VICSERV's Pathways to Social Inclusion is an important set of Proposition Papers created by and for the membership of VICSERV.
Paper 3: Economic Participation
Pathways Powerpoint Presentation
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For questions/comments about the content of the documents, please contact our Policy Manager Wendy Smith.
VICSERV is coordinating the distribution of this document, and we encourage members to make use of this resource - we also encourage you to "keep us in the loop" - if you use the Pathways, please drop an email to our Membership and Communication Manager, Omega Howell. This will ensure we are making a coordinated effort.
If you require the document in another format, abridged versions, powerpoint presentations etc - we are in the process of creating these resources, please contact Omega with your requirements
Opportunity to be involved in shaping training for the PDRSS sector
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV) have commenced a Training Needs Analysis to identify the training needs of the PDRSS sector at the Practitioner / Keyworker and Manager / Program Manager levels. We have engaged the services of Community Services and Health Industry Training Advisory Board (CS&HITAB) to identify and develop the skills and competencies, develop the online questionnaire and undertake the training needs survey.
VICSERV are conducting a series of Focus Groups Consultations to identify the current skill and competencies for the Practitioner / Keyworker and Manager / Program Manager levels. Practitioners, Managers, Human Resources and Training Staff, Senior Managers and CEOs of our member organisations are invited provide input to the identification of the skills and competencies at both levels.
The Focus Group Consultations will be conducted in Elsternwick, Ballarat and Cranbourne at the Practitioner / Keyworker and Manager / Program Manager levels
YOU are invited to attend and have the opportunity to shape the future training for the PDRSS sector.
Please FAX the completed registration form(s) to VICSERV on 03 95197022
Diploma of Management
We are now taking registrations, don't delay as places are limited to ensure maximum learning and workplace application.
The Diploma of Management is a unique opportunity to undertake a formal, nationally recognised, tertiary qualification in management that can also be used as credits towards future qualifications. It has been successfully delivered on 5 occasions with 80% of participants successfully completing the course and receiving the nationally recognised qualification.
The content is targeted at team leaders, program managers &/or first-line supervisors, encompassing a broad range of the people, planning and technical skills (competencies) they will need to function in that role. It is ideally suited to those working in the psychiatric disability, mental health and/or community support sectors.
The qualification is attained through attending a series of eleven modules spread out over 12 months and undertaking a practical work based project that is designed to improve work practice.
The Diploma of Management is offered to the sector in partnership with W.D Stubbs & Associates. They are a commercial training organisation with extensive expertise in the manufacturing and service sectors. It is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that is committed to the delivery of quality training to organisations ranging from Industry, Government, not for profit and other RTO?s. The Diploma of Management has been successfully facilitated by Adam Le Good, and Bill Stubbs .
Adam Le Good has developed and conducted a wide variety of management and personal development programs for both public and private sector organisations since 1988. He uses practical applications of management principles and theory to ensure that trainees enjoy their learning experience and are able to translate their newly acquired skills to the workplace. His knowledge of adult learning principles, group dynamics, learning styles and human behaviour ensures that the training will appeal to a broad range of participants.
As well as a degree in Psychology, Adam is accredited by the National Centre for Competency Based Training to write competency based curriculum, is an accredited administrator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Team Management Index, the Types of Work Index and the Belbin Team Roles.
Bill Stubbs has designed and delivered a range of management training programs on behalf of organisations in the public and private sectors as well as at adult education institutions over a number of years.
This program is being offered in 2009 commencing Friday June 26th at VICSERV. Click here for more information and to register click here
2009 Training
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV) is pleased to announce a range of new training initiatives for 2009. Our training courses have been specifically tailored for those who provide psychosocial rehabilitation services.
Make sure you don't miss this opportunity to further your qualifications in the field; click here to view our updated training schedule and secure your place.
For more information on any of our courses, contact VICSERV on 03 9519 7000 or send us an email with your enquiry.
Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health First Aid program was developed in 2001 and moved to Orygen Youth Health Research Centre at the University of Melbourne in 2005. The program is conducted at various locations all over Australia and Internationally.
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Facilitated by Sue Durham, VICSERV's Training manager and MHFA Instructor, this two-day program teaches participants how to provide initial support to adults experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of major mental health problems, where and how to get help, and, according to research, what sort of help is effective. The Mental Health First Aid program has been well evaluated and found to be effective in improving mental health literacy, reducing stigma and increasing helping behaviours. These evaluations have been carried out in a workplace and a community setting. The program is being offered in 2009 in October at VICSERV. Click here for more information. To register, click here. |
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV) is the peak body for Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation and Support Services in Victoria, Australia.
We are celebrating 21 years of psychosocial rehabilitation in Australia. In the last decade, the word recovery has been used to describe a vision for guiding mental health services. This vision is based on the belief that given the right assistance people with a mental illness can recover and are able to develop meaningful and productive lives...
Read more about recovery
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News & Updates
» New Training Calendar
July to December 2009
» Opportunity to be involved in shaping training for the PDRSS sector
Training Needs Analysis click here
Creative Interventions: Seminar 2
24 August 2009
Graduate Seminar Series: Seminar 2
» CQI On-Line Survey
On April 6 as part of our CQI and OHS projects we launched our first On-Line Survey. The link for this survey was sent to CEOs and key service staff and will remain available until the end of this month. With the surveys we are looking to gain information about the current CQI and OH&S status of our member services; priorities around these elements of service delivery and the willingness and capacity for sharing of resources.
We will make Survey Summary Report available to all services once the data collected has been collated and this information will give us some direction for our role with services in relation to CQI and OHS.
In the meantime we look forward to receiving your completed surveys. If you have any queries please contact Omega Howell at VICSERV.
» 2009 Training
Download the latest calendar or register online.
» Mental Illness Awareness Training
Delivered in your organisation.
Click here for more information.