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New Look for the SAHCSSB Newsletter
Welcome to the first edition of the new look SAHCSSB newsletter. Filled with information, dates to remember and downloadable resources, this newsletter is invaluable for the health and community services worker. Let us know what you think about the new look newsletter, or our website (www.sahcssb.com.au) by emailing info@sahcssb.com.au
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Aged & Community Services SA&NT Inc launch Workforce Development Resources
Aged & Community Services SA & NT Inc (ACS SA&NT) recently launched two exciting new workforce development resources.
The first, for employers in aged and community care, is a series of information sheets designed to give an overview of some of the initiatives organisations have implemented with regard to attraction and retention of staff. The second, aimed at employees and potential employees, gives a wide range of information about employment opportunities, career pathways, training and volunteer positions available within the aged and community care sector.
Both resources will be available to download soon from the ACS website.
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Productivity Places Program for Existing Workers
The next round of funding for the Productivity Places Program for Existing Workers opens in May 2009. For further information on the Poductivity Places Program, for both existing workers and job seekers, please visit the DFEEST website or contact us at the Skills Board
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Review of TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in the TAA Training Package
Innovation and Business Skills Australia is currently reviewing the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification in the TAA Training Package. A revised model of the qualification has been prepared and the project is now in the consultation stage with capital city workshops and an on-line forum being held in May. For more information about the review, to view a copy of the consultation paper and to register to attend the workshop being held in Adelaide on Monday May 18 please visit the IBSA website.
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Basic Home Fire Safety in the Community Services Training Package CHC08
Basic home fire safety information has now been included in 9 separate units of competency in the new CHC08 Community Services Training Package. The 9 units are part of the core and/or elective options for 49 qualifications and two Skill Sets. Basic home fire safety support materials will be managed and developed centrally for use in each state and territory. This will ensure the information provided is nationally consistent and in line with current fire service policy and practice.
It is anticipated that this information will be available in the first week of July at no cost via download from fire services websites in each state and territory.
If you have any questions please contact
Julie Harris at Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (national project manager) jharris@mfb.vic.gov.au
Kerry Jennings at Aerial Consultancy aerial@labyrinth.net.au
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SA Training Awards
Nominations are still open for the 2009 South Australia Training Awards.
The peak state awards for vocational education and training (VET), hosted by the Training and Skills Commission, recognise innovation and excellence in the training sector.
Employers, final year students, training providers, schools and enterprises who excel in training are invited to apply. For more information please click here.
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Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council 2009 National Accolades for Excellence
The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CH&H ISC) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural CS&H ISC 2009 National Accolades for Excellence.
With the CS&H ISC's vision to promote a competent workforce that is able to meet the needs of Australia's population, these Accolades are a way of celebrating the achievements and providing much-deserved recognition of community services and health organisations and our workforce.
The Accolades provide an avenue to showcase, acknowledge and applaud best practice workforce and skills development within nine categories, including categories for Registered Training Organisations.
Applications open 1 May 2009.
To find out more information www.iscaccolades.com.au or contact Deva Braakensiek deva.braakensiek@cshisc.com.au or on 02 9270 6636.
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Working with the new Community Services Training Package CHC08: 30 June 2009
The SAHCSSB is holding a forum for industry stakeholders to help demystify the changes to the Community Services Training Package. Click here to find out more and to register
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Mind the Gen Gap: Working Together to Meet Workforce Challenges: 2 June 2009
The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CS&HISC) is hosting this event which will be focused on multi-generational workplaces and tackling the challenges that arise. To find out more and to register please click here
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Making a Difference.....Convention 2009 21-22 October: 2009
The CS&HISC is holding its annual conference in Melbourne this year, with an outstanding array of international and Australian speakers. Early bird registrations are now open. To register, and to see the preliminary program, please click here
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Ageing in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges: 3 June 2009
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia is the host of the Ageing in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges seminar. Dr Sara Czaja, Director of the Centre for Research and Education on Ageing and Technology Enhancement at the University of Miami, will be presenting. Please click here to find out more and to download a registration form.
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Health and Community Services Environmental Scan 2009
The Environmental Scan 2009 for the health and community services sector has been released by the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council. Please click here to access the scan.
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Government and Community Safety Environmental Scan 2009
Government Skills Australia has published the Government and Community Safety Environmental Scan 2009. Please click here to download the scan.
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Health Workforce Competency Principles - A Victorian discussion papar
In 2009, the National Health Workforce Taskforce (NHWT) will progress work to determine the suitability and applicability of a national competency framework for the health workforce. The Victorian Department of Human Services has produced a discussion paper to generate debate: Health Workforce Competency Principals - a Victorian discussion paper. The paper broadly explores ideas around shared competencies.
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Governance Arrangements for the National Training System
Skills Australia has released for consultation a paper about future governance arrangements for the national training system. Amongst other things it proposes establishment of an independent national VET regulartory body, a more coordinated approach to industry leadership in VET and a 'phased' approach to greater regularory coordination across tertiary education. Download a copy of the paper here
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NCVER VET Graduate Outcomes
Information on employment outcomes for vocational educaton and training (VET) graduates in specified fields can now be accessed by using a new interactive online resource developed by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) and based on an annual survey of student outcomes. To access this resource please click here. For an example of the kind of information available on health industry graduates click here
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Long Term Care Workforce: OECD Paper
A recent OECD paper considers the long-term care workforce across the OECD and explores responses to a growing demand for workers. Click here to download the paper
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NT Council of Social Service Workforce Strategy Toolkit
The NT Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) has produced a workforce strategy toolkit. Click here for more information about this exciting resource and to download the toolkit.
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Do you have an upcoming event or resource you want to promote? Or do you simply want to share information with the sector? Simply email your submission for consideration to maxine@sahcssb.com.au
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