SHFPACT Accredited Training in 2014

Do you have an interest in finding out more about how you can work
better in the areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health with your clients?

Have a look below and see if any of these accredited courses meet your
needs. Get in early and book your place.

Introduction to Disability & Sexuality

This 3-day course is designed to allow participants to support and
engage people with disabilities in their daily lives and provides
positive strategies for appropriate behaviours.

The course will equip participants with skills in communicating
comfortably and effectively to people with a disability; and assist
participants in the preparation & provision of appropriate information
about sexual and reproductive health to address the needs of clients.

Topics covered include -

* Sexual development

* Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs)

* Contraception

* Pregnancy & birth

* Safer sex.

* Legal ethical issues that may arise when supporting people
with a disability around sexuality & sexual health issues

* Sexuality and Relationships Education for people with a
disability

Dates: 2, 3 and 4 April 2014

Cost: $295 ($195 for concessions and for more than one enrolment from
the same workplace).

Introduction to Sexuality and Health
SHFPACT's core unit in sexuality, Introduction to Sexuality and Health,
is designed for teachers, youth workers, community workers, social
workers and those interested in gaining knowledge and skills in the area
of sexuality and reproductive health. For this course held in 2014 we
are going to have a focus on youth health.
During this 3-day course, participants will develop skills in:
- Basic knowledge and understanding of:
o Anatomy and physiology of human sexuality
o Sexual function and dysfunction
o Pregnancy, birth and contraception
o Reproductive and sub-fertility issues
o STIs, HIV and safer sex
o Sexuality events in the lifecycle
- Knowledge or community resources and organisations
- Ability to communication about sexuality effectively and
comfortably
- Preparing and providing appropriate information about sexual
and reproductive health to address the needs of individuals and groups
of clients in a non-judgemental manner
- Responding to confidently to questions about sexuality
- Familiarity with current resources in the area of sexuality
Dates: 11, 12 and 13 June 2014.

Cost: $295 ($195 for concessions and for more than one enrolment from
the same workplace).


Educating in Sexuality and Health

This 2 day short course is designed for professionals involved in the
designing and provision of sexuality education programs. Participants
will develop skills including in the design & facilitation of sexuality
education programs; evaluating the effectiveness of program delivery and
revising & adapting programs to meet the needs of a diverse group of
learners.

At the end of the course participants will have the opportunity to
design, implement and present a sexual health education program for
assessment.

Topics covered include -

* Good practice in Sexuality & Reproductive Health Education
* Characteristics of a good sexuality educator
* Debunking myths around sexuality education
* Conducting a needs assessment
* Writing and structuring session plans
* Addressing different learning styles
* Different types of evaluation strategies, processes and
methodologies.
* Identifying resources and tools for effective sexuality education.

Dates: 14, 15 and 16 October 2014

Cost: $295 ($195 for concessions and for more than one enrolment from
the same workplace).

Combining Introduction to Sexuality and Educating in Sexuality and
Health Courses We can also offer a training discount when you combine
Introduction to Sexuality and Educating in Sexuality and Health of $450
($350 for concession or more than one enrolment from the same
workplace).
For more information or to enrol in any of these courses please contact
the Education, Health Promotion and Training Unit team who will be happy
to help on 02 6247 3077 or
training@shfpact.org.au<mailto:training@shfpact.org.au>.
SHFPACT is committed to meeting the training needs of a range of
different members of the Canberra community as a result we also need to
be able to tailor training packages for organisations. If you have
specific training needs and would like to discuss with our experienced
team please call us on 02 6247 3077 or email us at
training@shfpact.org.au<mailto:training@shfpact.org.au>.