| Date + place |
Event details |
| February - April, Parramatta |
RAGE Facilitator Training
Learn how to run ‘RAGE’, a six session anger management course for kids aged between 11 and 17.
Rage is a strengths-based solution focused program that is hands on, practical and also fun for kids.
Cost: $198
www.ifp.nsw.edu.au or 8830 0755 or info@ifp.nsw.edu.au |
| February - August, Surry Hills |
P&P Training & Consultancy
P&P Training and Consultancy are offering a range of workshops and training sessions in a variety of topic areas. These one day workshops/training sessions offer low cost professional training for people wishing to increase their skills and knowledge in the area of youth psychology & communication.
Toolbox - ‘Survival Skills’ for working with young people - 10 March & 13 October. This workshop explores adolescent development and issues encountered when supporting young people including depression, self injury, suicidal ideation, substance use etc. Learn risk assessment and a range of communication skills & creative strategies to engage young people ‘at risk’ of harm.
Creative Toolbox - 14 April & 11 November. A one-day experiential workshop exploring creativity and demonstrating a range of activities that can be used to help and support people. Explore the role of creativity in problem solving and learning, self-esteem and identity, explore past, present and future using simple art based activities. Experience a range of ‘hands on’ tools useful as alternative means of communication, exploring and expressing feelings, techniques to share stories and ideas and much more.
Mental Health – Myths, Madness & Medicine - 12 May & 8 December. This one day workshop is suitable for anyone who wishes to better their understanding of mental illness including counsellors, teachers, carers, youth/community workers, volunteers, etc. Participants will learn about what defines mental illness, how diagnosis is made and will explore the presenting features and treatment approaches for a range of mental illnesses.
Brain Development and Psychopathology - 9 June. This one day course explores brain development. Recent brain imaging research suggests that the areas for reasoning, problem solving and risk assessment are the last to mature and this may play a role in why many adolescents are seen as impulsive, risk taking and lacking sensitivity for others (especially adults/parents!). Learn about how brain development influences risk taking behaviour, explore what defines Behaviour Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder, Autism and Asperger’s syndrome and discuss implications for helping relationships.
Understanding Disruptive Behaviour Disorders - 14 July. Learn about behaviour disorders and challenging behaviour in young people. The impact of labels, diagnosis and current treatment and management options will be explored. Includes: ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, Personality Disorders & more.
What’s Your Poison? Understanding Substance use and abuse - 11 August. Learn about substance use and the effects of drugs and alcohol. Drug classification – stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, inhalants. Views of substance use legal/illicit, medicinal/recreational, addiction/ dependence, dual diagnosis/comorbidity. Explores current treatment options including drug substitution (methadone etc) detox/rehab, 12 step programs, harm reduction strategies and communication/counselling skills for working with substance users.
Random Acts of Counselling - 15 September. One day experiential workshop to learn and practice communication and counselling skills. Do you often find yourself listening to other people's problems? Does your role require you to assist people who are having difficulties? This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to become a better listener and helper and provides an opportunity to learn and try out a range of communication and counselling skills designed to help others.
Contact: p.p.training@ozemail.com.au or (02) 9949 9407 |
| 8-9 March, Surry Hills |
Fighting Fair – Mediation & Conflict Resolution Training
This interactive and stimulating 2 day course will assist professionals to explore conflict and impart the essential principles and process of mediation. The structured 5-step mediation model and specific conflict resolution skills will be presented and practiced. The course can be utilised in many different areas of conflict e.g. client work, workplace disputes and interpersonal conflict.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify factors contributing to possible causes of conflict and barriers to resolution
- Identify the different levels of conflict and approaches to conflict situations
- Identify the conditions under which mediation is an appropriate intervention and how it differs from the counselling process
- Identify where mediation fits as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process
- Identify the skills, qualities and attitudes that a mediator requires
- Identify the underlying concepts and principles of the mediation process
- Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the 5-stage mediation model
- Identify the various cultural considerations when mediating with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) or Indigenous communities / families
- Identify and demonstrate characteristics of a mindful mediator
The training is endorsed by the Australian Association of Social Workers (24 CPE points) and the Australian Psychological Society (13 points).
Contact: Scott Dutton 0425 837 756 or fightingfair@bigpond.com or www.fightingfair.com.au
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22–24 March,
South West Sydney
28-30 April,
Tamworth
3-5 May,
Newcastle
17–19 May,
Sydney
20 May,
Sydney
13–15 September,
Walgett
20–22 September,
Newcastle
18–20 October,
Sydney |
Rock & Water workshops and tour dates 2010
- Safety, Integrity, Solidarity, Self-Control, Self-Confidence, Self-Respect
An innovative approach to helping boys and girls explore their own identity and learning about relationships in a non-threatening way. Many youth services and schools have introduced Rock and Water as an effective anti-bullying tool.
Workshop fees: $695.00 (inc GST) include the manual and catering.
Contact: Family Action Centre on 02 4921 6403 or FAC-Events@newcastle.edu.au or www.newcastle.edu.au/rockandwater |
| 17 March, Rooty Hill |
Working with African Families
Focusing on developing the capacity of workers working with Families from Africa with a Child Protection Focus
“Improved training must be given to child protection workers to enable them to understand the conditions from which refugee families have escaped from and the potential impact on child protection issues"
Venue: Sydney Novotel Rooty Hill (formerly the Holiday Inn)
Cost: $60
Contact: Veronica Riddell on 9620 6172 veronica@fwtdp.org.au or www.fwtdp.org.au |
8 April, Marrickville
9 April, Orange
11 May, West Kempsey |
Become an Eco-friendly Youth Centre (workshop)
The one-day workshop by Simon DuBois (ex Byron Youth Service) and North East Waste Forum will give participants the knowledge, skills and resources required to put the award winning 6 steps to an eco-friendly youth centre program into practice and cover:
- The 6 Step approach – covering the easy steps to become and eco-friendly youth organization.
- What's your centre/organisation doing now: waste, water and energy use.
- How to take action in your organisation and become more sustainable – exploring ways of reducing waste, water and energy use.
- How to involve and motivate young people and other staff, management and community through the process
- Where to find funding and support for taking action to become an eco-friendly centre.
Contact: Simon DuBois on simondubois@yahoo.com.au or text on 0401 440 329. Please provide your name, the workshop location and the organisation you work for. |
| April 2010, Coffs Harbour |
Groupwork Solutions
A small training company that specialises in dynamic learning, mastery of practice skills, resource development, working with men, using strengths based approaches and creative group work.
- Working with the edge: Group work and young people - 27 April
- Tools for change using creative group work - 28 April
- Engaging men in family based programs - 29 April
- Building cooperative relationships with separated fathers - 30 April
Contact: www.groupworksolutions.com.au or Andrew King on 0437 749 390 or info@groupworksolutions.com.au |
| 10-18 April 2010 |
National Youth Week 2010
Theme: ‘Live it now'
www.youthweek.com and www.youthweek.nsw.gov.au |
| 15 April, Parramatta |
Managing Difficult Situations
This one-day workshop provides non-counsellors with basic skills to assist people dealing with problems or difficult situations. It introduces a variety of methods, from non-judgmental listening to referral to appropriate agencies. It also explores some of the personal issues participants may face when helping others.
This course is for people with no counselling experience, who find that, at times, they are required to deal with people in distress, or people with challenging behaviours.
www.ifp.nsw.edu.au or 8830 0755 or info@ifp.nsw.edu.au |
15-16 April
10-11 June
5-6 August
16-17 September
7-8 October
18-19 November, Sydney
18-19 March, Albury
13-14 May, Taree |
Mental Health Connect - Mental Health Skills for Community Workers
- As a community worker would you like to know more about mental health?
- Do you have ongoing contact with people with mental health issues?
- Do you need more skills in supporting people with mental health issues?
- Would you like to know how you can support recovery?
This program aims to offer knowledge and skills to help you better understand and support people with mental health issues.
Key learning modules of the Mental Health Connect program include:
- Connecting to Life - the Recovery framework
- Connecting with the mental health system
- Connecting using tools, techniques and strategies to provide support to individuals
This 2 day interactive workshop is designed to promote workplace skill development. It includes information on recovery, duty of care, dignity of risk, signs and symptoms, goal setting, building self efficacy, interviewing techniques and self care.
Contact: Learning & Development Unit 02 9555 8388 ext 106 training@mhcc.org.au or www.mhcc.org.au |
| 29 April - 1 May, 2010, Sydney |
Health in Difference 2010: Doing Diversity
The Alliance has begun organizing the 7th National LGBTI Health Conference. Health in Difference is Australia's premier conference regarding the health and wellbeing of LGBTI people. It draws together community organisations, health practitioners, researchers, academics, policy makers, advocates, community members and others who are interested in improving the health and wellbeing of LGBTI people.
Health in Difference is a unique forum for those interested in health issues relating to sexuality, sex and gender diversity to gather and share knowledge, practice, research and advocacy concerns and strategies as well as to network, listen, learn and laugh.
Health in Difference 2010 aims to "do diversity", bringing together the rich diversity within "LGBTI communities", and others who work with them, proactively including the diversity of LGBTI issues, and using our collective insights to make a contribution to the health and wellbeing of sexuality, sex and gender diverse people.
www.lgbthealth.org.au/Health-in-Difference-2010 |
| 4-5 May 2010, Parramatta |
Survival Training for new youth workers
www.yapa.org.au/yapa/events/survival.php |
21-23 June, Sydney
4-6 August, Canberra
18-20 October, Northern NSW
25-27 October, Sydney
28 October, Sydney |
2010 Drumbeat Tour
- Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes, Thoughts
An evidence-based therapeutic program that uses music in the form of drum songs, drum games with analogies to engage participants, teach social skills and build self-esteem - No prior musical training necessary. DRUMBEAT is being used in youth services, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, mental health, schools and prisons all over Australia. This program has been endorsed by the Curriculum Council as a WACE subject in personal development in WA and accredited under the National Training Authority.
DRUMBEAT develops persistence, patience and commitment.
Topics Explored: Peer pressure; Expressing emotions; Identity; Social responsibility; Teamwork; Communication
Designed to: Engage those people resistant to talk based therapies
Contact the Family Action Centre on 02 4921 6403 or FAC-events@newcastle.edu.au or www.newcastle.edu.au/drumbeat |
| July 2010, Wollongong |
Groupwork Solutions
A small training company that specialises in dynamic learning, mastery of practice skills, resource development, working with men, using strengths based approaches and creative group work.
- Working with the edge: Group work and young people - 20 July
- Engaging CALD men in family based programs - 21 July
- Facilitating emotional support and counselling groups - 22-23 July
Contact: www.groupworksolutions.com.au or Andrew King on 0437 749 390 or info@groupworksolutions.com.au |
| August & November 2010, Surry Hills |
Survival Training for new youth workers - dates to be confirmed
www.yapa.org.au/yapa/events/survival.php |
| August 2010, CBD Sydney |
Groupwork Solutions
A small training company that specialises in dynamic learning, mastery of practice skills, resource development, working with men, using strengths based approaches and creative group work.
- Generative Practice Forum - 17 August
- The Generative Approach: Skills used in practice - 18 August
- Working with the edge: Group work and young people - 18 August
Contact: www.groupworksolutions.com.au or Andrew King on 0437 749 390 or info@groupworksolutions.com.au |
| October 2010, Dubbo |
Groupwork Solutions
A small training company that specialises in dynamic learning, mastery of practice skills, resource development, working with men, using strengths based approaches and creative group work.
- Developing group work programs and their evaluation - 20 October
- Working with the edge: Group work and young people - 21 October
- Working with men’s responses to conflict - 22 October
Contact: www.groupworksolutions.com.au or Andrew King on 0437 749 390 or info@groupworksolutions.com.au |
