Group Training & Development
ConnectGroups Calendar of Training 2012
Please book these dates in your diary
Date | Description |
07/06/2012 | A Closer Look – “Groups Dynamics, Shared Leadership and Great Leadership Skills” |
20/06/2012 | Social Media in your Self Help and Support Group – Learn how to use the internet to assist your group with communication. |
05/07/2012 | Complimentary Therapies - "A Complement to Heal" |
02/08/2012 | I am Hearing you – “ Improving and Practicing Our Active Listening Skills” |
04/10/2012 | Safe Spaces - "Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive Group" |
01/11/2012 | How to increase Membership - " Learn some techniques to maintain and get more members" |
06/12/2012 | Don't be Afraid of Conflict - "Learn Skills to turn Conflict into Innovation" |
12/12/2012 | Festive of Fun - "Fun Activities to Inspire and Connect your Group" |
Cost: $10 Members / $20 Non Members
Scholarships are available by contacting Ivi on ivi@connectgroups.org.au
For more information call (08)9228 4488 or email info@connectgroups.org.au
Remember to RSVP up to 5 working days before the workshop.
Click here to download our workshops' calendar with more information about each training session.
Richmond Fellowship WA
ASPAC 2012
Richmond Fellowship has great pleasure of extending its invitation to consumers, carers, students and mental health workers in government, NGO and private provider settings and other stakeholders to attend this year's ASPAC (Asia Pacific Conference on Mental Health) to be held from the 11-13 June 2012 in Perth, this year.
RFWA is proud to be holding this milestone event and is cognisant that, it will not only spur discussion around many critical matters, but it will provide a space for both international and domestic speakers through a platform designed to engender and promote open and honest debate and discussion. For more information visit the ASPAC Website www.rfwa.org.au/aspac2012. Or you can download the Registration Form and Brochure at www.rfwa.org.au/aspac2012/registration.html. For registration enquiries contact ralph@eventswa.com.au.
Hearing Voices Network Australia
Do you know someone who hears voices?
Have you ever wanted to know more about it?
Would you like to learn ways to best support someone who hears voices?
Join us to learn more about Hearing voices as we draw upon the world renowned ‘Accepting Voices Approach’ by Professor Marius Romme and colleagues.
Thursday, 24 May 2012
We encourage voices hearers, their family, friends and support people to attend this valuable and informative free evening.
For more information about this event please click here.
The Cancer Council - "Couples with Cancer Workshop"
The Cancer Council WA is pleased to advise that through the generous support of the Brady Cancer Foundation the annual "Couples with Cancer Workshop" will be held on the 19th and 20th May 2012 at the Wollaston Collage. This workshop allows partners to spend time together in a relaxed and supportive environment to explore the impact of cancer on their life and relationship.
The workshop is limited to fourteen couples and registration is to be made via the Cancer Council WA Helpline 13 11 20. Please can you help to promote this event by advertising the attached flyer to people that maybe interested in attending and if there is any question that I may assist with I am available via email srowles@cancerwa.asn.au or telephone 08 9382 9328.
Click here for more information about this workshop.
WA Medication Safety Group
Medication Safety Symposium
Medication Safety: Making a Difference
As part of this Symposium the WA Medication Safety Group is hosting
Putting the Patient at the Centre
When: Tuesday May 29th 2012 2pm – 4:00pm
Where: Theatrette, Department of Health. 189 Royal St, EAST PERTH
Videoconferencing available for those in rural areas. Patient centred care and consumer/carer empowerment is essential for the safe use of medicines. The role of the patient and healthcare professionals in achieving this will be the focus of the session.
Consumers/carers and those working with consumer/carer groups are especially invited to attend this forum. Attendance at the morning session is also welcome.
Enquires: wamsg@health.wa.gov.au or telephone 9224 3939
Relationship Australia
Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. It aims to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships.
The following courses are commencing in May 2012 at the Midland Branch - 27 The Crescent.
Building Better Relationships - for Couples 2012
Anger Management 2012 - for Women
Anger Management 2012- for Men
WACOSS
Please find attached information on WACOSS’ upcoming Sector Funding Reform events.
This includes our event series in
1. Kalgoorlie 15th May. See Flyer.
2. Mandurah 17th May. See Flyer.
3. Albany 22nd and 23rd May. See Flyer.
Visit WACOSS website for more information www.wacoss.org.au
WASUA
The Western Australian Substance Users' Association (WASUA) was first incorporated in 1996. Since then their aim has been to improve the health and social circumstances of people who use illicit substances in WA.
Click here to download WASUA Training Calendar.
WA Perinatal Mental Health Services
The WA Perinatal Mental Health Services invite all consumers groups, researchers, clinicians, and community-based health professionals with an interest in perinatal mental health to submit a proposal for an oral presentation (25 minutes plus 5 minutes question time).
First and final call for abstracts
Closing date: Monday 28 May 2012 Read more
Partnerships in Primary Health Care Forum
The Department for Health of WA invites you to participate in Primary Health Care Forum to connect with like-minded leaders and share your ideas to improve the future of primary health care in Western Australia.
Department for Communities
Invitation - Women & Entrepreneurship Luncheon - 11 May 2012
If you can build a business empire in India, you can do it anywhere!
The Minister for Women’s Interests, Robyn McSweeney MLC, invites you to the Inspiring Entrepreneurship Luncheon: celebrating women in enterprise.
Lina Ashar, founder of the highly successful Kangaroo Kids Education organisation, will be sharing her journey from Melbourne to Mumbai in a story of global entrepreneurship. This is an exciting opportunity to be inspired about global opportunities for business, celebrate the success of Australia’s women entrepreneurs whilst networking amongst a diverse group of colleagues, business people and future entrepreneurs.
Event Details:
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Mill Street, Perth
Ticket: $35
RSVP: 7 May 2012
Click here for invitation and full details. Tickets are only $35 for lunch. Bookings are essential and places are limited.
