Workshop Content: Presented by Sarah Green – Highway to well

The Older Person Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to assist a person aged 65+ who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan.

Note: this course is not a therapy or support group

Where: Best Western All Settlers- 191 Goonoo Goonoo Road South Tamworth NSW 2340, Australia

When:  Tuesday 3 August & Wednesday 4 August 2021 – 10am to 3pm

To register follow this link: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/1877B

The training will showcase the Artful toolkit from the Sydney Conservatorium of Art and provide hands-on creative activities for staff to explore for themselves what the processes of art can do to understand how this can best help their clients.

Art is not so much about understanding pictures as it is about the process of creating them.

The key benefits of the activities are:

• exercising individual agency
• building a sense of connection
• encouraging conversation
• encouraging memory recall
• increasing confidence
• using motor skills
• providing stimulation

Where: Armidale Care for Seniors172 Rusden Street Armidale NSW 2350, Australia

When: Friday 10 September 2021 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

To register follow this link: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/G033F

This workshop will be presented by Dave Widders a very proud Anaiwan man from Armidale and will include training on the following:

• Improving Service Delivery for Aboriginal clients and communities
• Communicating effectively with Aboriginal clients (do’s and dont’s)
• A brief but in depth look at the comparative Black and White history of Australia and how it affects current work practices and Aboriginal people in today’s society
• Changing Behaviors with our actions
• Sharing and learning of stories – personal and work experiences
• Aboriginal Culture (Traditional and Contemporary) A brief look at Kinship Structures and how they worked.

Outcomes:

• A better awareness of the issues and barriers facing Aboriginal people in the workforce
• A better understanding of the History of policy and practices that have disadvantaged Aboriginal people and communities.
• Awareness of Do’s and Dont’s when dealing with Aboriginal people face to face or working in the ·Aboriginal community.
• How to create an Aboriginal friendly environment for Aboriginal workers and clients
• Awareness of protocols when working in and with Aboriginal communities
• What are the benefits of employing Aboriginal people and Reconciliation for all Australians

Where: Armidale Golf ClubGolf Links Road Armidale NSW 2350, Australia

When: Tuesday 14 September 2021 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Training on using the Get Ready ACT “A Collaborative Toolkit”

This tool assists home support providers to discuss basic aspects of clients emergency readiness, communicate key messages and refer to relevant emergency support services, where required.

Where: NESST Office 2/87 Beardy Street Armidale NSW 2350, Australia

When: Tuesday 9 November 2021 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM