Feb
1
Thu
Engaging the Reluctant Job Seeker Webinar @ ONLINE
Feb 1 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

NESA Training Events

WEBINAR

Engaging the Reluctant Job Seeker

Thursday 1 February 2018 | 3:00pm AEDT (2:30pm SA, 2:00pm QLD, 1:30pm NT & 12 noon in WA)

Target Group

Frontline staff and Site Managers

Summary

Are you or is your site struggling with disengaged job seekers? Our webinar is aimed at front line staff and Site Managers who are experiencing this issue and would like to explore some workable options. It will discuss “reengagement” strategies that really work.

What's being COVERED

  • WIIFM – Making the benefits clear and relevant for job seekers
  • Ensuring that every contact counts and has a purpose
  • Putting a value on the service you offer to job seekers
  • Using free online tools that can assist with engagement
  • How providing group services can assist with motivation

FACILITATOR

Rebecca Herbertson

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Psychology, a Graduate Certificate in Career Development, and other qualifications in Training, Management and Human Resources. With over fifteen years’ experience working in Employment Services and nine years delivering industry training, Rebecca is able to relay her knowledge and experience using… READ MORE

NESA Training Partner Rebecca Herbertson

COST

NESA Member

$ 60
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

Non-member

$ 75
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
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OTHER

The live broadcast will include ample Q&A time and will run for approximately an hour. So it can be used as a future resource, people that register for the live broadcast will receive a PDF copy of the presentation. After the webinar finishes you will receive a Certificate of Participation for your portfolio.

CONTACT US

For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311  |  EMAIL

Feb
8
Thu
Mental Health First Aid course authorised by MHFA Australia, and delivered by MHFA Australia Accredited Instructors @ Sydney NESA Office
Feb 8 @ 9:30 am – Feb 9 @ 4:30 pm

NESA Training Events

WORKSHOP

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Sydney | Thursday 8 & Friday 9 February 2018 | 9.30am AEDT

DETAILS

DATE: Thursday 8 & Friday 9 February 2018

TIME:  Starts at 9:30am

LOCATION: NESA Sydney office, Level 1, 33-35 Belmont Street SUTHERLAND NSW 2232

Target Group

All staff

Summary

NESA offers the Mental Health First Aid course authorised by MHFA Australia, and delivered by MHFA Australia Accredited Instructors.

The 12-hour Mental Health First Aid course teaches adults (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. The course is delivered over two days.

Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explore different options for supporting a person with mental health problems
  • Understand the prevalence of mental illness in Australia
  • Identify where to get support
  • Understand why early intervention is key
  • Identify when a colleague may be depressed
  • Understand suicide and its warning signs
  • Learn what to do if someone mentions suicide
  • Identify when a colleague may be suffering anxiety
  • Understand the different anxiety disorders
  • Know how to help a colleague manage a panic attack
  • Know what to do if a colleague has suffered trauma
  • Learn to spot serious mental health issues, including psychosis & bipolar disorder
  • Understand what to do if you witness a psychotic episode
  • Identify the signs of substance abuse in the workplace
  • Understand types of drugs and their effects
  • Know how to handle a colleague with a substance abuse related disorder

COST

NESA Member

$ 250
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

Non-member

$ 310
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

OTHER

At the end of training participant: All participants that complete the full 12 hour course will receive a Certificate of Completion and have the opportunity to undertake the MHFA online exam for their full certification (They will be issued PDF Certificate of Accreditation by MHFA Australia). Please note that this is an internationally recognised course.

CONTACT US

For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311  |  EMAIL

Feb
14
Wed
Mental Health First Aid course authorised by MHFA Australia, and delivered by MHFA Australia Accredited Instructors @ Brisbane Venue TBA
Feb 14 @ 9:30 am – Feb 15 @ 4:30 pm

NESA Training Events

WORKSHOP

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Brisbane   |  Wednesday 14 February & Thursday 15 February 2018   |  9.30am AEST

DETAILS

DATE: 14 & 15 February 2018

TIME: Starts 9:30am

LOCATION:  Brisbane

Target Group

All staff

Summary

NESA offers the Mental Health First Aid course authorised by MHFA Australia, and delivered by MHFA Australia Accredited Instructors.

The 12-hour Mental Health First Aid course teaches adults (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. The course is delivered over two days.

Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explore different options for supporting a person with mental health problems
  • Understand the prevalence of mental illness in Australia
  • Identify where to get support
  • Understand why early intervention is key
  • Identify when a colleague may be depressed
  • Understand suicide and its warning signs
  • Learn what to do if someone mentions suicide
  • Identify when a colleague may be suffering anxiety
  • Understand the different anxiety disorders
  • Know how to help a colleague manage a panic attack
  • Know what to do if a colleague has suffered trauma
  • Learn to spot serious mental health issues, including psychosis & bipolar disorder
  • Understand what to do if you witness a psychotic episode
  • Identify the signs of substance abuse in the workplace
  • Understand types of drugs and their effects
  • Know how to handle a colleague with a substance abuse related disorder

COST

NESA Member

$ 250
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

Non-member

$ 310
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

OTHER

At the end of training participant: All participants that complete the full 12 hour course will receive a Certificate of Completion and have the opportunity to undertake the MHFA online exam for their full certification (They will be issued PDF Certificate of Accreditation by MHFA Australia). Please note that this is an internationally recognised course.

CONTACT US

For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311  |  EMAIL

Feb
21
Wed
Mental Health First Aid course authorised by MHFA Australia, and delivered by MHFA Australia Accredited Instructors @ Melbourne NESA Office
Feb 21 @ 9:30 am – Feb 22 @ 4:30 pm

NESA Training Events

WORKSHOP

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Melbourne | Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 February 2018 | 9.30am AEDT

DETAILS

DATE: Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 February 2018

TIME: 9.30am AEDT

LOCATION: NESA Melbourne office, Level 8, 20 – 22 Albert road, SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205

Target Group

All staff.

Summary

NESA offers the Mental Health First Aid course authorised by MHFA Australia, and delivered by MHFA Australia Accredited Instructors.

The 12-hour Mental Health First Aid course teaches adults (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. The course is delivered over two days.

Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explore different options for supporting a person with mental health problems
  • Understand the prevalence of mental illness in Australia
  • Identify where to get support
  • Understand why early intervention is key
  • Identify when a colleague may be depressed
  • Understand suicide and its warning signs
  • Learn what to do if someone mentions suicide
  • Identify when a colleague may be suffering anxiety
  • Understand the different anxiety disorders
  • Know how to help a colleague manage a panic attack
  • Know what to do if a colleague has suffered trauma
  • Learn to spot serious mental health issues, including psychosis & bipolar disorder
  • Understand what to do if you witness a psychotic episode
  • Identify the signs of substance abuse in the workplace
  • Understand types of drugs and their effects
  • Know how to handle a colleague with a substance abuse related disorder

COST

NESA Member

$ 250
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

Non-member

$ 310
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

OTHER

At the end of training participant: All participants that complete the full 12 hour course will receive a Certificate of Completion and have the opportunity to undertake the MHFA online exam for their full certification (They will be issued PDF Certificate of Accreditation by MHFA Australia). Please note that this is an internationally recognised course.

CONTACT US

For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311  |  EMAIL

Mar
6
Tue
Understanding jobactive Outcomes workshop with Damien Opolski @ Melbourne TBA
Mar 6 @ 9:30 am

NESA Training Events

WORKSHOP

Understanding jobactive Outcomes workshop

Melbourne | Tuesday 6 March 2018 | Starts 9.30am AEDT

DETAILS

DATE: Tuesday 6 March 2018

TIME: 9 am for a 9:30am commencement

LOCATION:  Central Melbourne venue TBA

Target Group

jobactive consultants of all levels of experience – perfect for new starters and experienced consultants who are moving into an Outcomes management role, or who just want to learn how Outcomes work!

Summary

In a performance-driven sector, it’s important that your staff understand jobactive Outcomes. Outcomes are what we strive for. Successful Outcomes can change the lives of our job seekers, and it’s Outcomes that, to a large extent, drive our business. But it’s a complex topic. An understanding of jobactive Outcomes requires an understanding of how many different things work together – how a job seeker’s circumstances determine their outcome requirements, and how a job seeker’s subsequent achievements are supported with evidence. An understanding of jobactive Outcomes also requires an understanding of all the things that can happen as a job seeker tracks towards an Outcome: variations in earnings and hours worked, breaks in employment, discrepancies between DHS data and the evidence you hold… and much more.     

Our one-day Understanding jobactive Outcomes workshop builds a core understanding of Outcomes before moving into some of the more complex areas around 4, 12 and 26 Week Employment Outcomes. As well as learning the theory you’ll be working through plenty of practical exercises – so bring calculators

You will learn about

  • Building the Outcomes foundations: job seekers, requirements and evidence
  • Outcome start dates – why they matter, how they are set, and how they can change
  • 4 and 12 week Outcomes – how they work together
  • 26 week Outcomes
  • Variations in earnings
  • Permissible breaks 
  • Discrepancies
  • Payslip verified Outcomes
  • Apportioning income and hours
  • Education Outcomes 
  • Outcomes and ESS

About Damien Opolski

A career spanning more than 30 years gives Damien Opolski a rare insight into Australian government employment services. Damien spent 12 years as manager of the Department of Employment’s Learning Centre – a role which saw him closely involved with policy and IT development, and with responsibility for developing and delivering policy, systems and capability-building training for providers. This, coupled with Damien’s frontline experience (during a CES career in metropolitan and regional South Australia, he estimates he conducted 10,000 job seeker interviews and worked with hundreds of employers), allows him to offer this unique training experience. Damien has more than 20 years’ experience in delivering training straight to frontline employment consultants and their managers, and Department staff in programmes such as jobactive (and its predecessors), DES, RJCP, TTW and ParentsNext.

Damien Opolski

COST

NESA Member

$ $300 1 - 3 registrants
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

NESA Member

$ $250 4 - 9 registrants
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

NESA Member

$ $200 10 plus registrants
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

Non-member

$ 375
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

OTHER

At the conclusion of the workshop participants will receive:

  • A comprehensive Professional Training workbook 
  • A Certificate of Attendance for their portfolio
  • Confidence to utilise the knowledge and skills in the workplace

CONTACT US

For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311  |  EMAIL

Mar
13
Tue
Big Day In – A Day in the Life of a jobactive consultant a workshop with Damien Opolski @ Central Melbourne location TBA
Mar 13 @ 9:30 am

NESA Training Events

WORKSHOP

Big Day In - A Day in the Life of a jobactive consultant a workshop with Damien Opolski

Melbourne | Tuesday 13 March 2018 | Starts 9.30am AEDT

DETAILS

DATE: Tuesday 13 March 2018

TIME: 9am for a 9:30am commencement

LOCATION: Central Melbourne venue TBA

Target Group

jobactive consultants of all levels of experience!

Summary

The skills and knowledge of the 20,000 employment consultants who deliver services each day is paramount to the success of our employment services sector. Employment consultant turnover is high. There are many reasons why a person may leave the sector early, but feeling that you lack the skills, knowledge and confidence to perform a complex and challenging role is a major factor for many people. Damien helps consultants to better understand the context of today’s employment services, and to develop practical skills and knowledge that will help sustain them through their employment services sector careers.  

This highly interactive and thought-provoking day sees participants explore a range of challenging real-life scenarios as we assist ‘Richie’, our job seeker, to find suitable employment. Damien tests participants’ knowledge of jobactive operational policy and the legislative framework that we operate in, while helping to build the skills and confidence required to work successfully with some of Australia’s most disadvantaged people.  

At the conclusion of the workshop participants will receive

  • A comprehensive Professional Training workbook 
  • A Certificate of Attendance for their portfolio
  • Confidence to utilise the knowledge and skills in the workplace

About Damien Opolski:

A career spanning more than 30 years gives Damien Opolski a rare insight into Australian employment services. Damien spent 12 years as manager of the Department of Employment’s Learning Centre – a role which saw him closely involved with policy and IT development, and with responsibility for developing and delivering policy, systems and capability-building training for providers. This, coupled with Damien’s frontline experience (during a CES career in metropolitan and regional South Australia, he estimates he conducted 10,000 job seeker interviews and worked with hundreds of employers), allows him to offer this unique training experience. Damien has more than 20 years’ experience in delivering training straight to frontline employment consultants and their managers, and Department staff in programmes such as jobactive (and its predecessors), DES, RJCP, TTW and ParentsNext.

Damien Opolski

COST

NESA Member

$ $300 1 - 3 registrants
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

NESA Member

$ $250 4 - 9 registrants
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

NESA Member

$ $200 10 plus registrants
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

Non-member

$ 375
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

OTHER

Please note that we can only offer this course until 15 March 2018 and that it can be delivered in-house

CONTACT US

For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311  |  EMAIL

Mar
14
Wed
Big Day In – A Day in the Life of a jobactive consultant a workshop with Damien Opolski @ Central Brisbane location TBA
Mar 14 @ 9:30 am

NESA Training Events

WORKSHOP

Big Day In - A Day in the Life of a jobactive consultant a workshop with Damien Opolski

Brisbane | Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Starts 9.30am AEDT

DETAILS

DATE: Wednesday 14 March 2018

TIME: 9am for a 9:30am commencement

LOCATION: Central Brisbane location TBA

Target Group

jobactive consultants of all levels of experience!

Summary

The skills and knowledge of the 20,000 employment consultants who deliver services each day is paramount to the success of our employment services sector. Employment consultant turnover is high. There are many reasons why a person may leave the sector early, but feeling that you lack the skills, knowledge and confidence to perform a complex and challenging role is a major factor for many people. Damien helps consultants to better understand the context of today’s employment services, and to develop practical skills and knowledge that will help sustain them through their employment services sector careers.  

This highly interactive and thought-provoking day sees participants explore a range of challenging real-life scenarios as we assist ‘Richie’, our job seeker, to find suitable employment. Damien tests participants’ knowledge of jobactive operational policy and the legislative framework that we operate in, while helping to build the skills and confidence required to work successfully with some of Australia’s most disadvantaged people.

At the conclusion of the workshop participants will receive:

  • A comprehensive Professional Training workbook
  • A Certificate of Attendance for their portfolio
  • Confidence to utilise the knowledge and skills in the workplace

about Damien Opolski

A career spanning more than 30 years gives Damien Opolski a rare insight into Australian employment services. Damien spent 12 years as manager of the Department of Employment’s Learning Centre – a role which saw him closely involved with policy and IT development, and with responsibility for developing and delivering policy, systems and capability-building training for providers. This, coupled with Damien’s frontline experience (during a CES career in metropolitan and regional South Australia, he estimates he conducted 10,000 job seeker interviews and worked with hundreds of employers), allows him to offer this unique training experience. Damien has more than 20 years’ experience in delivering training straight to frontline employment consultants and their managers, and Department staff in programmes such as jobactive (and its predecessors), DES, RJCP, TTW and ParentsNext.

Damien Opolski

Cost

NESA Member

$ $300 1 - 3 registrants
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

NESA Member

$ $250 4 - 9 registrants
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

NESA Member

$ $200 10 plus registrants
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

Non-member

$ 375
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

OTHER

Please note that we can only offer this course until 15 March 2018 and that it can be delivered in-house

CONTACT US

For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311  |  EMAIL

Mar
15
Thu
Big Day In – A Day in the Life of a jobactive consultant a workshop with Damien Opolski @ Central Sydney location TBA
Mar 15 @ 9:30 am

NESA Training Events

WORKSHOP

Big Day In - A Day in the Life of a jobactive consultant a workshop with Damien Opolski

Sydney | Friday 15 March 2018 | 9.30am AEDT

DETAILS

DATE:  Friday 15 March 2018 

TIME:  9am for a 9:30am commencement 

LOCATION:  Central Sydney location TBA 

Target Group

jobactive consultants of all levels of experience!

Summary

The skills and knowledge of the 20,000 employment consultants who deliver services each day is paramount to the success of our employment services sector. Employment consultant turnover is high. There are many reasons why a person may leave the sector early, but feeling that you lack the skills, knowledge and confidence to perform a complex and challenging role is a major factor for many people. Damien helps consultants to better understand the context of today’s employment services, and to develop practical skills and knowledge that will help sustain them through their employment services sector careers.  

This highly interactive and thought-provoking day sees participants explore a range of challenging real-life scenarios as we assist ‘Richie’, our job seeker, to find suitable employment. Damien tests participants’ knowledge of jobactive operational policy and the legislative framework that we operate in, while helping to build the skills and confidence required to work successfully with some of Australia’s most disadvantaged people.  

At the conclusion of the workshop participants will receive

  • A comprehensive Professional Training workbook 
  • A Certificate of Attendance for their portfolio
  • Confidence to utilise the knowledge and skills in the workplace

About Damien Opolski

A career spanning more than 30 years gives Damien Opolski a rare insight into Australian employment services. Damien spent 12 years as manager of the Department of Employment’s Learning Centre – a role which saw him closely involved with policy and IT development, and with responsibility for developing and delivering policy, systems and capability-building training for providers. This, coupled with Damien’s frontline experience (during a CES career in metropolitan and regional South Australia, he estimates he conducted 10,000 job seeker interviews and worked with hundreds of employers), allows him to offer this unique training experience. Damien has more than 20 years’ experience in delivering training straight to frontline employment consultants and their managers, and Department staff in programmes such as jobactive (and its predecessors), DES, RJCP, TTW and ParentsNext.

Damien Opolski

COST

NESA Member

$ $300 1 - 3 registrants
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

NESA Member

$ $250 4 - 9 registrants
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

NESA Member

$ $200 10 plus registrants
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

Non-member

$ 375
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

OTHER

Please note that we can only offer this course until 15 March 2018 and that it can be delivered in-house

CONTACT US

For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311  |  EMAIL

Apr
3
Tue
Substance-affected: what you should be aware of @ National broadcast
Apr 3 @ 2:00 pm
Substance-affected: what you should be aware of @ National broadcast

NESA Training Events

WEBINAR

Substance-affected: what you should be aware of

Tuesday 3 April 2018    |    2pm AEST (1:30pm in SA & NT and 12 noon in WA)

Target Group

All frontline staff

Summary

Listen and interact with Paul Bird as he comprehensively discusses and answers your questions on substance abuse. Paul will discuss the types and effects of common illicit drugs and alcohol, offering tips and pragmatic advice on how to work with affected clients.

FACILITATOR

Paul Bird (Corporate Culcha)

Paul Bird is an experienced Indigenous facilitator who has worked in remote/regional communities in the Cape York region (Kowanyama) and in Western Australia (Carnarvon). Here he performed mentoring roles in primary and secondary school education and facilitated workshops using art therapy.  

Locally (Paul is a resident of Byron Bay), Paul has facilitated workshops for groups at residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres (Namatjira Haven) and works with the Northern Rivers Men’s Group. 

Paul has Cert II in Employment and Training, as well as in Indigenous Mentoring and Group Facilitation. He is in the final stages of completing his Certificate IV TAE.  

Paul works for our Industry Partner, Corporate Culcha, who offer an extensive suite of products and experienced Indigenous and non-Indigenous personnel, supporting the enhancement of organisational cultures to be more inclusive of and accessible to Indigenous people. Corporate Culcha work collaboratively with our clients and can tailor packages to suit individual business needs.  

COST

NESA Member

$ 60
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

Non-member

$ 75
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

OTHER

This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. After the webinar finishes, registrants will receive a Certificate of Participation as well as a PDF copy of the presentation itself which can be used as a future resource.

CONTACT US

For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311  |  EMAIL

Apr
4
Wed
8 Most Powerful Interview Strategies webinar @ National broadcast
Apr 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
8 Most Powerful Interview Strategies webinar @ National broadcast

NESA Training Events

WEBINAR

8 Most Powerful Interview Strategies

Wednesday 4 April 2018    |    2pm AEST (1:30pm in SA & NT and 12 noon in WA)

Target Group

All Frontline Staff

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

This upcoming webinar is a must-attend event for frontline staff to discover Leonie Lam’s 8 Most Powerful Interview Strategies and how to apply them straight away.

This webinar will explore:

  • Strategies that will help a job seeker build rapport with the interviewer and make a lasting impression
  • What interviewers are expecting in a perfect behavioural interview answer
  • How to fully prepare for a job interview that will lead to a job offer

FACILITATOR

Leonie Lam

Leonie has been recognised for her outstanding facilitation skills, her customer service excellence and her genuine interest in helping people and organisations. Leonie is a qualified Trainer, Speaker, HR Consultant and Career Coach. She has previously held Training and HR positions at Westpac, Commonwealth Bank, Veolia Water and Western Sydney University. She is also the Director of a training and coaching business.

As a Career Coach, she has helped more than 200 people secure employment in Australia. As a Trainer, she is passionate about delivering training to help individuals and organisations maximise their performance and achieve their strategic objectives. She consistently receives outstanding feedback in her training programs.

COST

NESA Member

$ 60
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

Non-member

$ 75
00
per registrant
  • Prices are inclusive of GST
REGISTER NOW

OTHER

This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. After the webinar finishes, registrants will receive a Certificate of Participation as well as a PDF copy of the presentation itself which can be used as a future resource.

CONTACT US

For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311  |  EMAIL