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Think differently about your Mental Health Action Plan. Empower apprentices with the skills they need to live a full and contributing life by assisting them to increase their ability to manage stress and anxiety, staving off depression and suicidal thoughts.

The workshop aims to create awareness of the six most important human factor topics that have the biggest impact on an individual’s state of mind, while at the same time providing on-demand access to cohesive visual microlearning and digital resources that can be quickly and easily shared in formal toolbox talks and informal conversations to assist apprentices to stay well, while they are well, as part of an organisation’s broader and more traditional Health and Wellbeing strategy.

Target audience:

Field Officers and anyone with leadership responsibilities that influence the psychological safety of young and vulnerable people in their charge.

Course Content:

During this half day program, you will increase your knowledge of the following:

• Awareness of the six most influential triggers that impact an individual’s state of mind.
• Do a shallow dive into each of the six pillars of the program: Exercise & Nutrition, Sleep Hygiene, Financial Literacy, Communication, Growth Mindset and Purpose.
• Learn the power of engaging apprentices/trainees in early intervention conversations and gain evidence of this along with proof of comprehension of the resources (hosted on Moodle) shared to assist in meeting your legal duty under the updated OH&S and WHS acts.
• Learn how to share the program with apprentices through adopting a train the trainer, blended learning model.
• Learn how to access and share the resources with apprentices on-demand to maximise the uptake and positive impact of the program.

About the presenter: David Broadhurst

Co-founder of Braveheart and Codesafe Solutions, David Broadhurst is a passionate advocate for holistic health and wellbeing. His personal battle with depression inspired him to establish a preventative approach that provides the skills and knowledge to empower people to stay well while they are well. See him in action and hear feedback on the program: HOWS5 EP25 BRAVEHEART

Through collaborating with world leading experts in this field and understanding the triggers in our mind and which tools we first reach for when under stress, is an important step to manage the challenges life throws at everyone. David educates people to understand the difference between good stress and stress that is bad for overall health and state of mind. 

Registrations

This is a FREE program for AEN Members only.  

To register your attendance, please login to Member’s area and – 

1.  Select Events & Media/Events Calendar
2.  Select the workshop (four dates are available)
3.  Click Yes to RSVP
4.  Enter your details and dietary requirements.
5.  Click Submit
6.  A confirmation will appear on your screen, followed by an email confirming your details.

Don’t have a Member Login? Please Register your details.

Registrations close: Friday 30 September 

Mental health first aid is the help provided to someone who is developing a mental health problem, has a worsening of an existing mental health problem or is in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. Mental health first aid strategies are taught in evidence-based training programs authorised by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia and conducted by MHFA instructors across Australia.

The Accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is for adults working with adolescents (up to 18 years of age), however the course is relevant for those helping people who are a little older.

Timelines / Delivery:

The blended Youth MHFA course includes a combination of self-paced eLearning, and an instructor-led workshop.  

Course Component 1

• Self-paced interactive eLearning (7 hours) to be completed before 9 October 2022.
• Course participants will have 3 weeks (after registrations close) to complete the interactive self-paced eLearning component prior to joining the workshop on 10 October. They will learn about mental health problems, mental health crises, and skills to offer initial help to a young person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

Course Component 2

• Face-to-face workshop, 1 x 6 hours on Monday 10 October, 10.00am – 4.00pm at AEN training room, 83 Hobsons Road, Kensington.
• The instructor-led workshop allows participants the opportunity to revise and consolidate knowledge and skills in a group environment, and to apply their skills to specific scenarios.

Course content: For further information, please visit Accredited Youth MHFA course (ignore ‘What is the format’ and ‘How do I sign up’).

Facilitator: Isabel Fox, Drug & Alcohol Education Specialists (Biography)

Accreditation: After completing both components, participants can complete an online Accreditation Assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (valid for 3 years).

Cost:

Members: $242
Non-Members: $292

Registrations

AEN Members: Please login to Member’s area prior to purchasing tickets to access the member rate.

• All prices include GST
• A surcharge of 2% will apply to all payments by credit card. EFT is not available
• Tickets will be sent to the billing address email only

Registrations close: Friday 16 September 2022 (or until sold out)

Cancellation/refund policy: No refunds or substitution of attendees allowed after 9 September 2022. If participants are unable to complete the online component (eLearning) prior to 10 October, they have 12 months to finish the course. To receive accreditation, they need to source out another virtual training session/s. Participants can contact the Drug and Alcohol Education Specialists (training provider) direct to ascertain if another up and coming instructor-led workshop is available.

Venue: AEN Office, 83 Hobsons Road, Kensington or MS Teams

Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of Aboriginal culture, cultural practices and protocols and how they can be incorporated into existing recruitment methods. The training content is interactive and informative allowing participants to actively contribute to their training experience in a safe environment. Participants will learn how to promote cultural safety, the importance of cultural inclusion throughout the recruitment process along with strategies to develop, retain and support Aboriginal apprentices/trainees.

Target audience: Managers, field officers and staff with recruitment responsibilities of Aboriginal apprentices/trainees.

Learning outcomes:

• Develop culturally, safe recruitment processes within workplaces
• Identify cultural barriers i.e. cultural load and community obligations of Aboriginal apprentices/trainees
• Build partnerships with corporate and educational organisations to establish employment pathways
• Implement strategies to retain, develop and support Aboriginal apprentices/trainees to achieve career aspirations
• Establish relationships with like-minded organisations to initiate Aboriginal staff networks (ASN)
• Investigate specific cultural competency programs for managers and supervisors of Aboriginal apprentices/trainees.

About the facilitator:

Seona James is a Victorian Aboriginal and Yorta Yorta woman. She is the lead facilitator delivering all cultural recruitment training sessions for Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd. Since 2008, Seona has developed and facilitated Indigenous cultural recruitment training to various industries and workplaces. Seona shares her knowledge, personal stories and experiences, providing participants with the realities, both good and bad, of identifying as Aboriginal in the modern world.

Registrations

Members: $80
Non-Members: $120

• AEN Members: Please login to Member’s area prior to purchasing tickets to access the member rate
• All prices include GST
• A surcharge of 2% will apply to all payments by credit card. EFT is not available
• Tickets will be sent to the billing address email only

Registrations close: Friday 14 October 2022

Cancellation/refund policy: Cancellation notice of more than 5 working days prior to the event is fully refundable.  Cancellation notice of less than 5 working days prior to the event, NO REFUND. Substitution of attendees is allowed.

Venue: AEN Office, 83 Hobsons Road, Kensington or MS Teams

This workshop aims to build GTO and employer confidence in working with disabled apprentices by providing information and practical tips to manage those tricky conversations.

Target audience: 

Managers, field officers and staff with recruitment and mentoring responsibilities of apprentices/trainees with a disability.

Learning outcomes:

• Business benefits of hiring disabled apprentices
• Rights and responsibilities
• Inclusive workplaces including language, accessibility, policy and practice, and recruitment
• Getting to know your apprentice
• Available supports
• Developing an Environment and Learning Plan.

About the facilitators:

Amii Demanuele and Brighdie O’Dwyer are National Disability Coordination Officers (NDCO) from Inner Melbourne VET Cluster (IMVC).  IMVC is a progressive not-for-profit organisation that has been providing vocational education and training programs, and employment services for young people experiencing disadvantage for over 20 years. 

Brighdie has developed an extensive skill set within the community services sector.  As a social worker, she has worked with the homeless, people suffering substance abuse, people exiting criminal justice system, young people and, for a number of years now, people with disability.  Through her current role, she advocates to address barriers faced by people with disability accessing education.  Through her ongoing practice, Brighdie enhances opportunities for people with disability to access, participate and achieve their goals in education and employment. 

Amii has worked in the disability sector for 8 years. Originally designing training and assessment programs for people with intellectual disabilities and their support workers in supported employment. Amii believes in the power of education and meaningful employment and work towards reducing the barriers that restrict access to these basic human rights.  

Registrations

This program is for AEN Members only.

Cost: Free

To register your attendance, please login to the Member’s area and – 

• Select Events & Media/Events Calendar
• Select the workshop
• Click Yes to RSVP
• Enter your details
• Click Submit
• A confirmation will appear on your screen, followed by an email confirming your details.
• A calendar invitation will follow.

Don’t have a Member Login?  Please register your details.

Registrations close: Friday 21 October 2022

Think differently about your Mental Health Action Plan. Empower apprentices with the skills they need to live a full and contributing life by assisting them to increase their ability to manage stress and anxiety, staving off depression and suicidal thoughts.

The workshop aims to create awareness of the six most important human factor topics that have the biggest impact on an individual’s state of mind, while at the same time providing on-demand access to cohesive visual microlearning and digital resources that can be quickly and easily shared in formal toolbox talks and informal conversations to assist apprentices to stay well, while they are well, as part of an organisation’s broader and more traditional Health and Wellbeing strategy.

Target audience:

Field officers and anyone with leadership responsibilities that influence the psychological safety of young and vulnerable people in their charge.

Course Content:

During this half day program, you will increase your knowledge of the following:

• Awareness of the six most influential triggers that impact an individual’s state of mind.
• Do a shallow dive into each of the six pillars of the Braveheart program: Exercise & Nutrition, Sleep Hygiene, Financial literacy, Communication, Growth Mindset and Purpose.
• Learn the power of engaging apprentices/trainees in early intervention conversations and gain evidence of this along with proof of comprehension of the resources (hosted on Moodle) shared to assist in meeting your legal duty under the updated OH&S and WHS acts.
• Learn how to share the program with apprentices through adopting a train the trainer, blended learning model.
• Learn how to access and share the resources with apprentices on-demand to maximise the uptake and positive impact of the program.

About the presenter: David Broadhurst

Co-founder of Braveheart and Codesafe Solutions, David Broadhurst is a passionate advocate for holistic health and wellbeing. His personal battle with depression inspired him to establish a preventative approach that provides the skills and knowledge to empower people to stay well while they are well. See him in action and hear feedback on the program: HOWS5 EP25 BRAVEHEART

Through collaborating with world leading experts in this field and understanding the triggers in our mind and which tools we first reach for when under stress, is an important step to manage the challenges life throws at everyone.  David educates people to understand the difference between good stress and stress that is bad for overall health and state of mind.

Registrations

This is a free program for AEN Members only.

To register your attendance, please login to Member’s area and – 

1.  Select Events & Media/Events Calendar
2.  Select the workshop (four dates are available)
3.  Click Yes to RSVP
4.  Enter your details and dietary requirements.
5.  Click Submit
6.  A confirmation will appear on your screen, followed by an email confirming your details.
7.  A calendar invitation will follow.

Don’t have a Member Login?  Please Register your details.

Registrations close: Friday 4 November 2022

The awards celebrate the dedication and achievements of apprentices and trainees, GTOs and businesses committed to the development of apprentices and trainees.

Date:     Wednesday 23 November 2022
Time:     6.30 – 10.30pm
Venue:  The Plaza Ballroom, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne
Dress Code: After 5

More details to follow………………….

Venue: AEN Office, 83 Hobsons Road, Kensington or MS Teams