Event Type PD Sessions
March
01Mar10:00 am1:30 pmBuilding Personal Resilience
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Cope and thrive in the face of challenges. Resilience enables us to cope with change, challenges, and stress. It helps us to turn stumbling blocks into steppingstones and setbacks into
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Cope and thrive in the face of challenges.
Resilience enables us to cope with change, challenges, and stress. It helps us to turn stumbling blocks into steppingstones and setbacks into comebacks.
This interactive session is designed to empower and inspire you to maximise your own level of resilience required to respond positively to the pressures and demands in your personal and professional environment.
Date: | Wednesday 1 March 2023 |
Time: | 10am – 1.30pm |
Delivery: | In Person |
Topics:
- The power of focus
- Thinking, feeling and doing well
- What’s in your control? – What’s not?
Target audience: Managers, supervisors, team leaders, and field officers.
Facilitator: Martin Probst, PROfound Leadership
Martin Probst is an award-winning learning professional and #1 International Bestselling author, assisting individuals, teams and organisations to lead with confidence and succeed in today’s busy and ever-changing environment.
Through his company PROfound Leadership, Martin’s vision is to strengthen organisations through human-centred leadership and positively transform their future and generations to come.
His mission to maximise human potential and empower individuals and teams with skills of the future.
Martin is directly impacting the lives of many managers in Australia and around the globe through his simple-yet-effective and solution-based leadership strategies, so they can successfully deal with the human aspects of the business.
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AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.
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(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road, Kensington VIC 3031
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22Mar10:00 am4:00 pmYouth Mental Health First Aid Course
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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
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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 (5 hours) to be completed before 22 March 2023.
- Course participants will have 4 weeks (after registrations close) to complete the interactive self-paced eLearning component prior to joining the workshop on 22 March. 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 Wednesday 22 March 2023, 10am-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: Ashley Gurney, Managing Director and Founder, Alcohol and Drug Education Specialist Pty Ltd (ADES)(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 24 February 2023 (or until sold out)
Cancellation/refund policy: No refunds or substitution of attendees allowed after 15 March 2023. If participants are unable to complete the online component (eLearning) prior to 22 March, 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.
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Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road, Kensington VIC 3031
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29Mar9:30 am1:30 pmIndigenous Cultural Awareness Training
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This in-depth Indigenous cultural awareness training provides a thorough understanding of Australian Aboriginal history, government policies and their impacts on Aboriginal society. Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd has
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This in-depth Indigenous cultural awareness training provides a thorough understanding of Australian Aboriginal history, government policies and their impacts on Aboriginal society. Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd has an open, non-threatening training style and is welcoming of attendees to ask those ‘uncomfortable’ or ‘taboo’ questions related to Aboriginal culture without fear of offence or judgement.
During this session, participants will hear about current day challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and activities both nationally and in Victoria to improve existing shortfalls in key areas of disadvantage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Date: | Wednesday 29 March 2023 |
Time: | 9.30am – 1.30pm |
Delivery: | Online via Microsoft Teams |
Target audience: Managers, field officers and staff with recruitment responsibilities of Aboriginal apprentices/trainees.
Topics include cultural obligations, unconscious bias, identity, Elders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, Aboriginal family structures including profiling the additional responsibilities of Aboriginal family members and the expectations on Aboriginal community members.
Group discussions topics include self-determination, how to manage Aboriginal staff and the benefits of social procurement with Aboriginal businesses.
The training aims to increase participant confidence by informing participants on appropriate language, behaviour and the importance of respect when interacting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About the facilitator:
Yorta Yorta woman Seona James is from Shepparton, Victoria. Seona has extensive cultural knowledge and corporate experience which has impacted positively for many industries and businesses.
Seona is the owner and managing director of Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd and facilitates tailored cultural awareness training to support inclusive behaviours within organisations.
Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd, specialises in providing cultural advisory, consultation and training to organisations committed to reconciliation.
During her 28-year career, Seona has developed and implemented industry specific cultural protocols and policies and successfully embedded culturally appropriate strategies at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFS), Linfox Australia (Logistics), CPA Australia and the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR).
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AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.
Registrations close: Tuesday 28 March 2023
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(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
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April
26Apr10:00 am1:00 pmAfrican Cultural Awareness & Recruitment
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Participants will gain an understanding of African beliefs, values, work/family values and how to work with African communities. Gain insight into the importance of cultural inclusion throughout the
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Participants will gain an understanding of African beliefs, values, work/family values and how to work with African communities. Gain insight into the importance of cultural inclusion throughout the recruitment process along with strategies to develop, retain and support African apprentices/trainees.
Date: | Wednesday 26 April 2023 |
Time: | 10:00am – 1:00pm |
Delivery: | TBC |
Target audience: Managers, field officers and staff with recruitment responsibilities of African apprentices/trainees.
Learning outcomes:
- A brief overview of African beliefs, values, work culture/family culture, cultural sensitivities/taboos
- Gain insight on how to work with African communities
- Learn how to effectively engage apprentices from African backgrounds
- Embedding cultural inclusion throughout the recruitment process along with strategies to develop, retain and support apprentices from African backgrounds.
About the facilitator:
Ashoup Atar is the CEO of Kowanj, a not-for-profit community-led organization that was established in response to the emerging social, educational, and employment needs of the African refugees & new and emerging communities in Australia. As an ex-refugee, Ash is committed to supporting migrant/refugees’ communities to prosper and achieve their goals. Members of the CALD communities are often disadvantaged and under-represented in the labour market therefore, Ash’s work focuses on addressing the employment barriers CALD jobseekers face and support employers promote cultural competence in the workplace, allowing jobseekers to transition effectively into their jobs.
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Registrations close: Monday 24 April 2023
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Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road, Kensington VIC 3031
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May
03May10:00 am1:30 pmEnhancing Interpersonal Skills
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Improve Connections, Teamwork and Influence DISC is a highly beneficial tool to assist us in recognising differences between people. It helps us understand ourselves and others better. By
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Improve Connections, Teamwork and Influence
DISC is a highly beneficial tool to assist us in recognising differences between people. It helps us understand ourselves and others better. By accepting, respecting, and adapting to these differences, we can build long-term relationships and positive influence. You will complete a self-evaluation survey in the lead-up to the training, an important element to learn more about your own personality traits and spot behavioural preferences in others. You will walk away from this interactive group session with the knowledge of how to recognise other people’s behavioural patterns so you can modify your communication to achieve win/win outcomes.
Date: | Wednesday 3 May 2023 |
Time: | 10am – 1.30pm |
Delivery: | In Person |
Topics:
- Unpacking the four DISC styles
- Creating a deeper understanding of self
- Adaptability to others’ style for maximum impact
Target audience: Managers, supervisors, team leaders, and field officers.
Facilitator: Martin Probst, PROfound Leadership
Martin Probst is an award-winning learning professional and #1 International Bestselling author, assisting individuals, teams and organisations to lead with confidence and succeed in today’s busy and ever-changing environment.
Through his company PROfound Leadership, Martin’s vision is to strengthen organisations through human-centred leadership and positively transform their future and generations to come.
His mission to maximise human potential and empower individuals and teams with skills of the future.
Martin is directly impacting the lives of many managers in Australia and around the globe through his simple-yet-effective and solution-based leadership strategies, so they can successfully deal with the human aspects of the business.
Registrations
AEN Members: Free PD Session. Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.
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Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road, Kensington VIC 3031
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July
05Jul10:00 am1:30 pmManaging Conflict with Confidence
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Navigate Challenging Situations Successfully Positive relationships and win/win outcomes are critical success contributors, and a range of conflicts can easily interrupt this. We must acquire the expertise and confidence
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Navigate Challenging Situations Successfully
Positive relationships and win/win outcomes are critical success contributors, and a range of conflicts can easily interrupt this. We must acquire the expertise and confidence to manage our emotional state effectively while in the heat of the moment to avoid negative effects on our wellbeing, morale and productivity.
This engaging session is designed to equip you with a deep understanding of what is driving conflict and how to achieve positive outcomes when dealing with employees, colleagues, managers or any other people you regularly interact with. You will acquire well-tested strategies to identify, deal with and resolve conflicts skilfully and more confidently.
Date: | Wednesday 5 July 2023 |
Time: | 10am – 1.30pm |
Delivery: | In Person |
Topics:
- What caused conflict?
- How to identify and handle conflict
- Resolving conflict with confidence
Target audience: Managers, supervisors, team leaders, and field officers.
Facilitator: Martin Probst, PROfound Leadership
Martin Probst is an award-winning learning professional and #1 International Bestselling author, assisting individuals, teams and organisations to lead with confidence and succeed in today’s busy and ever-changing environment.
Through his company PROfound Leadership, Martin’s vision is to strengthen organisations through human-centred leadership and positively transform their future and generations to come.
His mission to maximise human potential and empower individuals and teams with skills of the future.
Martin is directly impacting the lives of many managers in Australia and around the globe through his simple-yet-effective and solution-based leadership strategies, so they can successfully deal with the human aspects of the business.
Registrations
AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.
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Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location
Apprenticeship Employment Network
83 Hobsons Road, Kensington VIC 3031
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11Jul9:30 am1:30 pmIndigenous Cultural Awareness Training
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This in-depth Indigenous cultural awareness training provides a thorough understanding of Australian Aboriginal history, government policies and their impacts on Aboriginal society. Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd has
Event Details
This in-depth Indigenous cultural awareness training provides a thorough understanding of Australian Aboriginal history, government policies and their impacts on Aboriginal society. Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd has an open, non-threatening training style and is welcoming of attendees to ask those ‘uncomfortable’ or ‘taboo’ questions related to Aboriginal culture without fear of offence or judgement.
During this session, participants will hear about current day challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and activities both nationally and in Victoria to improve existing shortfalls in key areas of disadvantage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Date: | Tuesday 11 July 2023 |
Time: | 9.30am – 1.30pm |
Delivery: | Online via Microsoft Teams |
Target audience: Managers, field officers and staff with recruitment responsibilities of Aboriginal apprentices/trainees.
Topics include, Cultural obligations, unconscious bias, identity, Elders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, Aboriginal family structures including profiling the additional responsibilities of Aboriginal family members and the expectations on Aboriginal community members.
Group discussions topics include self-determination, how to manage Aboriginal staff and the benefits of social procurement with Aboriginal businesses.
The training aims to increase participant confidence by informing participants on appropriate language, behaviour and the importance of respect when interacting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About the facilitator:
Yorta Yorta woman Seona James is from Shepparton, Victoria. Seona has extensive cultural knowledge and corporate experience which has impacted positively for many industries and businesses.
Seona is the owner and managing director of Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd and facilitates tailored cultural awareness training to support inclusive behaviours within organisations.
Indigenous Cultural Connections Pty Ltd, specialises in providing cultural advisory, consultation and training to organisations committed to reconciliation.
During her 28-year career, Seona has developed and implemented industry specific cultural protocols and policies and successfully embedded culturally appropriate strategies at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFS), Linfox Australia (Logistics), CPA Australia and the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR).
Registrations
AEN Members: Free PD Session: Please login to Member’s area to register for this session.
Registrations close: Monday 10 July 2023
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Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
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