NESA Training Events
WEBINAR
Emotional Resilience
Thursday 27 September 2018 | 2.00pm AEST (1.30 SA & NT, and 12noon WA)
Target Group
All staff
Summary
In today’s world it is vital that we are able to cope with challenges and ensure that we are responding appropriately to all situations. This webinar will dive into what emotional resilience is, provide techniques to build emotional resilience in challenging times, and discuss ways to respond to situations out of our control. These techniques can be used to appropriately communicate in any workplace, with any clients or in any situation you are faced with. If you’re interested in developing your level of emotional resilience in our forever changing world, then this webinar is for you.
WHAT will be covered
- Emotional resilience
- Coping mechanisms and how best to use them
- Examples of how emotional resilience can benefit your role and workplace
- Identification of personal areas of improvement for dealing with challenges
FACILITATOR
Ana Tonkin
Experienced business leader and director of Business Development for the Clariti Group, Ana Tonkin has many years of experience driving improvement, growth and development for businesses across a range of industries from education and training to member services, indigenous organisations, employment services and various customer service industries. Ana has expertise in grant research, capital raising and unlocking hidden markets.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time and is expected to last approximately an hour. Registrants will receive a PDF copy of the presentation.
1 NOVEMBER 2018
NESA LEADERSHIP FORUM
Industry Briefing - Employment Policy
What changes are coming for employment services?
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
NESA members only!
This forum is targeted to CEO’s and Senior Industry Executives in the employment services sector.
Topics to be covered...
Targeted jobseeker compliance framework
Online JSCI Trials – what progress has been made
Working with the political landscape – what we need to consider
Presenters
The Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP
Minister for Jobs, Industrial Relations and Women
Kelly was appointed as the Minister for Jobs and Industrial Relations in the Morrison Government in August 2018 in addition to her role as Minister for Women, which she was appointed to in December 2017.
She is a member of Cabinet and Cabinet’s Expenditure Review Committee (ERC).
In April 2017, Kelly became the first female Cabinet Minister to give birth whilst in office. She was also the first woman to sit in Cabinet in a Treasury portfolio.
Kelly O’Dwyer was elected to represent the people in Higgins in December 2009.
Kelly has held a number of Ministerial positions including Minister for Revenue and Financial Services from July 2016 to August 2018, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service from December 2017 to August 2018, Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer from September 2015 to July 2016 and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer from December 2014 until being appointed to Cabinet in 2015.
The Hon Sarah Henderson, MP
Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services
Ms Terri Butler MP
Shadow Minister for Young Australians and Youth Affairs and the Shadow Minister for Employment Services, Workforce Participation and Future of Work
Terri is the Shadow Minister for Young Australians and Youth Affairs, the Shadow Minister for Employment Services, Workforce Participation and Future of Work, and the Member for Griffith. She has served in the parliament since 2014, when she was elected in a by-election after former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd left parliament.
As an MP, Terri co-founded the Parliamentary Friends of Innovation and Enterprise, co-chaired parliamentary friends groups for Tourism, the AFLW, and Meals on Wheels. She has previously served as a Shadow Parliamentary Secretary and Shadow Assistant Minister in the fields of domestic violence, universities, and equality. In the latter capacity she worked closely with the LGBTIQ community in relation to attaining marriage equality. Terri has also served on parliamentary committees for employment, education and training, corporations and financial services, social policy, and parliamentary procedure. In 2014, as a new backbencher, she led Labor’s cost of living committee.
Nathan Smyth
Incoming Deputy Secretary Department of Jobs and Small Business
Janine Pitt
Group Manager - Activation & Work for the Dole Group Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business
Janine has held senior positions within the Employment, Education and Human Services portfolios with positons involving legislation and policy development, national procurement, national program management and delivery across a broad range of employment, training, skills and Indigenous-specific programs.
Janine was Minister-Counsellor (Employment) to the OECD in Paris and Australia’s representative to the International Labour Organisation. Prior to commencing in that role Janine was the NSW/ACT State Manager for the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. In this role she delivered programs and services from across the Education and Employment portfolio including employment, disability and remote employment services, early childhood education and care, Indigenous employment and economic development, youth, skills, labour market, industry and regional strategies.
Janine is currently the Group Manager of the Activation and Work for the Dole Group within the Commonwealth Department of Jobs and Small Business. She manages key program elements of the Government’s national employment services program, jobactive, along with job seeker activation, and participation.
AGENDA
9.00 - 9.30
REGISTRATION
9.30 - 10.00
Sally Sinclair welcomes The Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP
10.00 - 10.30
Industry Update
10.30 - 11.00
Department of Jobs and Small Business - Janine Pitt
11.00 - 11.30
MORNING TEA
11.30 - 12.00
The Hon Sarah Henderson MP
12.00 - 12.15
Introducing Nathan Smyth
12.15 - 1.00
Industry Caucas
1.00 - 2.00
LUNCH
2.00 - 2.30
Ms Terri Butler MP
2.30 - 3.00
Summary of Day
3.00
CLOSE
EVENT PRICES
#1 DELEGATE
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Tea and coffee at registration
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Morning and afternoon tea
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Lunch
#2 DELEGATE
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Tea and coffee at registration
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Morning and afternoon tea
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Lunch
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday 1 November 2018
9.00am - 3.30pm
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport, Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045
NESA Training Events
WEBINAR
Staying Cool Under Pressure
Monday 19 November 2018 | 3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
All staff
Summary
One of the key traits of emotionally intelligent people is that they are able to keep their head when all around seems in chaos. Their ability to remain calm under pressure and to model resilience has a significant flow-on effect on their peers and the rest of the organisation.
Staying Cool Under Pressure is an exploration into the world of understanding stress and regulating emotions. It’s the nearest we’ll get to having a user manual for the brain and the strategies that Clare shares are guaranteed to work… if implemented.
Expected outcomes
- Identifying the key parts of the brain responsible for staying calm and for ‘losing it’
- Exploring 4 core pressure sources in the workplace
- Building self-awareness around your individual pressure points
- Identifying your sweet spot for positive stress and performance
- Learning 8 strategies for staying cool under pressure, all of which are immediately implementable
FACILITATOR
Clare Edwards
Clare is a change-maker. She helps organisations to tap into the collective potential of their people so that they can master personal leadership, thrive in change and stay fully engaged. A passionate storyteller and inspiring speaker, Clare takes her audiences on an experiential journey, leaving them filled with new insights, keen to know more and motivated to change. Clare’s corporate background spans 2 decades of working in senior management roles with global IT companies, surviving the dot com ‘boom and bust’ of the early millennium and thriving in complex, fast-paced change environments. Clare makes the complex simple. She has studied neuroleadership extensively and brings theory and concepts to life, helping people to uncover the full potential of their amazing brain and its ability to change – without the psychobabble.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. Registrants will receive a PDF copy of the presentation which can be used as a future resource.
Friday 23 November 2018
NESA MASTERCLASS SERIES 2
THE BRAVE NEW WORLD OF MARKETING
Join Andrew Griffiths at our upcoming Masterclass
Andrew travels the world teaching organisations how to master their marketing in this brave new world, taking the complexity out of the equation and providing clear, simple advice that will create an approach to marketing that engages and converts.
Andrew is renowned for his lively hands on and robust forums, packed with practical gems.
Topics to be covered
#1. What the new world of marketing actually looks like
#2. The good, the bad and the ugly of marketing – and where most organisations go wrong
#3. Tropic cascade – and how it applies to your business
#4. How well do you really know your customers?
#5. It’s time for some meaningful communication (messages, platforms, storytelling)
#6. Meaningful connection – exactly what is engagement?
#7. The importance of cross industry innovation and communication
#8. How is your corporate karma?
#9. If you’re not growing you’re dying
#10. Bringing it all together
Our Presenter
Andrew Griffiths
Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur and Global Presenter
Who exactly is Andrew Griffiths?
Andrew is known for being a bestselling author and a global presenter. His overnight success is the end result of a lot of hard work, taking his fair share of risks, and learning his lessons to keep on going.
Andrew’s three important keys to success – resilience, belief and determination. Mastering these makes everything change.
Andrew’s obvious success at the recent NESA National Conference was his ability to address issues surrounding business management and marketing at a very practical level.
We received wonderful feedback about Andrew Griffiths from the National Conference in Brisbane –
“He was engaging, well delivered and very relevant.”
“It was about identifying what is unique about us”
“Great content and all very thought provoking” “The opportunities to be able to talk with peers around best practise.”
Limited spots available!
EVENT DETAILS
Friday 23 November 2018
9.00am – 4.00pm
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport, Arrival Dr, Tullamarine VIC 3045
EVENT PRICES
REGISTRATION
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PRICE INCLUDES:
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Tea and coffee at registration
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Morning and afternoon tea
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Lunch
NESA Training Events
WEBINAR
Emotional Intelligence, Building Rapport and Resilience
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | 3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
All Staff
Summary
When working with people from different walks of life on a daily basis communication is extremely important, it is how we effectively manage our interactions that can make profound changes in your relationships.
This webinar will provide tools on how to develop emotional intelligence, rapport and resilience when dealing with jobseekers, employers, staff and colleagues. It will explore the concept of understanding others and communicating clearly as well as setting high standards of interaction.
It will demonstrate how doing these simple things can create positive change and achieve the desired outcomes in every situation.
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.
Expected outcomes
Emotional Intelligence Tips;
Understanding Others;
Building Rapport;
Developing Resilience;
Influencing Power.
FACILITATOR
Matt Luttrell (Bounce Australia)
Matt Luttrell has over 15 years’ management experience that includes 6 years managing hotels in Melbourne and Geelong and a decade in employment services. Within employment services Matt started his journey in recruitment and developed into senior management positions where he developed an extensive network and is well regarded for building key stakeholder relationships within the industry. Matt lists his strengths as integrity, honesty and accuracy, all of which are critical components when building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. Registrants will receive a PDF copy of the presentation which can be used as a future resource.
NESA Coaching Program
2 PART COACHING PROGRAM
Managing Challenging and Aggressive Client Behaviour
Starts Wednesday 16 January 2019
3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
All staff
Summary
When working with people from different walks of life on a daily basis, and often requesting them to undertake activities they may not be enthusiastic about, some level of challenging behaviour is inevitable. This is a two session online coaching program designed to build skills in dealing effectively with challenging behaviour from an employment services perspective.
The coaching program aims to provide you with all the skills to help you understand and deal with the challenges of a modern-day client-centred employment service. Participants will acquire knowledge on how to enhance their communication techniques and to avoid conflict in the workplace. Participants are expected to contribute to the discussion of techniques and to consider alternative and innovative approaches. The model of delivery for this coaching program requires “learning by doing”, an active learning approach whereby learners will be given work-based activities to be completed as part of the series
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Session one : Self-management, resilience, and communication & listening skills. Session is being held on Wednesday 16 January 2019 at 3pm AEDT (2:30 pm SA, 2pm QLD, 1:30pm NT and 12 noon WA)
Understand the principles of how to self-manage and remain resilient in confronting situations.
How to maintain safe limits and set client expectations.
Understand how good communication can influence people.
Learn how to develop effective listening skills and assist clients to develop new skills in communication.
Session two : Barriers and limiting client behaviour, responding effectively, and maintaining personal and others’ safety. Session is being held on Thursday 24 January 2019 at 3pm AEDT (2:30 pm SA, 2pm QLD, 1:30pm NT and 12 noon WA)
Understand the barriers to effective communication and how to maintain limits on client behaviour
How to recognise and deal with clients effectively when you feel like you are being provoked.
Have opportunities through case examples to link theory to practice and application for a safe environment.
Activity after session one
Provide a written example of a time when you were confronted by disruptive behaviour and what you did to de-escalate and minimise the effects.
FACILITATOR
Matt Luttrell (Bounce Australia)
With over six years’ experience managing hotels in Melbourne and Geelong, and over ten years’ experience in Employment Services in both front line and management roles, Matt has seen it all. He has worked in priority regions where high levels of anti-social behaviour are prevalent. Matt is educated and experienced in conflict management believing that the real secret is to be able to identify a challenging situation and effectively communicate with the individual to gain a mutually agreed outcome.
COST
NESA Training Events
WEBINAR
Substance Affected – What You Should Be Aware Of
Friday 8 March 2019 | 3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
All Staff
Summary
Listen and interact with Sharon Mamo as she comprehensively discusses and answers your questions on substance abuse. Sharon will discuss the range of and the effects of using illicit drugs and alcohol, and will offer pragmatic tips and advice on how to work with affected clients.
FACILITATOR
Sharon Mamo
Sharon is a qualified human services program designer and lecturer with many years of experience in Human Resources. For the last 5 years she has focused on researching and working with disengaged job seekers and their complex needs. Sharon combines clinical psychotherapy and professionalism with a natural and down-to-earth approach. She is a qualified Drug and Alcohol Facilitator, Psychotherapist & Social Sciences Professional. She has worked as a psychotherapist in employment services for over 8 years. As an expert in encouraging mandated and resistant clients to change, she keynotes at national conferences on topics of behavioural change, AOD, mental health and neuropsychotherapy.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. Registrants will receive a PDF copy of the presentation which can be used as a future resource.
NESA Training Events
WEBINAR
Understanding Mental Health
Friday 29 March 2019 | 3pm AEDT (2:30pm in SA, 2pm in QLD, 1:30pm in NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
All Staff
Summary
Mental health problems are all too common in our communities, and we seek to avoid language that could trigger episodes or make matters worse. However, front line staff may come across situations where a client needs immediate assistance. The aim of this webinar is to provide you with information so you can feel comfortable about how you respond to a person with a mental health problem. Tune in and listen to Sharon Mamo comprehensively discuss and answer your questions on responding to and supporting a person with a mental health condition within the employment services environment.
Key elements
How social norms are formed
How to speak and interact to avoid triggering episodes or making matters worse
When something is not quite right
Referral and follow up
Helping yourself – building an affirming workplace culture
FACILITATOR
Sharon Mamo
Sharon is a qualified human services program designer and lecturer with many years of experience in Human Resources. For the last 5 years she has focused on researching and working with disengaged job seekers and their complex needs. Sharon combines clinical psychotherapy and professionalism with a natural and down-to-earth approach. Sharon is a qualified Drug and Alcohol Facilitator, Psychotherapist & Social Sciences Professional. She has worked as a psychotherapist in employment services for over 8 years. As an expert in encouraging mandated and resistant clients to change, she keynotes at national conferences on topics of behavioural change, AOD, mental health and neuropsychotherapy.
Psychotherapist and Social Sciences & Trauma Professional, Counselling & AOD Specialist.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. Registrants will receive a PDF copy of the presentation which can be used as a future resource.
NESA Webinar
WEBINAR
Staying Cool Under Pressure
Monday 29 April 2019
2pm AEST (1:30pm in SA & NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
All staff
Summary
One of the key traits of emotionally intelligent people is that they are able to keep their head when all around seems in chaos. Their ability to remain calm under pressure and to model resilience has a significant flow-on effect on their peers and the rest of the organisation.
Staying Cool Under Pressure is an exploration into the world of understanding stress and regulating emotions. It’s the nearest we’ll get to having a user manual for the brain and the strategies that Clare shares are guaranteed to work… if implemented.
Expected outcomes
- Identifying the key parts of the brain responsible for staying calm and for ‘losing it’
- Exploring 4 core pressure sources in the workplace
- Building self-awareness around your individual pressure points
- Identifying your sweet spot for positive stress and performance
- Learning 8 strategies for staying cool under pressure, all of which are immediately implementable
FACILITATOR
Clare Edwards
Clare is a change-maker. She helps organisations to tap into the collective potential of their people so that they can master personal leadership, thrive in change and stay fully engaged. A passionate storyteller and inspiring speaker, Clare takes her audiences on an experiential journey, leaving them filled with new insights, keen to know more and motivated to change. Clare’s corporate background spans 2 decades of working in senior management roles with global IT companies, surviving the dot com ‘boom and bust’ of the early millennium and thriving in complex, fast-paced change environments. Clare makes the complex simple. She has studied neuroleadership extensively and brings theory and concepts to life, helping people to uncover the full potential of their amazing brain and its ability to change – without the psychobabble.
COST
OTHER
This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. It is expected to run for no more than an hour. Registrants will receive a PDF copy of the presentation which can be used as a future resource.
4 part NESA Coaching Program
Identifying Abuse and Neglect
Starts Wednesday 8 May 2019
2pm AEST (1:30pm in SA & NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
Frontline staff
Summary
In partnership with Pure Insights, NESA is offering a coaching program designed to help you identify and address problems before they seriously jeopardise your participant’s placement or health. The coaching program aims to provide you with all the skills to help you understand and deal with these problems while working in a modern-day client-centred employment service.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Session one: Effectively identify abuse and neglect in the job placement context – Wednesday 8 May 2019 at 2pm AEST
Session two: How to work with participants who experience abuse and neglect in job placements – Wednesday 15 May 2019 at 2pm AEST
Session three: Enhance participants’ coping skills for protection at work from bullying, harassment and discrimination – Wednesday 22 May 2019 at 2pm AEST
Session four: Awareness and risk management tools for employers and participants – Wednesday 29 May 2019 at 2pm AEST
Expected outcomes
- Improve staff knowledge and understanding regarding abuse and neglect of their participants in job placements
- Identify tools and strategies to address early signs of abuse and neglect
- Obligation, information and support services for participants experiencing abuse and neglect
- Coping strategies for participants to increase self-identification of abuse and neglect and identifying where to seek help
- Risk management tools to encourage employers to identify potential signs of abuse and neglect in the workplace
FACILITATOR
Nicole Roy
Nicole has a Masters in Human Services, and specialises in psychology and rehabilitation counselling. She is a member of the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC) and has extensive experience within employment and occupational counselling settings, as well as 20 years of experience in health education, stress and wellbeing management.
Nicole’s areas of specialisation include working with clients with complex mental health issues, crisis intervention for clients and staff, staff and client training for Employment Services, staff peer supervision and counselling, employment assistance counselling and management support.
