’s book, has now secured an agreement with Dymocks to stock and sell his books! Needless to say we are so proud of him!
"Heta was recommended to me by my service provider as a unit that is very supportive to those brave enough in commencing their own business. As a NEIS participant I have not only found financial support for my first year of my publishing business, I have found training in the field of marketing my product and keeping on track with my finances which is an important task to undergo in the first 3-6 months of running a small business," says Paul. Read more about this story here.

Heta looks forward to its AGM on 12 November - 2 October 2012

Heta’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, 12 November 2012 from 4.45pm to 7.00pm, at the Box Factory on 59 Regent Street South, Adelaide. Proceedings will commence at 5.00pm.

Special Guest Speaker, Tauto Sansbury, who is widely recognised for his considerable knowledge and expertise in working for change for Aboriginal people, will share his stories of working with Aboriginal and non Aboriginal people in training and employment. Heta staff will showcase some of their achievements within a range of programs through a variety of video and power point presentations.

RSVP: Before Friday 2 November 2012 to Lana on 08 8234 2500 or email to heta@heta.com.au

Heta farewells Sue Lea, its leader of 13 years - 27 September 2012

The Heta team says goodbye to Sue Lea, who has been leading the organisation for the last 13 years. We will all miss her passion for the disability and training sectors, her belief in people, and her ability to recognise their talents, encourage and inspire them to achieve. Sue’s legacy will definitely be remembered for many years to come with all of the staff here at Heta. Sue will continue her work for the disability sector in Queensland.

Stepping into the role of Acting CEO will be Leah McLay, who has been Manager Business and People, SA for the last 12 months and will transition smoothly into her new role. She brings extensive experience in law, management and the not for profit sector.

Growing a Great Future with SA Urban Forests - 19 September 2012

A group of Heta participants, undertaking Certificate II in Horticulture at Seaford, were invited to assist with tree planting as part of ‘SA Urban Forests - Million Trees Program’.The SA Urban Forests - Million Trees Program has been created by the South Australian Government to return three million local native trees and associated understorey plants to Greater Adelaide. As part of the Seaford rail redevelopment project, 26,000 native plants are to be planted in August and September 2012. Our participants planted nearly 2,000 on 22nd August and were invited to do more over the coming weeks. It was great to have workers from "Urban Forest" Program speaking to the participants about their jobs within national parks i.e. fire fighting, weed management and revegetation. Our participants look forward to practical experience and potential work experiences as part of Heta's involvement with the program.  

Successful Completion for Port Lincoln Horticulture Project - 7 September 2012

At Heta we are pleased to announce the successful completion of the Skills for Sustainability Horticulture Course in Port Lincoln. Congratulations to 7 participants on achieving their Qalification - a Certificate II in Horticulture. All participants are enthusiastic about gardening and growing plants, which is a great outcome considering all but one were disengaged at the start. Congratulations to one particilpant now has full time work with a local weed contractor as a result of this project! Enrol in Heta Hospitality Courses in Adelaide and Port Lincoln by contacting us on 08 8234 2500

Heta receives its first GreenBizCheck Certification - 20 August 2012

HETA Inc have integrated a workplace Sustainability Program to reduce the environmental impact of our operations, at Heta office based at Thebarton, SA. In order to qualify for 'Bronze Level Certification' we have successfully implemented more than 70% of office based environmental standards in our workplace. HETA Inc's commitment to improving our sustainability means that we have assessed our current operations and put in place measures to reduce our use of non renewable resources, waste to landfill, use of paper products and water. This independent certification program is provided by GreenBizCheck and facilitated by CoEfficiency Australia.

Volunteering for National Tree Day - Port Lincoln,16 August 2012

On Sunday 29 July 2012, a group of Heta participants from Port Lincoln headed to the local Marine Science Centre to volunteer for National Tree Day. The group spent the whole day assisting the organisers with different tasks, such as setting up displays, covering reception, greeting and talking with visitors about the display that the participants had created for the day. The informative display showed the visitors what they and the community could do to help preserve the planet by planting trees. Also two of the participants excelled at being the Bilby on the day.

Working on the display and volunteering on the day will assist the participants to achieve their Nationally Recognised Certificate II in Horticulture (Heta Skills for Sustainability Program).

Heta Port Lincoln now delivers Fee-Free Skills for All Courses. Go to www.heta.com.au/skillsforall or contact Margie on 08 8682 5405 for more information on available courses.

Darwin – Horticulture & Business Training [Indigenous Responsive Program] - 2 August 2012

This pre-employment program presents the opportunity for Heta to have significant input into training, tailored to maintaining and conserving native vegetation. 20 participants will be introduced to a broad range of work experience activities whilst gaining insight into a professional workplace environment.  A group of 10 men will work towards completing a Certificate II in Horticulture and a group of 10 women who will work towards completing a Certificate II in Office Administration. The two programs will run for 26 weeks concurrently.

Participants will also complete a two week intensive job search component on completion of accredited training. Participants will be required to update resumes which will include recent accredited training gained, online applications, interview techniques, assistance with cold canvasing, and reverse marketing by the trainer/mentor.

This program is funded by the Department of Business & Employment through the Indigenous Responsive Program.

Community engagement supports Indigenous Employment, Alice Springs - 1 August 2012

Heta is the lead agency in developing and delivering an innovative and intensive Indigenous Employment Program (IEP) in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, in partnership with Olive Pink Botanical Gardens & Civil Train.

The program will enhance the capacity of 15 Indigenous men and women to gain employment skills and therefore build better futures for themselves and their families. The program will focus on using the significance of Sacred Sites, to re-establish cultural pride through activity based learning. The participants will be given support and opportunity to develop the skills to gain long-term sustainable employment. The program will be focussed on the delivery of introductory workplace skills and accredited training under a Conservation and Land Management framework. Training will be tailored to the needs of each site and supervised by an Arrernte Custodian.

Corporates4Communities - 14/07/12

In the last few weeks, C4C received a request from a not for profit for assistance in the area of accounting.  C4C has been contacted by 5 people with accounting skills willing to assist which is fantastic.  Thankyou to everyone who has offered.

Also Al Murray from Murray Safety Management has been busy assisting several organisations in the area of Risk Management and OH&S. 

Community Foods commented “Al Murray's assistance with OH&S is the best assistance that anyone could possibly ask for - amazing and thank you,” – thankyou Murray Safety Management.

Planning is under way for the Certificate of Appreciation Event with Minister Ian Hunter kindly accepting our invitation to speak at the event.  Watch this space for more info on 29^th October 2012

Innovative Indigenous Employment Program

Heta Inc in partnership with STRONBALA, a division of Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service, delivers an innovative and intensive Indigenous Employment Program in Katherine, Northern Territory. The objective of the course is to enhance the capacity of men to build better futures for themselves and their families. The project focuses on addressing recidivist behaviour of Indigenous men by breaking the cycle with a relevant, appropriately structured and effectively delivered program that will build capacity and resilience in men to break negative cycles in their lives. Congratulations to two participants from Katherine who have gained employment in civil construction as a result of this project. They are enjoying their new job and learning new skills. We look forward to seeing more successful outcomes as a result of this program so watch this space.

Skills For All Training - 14 June 2012

As a Skills for All Training Provider, Heta are able to offer training in South Australia in the following qualifications:

• Certificate I in Introductory Vocational Education (40512SA)
• Certificate I in AgriFood Operations (AHC10210)
• Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20410)
• Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30710)
• Certificate II in Business (BSB20107)
• Certificate III in Business (BSB30110)
• Certificate II in Customer Contact (BSB20207)
• Certificate III in Customer Contact  (BSB30207)
• Certificate IV in Small Business Management (BSB40407)
• Certificate II in Retail (SIR20207)
• Certificate III in Retail (SIR30207)

Skills for All is a South Australian Government initiative.  Qualifications at Certificate level I and II will be fully subsidised which means there are no course fees. Qualifications at Certificate III level and above will be partially government-subsidised.

If you are interested in any of these courses or would like some more information, please phone Lana at our Thebarton office on 08 8234 2500.

Check Out If You Are Eligible --> http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/

Skills for All Training Provider - 6 June 2012

Heta Incorporated has been approved as a Skills for All training provider as of June 2012. As a Registered Training Organisation, this announcement is of critical importance to Heta and all its stakeholders.  Heta demonstrated high quality of training and ability to facilitate employment outcomes for our students and will continue to do so. Heta offers flexible, professional and individualised services to all learners – click here for more information on courses.

Graduation for NGJC and PPP Participants at Seaford - 29 May 2012

On Tuesday 29^thMay we had our final graduation for NGJC and PPP at Seaford and included the NGJC team from River Torrens. About 30 people attended the graduation with 9 participants receiving a full Certificate II in Horticulture and 7 receiving a Certificate of Attainment. This brought to a total of 41 full Certificates and 37 Certificates of Attainment for participants who completed the Certificate II Horticulture in the southern suburbs at Heta. As always, what a fantastic feeling to hand out parchments to the participants, congratulations to all participants who received their Certificate!

More Learner Drivers Take to the Road! - May 2012

Excellent news and congratulations to all 11 participants of Heta Learner Driver Course as they all have passed their Theory test. This is a special achievement for some of them: one of the students who is a hearing impaired and had not studied for 40 years passed the test, while three 'at risk' students gained their 'L's', one of them answering all 42 questions correctly! It never ceases to amaze how achieving a truly personal goal brings out the best in people. Contact Stephen Hayter on 8212 7771 if you are interested in this very popular Learner Driver Course.

Our Community Garden is featured in the Community Gardens Directory - 6 May 2012

Seaford Meadows Scout Community Garden is a partnership between Seaford Scout Group and Heta Inc. Designed by youth and built with recycled donated materials, this organic garden is fast evolving. If you're interested in fresh produce, the market is open every first Sat of the month and is located at Railway Rd in Seaford Meadows, Adelaide. Check out this map of all Community Gardens in Adelaide, we are number 40. Contact Margaret on 0411 452 858 to get involved or for more information.

Jewellery made from recycled materials by Heta students - Darwin, 2 May 2012

Congratulations to five students who have successfully completed Certificate II in Business through the National Green Jobs Corps program at Heta Inc in Darwin. Hand made pieces of jewellery were crafted from the recycled materials by Angelina, Sherri & Sarah as part of their final “green” project to attain the qualification. Contact Heta on 8212 7771 if you're interested in getting your Certificate II & III in Business in SA & NT. See more pictures of the project on our Facebook page.

A night of entertainment not to be missed - next Friday 30 March 2012!

As Heta's Celebration Event - 'Too Hot to Handle' Cabaret - is fast approaching (next Friday - 30 March), we are getting very excited and would not want you to miss a night of entertainment! So book your tickets now on www.heta.com.au/cabaret and enjoy performances from Loki 'Wheels' Rickus and 'Hot Tutti' quartet, and help us support people with a disability through Heta Community Grants Program.

This event is TOO HOT TO HANDLE! Register now!

Join Heta and the recipients of Community Grants Program at the Celebration/Fundraising Event - 'Too Hot to Handle' Cabaret. Step into the golden age of cabaret and be a part of a celebration event to support people with a disability. Join the night of entertainment & be immersed into an enchanting atmosphere that is CABARET! Go to www.heta.com.au/cabaret for more details and to register online.

Indigenous Traineeships at Raukkan SA

Six trainees started their full time traineeships in Conservation and Land Management at Raukkan (check out the back of your $50 note) near Narrung this week (31/01/12) as part of the Raukkan Aboriginal Learning on Country (ALoC) Project. Heta’s Indigenous Employment Program (IEP) team managed the start up by delivering preparatory training that was relevant to the Raukkan Community and facilitated the handover to the host employer (Ngopamuldi Aboriginal Corporation). All trainees will receive mentoring support over the next 12 months period through Heta’s IEP.

The project is a joint initiative of Ngopamuldi Aboriginal Corporation, South Australian Murray-Darling Basin NRM Board, Workskil, South Australia Works in the Regions, Heta Inc and local Committess & Associations.

Indigenous Traineeships in SA Riverland

Six Indigenous participants took part in preparatory training at the Kungun Aboriginal Community Centre through Heta’s Indigenous Employment Program (IEP). During the two weeks course from 16 to 27 January 2012, the participants received assistance with their resumes, learned interview techniques, and were given recommendations regarding the best learning pathway towards gaining their Certificates at TAFE SA. 

As a result, four of the participants have gained traineeships with the Aboriginal Lands Trust and SA Murrya-Darling and National Resource Management Board that starts on 31/01/2012. Four trainees will be studying towards their Certificate III Indigenous Land Management and ‘Working on Country’ around the region. They will undertake feral control, weed management, vegetation management, observation management, seed collection as part of their training over the next 12 months.

As Heta’s IEP Trainer Mick said “placements in their own community have more relevance to these young people. The project aims to have more Indigenous Rangers on the land explaining their history and their culture, as they take ownership of their land and become role models in their community”.

This project is a part of the Aboriginal Learning on Country (ALoC) Program. Key stakeholders include SA Murray-Darling Basin NRM Board (SA MDB NRM Board), Aboriginal Lands Trust (ALT), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Aboriginal Apprenticeship Programs, Heta Inc, South Australia Works Working Regions, DFEEST,  MADEC Employment and Training and Mission Australia. Heta's Indigenous Employment Program is funded by the Australian Government.

There are people out there who do care...(23/01/2012)

A couple of days before we broke up for Christmas, Kerwin’s (Heta Trainer) neighbour’s house burnt and was badly damaged. The young family were not injured badly but lost a lot. A small group of us at Heta Thebarton site quickly put together a box of donations including money, toys, essentials etc. There was not much time as we were all finishing work the next day. Below is an email from Kerwin thanking Heta for our kindness – bought a tear to my eye so wanted to share the love. Nice one Heta!!!!!!!!!!!

"I have been asked to pass on a very Big Thankyou to all that donated gifts/ money etc, to the family that had lost everything in a fire that happened at their home just before Christmas. I have been in contact with the family about two days ago due to them having to clean up the property and they had asked me to do this for them. I must say that on the day that I dropped the gifts etc off, both her and her husband burst into tears and could not say a word. She also said that there are people out there that do care, and I replied “Yes there is and there always will be”. I would also like to take this opportunity to say thanks to all concerned. kia ora (thankyou). Kerwin."

If you would like to provide your support to the family please contact Kerwin on 08 8212 7771.

Sue Lea has been acknowledged and honoured by her inclusion in the 2011 Women's Honour Roll (12/12/11)

 Congratulations to Sue Lea, CEO, Heta Inc, on being acknowledged for her positive contribution to the South Australian community. Sue has been selected for inclusion in the 2011 South Australian Women's Honour Roll (The Honour Roll pays tribute to South Australian women who have made a significant impact on the community, women who are role models and leaders).

Heta's Hospitality Project Leads to Indigenous Jobs in Remote South Australia (29/11/11)

Up to 40 Indigenous job seekers in Ceduna and the Far West Coast of South Australia will be given pre-employment training and supported into employment in the hospitality industry as a result of the Australian Government’s Indigenous Employment Program. Watch this space for further updates on HETA's Hospitality and Retail Training and Employment Project. Click here for a full media release.

Heta Goes 'Green'

Heta has engaged a company called Co-Efficiency Australia to support the organisation with our efforts to introduce environmental sustainability. As an organisation we have made the commitment, nominated a staff champion and are busy at identifying ways to become more energy efficient, improve waste reduction and recycling, streamline organisational procedures, increase IT effectiveness and efficiencies, and improve travel and transport activity across all Heta sites. Stay posted for further updates – sign up to our e-newsletter, join us on Facebook or Twitter.

The NGJC team commenced 31 new participants this week (18/11/11)

Wow what a week - the NGJC team commenced 31 new participants this week. That is 1/6th of the entire contract number of places. Everyone has been working so hard fill all our places, including the additional places awarded to us filled by the end of the year. If we keep up this exciting pace we will hit our target in 3 weeks!!! For more information on the program click here.

Heta supports the Black and Deadly student graduations, Murray Bridge

The Black and Deadly student graduations held on Friday 11 November 2011 was fantastic, 9 primary schools represented with 32 year 7 students graduating; 3 high schools with 12 year 12 students graduating. All students were presented with a framed certificate, a shirt with all of the schools logos and of course the Black & Deadly logo, and a small She oak tree in a glass pot. They all looked so good in their shirts and had smiles from ear to ear, they showed so much pride in their achievements!

HETA Whyalla Business Group wins the KESAB Education Initiatives Award second year in a row! (08/11/2011)

Heta Whyalla NGJC Business group have done it again! YEAH! Found out today that we won the KESAB Education Initiatives Award. The KESAB Awards recognised the commitment, innovation and fantastic work our business group did in the Educate the Community area. Congratulations to Heta site in Whyalla, to all participants, community partners and staff involved!

2012 schedule for Learner Driver Workshop released

Heta's Learner's Driver Theory training course dates for 2012 are released. Click Here for more information and book in early as the course is in high demand.

7 Graduations for 7 Participants

7 of our National Green Jobs Corps participants in Pt Lincoln have graduated with full Certificate II in Horticulture. The local Deputy Mayor Paul Pedler and project partners were thrilled to be a part of the momentus graduation day. A big congratulations to all the Port Lincoln and Adelaide staff who have made this group such as success.

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Don’t miss out - join Corporates4Communities!

Many South Australian businesses are stepping up to the plate to pledge volunteer hours, through the South Australian Government’s Corporates4Communities program, for their employees to lend a helping hand in a range of community groups across the State.

Click here for more information.

Award Nomination: Seaford Community Garden Project
2011 Premier's National Resource Management Awards

The Seaford Community Garden project was recently nominated for the 2011 Premier’s National Resource Management Award. The garden is a partnership initiative of the Seaford Meadows Scout Group and Heta Incorporated. The project and its partners hold shared objectives of developing and managing a Community Garden in a sustainable way that promotes social inclusion and strong environmental awareness.

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No Longer Disadvantaged

The support Heta received from DonorTec enables us to reallocate funds, otherwise spent on IT. In fact we just wouldn't have computer rooms for our participants at all - we just wouldn't have been able to afford it."

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Heta Helps People to 'Dream Green'

Recently Heta hosted a series of ‘Dreaming Green’ days. During these days participants took part in a range of workshops to equip them with a range of tools to help them achieve their employment and training goals. These workshops had an environmental focus. Along with the workshops, participants took part in team building exercises and had the opportunity to listen to a range of industry speakers who shared their knowledge and life experience.

Click here for more information.

Heta Work With Youth To Make a Difference, ABC TV - 7:30 SA

We are very excited to have had the opportunity to share our program successes and promote NGJC's importance across SA and NT. Our story was aired on Friday 10^th June on ABC in SA and Saturday June 11^th on ABC24.  The story included interviews with Heta staff, project partners and most importantly our participants.