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HLT07 Training Package: new components endorsed
The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council have released details of new components of the HLT07 Training package which were recently endorsed.
The two specific areas endorsed are
- Allied Health Assistance - Community Rehabilitation
- Renal Care
For all the information regarding the new components please visit the CS&H ISC website
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Call for Abstracts: Future Proofing the Aged and Community Care Workforce
Change Champions are hosting a toolkit seminar, Future Proofing the Aged & Community Workforce, on 25-26 May 2010 and are inviting your participation by submitting an abstract to present at the seminar.
The seminar aims to
- highlight practical strategies to ensure the viability and sustainability of the aged and community care workforce into the future
- showcase innovative projects in aged, community care and educational settings
- showcase successful quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
For further information and guidelines for abstracts please click here
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DTED Employer resource kit available
The Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED), with the support of the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology, the Office for the Ageing and SafeWork SA, has developed an Employer Resource Kit which provides a flexible set of tools to helps employers to recruit, develop, retain and manage staff.
The toolkit is heavily based on the South Australian Government's Building Business Capability in Workforce Development program, which aims to encourage and support employers to develop workforce plans to support their business planning to be both productive and profitable.
The pack contains information cards, a workforce planning guide and a CD containing simple but effective templates and an example case study, which will provide an insight into the planning required to ensure you can address future staffing needs.
To obtain a copy of the resource kit contact the SA Health & Community Services Skills Board by email or phone 8362 9311
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National Workforce Literacy Project
The Australian Industry Group has been funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations to conduct a national workplace literacy and numeracy project.
For all the information regarding this project please click here
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VET in SACE: Navigating the Maze Forum
The SA Health & Community Services Skills Board, in collaboration with National Disability Services, Aged & Community Services SA&NT, the Department of Education and Children's Services, SA Health and Business SA will be hosting a forum to navigate the maze of VET in the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SACE). Aimed at HR managers and personnel from aged care, disability and health services the forum will give attendees an opportunity to get an overview of SACE and how to connect with schools and young people.
More details on the forum will be available soon.
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Mental Health Week: 4-10 October 2009
The Mental Health Coalition of SA is hosting Mental Health Week 2009 4-10 October 2009. "Open your mind. What you do can make a difference" has Stigma Reductions as a theme, with further emphasis on Health Promotions.
To learn about the exciting events taking place during Mental Health Week please visit the Mental Health Coalition of SA website.
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Making a difference...Convention 2009: 21-22 October 2009
With just 3 weeks to go before the Community Services and Health Industy Skills Council hosts the Making a difference...Convention 2009 time is running out for you to register.
For program details, accommodation and flight information and to register please click here
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Abstraction to Action: 23 October 2009
SACOSS is hosting the Abstraction to Action forum to focus on the findings of recent key reports in the area of social infrastructure, and plan ways to turn this existing knowledge into specific action.
Click here to view the flyer for more information and registration details
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Investing in the Healthcare Workforce: Aligning Strategy Leadership and the Team: 6-7 November 2009
Registrations are now open for the Investing in the Healthcare Workforce: Aligning Strategy Leadership and the Team at the Amora Jamison Hotel, Sydney on 6-7 November 2009, hosted by Change Champions.
Please click here for more information and to register and to view the program
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Webinar: Aged Care Workforce - Making the most of a challenging situation: 12 November 2009
Change Champions invites you to participate in the webinar Aged Care Workforce - Making the most of a challenging situation on 12 November 2009. Roxanne Harms, an internationally recognised expert on rostering and workforce management, will present a 60 minute presentation, followed by a 30 minute audience discussion.
To learn more about the webinar system and to register please click here. The program for the webinar can be accessed here.
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NCVER study- Employers views on improving the VET system
This study examines employers' views, taken from the NCVER Survey of Employer Use and Views on the VET system, on the three ways they can engage with the VET system: by having vocational qualifications as a job requirement; employing apprentices and trainees; and using nationally recognised training. In particular, the authors focus on employers' suggestions for improvement to the VET system and, for those employers who are dissatisfied with the system, their reasons for dissastisfaction.
Click here to download the study
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NCVER report - VET in Schools 2007
NCVER has released the statistical report VET in Schools 2007 which presents information about senior secondary school students undertaking vocational education and training (VET) through the program known as 'VET in Schools' during 2007.
To access the report and supporting documents please click here
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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? You can now place an item on our newsletter. Simply email your submission to maxine@sahcssb.com.au
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