Improving outcomes for children and their families is a fundamental objective for all early childhood services and organisations. As providers we can improve outcomes for our most vulnerable families. Families may be perceived as being vulnerable for a variety of reasons such as economic difficulties/lack of financial resources; social exclusion lack of social support from social networks; stigmatisation; health difficulties and being a victim of crime. Ensuring that they and their families get the help they need, when they need it, will give all children and their families the opportunity to flourish. This workshop will discuss practical strategies for working together with families to bring about positive changes.

·       Importance of foundation years

·       Parents and families at the heart of services

·       Understanding needs of vulnerable families

·       Strategies for engaging parents and families

Where: The Treacy Centre, 126 The Avenue, Parkville VIC 3052

Cost:   ECIA Vic/Tas Members: $300       Non-members: $450

Booking contact:   Click below to book through ECIA VIC

https://www.eciavic.org.au/events/event/1-day-workshop-working-in-partnership-with-families-who-are-vulnerable-melbourne

For children with disabilities, an inclusive early childhood program provides belonging, acceptance and developmentally appropriate practices. This workshop will provide participants on the needs of children with disabilities and practical strategies to ensure that the child with disability has access to and participates in all activities.

·       Introduction to l disabilities

·       Types of disabilities (e.g. ASD, ADHD, ID, dyslexia and auditory processing disorder)

·       Needs of children with disabilities

·       Strategies for enabling engagement of children with disabilities

Where: The Treacy Centre, 126 The Avenue, Parkville VIC 3052

Cost:   ECIA Vic/Tas Members: $300       Non-members: $450

Booking contact:   Click below to book through ECIA VIC

https://www.eciavic.org.au/events/event/1-day-workshop-inclusive-practises-in-early-childhood-settings-melbourne

An interactive workshop addressing:

FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ANXIOUS, OPPOSITIONAL AND AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOURS

An interactive workshop addressing:

An interactive workshop addressing:

An interactive workshop addressing:

This workshop will provide you with an introduction to the basic skills in writing documents in Easy English for people with non-functional literacy. Techniques to make your written language accessible will be explored. You will have the opportunity to put this knowledge into practise, with the expert assistance of the trainer. Other aspects of developing your document into Easy English will be introduced.

Audience This workshop is relevant for people who write information for their staff or customers, such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, letters, surveys, policy documents, handbooks, manuals, plans, posters and content for the web. It also provides an overview for managers to gain an understanding of the skills and resources required to implement an Easy English strategy in a workplace.

Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm

Cost:  $330.00 per participant

For more information or to register go to: http://www.scopeaust.org.au/service/education-training/

This workshop will also be run on 17 October 2017

You can visit anywhere in the world without actually going there! The traveller experiences far away places from the comfort of their home or day service in ways that are meaningful to them. Armchair travel is a wonderful medium for providing controlled sensory experiences and provides the traveller with lots of opportunities to express preferences, experience cause and effect, take turns, learn, practice and master new skills and have fun! 

This workshop will provide Information, strategies and resources to enable the “tour guide” to individualise armchair travel experiences for “tourists” with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD).

Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm

Venue:  Scope 830 Whitehorse Rd Box Hill, Vic, 3128

Cost: $330.00 per participant

For more information or to register go to: http://www.scopeaust.org.au/service/education-training/

This is also being run on 18 November 2017

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This full day workshop is presented by a Speech Pathologist and has a deliberate focus on supporting people with little or no speech and complex access issues to communicate through an alternative access strategy known as switching.

Learning Objectives At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of access methodologies (e.g. direct, switch, eye gaze) • Understand the four competencies required for communication independence • Identify the stages involved in switch progression • Design custom teaching tools and individualised activities and programs that match and challenge an individual’s switching skill level

Intermediate computer skills are required. To get the most out of the workshop, participants are required to bring a Windows laptop with certain programs installed. Visit attached link to get free trials of some programs.

Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm

Venue: Multicultural Hub 506 Elizabeth Street Melbourne VIC 3000 

Cost: $330.00 per participant

For more information or to register go to: http://www.scopeaust.org.au/service/education-training/

This workshop will provide information about  

• the role of the senses and the impact of sensory processing disorders on performance and behaviour 
  
• sensory-focussed assessments 
• resources 

• enhancing sensory performance 
• building sensory specific strategies into a person’s daily activities including communication supports 
• ways to ensure all support requirements are included when implementing support plan recommendations. 

Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm 

Venue: Scope 830 Whitehorse Rd Box Hill, Vic, 3128 

Cost: $330.00 per participant

For more information and to register go to: http://www.scopeaust.org.au/service/education-training/

This two-day Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) Introductory Workshop introduces participants to PODD communication systems. 

Participants will be able to:

- Describe the challenges faced by professionals creating communication systems in terms of vocabulary organisation, layout, design, range of access startegies and customising for individual requirements

- Discuss the features of a PODD communication system in terms of vocabulary organisation, layout, design, range of access strategies and customising for individual requirements

- Use PODD generic template resources to produce customised communication books

- Discuss the teaching and learning strategies for implementing PODD communication systems with students and team members

- Teach children and partners to use PODD communication books in daily environments.

Presenters:  Haylee Parfett and Yvette Theodorsen

Where:   Independent Living Centre Conference Room, The Niche Suite A, 11 Aberdare Rd, Nedlands, WA 6009

Time: 9:00am 27th July 2017 to 4:30pm 28 July 2017    (Please note registrations open at 8:30am)

Cost:  PODD Early Bird (ends 28 April) $500.00            PODD Standard Ticket (end 24 July) $550.00

To register over the phone please contact ILC's Training Officer on 08 9381 0600.

Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided.

For more information contact go to https://tinyurl.com/zjt52rb

Participants will be able to:

- Explain the features of a range of PODD communication systems in terms of vocabulary organisation, layout, design, range of access strategies, and customising for individual requirements

- Describe the reasons for the similarities and differences between PODD page sets designed for communication books and speech generating devices

- Develop fluency using PODD to model language during natural interactions

- Communicate using PODD communication books with a range of different access methodologies

- Use a dynamic assessment process to identify individual communication requirements and teaching-learning strategies

- Describe different learning challenges for children who have severe physical, communication, and multiple needs (including CVI) and identify specific strategies to address these needs

- Discuss the application of PODD for individuals with ASD

- Discuss the teaching and learning strategies for implementing PODD communication systems with students and team members

- Teach communication partners to provide receptive input using PODD communication books

- Teach children and partners to use PODD communication books in daily environments

- Identify strategies to combat the challenges faced by professionals creating an aided language learning environment for children with a wide range of complex communication needs

- Answer frequently asked questions

- Develop IEP goals and tools to measure the development of autonomous communication

- Discuss strategies for developing communication accessible schools and communities

Presenters:  Gayle Porter

Where:   Conference Room 3, School of Special Education Needs, 33 Giles Avenue, Padbury, WA 6025

Time: 8:30am 25th September 2017 to 4:30pm 29th September 2017    (Please note registrations open at 8:30am)

Cost:  $1,300.00

To register over the phone please contact ILC's Training & Events Officer on 9381 0600.

Parking Information: Free visitor parking is in car park 4 (off McGregor Street)

For more information contact go to https://tinyurl.com/zl8uys5

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Where: Melbourne 

Cost: $330.00 per participant

For more information contact (03) 9843 2000 or email circ@scopevic.org.au

Date: 21- 26th July 2018

Who: isaac, Gold Coast

Cost: t.b.a.

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