Does your child need help with reading?
Year 3 to Year 10*
Enrol Now
U-CAN READ:
Intake 1 2013
Parent seminars commence on October 30 2012
Students commence in February 2013
See Website:
www.ucanread.org
for more information.
Applications close 28 September 2012
Phone: 6201 2453 or email ucanread@canberra.edu.au
U-CAN READ is a parent education program conducted by the University of Canberra and the ACT Education and Training Directorate
*Students who are currently in Year Two may apply for Intake 1 2013
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Showing posts with label course. Show all posts
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Yr12 Students with a desire to work in an office
GR8 4 U. Imagine this. You are in Year 12 and wondering what choices you have when you leave college….
Imagine this. Someone tells you about GR8 4 U and asks if you would l ike to be with other young people who are thinking the same thing? Imagine saying YES! And then discover ing by joining GR8 4 U, that you can gain some work skil s, a qualification and a placement in an ACT government department to try out those new skills? Don'tjust imagine come and find out how this can happen...
GR8 4 U is for Year 12 students with a mild to moderate intellectual disability who have expressed a desire to work in an office.
Participants wil l be studying a selec tion of units of Cer tificate I in Business (BSB10107) .
CAPITAL CARE ERS P TY LTD
LEV E L 3 B E LCONNEN CHURCHES CENTR E
BENJAMIN WAY, B ELCON NEN ACT 2617
PH: 6253 0682 EMAIL : INFO@CAPITALCAR EER S. COM.AU
19 SEPTEMBER –14 DECEMBER 2012
WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS
9:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M.
( Training recommences January 2013 for intensive job sear ch )
INFORMATION SESSION 4
PARENTS & STUDENTS WEDNESDAY
5TH SEPTEMBER 2012 @ 5PM RSVP BY 3/9/12
Imagine this. Someone tells you about GR8 4 U and asks if you would l ike to be with other young people who are thinking the same thing? Imagine saying YES! And then discover ing by joining GR8 4 U, that you can gain some work skil s, a qualification and a placement in an ACT government department to try out those new skills? Don'tjust imagine come and find out how this can happen...
GR8 4 U is for Year 12 students with a mild to moderate intellectual disability who have expressed a desire to work in an office.
Participants wil l be studying a selec tion of units of Cer tificate I in Business (BSB10107) .
CAPITAL CARE ERS P TY LTD
LEV E L 3 B E LCONNEN CHURCHES CENTR E
BENJAMIN WAY, B ELCON NEN ACT 2617
PH: 6253 0682 EMAIL : INFO@CAPITALCAR EER S. COM.AU
19 SEPTEMBER –14 DECEMBER 2012
WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS
9:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M.
( Training recommences January 2013 for intensive job sear ch )
INFORMATION SESSION 4
PARENTS & STUDENTS WEDNESDAY
5TH SEPTEMBER 2012 @ 5PM RSVP BY 3/9/12
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
SoSafe Course
For non paid primary carers of young people with intellectual disabilities
Wednesday 19th of September & Wednesday 26th of September (inclusive)
6pm – 9-30pm
Sexual Health & Family Planning ACT, Level One, 28 University Avenue, Canberra
Cost is free – this training has been made possible through an ACE Grant, an ACT Government initiative
SoSAFE! is a set of visual and conceptual tools designed to promote social safety to clients with an Intellectual Disability (moderate to severe range) and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The SoSAFE! Tools together with SoSAFE! Certified Training provides teachers, community workers and counsellors with simple visual tools to enhance the social, social-sexual and social safety training of people with moderate to severe intellectual disability.
SoSAFE! uses a standardised framework of symbols, visual teaching tools and concepts to teach the type and degree of verbal and physical intimacy appropriate with different categories of people, and strategies for moving into intimate relationships in a safe and measured manner.
For further information or to enrol please visit our website www.shfpact.org.au
Wednesday 19th of September & Wednesday 26th of September (inclusive)
6pm – 9-30pm
Sexual Health & Family Planning ACT, Level One, 28 University Avenue, Canberra
Cost is free – this training has been made possible through an ACE Grant, an ACT Government initiative
SoSAFE! is a set of visual and conceptual tools designed to promote social safety to clients with an Intellectual Disability (moderate to severe range) and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The SoSAFE! Tools together with SoSAFE! Certified Training provides teachers, community workers and counsellors with simple visual tools to enhance the social, social-sexual and social safety training of people with moderate to severe intellectual disability.
SoSAFE! uses a standardised framework of symbols, visual teaching tools and concepts to teach the type and degree of verbal and physical intimacy appropriate with different categories of people, and strategies for moving into intimate relationships in a safe and measured manner.
For further information or to enrol please visit our website www.shfpact.org.au
Charity Computers Australia
Certificate II in IT with CCA (Charity Computers Australia)
This Certificate II will provide participants with an Australian Recognised Certificate and lay a foundation for a career in I.T.
Course Date:
* Certificate II Orientation is 14th September 2012 @ 10am
and starts on 27th September from 9.30am to 2.30pm Thursday's & Friday's for up to 10 weeks
Some of the skills you will acquire are:
* How to navigate around a computer
* How to load software onto a computer
* How to send and retrieve e-mails
* Protect your computer from Viruses and Malware
* How to use Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint
* Plus More
Eligibility criteria:
* Mature Aged (40+)
* Disability
* Job Seeker
* Cert II or Below
Contact CCA on 61016931 or email: admin@charitycomputers.org.au <mailto:admin@charitycomputers.org.au> for enrolment details.
Funding for this program is through the Priority Support Program.
Our mailing address is:
C.C.A.
PO Box 6742
CHARNWOOD ACT 2615
Regards
Ruedi Gantenbein
Operations Manager
A Service of Canberra City Care
PO Box 6742 Charnwood ACT 2615
(22 Cartwright St, Charnwood)
Mob 0421 203 128
Ph 02 6101 6931
Fax 02 6259 5044
This Certificate II will provide participants with an Australian Recognised Certificate and lay a foundation for a career in I.T.
Course Date:
* Certificate II Orientation is 14th September 2012 @ 10am
and starts on 27th September from 9.30am to 2.30pm Thursday's & Friday's for up to 10 weeks
Some of the skills you will acquire are:
* How to navigate around a computer
* How to load software onto a computer
* How to send and retrieve e-mails
* Protect your computer from Viruses and Malware
* How to use Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint
* Plus More
Eligibility criteria:
* Mature Aged (40+)
* Disability
* Job Seeker
* Cert II or Below
Contact CCA on 61016931 or email: admin@charitycomputers.org.au <mailto:admin@charitycomputers.org.au> for enrolment details.
Funding for this program is through the Priority Support Program.
Our mailing address is:
C.C.A.
PO Box 6742
CHARNWOOD ACT 2615
Regards
Ruedi Gantenbein
Operations Manager
A Service of Canberra City Care
PO Box 6742 Charnwood ACT 2615
(22 Cartwright St, Charnwood)
Mob 0421 203 128
Ph 02 6101 6931
Fax 02 6259 5044
Social Role Valourisation
Towards A Better Life: An Exploration Of The Social Role Valorisation Framework With Regard To People Who Are Marginalised - Conducted by Senior SRV Trainer John Armstrong.
This 2 day event is for anyone who is serious about improving the lives of marginalised and disadvantaged people such as people with a mental illness, people with disabilities, frail aged and people experiencing poverty or homelessness.
Using the core themes and principles of Social Role Valorization theory this 2 day workshop is designed to assist participants to:
This 2 day event is for anyone who is serious about improving the lives of marginalised and disadvantaged people such as people with a mental illness, people with disabilities, frail aged and people experiencing poverty or homelessness.
Using the core themes and principles of Social Role Valorization theory this 2 day workshop is designed to assist participants to:
- Understand social devaluation and its consequences for people who are marginalised;
- Learn about SRV as a means of addressing those experiences of devaluation;
- Strengthen ones motivation to counteract devaluation in the lives of people one knows and supports; and
- Clarify the features of a good life and the essential means of obtaining that good life.
Course Details:
Event: Towards A Better Life: Social Role Valorisation
Date: Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th October, 2012
Location: Koomarri Centre, Phillip
Presenter: John Armstrong
Price: $230.00 per person
<<SRV October 2012 Flyer.doc>> Event: Towards A Better Life: Social Role Valorisation
Date: Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th October, 2012
Location: Koomarri Centre, Phillip
Presenter: John Armstrong
Price: $230.00 per person
Veronica Hadfield
Compliance & Policy Coordinator
Koomarri
P: 6280 6143
E: vhadfield@koomarri.asn.au
Compliance & Policy Coordinator
Koomarri
P: 6280 6143
E: vhadfield@koomarri.asn.au
Self Defence Course
Personal Safety/ Self Defence Course for Women and Teenage Girls
A day-long intensive program for all women. We teach how to set boundaries,
shut down an escalating situation and basic physical responses that don't
rely on strength. This course is about changing your mindset and approach to
Personal Safety.
When: Saturday 25 August 2012
Time: 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Location: Deakin Scout Hall, cnr Gawler Crescent, Melbourne Avenue, Deakin.
Cost: $100 (BYO lunch; morning and afternoon tea provided)
Please give Louise a call on 0400 1577 32 or email
louisewills@grapevine.com.au to book a place.
www.canberraaikido.com.au
A day-long intensive program for all women. We teach how to set boundaries,
shut down an escalating situation and basic physical responses that don't
rely on strength. This course is about changing your mindset and approach to
Personal Safety.
When: Saturday 25 August 2012
Time: 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Location: Deakin Scout Hall, cnr Gawler Crescent, Melbourne Avenue, Deakin.
Cost: $100 (BYO lunch; morning and afternoon tea provided)
Please give Louise a call on 0400 1577 32 or email
louisewills@grapevine.com.au to book a place.
www.canberraaikido.com.au
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Self Esteem and Assertiveness Course for women
SELF ESTEEM AND ASSERTIVENESS FOR WOMEN
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Course Code -WIRCT312SEA
Please use the above code with your initials when paying course fees.
6 WEEK COURSE
This course is for women who would like to increase their self esteem and express themselves with confidence. As a participant in this course you will learn:
* The difference between self-perception, self-awareness and self-esteem;
* Past and present factors that influence self-esteem and self-acceptance;
* How to make your inner critic work for rather than against you;
* To overcome negative self-talk and increase self-value;
* Strategies to discover and enhance your positive feelings and wellbeing;
* How to accept and befriend your emotions;
* What assertiveness means; and
* How to communicate with clarity and respect for self and others.
DATES: 8 August - 12 September, 2012
TIME: Wednesday 10.00am-1pm
VENUE: Women's Information and Referral Centre
Ground Floor, London Court,
13 London Cct, Canberra City
COST: $80
$40 concession (Please discuss with Course Coordinator) Women's Information and Referral Centre no longer receives cash payments.
Please read the information letter regarding payment processes. Please do not pay any course fees until the course has been confirmed to run by a WIRC staff member.
Bookings are essential
For more information or to register your interest, please contact Women's Information and Referral Centre on 6205 0303 or 6205 1075, or drop in and visit us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide childcare.
The use of any sound recording devices is prohibited for any WIRC courses or workshops. 48 hours notice of cancellation from the course is required or full course fee's will be charged
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Course Code -WIRCT312SEA
Please use the above code with your initials when paying course fees.
6 WEEK COURSE
This course is for women who would like to increase their self esteem and express themselves with confidence. As a participant in this course you will learn:
* The difference between self-perception, self-awareness and self-esteem;
* Past and present factors that influence self-esteem and self-acceptance;
* How to make your inner critic work for rather than against you;
* To overcome negative self-talk and increase self-value;
* Strategies to discover and enhance your positive feelings and wellbeing;
* How to accept and befriend your emotions;
* What assertiveness means; and
* How to communicate with clarity and respect for self and others.
DATES: 8 August - 12 September, 2012
TIME: Wednesday 10.00am-1pm
VENUE: Women's Information and Referral Centre
Ground Floor, London Court,
13 London Cct, Canberra City
COST: $80
$40 concession (Please discuss with Course Coordinator) Women's Information and Referral Centre no longer receives cash payments.
Please read the information letter regarding payment processes. Please do not pay any course fees until the course has been confirmed to run by a WIRC staff member.
Bookings are essential
For more information or to register your interest, please contact Women's Information and Referral Centre on 6205 0303 or 6205 1075, or drop in and visit us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide childcare.
The use of any sound recording devices is prohibited for any WIRC courses or workshops. 48 hours notice of cancellation from the course is required or full course fee's will be charged
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Autism Links
Redefinition: Autism, Asperger’s, and the DSM-5
http://www.iancommunity.org/cs/simons_simplex_community/dsm5_and_asd
Positive Partnerships are coming back to Canberra!!!! this project was refunded so now it's happening again!. it's not on the site yet but happening in Canberra on June 28 & 29. you can register from the 17/5. I highly recommend going and am hoping to attend myself (i went to one 2 years ago, shortly before we got my son's diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome)
http://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/public/index.cfm
Drawtism - play pictionary for Autism
http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/a2i3i2i3l487l565/love-pictionary.htm?phpMyAdmin=IThGLaF84iDM149Z3P1tkBSf-t8
Officer urges autism training for first responders
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/05/11/officer-urges-autism-training.html
http://www.iancommunity.org/cs/simons_simplex_community/dsm5_and_asd
Positive Partnerships are coming back to Canberra!!!! this project was refunded so now it's happening again!. it's not on the site yet but happening in Canberra on June 28 & 29. you can register from the 17/5. I highly recommend going and am hoping to attend myself (i went to one 2 years ago, shortly before we got my son's diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome)
http://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/public/index.cfm
Drawtism - play pictionary for Autism
http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/a2i3i2i3l487l565/love-pictionary.htm?phpMyAdmin=IThGLaF84iDM149Z3P1tkBSf-t8
Officer urges autism training for first responders
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/05/11/officer-urges-autism-training.html
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Sensory Detective workshop - Wollongong
might be close enough for canberrans to attend :)
http://www.stickytickets.com.au/7332/AutismAspergers_Sensory_Detective_Workshop_TM_-_Wollongong_NSW.aspx
Nelle's workshop demonstrates how a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder's (ASD) response to sensory stimuli influences their behaviour, emotional development and academic progress.Workshop outcomes include being able to:Identify sensory stimuli Identify which senses are affected Identify indications of sensory sensitivity Recognise sensory agitation Understand the connection between sensory issues + behaviour Establish accommodations for the ASD child
http://www.stickytickets.com.au/7332/AutismAspergers_Sensory_Detective_Workshop_TM_-_Wollongong_NSW.aspx
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Visual & Conceptual Tools to promote Social SafetySoSAFE! is a set of visual and conceptual tools designed to promote social safety to clients with an Intellectual Disability (moderate to severe range) and Autism Spectrum Disorder. SoSAFE! tools promote social safety through the provision of a simplified and rule-governed model of social reality that teaches the type and degree of verbal and physical intimacy appropriate with different categories of people.SoSAFE! Training 2012:
Thursday 19th April 2012, 9- 4-30 pm, at SHFPACT 1/28 University Avenue, Canberra Act 2601.
Cost $255
For further information and how to enrol please visit our website on www.shfpact.org.au or phone Megan on 6163 3420 |
Friday, March 9, 2012
So Safe Training for Disability Workers
For Disability Workers
Visual & Conceptual Tools to promote Social Safety
SoSAFE! is a set of visual and conceptual tools designed to promote social
safety to clients with an Intellectual Disability (moderate to severe range)
and Autism Spectrum Disorder. SoSAFE! tools promote social safety through
the provision of a simplified and rule-governed model of social reality that
teaches the type and degree of verbal and physical intimacy appropriate with
different categories of people.
SoSAFE! Training 2012:
* Thursday 19th April 2012
* Tuesday 10th July 2012
* Tuesday 2nd October 2012
For further information or to enrol in this course visit www.shpfact.org.au
Visual & Conceptual Tools to promote Social Safety
SoSAFE! is a set of visual and conceptual tools designed to promote social
safety to clients with an Intellectual Disability (moderate to severe range)
and Autism Spectrum Disorder. SoSAFE! tools promote social safety through
the provision of a simplified and rule-governed model of social reality that
teaches the type and degree of verbal and physical intimacy appropriate with
different categories of people.
SoSAFE! Training 2012:
* Thursday 19th April 2012
* Tuesday 10th July 2012
* Tuesday 2nd October 2012
For further information or to enrol in this course visit www.shpfact.org.au
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Know Before You Go: train-the-trainer course
Do you want to build YOUR capacity to EMPOWER people to CHOOSE their own
path to SOCIAL participation?
Nican will be running an 8 week course to provide community workers,
stakeholders and champions with the skills to develop and facilitate small
groups to build confidence and empower people facing isolation and
disadvantage towards greater social and economic participation.
Know Before You Go train-the-trainer will be held at the DISH@Oatley (62
Oatley Court, Belconnen) for two hours each Tuesday morning for 8 weeks. The
course starts Tuesday 20 March and finishes Tuesday 8 May 2012. The course
is funded through an ACT Government Adult Community Education (ACE) grant
and is offered free of charge.
What will you get?
. Training on how to run a learning circle
. 8 weeks of learning in a small group with an emphasis on practical
techniques
. Hands on experience with the learning circle format and the tools
included in the Know Before You Go kit
. A range of learning circle materials contained in a high value
presentation folder plus a USB credit card kit
. Certificate of completion
To apply...
For an application form, contact Jim McGrath at Nican on 6241 1220 or at
projects@nican.com.au
path to SOCIAL participation?
Nican will be running an 8 week course to provide community workers,
stakeholders and champions with the skills to develop and facilitate small
groups to build confidence and empower people facing isolation and
disadvantage towards greater social and economic participation.
Know Before You Go train-the-trainer will be held at the DISH@Oatley (62
Oatley Court, Belconnen) for two hours each Tuesday morning for 8 weeks. The
course starts Tuesday 20 March and finishes Tuesday 8 May 2012. The course
is funded through an ACT Government Adult Community Education (ACE) grant
and is offered free of charge.
What will you get?
. Training on how to run a learning circle
. 8 weeks of learning in a small group with an emphasis on practical
techniques
. Hands on experience with the learning circle format and the tools
included in the Know Before You Go kit
. A range of learning circle materials contained in a high value
presentation folder plus a USB credit card kit
. Certificate of completion
To apply...
For an application form, contact Jim McGrath at Nican on 6241 1220 or at
projects@nican.com.au
Friday, March 2, 2012
Training - Certificate II - Community Services
Train4Life still have 5 places left in their latest Certificate II in
Community Services. This qualification is suitable for people aged 15-25
years who have left school, are looking for employment, and may be
interested in working with people in the community sector.
Training will involve a number of short 4 hour workshops spread over a 5
week period and include opportunities to gain industry work experience.
Explore the potential for your future in any of a variety of Community
Sectors including Disability, Aged Care, Children Services, Youth Work,
Mental Health Work, and more.
Cost is only $100 per person.
For more information, or to enrol contact Kris on 6258 0008 or email at
admin@train4life.com.au
Community Services. This qualification is suitable for people aged 15-25
years who have left school, are looking for employment, and may be
interested in working with people in the community sector.
Training will involve a number of short 4 hour workshops spread over a 5
week period and include opportunities to gain industry work experience.
Explore the potential for your future in any of a variety of Community
Sectors including Disability, Aged Care, Children Services, Youth Work,
Mental Health Work, and more.
Cost is only $100 per person.
For more information, or to enrol contact Kris on 6258 0008 or email at
admin@train4life.com.au
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Links to learning- Adult Literacy Program
'Links to Learning- Adult Literacy Program'
Links to Learning is a volunteer tutoring program available to all
adults living in the Canberra region who would like to develop their
literacy skills.
Students can enroll anytime; the literacy tutoring is designed for each
individual's needs.
Students and tutors meet weekly for a one hour session at either one of
the ACT Public libraries, Southside Community Services and only under
exceptional circumstances, a student's home.
The tutoring days and times are arranged between the student and tutor
to whatever times best suit both parties.
The cost of the literacy tuition is free.
The 'Links to Learning: adult literacy program' is funded by an ACT
Government Adult Community Education grant.
If you have any questions please contact me either via phone or email,
my office hours are Tuesdays to Thursdays 9:30- 4:30.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Lisa Navarro- Bustos / Coordinator
'Links to Learning - Adult Literacy Program'
63 Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah, ACT 2604
Tel: 02 6126 4717 Fax: 02 6295 7944
Web: www.sscs.org.au
Email: lisa.navarro-bustos@sscs.org.au
Links to Learning is a volunteer tutoring program available to all
adults living in the Canberra region who would like to develop their
literacy skills.
Students can enroll anytime; the literacy tutoring is designed for each
individual's needs.
Students and tutors meet weekly for a one hour session at either one of
the ACT Public libraries, Southside Community Services and only under
exceptional circumstances, a student's home.
The tutoring days and times are arranged between the student and tutor
to whatever times best suit both parties.
The cost of the literacy tuition is free.
The 'Links to Learning: adult literacy program' is funded by an ACT
Government Adult Community Education grant.
If you have any questions please contact me either via phone or email,
my office hours are Tuesdays to Thursdays 9:30- 4:30.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Lisa Navarro- Bustos / Coordinator
'Links to Learning - Adult Literacy Program'
63 Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah, ACT 2604
Tel: 02 6126 4717 Fax: 02 6295 7944
Web: www.sscs.org.au
Email: lisa.navarro-bustos@sscs.org.au
Countering Harassment & Bullying Workshop coming up next week
Training Opportunity offered by the ACT Human Rights Commission
Countering Harassment & Bullying Workshop coming up next week on Thursday 8
March
Are you confident that you could deal with harassment and bullying if you
heard about it, saw it happening, or were experiencing it in the workplace?
Our workshop provides comprehensive and lively coverage of these critical
questions, and will:
* Increase your insight into how harassment and bullying can happen;
* Enable you to recognise behaviour that could be harassment and
bullying;
* Enhance your understanding of the impact of harassment and
bullying;
* Build your knowledge of how harassment and bullying is covered by
both the
Discrimination Act 1991, and ACT work safety law; and
* Provide strategies for dealing with, and preventing harassment and
bullying.
This workshop is interactive, and draws on real-life cases. It is open to
anyone interested in changing their workplace culture for the better,
whatever your role within your organisation.
Held from 9:30am - 1pm in civic, $200 or free for the community sector or
private individuals.
To register, go to http://www.hrc.act.gov.au/content.php/content.view/id/184
or ring Jennifer Bauer on 6205 2222 for more information.
Countering Harassment & Bullying Workshop coming up next week on Thursday 8
March
Are you confident that you could deal with harassment and bullying if you
heard about it, saw it happening, or were experiencing it in the workplace?
Our workshop provides comprehensive and lively coverage of these critical
questions, and will:
* Increase your insight into how harassment and bullying can happen;
* Enable you to recognise behaviour that could be harassment and
bullying;
* Enhance your understanding of the impact of harassment and
bullying;
* Build your knowledge of how harassment and bullying is covered by
both the
Discrimination Act 1991, and ACT work safety law; and
* Provide strategies for dealing with, and preventing harassment and
bullying.
This workshop is interactive, and draws on real-life cases. It is open to
anyone interested in changing their workplace culture for the better,
whatever your role within your organisation.
Held from 9:30am - 1pm in civic, $200 or free for the community sector or
private individuals.
To register, go to http://www.hrc.act.gov.au/content.php/content.view/id/184
or ring Jennifer Bauer on 6205 2222 for more information.
Positive Partnerships to continue!!!!
fabulous news!!!! positive partnerships to continue!!! I highly recommend this FREE course to all parents of children on the autism spectrum.
http://ministers.deewr.gov.au/oconnor/more-teachers-parents-be-trained-autism-support
A new consortium will train more than 450 teachers and 1,450 parents every year in how best to help students with autism, Minister Assisting for School Education Brendan O’Connor announced today.
The Gillard Government is continuing its commitment to give all children the best opportunity to learn and lead productive lives by commencing the second phase of its successful $40.5 million Positive Partnerships initiative.
“I’m pleased that the Gillard Government is continuing this program as part of our $220 million Helping Children with Autism package,” Mr O’Connor said.
http://ministers.deewr.gov.au/oconnor/more-teachers-parents-be-trained-autism-support
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Understanding Aspergers & ASD -workshop
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
MOBILITY ASSISTANCE - A WORKSHOP FOR FAMILY CARERS
MOBILITY ASSISTANCE - A WORKSHOP FOR FAMILY
CARERS
This workshop will focus on back care and mobility assistance for carers to use around the home, teaching a no-lift procedure to assist people in and out of beds, chairs, cars and the bathroom.
Facilitator: Barb Lawson has worked for many years in direct care and care co-ordination with older people and people with disabilities, and now teaches in aged care studies at CIT.
Evening session:
Date: Monday 5 March
Time: 6-8pm
Venue: Nursing Lab, CIT Southside Campus, Ainsworth St Phillip
OR
Day session:
Date: Friday 15 June
Time: 10.00am - 12.00noon
Venue: Nursing Lab, CIT Southside Campus, Ainsworth St Phillip
Cost: Free
To Register: 6207 3628 or CarerSkills@cit.edu.au<mailto:CarerSkills@cit.edu.au>
Note: Skills for Carers provides training for family and unpaid workers in the ACT. Paid support/care workers are not eligible to attend. For more information call 6207 3628 or email CarerSkills@cit.edu.aumailto:CarerSkills@cit.edu.au
CIT is the ACT Large Training Provider of the Year.
Subscribe to CIT Industry Connection - CIT's free, bi monthly publication:
http://cit.edu.au/industry_business/industry_connection/
This workshop will focus on back care and mobility assistance for carers to use around the home, teaching a no-lift procedure to assist people in and out of beds, chairs, cars and the bathroom.
Facilitator: Barb Lawson has worked for many years in direct care and care co-ordination with older people and people with disabilities, and now teaches in aged care studies at CIT.
Evening session:
Date: Monday 5 March
Time: 6-8pm
Venue: Nursing Lab, CIT Southside Campus, Ainsworth St Phillip
OR
Day session:
Date: Friday 15 June
Time: 10.00am - 12.00noon
Venue: Nursing Lab, CIT Southside Campus, Ainsworth St Phillip
Cost: Free
To Register: 6207 3628 or CarerSkills@cit.edu.au<mailto:CarerSkills@cit.edu.au>
Note: Skills for Carers provides training for family and unpaid workers in the ACT. Paid support/care workers are not eligible to attend. For more information call 6207 3628 or email CarerSkills@cit.edu.aumailto:CarerSkills@cit.edu.au
CIT is the ACT Large Training Provider of the Year.
Subscribe to CIT Industry Connection - CIT's free, bi monthly publication:
http://cit.edu.au/industry_business/industry_connection/
7 TYPES OF BUSY FOR WOMEN v-PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE
7 TYPES OF BUSY FOR WOMEN v-PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE
WIRC T1 127TB - Please use the attached code with your initials when paying course fees.
6 WEEK EVENING COURSE
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between being busy and leading a full life? This six- week course will look at reducing the frantic and increasing the functional parts in women's life. The course aims to provide:
* Descriptions on the 7 types of busy and how they complicate your life.
* First aid for the chronically overwhelmed.
* Self-assessment quiz to determine burnout.
DATES: 1 March -6 April
TIME: 6.30-9pm, Thursday evenings
VENUE: Women's Information and Referral Centre
Ground Floor, London Court,
13 London Cct, Canberra City
COST: $80 ; $40 concession (Please discuss with Course Coordinator)
Women's Information and Referral Centre no longer receives cash payments.
Please read the information letter regarding payment processes. Please do not pay any course fees until the course has been confirmed to run by a WIRC staff member.
Bookings are essential
Please do not pay any courses fees until you have confirmation that the course is going to run.
For more information or to register your interest, please contact Women's Information and Referral Centre on 6205 0303 or 6205 1075, or drop in and visit us.
Please be advised that we are unable to provide childcare.
The use of any sound recording devices is prohibited for any WIRC courses or workshops.
48 hours notice of cancellation from the course is required or full course fee's will be charged.
WIRC T1 127TB - Please use the attached code with your initials when paying course fees.
6 WEEK EVENING COURSE
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between being busy and leading a full life? This six- week course will look at reducing the frantic and increasing the functional parts in women's life. The course aims to provide:
* Descriptions on the 7 types of busy and how they complicate your life.
* First aid for the chronically overwhelmed.
* Self-assessment quiz to determine burnout.
DATES: 1 March -6 April
TIME: 6.30-9pm, Thursday evenings
VENUE: Women's Information and Referral Centre
Ground Floor, London Court,
13 London Cct, Canberra City
COST: $80 ; $40 concession (Please discuss with Course Coordinator)
Women's Information and Referral Centre no longer receives cash payments.
Please read the information letter regarding payment processes. Please do not pay any course fees until the course has been confirmed to run by a WIRC staff member.
Bookings are essential
Please do not pay any courses fees until you have confirmation that the course is going to run.
For more information or to register your interest, please contact Women's Information and Referral Centre on 6205 0303 or 6205 1075, or drop in and visit us.
Please be advised that we are unable to provide childcare.
The use of any sound recording devices is prohibited for any WIRC courses or workshops.
48 hours notice of cancellation from the course is required or full course fee's will be charged.
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