Managing Challenging Behaviours

Presented by Biff Ward of Spectra Consultants

This one-day seminar provides participants with strategies that can be used to achieve effective outcomes more often with clients presenting with challenging behaviours.

• 9.00am – 4.30pm, Wednesday 22 September 2010
• ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre, Lady Denman Drive, Yarramundi Reach
• ACTCOSS members $139, Non-members $199, Government/Corporate $274

For more information and to register for this seminar, please download the Registration Form (PDF 64KB) or call on 6202 7200.

1 Day Appreciation of Torres Strait Culture Awareness Training

Facilitated by Benny Hodges

This one-day training for both Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers aims to assist participants in developing a better understanding of the cultural perspectives of Torres Strait people in Australia. The training will explore ways for organisations to develop a better understanding of some key issues such as culture, kinship and community, and assists participants in developing and improving a range of cross-cultural communication skills.

• 9:30am – 4:30pm, Thursday 16 September 2010
• ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre, Lady Denman Drive, Yarramundi Reach
• Homelessness Services $54, ACTCOSS members $162, Non-members $198, Government/Corporate $239

To register for this seminar, please download the Registration Form (PDF 67KB) or call on 6202 7200.

Privacy and Confidentiality Seminar

Presented by Mary Durkin, Health Services Commissioner and Disability and Community Services Commissioner

Information on the Human Rights Commission will be presented, including how the Commission operates, processes and powers as well as case studies. The Privacy Act and Personal Health Legislation will be explored and information on how these may affect the work of HACC and Disability Workers will be explored. The role of Health Services Commissioner and Disability and Community Services Commissioner will be articulated.

• 9.30am – 12.30pm, Tuesday 31 August 2010
• The Meeting Room, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre, Lady Denman Drive, Yarramundi Reach
• HACC workers/ACTCOSS members $30, Non-members $37.50

To register for this seminar, please download the Registration Form (PDF 64KB) or call on 6202 7200.

Legal Obligations

ACTCOSS Governance workshops are designed to meet the needs of people intending to become Board Members of not-for-profit organisations in the ACT. This training is designed for people who have never been on a board before or for those with limited experience. The workshops are interactive with participants contributing their own experiences and sharing knowledge, as well as a networking opportunity.

Legal Obligations

The aim of this seminar is to introduce participants to the basic legal obligations relevant to community sector organisations. This will include requirements of specific Board/Committee roles. The workshop will provide a brief overview of topics including legal responsibilities of board members, relevant legislation and core documents.

• 5.00pm - 8.00pm, Wednesday 8 September 2010
• Room 7, Griffin Centre, 20 Genge St, Canberra City
• ACTCOSS members $30, Non-members $37.50

To register for this seminar, please download the Registration Form (PDF 67KB) or call on 6202 7200.

Holistic Stress Management

Facilitated by Bradley Roche of Wizard Corporate Training

The course focuses on essential principles, skills, knowledge and techniques to prevent and reduce the impacts of stress in the workplace. The course aims to increase participant’s effectiveness in the workplace by increasing self-awareness, mindfulness, self-knowledge and wellbeing.

• 10.00am – 2.00pm, Wednesday 25 August 2010
• ACTCOSS Office, Level 1, 67 Townshend St, Phillip ACT
• ACTCOSS Members $212, Non-members $276, Government/Corporate $312

This course has been cancelled.

Sector Development Seminars - July to December 2010

ACTCOSS runs a number of seminars and workshops throughout the year. To find out about seminars planned for the July to December 2010 period, please download the Sector Development Seminars list (PDF 69KB. Last updated 23 August 2010) or call on 6202 7200.

If you need any further information, please contact us