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May - June 2012 Volume A&D 6, Issue 33
GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING NEWS
Council of Australian Governments (COAG) reaffirmed commitment to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
The April meeting of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) attended by all the State Premiers, Federal government and Prime Minister has reaffirmed the commitment of all governments to a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
COAG released the set of high level principles, to guide the reform process.
The next phase of work will focus on eligibility for support through an NDIS, portability of entitlements and funding.
COAG also released a progress report on work to date. This outlines some of the challenges we all face in working to build an NDIS together. We look forward to discussing this work with you over the coming months.
You can view the full Communiqué on the COAG website.
The Hon Jenny Macklin MP - Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs in April gave a speech to the Grattan Institute in Melbourne ‘Rebuilding from the Ground Up – A National Disability Insurance Scheme’.
It was a great opportunity to set out the massive change we are seeking to make to how we support people with disability, their families and carers.
The insurance approach is a revolutionary idea for disability, one that I think will fundamentally change how the system works, to make it work for people with disability, their families and carers.
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NDIS National Rally – Monday April 30
12 Noon - everywhere (see link for locations)
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING NEWS
NSW to host Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games 2013
NSW Premier, Barry O’Farrell, recently announced the inaugural 2013 Asia Pacific Regional Games would be held in Newcastle - following the success of a NSW Government backed bid with Special Olympics Australia.
“Australians are known the world over for their love of sport and I'm delighted Newcastle will welcome athletes to the inaugural Special Olympics Asia Pacific Regional Games in 2013,” said Mr O’Farrell, who was joined at the announcement by Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia.
“These Games will be the largest ever held for people with an intellectual disability in the Asia-Pacific region and the NSW Government is extremely pleased the City of Newcastle will be the host city,” he said.
“The Hunter is a great region with terrific sporting facilities and is well equipped to host this major event." “This is a great event for Newcastle and NSW and an acknowledgement of the determination and spirit that embodies the Special Olympics movement,” Mr O’Farrell said.
The Special Olympics Asia Pacific Regional Games will see athletes from 25 countries competing in eight sports over nine days. It is estimated the event will attract five thousand international visitors attending the Games together with more than 1,700 athletes, 600 coaches supported by 4,000 volunteers and family members.
A large contingent of international media is also expected to cover the event.
Minister for Disability Services, Andrew Constance, congratulated Special Olympics CEO, Gill Stapleton on her team’s efforts and success.
The Inaugural Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games will be held from 30 November to 7 December 2013. Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
http://www.specialolympics.com.au/asiapacificgames
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING NEWS
Getting young people with disabilities ready for study & work: A guide for parents
This new Guide aims to support parents and carers of young people with disability through the process of transition from high school into post-secondary education , training and work. This resource was developed by the National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO) program hosted by the University of Western Sydney, through a Strategic Project Grant funded by the Australian Government.
The new resource includes a guidebook and a range of supplementary factsheets including comprehensive content on topics such as:
- top ten tips for parents and carers;
- explanation of the transition process and elements of good transition planning;
- advice on the positive roles parents can play during transition, navigating their changing parental roles during the process, overcoming common transition barriers; and working constructively with professionals involved;
- overall description of post-school pathways and detailed facts on each specific option, including entry processes, how to access disability support and where to find more information; and
- facts on disability and privacy rights and responsibilities of young people with disability.
Click here for more information and to download The Guide and the 13 supplementary fact sheets.
The Guide accompanies an existing workbook for young people with disability called Get ready for study and work: Top ten tips for young people with disability which is also available online at the same website. The two resources can be used together or independently.
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING ISSUES IN STAFF TRAINING
Community Services & Health Training Packages are changing
CS&HISC is conducting a series of national information forums to inform users of the current CHC08 and HLT07 training packages of the up-coming changes, currently in progress, to the format and content of training packages in response to training provider and industry needs.
CS&HISC will also take the opportunity to outline our 2011-2014 Continuous Improvement Work Plan, including ways to contribute to the ongoing review of the two training packages
Forum Program
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Overview of the key features of the VET reform including the Streamlined Design Model, including presentation of draft samples of the changes to qualifications and units of competency
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Outline of the CS&HISC 2011 - 2014 Continuous Improvement Work Plan, including stakeholder engagement structure and how to contribute feedback
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Discussion of the impact on training quality and workshop of mechanisms to improve training quality across the Community Services & Health industry
Audience
The workshop is designed for users of the current CHC08 and HLT07 training packages including training providers, peak associations and employer representatives. The forums are free to attend however places are limited - please register your interest to secure a place.
https://www.cshisc.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=915&Itemid=962
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING FEATURED ORGANISATION
Early Childhood Intervention Australia
ECIA NSW aims to help young children with disabilities and their families be part of their community by:
- providing information about early childhood intervention (ECI) to families, professionals and the community
- fostering the understanding and development of best practices in ECI
- improving access to quality, comprehensive ECI services
- raising awareness of the importance of ECI
- providing leadership and support to those in the field of ECI
- evaluating and commenting on social policy and strategic directions that affect ECI
- advocating for the rights of children with disabilities and their families
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING NEWS
South Australia Implements Individualised Funding
South Australian State Government announced that it was commencing the first stage of implementation of Individualised Funding
Over 2000 people will soon receive letters inviting them to take up an Individual Budget for disability support, managed by themselves or by someone else they nominate.
In Control Australia welcomes the news that many South Australians living with disability will have the opportunity to gain greater control of their lives - a significant day for the South Australian disability community and for all members of the In Control community.
SA Premier Jay Weatherill and Disabilities Minister Ian Hunter have announced that people eligible to receive assistance will be offered the opportunity to convert their current funding arrangements to Individualised Budgets, including taking the money as a Direct Payment to make their own arrangements.
This opportunity means that people can have a greater say in how their disability support funding is spent and build personalised support arrangements that are right for each person’s unique circumstances. Importantly, this opportunity elevates people living with disability as customers, with genuine purchasing power to choose what’s best for them, signaling a big change in the marketplace for disability support.
In Controllers know that where people are supported to make best use of an Individualised Budget, people can have a greater sense of personal control and improve their life chances. But we also know that funding is only one part of the recipe for a good life - it is important that people are given the opportunity and the tools to build a positive active future.
The 100 Leaders Project is a resource that South Australian agency JFA Purple Orange has developed to help people with this journey. This resource has taken shape with the help of the In Control community all over Australia.
The 100 Leaders Project website features narratives from people who have taken control in their own lives, who have a vision of what is possible, and who are taking personal action to build a good life.
We invite you to explore the website, and consider contributing to the Project.
South Australian Pierre Rosenberg is one of the participants. Pierre has been able to access many of the characteristics associated with an Individualised Budget because of the approach of his support agency.
“I make my own decisions particularly about my finances, what I do and when I do it. Some things I now have control over in my life include choosing my own support workers, creating rosters for my support workers, where and how I live, what I do and when I do it, and my daily and weekly routines,” says Pierre.
As Individualised Funding systems are developed in SA, it will be important to give people the option of getting help from a facilitator; someone who can provide assistance with planning and putting the arrangements in place, and help people connect into mainstream community opportunities.
We will know these new Individualised Funding arrangements are really having an impact when we see people actively participating in mainstream community life, as equal citizens.
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING NEWS
In The USA The Definition of Autism May Be Changing Based On American Psychiatric Panel’s Recommendations
An expert panel appointed by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is well into the process of making proposed changes to the definition of autism and most experts familiar with the work predict that the new definition will narrow the criteria for autism, thus drastically reducing the number of children who are diagnosed.
The APA is completing work on the fifth edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the first major revision in 17 years. This manual is the standard reference for mental disorders, driving research, treatment and insurance decisions.
Read more at College of Direct Support
APA’s DSM V Development Site
http://www.dsm5.org/Pages/Default.aspx
APA’s DSM V most recent press release on the changes for Autism
http://www.dsm5.org/Documents/12-03%20Autism%20Spectrum%20Disorders%20-%20DSM5.pdf
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GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS NEWS
Fulbright Professional Scholarship
Fulbright Professional Scholarships are available to Australian citizens, in junior to mid career positions, poised for advancement to a senior role from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors (outside academe), or junior to middle level academics whose professional focus is industry related and whose research and sharing of results within the industry is clearly outlined. As a guideline, Professional Scholars are generally aged between 30-45 years. The scholarship supports a 3-4 month program of professional development in the United States.
Application proposals must include an educational component (such as a short-course and/or research) and identify a potential U.S. host institution at which the applicant would spend a significant period of their scholarship. It may also involve other forms of professional experience including visits to relevant organisations. While the program may include attending a conference, this does not fulfil the educational requirements of the scholarship. The Professional Scholarship does not fund postgraduate (i.e. Masters or PhD) study programs.
Applications reopen on 1 June 2012 for the 2013 Scholarship Period.
For further information and application forms http://www.fulbright.com.au/scholarships/australian/professional.html
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING WORLD HEALTH NEWS
Mental Health and Development: Targeting People with Mental Health Conditions as a Vulnerable Group
In order to highlight the urgent need to pay attention to mental health in development, this WHO publication highlights the urgent need to redress the current situation. It presents compelling evidence that people with mental health conditions meet major criteria for vulnerability and yet fall through the cracks of development aid and government attention. It makes the case for reaching out to this vulnerable group through the design and implementation of appropriate policies and programmes and through the inclusion of mental health interventions into broader poverty reduction and development strategies. It also describes a number of key interventions which can provide a starting point for these efforts. This report is a call to action to all development stakeholders — multilateral agencies, bilateral agencies, global partnerships, private foundations, academic and research institutions, governments and civil society — to focus their attention on mental health. By investing in people with mental health conditions, development outcomes can be improved. To download a copy of the publication, please visit: http://www.who.int/entity/mental_health/policy/mhtargeting/en/index.html
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Proposal Sets a Goal That 7% of a Federal Contactors’ Workforce Be People With Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has proposed a policy recommendation that would establish a national goal that 7% of each job group in a federal contractor’s workforce be individuals with disabilities.
The announcement of proposed rule by OFCCP points out that this proposed change to 7% is “not a quota nor a hiring ceiling and that a failure to attain the goal does not constitute a violation” of Section 503 or OFCCP’s regulations. Rather, the goal will provide both contractors and OFCCP with a quantifiable measure for assessing success in recruiting and employing individuals with disabilities. “It is a tool to help identify any remaining barriers to equal employment,” Fesko added.
Read further at the College of Direct Supports web site.
US Department of Labor’s website here:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/faqs/Section503_NPRM_faq.htm
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING BOOKS GUIDE
Caring For Somebody with Dementia. By Meridith Sindel. Caring for Somebody with Dementia describes the experiences of life with dementia over those three years. For all that time Dementia sat himself between Merideth and her mother – or at least he tried to. Dementia was a spiteful fellow and had brought with it the more obvious symptoms - delusions, anxiety, depression, memory loss. Caring for Somebody with Dementia details the causes of dementia, mechanisms for dealing with symptoms and offers advice on personal care, frailty and the practicalities of caring. It also gives insight into the vital issue of how to maintain communication with somebody with dementia.ISBN 9781921421754 More information
A Practical Guide to Delivering Personalisation. Person-Centred Practice in Health and Social Care. Helen Sanderson and Jaimee Lewis. This is the comprehensive guide to delivering personalisation in health and social care using person centred approaches. It covers what personalisation and person centred approaches are, the different elements involved, and how to carry it out with all those receiving care and support, from people with disabilities to people at the end of life. more »
Story Drama in the Special Needs Classroom
Step-by-Step Lesson Plans for Teaching through Dramatic Play. Jessica Perich Carleton. Introducing drama to the learning experience is guaranteed to enrich a child's development, and is an especially effective approach for children with special educational needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders. This practical handbook offers teachers an array of simple and easy-to-implement theatrical techniques that will enhance students' learning and encourage artistic expression. More information
Working with Parents of a Newly Diagnosed Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. A Guide for Professionals. Deb Keen and Sylvia Rodger. This book sets out the type of support that is most beneficial to families following an ASD diagnosis, and equips professionals with the information and tools they need to provide that support. It is an essential resource for any professional involved in supporting families at the time of, or immediately following, an ASD diagnosis. more »
A Manual of Dynamic Play Therapy Helping Things Fall Apart, the Paradox of Play
Dennis McCarthy. Children experience growth and change throughout their lives. This book explains how this reorganising process can be used in play therapy to help children dealing with social, neurological, developmental, health and family issues. Theory and examples are used to show how to apply the practice with a range of clients. more »
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING GUIDE TO POLICIES & GUIDELINES
Valuing and managing diversity: Cultural diversity strategic framework 2010 – 2013 sets the state-wide strategic priorities and directions for ADHC NSW in policy and service delivery processes. Valuing and managing diversity: Cultural diversity strategic framework 2010 – 2013 sets the state-wide strategic priorities and directions for ADHC in policy and service delivery processes. (April 2012) Cultural Diversity Strategic Framework 2010-2013
Maintaining Respite Capacity Policy.
The purpose of this policy is to set out how ADHC and the NGO sector manage the needs of people with disability, and their families, who overstay their allocated centre-based respite ADHC and the NGO sector recognise that there are a number of early warning signs of carer stress which can result in an increased likelihood of a person with disability overstaying their allocated respite. In the event that an individual overstays their allocated respite, there is a clear process that is to be undertaken by ADHC and the NGO service provider to develop appropriate exit strategies. (Amended March 2012) Maintaining respite capacity policy
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GLOBAL ONLINE DIRECTORIES GUIDE
Social Needs Directory
socialneeds.net.au provides an easily navigable and searchable directory of key reports and submissions concerning social needs in Australia since 2007 , with an emphasis on those released in the last 4 years. Each of over 500 reports and submissions can be directly accessed through the directory by clicking on the report or submission name.
Relevant reports can be identified by text or tag search and be sorted by name, author, date, description or tag. The directory also contains a brief description of the organisations that have authored the reports -- and a link to their home page.
The inspiration for socialneeds.net.au arose from a desire to provide pro bono legal service providers with a research tool that could assist them in reviewing and developing their programs, and prioritising limited resources to meet unmet legal need. However, the directory will be useful for anyone researching or seeking to address unmet social need in Australia, and provides advocates with a tool to help produce evidence-based reports and submissions.
http://www.socialneeds.net.au/sn/
Crisis Support Contacts – Sydney http://www.sydneysingleparents.org.au/Crisissupport.html
Alive 90.5 fm Australian Spectrum Show with Ross (Your Editor of the Global Gazette)
Tuesday night 9 to12 pm for all Australian blues, roots, jazz, folk, indigenous and contemporary music. Studio guests. Blues, Folk and Jazz Gig Guide and great Australian music. Exclusive national album launches. Contributor to the Australian National Blues & Roots Charts.
Internet Radio Streaming worldwide online at www.alive905.com.au [follow the Listen Live links]
The studio guests for 2012 include: = Kevin Borich, Bondi Cigars, Don Hopkins & Rob Grosser, Blues Pirates, Sydney Blues Festival Windsor Special, Ross Ward’s Xpress, Mississippi Shakedown, Ali Penney, Chase The Sun, Daxton, Eli Wolfe, John F Kennedy, Yokoinc, The Authors, Duncan Woods, Maz Mazak, PJ O’Brien, Tansey Mayhew, The Bellhops, Colleen Fricker, Two Girls Will, Sally Street, Amanda Easton, Pop Chics, Nathan Eshman, Country HQ, Eleventh Hour, Chris Turner, Men With Day Jobs, JD Love, Blakhatz, Rosie McDonald & Mothers Of Intention, Jim Finn, Kylie Stephens, Jack Pledge, Out of Abingdon, Damn Fine Gentlemen, Michael Vidale & Radio with Pictures, Stormcellar and many more.
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Agency Disability Nurses & Residential Care Workers Wanted
Work the shifts and roster you want.
Agency work gives you control of your life.
Why not join our Global team now.
Contact Global for an appointment.
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING GRANT NEWS
From the Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council www.cshisc.com.au
National Workforce Development Fund – Funding Available
Funding is still available in this financial year for organisations that can provide adequate rationale of workforce development needs and a clear link to outcomes as a result of training.
Additional NWDF applications from Round 1 have recently been approved, taking the total number of projects to 82 within the community services and health industries.
Applications need to be submitted as soon as possible, so please see the website for more information and send your enquiries to workforcedevelopment@cshisc.com.au or call 02 9270 6633 for support.
Workplace English Language and Literacy Program
Australian Government funding to train workers in English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.
The Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program is administered by the Australian Government through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).
The WELL program aims to assist people whose English language, literacy and numeracy proficiency is at Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), meaning that a person is below the level where she/he is able to communicate in English with sufficient accuracy to meet specific workplace needs.
For more information on how to access WELL funding please click here.
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING RESEARCH NEWS
Community attitudes to people with disability: scoping project
This report investigates current research on community attitudes towards people with disability. It was an initial step towards building an evidence base on Australian community attitudes to people with disability, on the impact of these attitudes on outcomes for people with disability and on effective policies for improving community attitudes towards them.
Prepared by Fyffe, Bigby and McCubbery for the National Disability Administrators in February 2006. People with disabilities in Commonwealth State and Territory Disability Agreement (CSTDA) services are ageing in significant numbers along with the rest of the population. Changes in the disability sector, including the move to community based residential services, longer life expectancy and changing expectations by people with a disability means that the sector has not previously...
The use of health services among Australians with disability
This bulletin is the second in a series about health of people with disability. It examines the use of health services among Australians with disability based on national population health survey data. AIHW catalogue number (AUS140). Available from CanPrint for $10 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Monitoring Employment and Day Options Reforms
Prepared by Centre for Research into Disability and Society, School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University of Technology for DPRWG, August 2008. The Project purposes were “…to advise on ways to improve the seamless delivery of services across the employment/day options interface to ensure these services better meet the needs of people with a disability. The research will assist in informing the coordination of services between and within levels of government and in... View and download report »
Neural tube defects in Australia: prevalence before mandatory folic acid fortification
This report describes the prevalence and trends of neural tube defects (NTD) in Australia during the past decade. The best estimated prevalence of NTD among pregnancies is presented based on the information from states that collect near complete data on NTD. Characteristics and outcomes of the births and pregnancy characteristics of mothers are presented for the period 199-2008. The purpose of compiling this national report is to provide baseline prevalence of NTD, before implementation of mandatory folic acid fortification of bread flour in September 2009. AIHW catalogue number ( PER 53 ). Available from CanPrint for $25 (1300 889 873). Click on the link to view the media release and report.
Australian Social Trends March 2012
Released quarterly, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)’ Australian Social Trends presents analysis and commentary on a wide range of social issues. The March edition includes the following articles: Disability and work; Life after homelessness; Love me do; and Life on 'Struggle Street': Australians in low economic resource households. Download the LATEST issue in full of Australian Social Trends March 2012
Research Resource: Disability and Statistics: Disability-inclusive design, planning, monitoring and evaluation
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING FEATURED COURSES
Predict, Assess & Respond To challenging/aggressive Behaviour
PART™ is a proactive response approach to the prevention and management of aggression in the workplace consistent with a positive support framework resulting in positive outcomes for all. (Formerly Professional Assault Response Training)
PART™ is a 2 or 3 day workshop providing a comprehensive and systematic approach to the predicting, assessing and response to aggressive/challenging behaviour.
A 5 day Train-the-Trainer course is available for organisations to conduct in-house training.
Information about PART Training http://www.mtu.net.au/part/
Courses in May & June (see Global Conference calendar for dates)
Current Training Courses available http://www.mtu.net.au/calendar/cal.html
ONLINE EDUCATION DIRECTORY up dated
Online professional development is an easy way to access further education – especially valuable for shift workers – so we have researched some options and put them on our web site at
http://www.globalcarestaff.com/page/online_education.html
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING EDUCATION RESOURCES GUIDE
DVD: Louder Than Words: How to Intervene with Nonverbal Individuals
Increase your confidence and gain new skills to use with nonverbal individuals. Individuals who cannot speak—or have very limited verbal skills—pose a number of challenges for staff members. Misunderstanding and frustration are common and sometimes lead to crisis incidents in which the lack of communication results in a potentially explosive situation. This program focuses on preventing much of the agitated and even aggressive behavior exhibited by nonverbal individuals. You'll learn to utilize alternative ways to communicate and understand that many nonverbal individuals can comprehend much more than they are able to express. 25 minutes. Includes 10 Participant Workbooks and Leader's Guide.
Famous People With Disabilities
A web site that is useful for community and staff awareness seminar presentation preparation. http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_0060.shtml
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GLOBAL POSITIONS VACANT
Residential Care Workers - Disability & /or Aged Care (Agency Casual Work)
Email: Employment@GlobalCareStaff.com Free phone: 1800 009 292
We are a leading casual staff agency offering a variety of shifts to care workers throughout Sydney and surrounding suburbs. Currently we are seeking experienced care workers to work with people who have a disability. Plenty of shifts available. Weekly pay. Choose your own days & shift availability. Must have previous experience in a similar role. Drivers License and First Aid Certificate required. Ability to communicate effectively with people who have a disability is essential. Must be able to work as part of a team. For more information call 1800 009 292 or forward your resume along with contact details of two referees to: Employment@GlobalCareStaff.com
Registered Nurses & Endorsed Enrolled Nurses specialised in aged care, disability and mental health (casual agency work)
Email: Employment@GlobalCareStaff.com Free phone: 1800 009 292
One of the market leaders in the public, private mental health, disability, and aged care fields. Global can offer you plenty of shifts in private and public aged care, disability, mental health services and dual diagnosis and disability special care areas. An agency founded and run by Registered Nurses, we can assist you in finding work in a variety of locations. Choose the hours and shifts to suit your lifestyle. Must be registered to practice in Australia. Excellent pay rates. Weekly pays. Why not forward your resume to Employment@GlobalCareStaff.com or phone to speak to one of our friendly consultants who can help you make that great career move. Free phone: 1800 009 292.
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GLOBAL DISABILITY & AGEING CONFERENCES GUIDE
See a more comprehensive listing of conferences at our web site
http://www.globalcarestaff.com/page/conference_calendar.html
1 May 2012
Family Planning NSW Certificate in Sexual & Reproductive Health (Nursing). Distance Intake. Ashfield, NSW. http://www.fpnsw.org.au/788250_5.html
1 – 2 May 2012
PART 2 Day Course. Predict, Assess And Respond To Challenging/Aggressive Behaviour. MTU Training Concepts. Parramatta RSL, NSW. http://www.mtu.net.au/calendar/cal.html
2 May 2012
Understanding and Supporting Carers for Service Providers. Carers NSW, Lvl 18, 24 Campbell St, Sydney. 9.30 am – 1pm. Education and Training Team on (02) 92804744 or email us on education@carersnsw.asn.au. To register online please http://www.carersnsw.asn.au/EducationTraining/ET_ORF.htm .
2 – 3 May 2012
Living Well: Mental health Across The Life Span Conference. Sydney. Mental Health Association of NSW & Association of Relatives And Friends of the Mentally Ill (ARAFMI). Abstracts must be no longer than 300 words and the deadline for submissions will be Friday 24 February 2012. Please forward all submissions to mha@mentalhealth.asn.au Contact for more information: Kate, Natasha or Liz on 9339 6000.
2 – 3 May 2012
Sexuality Program Planning to Support People With A Disability. Ashfield, NSW. Family Plannning NSW. http://www.fpnsw.org.au/83495_5.html
2 – 3 May 2012
Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) for Mental Health Nurses. College of Nursing, Burwood NSW. Click here for the CPD Handbook. Click here for a CPD application form. Click here for CPD course fees.
3 May 2012
Living Loving & Dementia Workshop for Professionals. Hamilton, NSW. 9.30am – 4.30pm. Hunter Dementia & Memory Resource Centre, 2 Percy St, Hamilton, NSW. Alzheimer’s Australia. To Register call 02 4962 7000
3 May 2012
NCOSS Sector Development Conference: Management Committees As Employers. Teachers Federation Auditorium, Surry Hills, Sydney. NSW Council of Social Services. http://www.ncoss.org.au/content/view/6356/149/
3 – 4 May 2012
Accommodation & Social Participation Conference 2012. Hilton Adelaide. National Disability Services, NDS. http://www.nds.org.au/events/1317948204
3 – 4 May 2012
Suicide and Self Harm Prevention, Sydney. ACWA /CCWT Education. http://www.acwa.asn.au/Show_Found_Courses11.php?cdn=2710
3 – 6 May 2012
20th European Congress of Psychiatry. Prague, Czech Republic. http://www.kenes.com/epa/
3 – 6 May 2012
8th International Congress on Mental Dysfunction & Other Non-Motor Features in Parkinsons Disease and Related Disorders. Berlin, Germany. http://www2.kenes.com/MDPD2012/Pages/home.aspx
6 – 8 May 2012
Child and Youth Mental Health Matters. Vancouver, BC, Canada. http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/ChildandYouthMentalHealth.htm
7 – 11 May 2012
PART Train The Trainer Course. Predict, Assess And Respond To Challenging/Aggressive Behaviour. MTU Training Concepts. All Seasons, Robinson Ave, Perth WA. http://www.mtu.net.au/calendar/cal.html
10 - 11 May 2012
Clinical Advances in Cystic Fibrosis. London, UK. http://www.mahealthcareevents.co.uk/cgi-bin/go.pl/conferences/detail.html?conference_uid=304
12 May 2012
International Nurses Day. http://www.icn.ch/publications/2012-closing-the-gap-from-evidence-to-action/
15 May 2012
Social Integration: Strategies for People with a Disability, Redfern, NSW. ACWA / CCWT Training. http://www.acwa.asn.au/Show_Found_Courses11.php?cdn=2692
15 May 2012
Community Services & Health Industry Training Packages National Information Session – Sydney. (Time & venue tba) CHC08 and HLT07 training packages up-coming changes. CSHISK Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council. Click here to register
15 May 2012
Implementing A Quality Complaint Management System in the Disability Sector. Sydney CBD. NSW Ombudsman. http://www.ombo.nsw.gov.au/whatsnew/upcomingwrkshp.html and Training registration online form
15 - 16 May 2012
ATDC 2012. Hobart, Tasmania. Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council, Tasmania Inc. conference@atdc.org.au
15 - 18 May 2012
Interdependence 2012. Vancouver, BC, Canada. Making communities accessible for all and spinal cord injury research. http://ww.rickhansen.com/interdependence2012
15 - 18 May 2012
17th International APPAC Conference. Hilton Hotel, Athens, Greece. Association of Psychology & Psychiatry for Adults & Children. http://www.appac.gr/displayITM1.asp?ITMID=18&LANG=EN
16 May 2012
Schizophrenia Awareness Week
16 May 2012
Delirium, Dementia and Challenging Behaviour Nursing. College of Nursing, Newcastle, NSW. Click here for the CPD Handbook. Click here for a CPD application form. Click here for CPD course fees.
16 May 2012
Australian Network on Disability National Conference 2012. Raising The Bar. Sydney Hilton. http://www.and.org.au/pages/national-conference.html
16 - 19 May 2012
7th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia. http://www.dcconferences.com.au/wcnr2012/
16 - 19 May 2012
Psychiatric Nursing Conference. Las Vagas, NV, USA. http://contemporaryforums.com/Live-CE-Conferences/2012/Psychiatric-Nursing-2012-Las-Vegas/
17 - 18 May 2012
Orientation to the Alcohol and Other Drugs Field, Sydney. ACWA / CCWT Training. http://www.acwa.asn.au/Show_Found_Courses11.php?cdn=2662
17 - 18 May 2012
Aged Care Association Australia NSW Congress 2012. Sheraton on the Park, Sydney. www.acaansw.com.au
19 May 2012
Integrative Mental Health 2012. Mathews Lecture Theatre, University of NSW, Kensington. More info
21 - 22 May 2012
The 4th ACSA National Community Care Conference. Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide. www.agedcare.org.au
22 - 23 May 2012
Therap Conference. Kansas City, MO. Therapy Services Conference. www.therapservices.net/conferences/
22 - 24 May 2012
SRV: 7 Themes Workshop. North Ryde, NSW. Foundations Forum. http://longwalk.info/FF/html/workshops.html
22 - 25 May 2012
Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2012. Jupiters Gold Coast Convention Centre, Queensland, Australia. www.spectronicsinoz.com/conference/2012
23 - 25 May 2012
ESCIF Congress 2012. Lucignano, Italy. European Spinal Cord Injury Federation. http://www.escif.org
23 May 2012
Sexuality & Disability: workplace policy made easy. Ashfield, NSW. Family Planning Association NSW. http://www.fpnsw.org.au/174685_5.html
23 - 26 May 2012
RCNA National Conference 2012. Queensland. Royal College of Nursing Australia. http://www.rcna.org.au/WCM/RCNA/Events/rcna_national_conference/rcna/events/conference/welcome.aspx
24 - 25 May 2012
VIC SERV 2012 Mental Health Conference. Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. www.vicserv.org.au
24 - 27 May 2012
Alzheimer’s New Zealand Conference 2012. Wellington, New Zealand. www.conference.alzheimers.org.nz
26 May 2012
National Sorry Day.
27 May 2012
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness week
27 May 2012
65 Roses Day - Cystic Fibrosis New South Wales
27 May – 1 June 2012
12th International Child Neurology Congress. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia. Australian and New Zealand Child Neurology Society. http://www.icnc2012.com/welcome.asp
28 May – 1 June 2012
11th Global Conference on Ageing. Prague Czech Republic. http://www.ifa-fiv.org/
29 May 2012
Living Loving & Dementia Workshop for Professionals. Toronto, NSW. 9.30am – 4.30pm. Hunter Dementia & Memory Resource Centre, Alzheimer’s Australia. To Register call 02 4962 7000
29 - 31 May 2012
PART Trainer Recertification Course. Predict, Assess And Respond To Challenging/Aggressive Behaviour. MTU Training Concepts. Wesley Lodge, Westmead, NSW. http://www.mtu.net.au/calendar/cal.html
30 May – 2 June 2012
AusACPDM Conference. Brisbane, Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. http://www.ausacpdm2012.org/
31 May –1 June 2012
Health & Community Services Workforce Councils Conference. Brisbane Queensland, www.workforce.org.au/workforce-innovation
31 May –1 June 2012
Tennessee Disability Mega Conference. Nashville, TN. www.tndisabilitymegaconference.org
1 June 2012
Implementing A Quality Complaint Management System in the Disability Sector. Dubbo. NSW Ombudsman. http://www.ombo.nsw.gov.au/whatsnew/upcomingwrkshp.html and Training registration online form
1 – 2 June 2012
Early Childhood Education Conference. Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia. http://www.togetherwegrow.com.au/
1 – 3 June 2012
Sensory Integration: Essentials. Vibe Hotel, North Sydney. http://sensorypotential.com/?page_id=123
4 - 5 June 2012
Personality Disorders: A Psychodynamic and Attachment Theory Perspective, Sydney. ACWA / CCWT Training. http://www.acwa.asn.au/Show_Found_Courses11.php?cdn=2657
4 - 6 June 2012
Clients with Complex Needs in community work, Sydney. ACWA /CCWT Education. http://www.acwa.asn.au/Show_Found_Courses11.php?cdn=2701
6 June 2012
Ongoing Change and Loss in Disability Work, Sydney. ACWA / CCWT Training. http://www.acwa.asn.au/Show_Found_Courses11.php?cdn=2890
7 – 8 June 2012
Mental Health Nurses Consultation-Liaison SIG 10th Annual Conference. Carson Conference Centre, ANF House, Melbourne VIC. http://www.acmhn.org/images/stories/CLSI/2012_clsig_conf_cfamarch12.pdf
11 – 13 June 2012
Universal Design Conference 2012. Oslo, Norway. The strategy of universal design aims at dismantling physical and social barriers. http://www.ud2012.no/
11 – 13 June 2012
Asia Pacific Conference on Mental Health. Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Western Australia. www.rfwa.org.au/aspac2012/
13 – 15 June 2012
DANA Conference. Melbourne. Drug & Alcohol Nurses of Australasia. http://www.danaconference.com.au/
15 – 17 June 2012
Sensory Integration: Essentials. Rydges Melbourne. http://sensorypotential.com/?page_id=123
18 June 2012
Autism Spectrum Disorders Introduction, Sydney. ACWA / CCWT Training. http://www.acwa.asn.au/Show_Found_Courses11.php?cdn=2693
19 – 20 June 2012
Modelling Best Practices in Aged Care Training. Citigate Central, Sydney. http://traininginagedcare.com/
21 June 2012
MND (Motor Neurone Disease) Global Day
21 June 2012
Handling Serious Incidents in the Disability Sector. Orange NSW. NSW Ombudsman. http://www.ombo.nsw.gov.au/whatsnew/upcomingwrkshp.html and Training registration online form
21 June 2012
Community Services & Health Industry Training Packages National Information Session – Darwin. (Time & venue tba) CHC08 and HLT07 training packages up-coming changes. CSHISK Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council. Click here to register
21 – 22 June 2012
3rd Annual Mental Health Units Conference. Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay. http://www.iir.com.au/conferences/healthcare/mental-health-units-conference
21 – 23 June 2012
1st African Epilepsy Congress. Nairobi, Kenya. International League Against Epilepsy and the International Bureau for Epilepsy. http://www.epilepsynairobi2012.org/index.html
22 June 2012
Implementing A Quality Complaint Management System in the Disability Sector. Lismore. NSW Ombudsman. http://www.ombo.nsw.gov.au/whatsnew/upcomingwrkshp.html and Training registration online form
25 – 29 June 2012
PART Train The Trainer Course. Predict, Assess And Respond To Challenging/Aggressive Behaviour. MTU Training Concepts. Wesley Lodge, Westmead, NSW. http://www.mtu.net.au/calendar/cal.html
26 June 2012
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. http://www.un.org/en/events/drugabuseday/
26 June 2012
Law for Community Workers – Mental Health Matters. Sydney City. FREE. Legal Aid NSW. 9.30am – 12.30pm. Legal Aid NSW Offices, Levl 12, 323 Castereagh St, Haymarket, NSW. Registration is essential. To register, phone 02 9219 5879 or email cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
27 – 28 June 2012
Rehabilitation Nursing, College of Nursing, Gosford NSW. Click here for the CPD Handbook. Click here for a CPD application form. Click here for CPD course fees.
28 June 2012
Children of parents with a mental illness, Sydney. ACWA /CCWT Education. http://www.acwa.asn.au/Show_Found_Courses11.php?cdn=2681
28 – 29 June 2012
Risky Business 2012: International Dementia Conference. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. International Dementia Partnership, The Dementia Centre, Dementia Services, HammondCare. www.dementiaconference.com
8 July 2012
RCNA Nursing and Health Expo. Royal Exchange Building, Carlton, Melbourne. Royal College of Nursing Australia. http://www.rcna.org.au/WCM/RCNA/Events/Expos/rcna/events/nursing-and-health-expos/information.aspx
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