19th Cannabis: What You Need To Know (Adolescents) Presented in Partnership with the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre
Contact Azeena, Youth Coalition of the ACT, (02) 6247 3540 or azeena@youthcoalition.net

'Efficacy of Peer Education Programs to Reach Ecstasy and Related Drug (ERDs) Users': A Presentation on the ACT Research Findings, Presented by Annie Bleeker, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.

Contact Azeena, Youth Coalition of the ACT, (02) 6247 3540 or azeena@youthcoalition.net

Cost: Free

Manual Handling
Contact Wally Kuhn, WorkWatch, (02) 6249 1099, wkuhn@workwatch.com.au or visit www.workwatch.com.au

Cost: $260

CPR Training
Contact Janet, ACT Division of General Practice, (02) 6287 8099
Cost: $65

19th- Sexual Health, Relationships and Diversity
21st Contact Flavia D'Ambrosio, Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT, (02) 6247 3018, fdambrosio@shfpact.org.au or visit www.shfpact.org.au
Cost: $295

20th Cannabis: What You Need To Know (Adults) Presented in Partnership with the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre
Contact Azeena, Youth Coalition of the ACT, (02) 6247 3540 or azeena@youthcoalition.net

Family and Adolescent Network: Mindfulness

Contact Erin, Youth Coalition of the ACT, (02) 6247 3540 or erin@youthcoalition.net

Cost: Free

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Contact Bronwyn Roberson, ACT Health, (02) 6205 1312

Cost: Free

20th, 27th
First Aid Certificate
Contact CIT Centre for Adult and Community Education, (02) 6207 4441 or cit.solutions@cit.act.edu.au
Cost: $135

20th Feb - 26th March (6 Sessions)
Computers for Beginners
Contact CIT Centre for Adult and Community Education, (02) 6207 4441 or cit.solutions@cit.act.edu.au
Cost: $170

21st Youth Coalition Monthly Forum 9am - 11am

Contact Youth Coalition of the ACT, (02) 6247 3540 or steve@youthcoalition.net

January...

No training opportunities were submitted for January 2008.

February...

6th Youth Coalition Co-Morbidity Bus Tour B
Contact Steve, Youth Coalition of the ACT, (02) 6247 3540 or steve@youthcoalition.net


Hand Washing and Hygiene Workshop for AOD Workers

Contact Tiia Harrison, CAHMA, (02) 6279 1670 or tiiah@aivl.org.au
Cost: Free

7th From Go to WHOA: Psychostimulant (ICE, MDMA, SPEED) Training for Health Professionals (held at Directions ACT)
Contact Kieran Connolly, Turning Point, (03) 8413 8704 or kieranc@turningpoint.org.au

Cost: Free

8th - National Multicultural Festival
17th Visit www.multiculturalfestival.com.au for more information


11th- Delivering Outcomes Through Project Management

12th Contact University of Canberra Professional Management Program, (02) 6201 2977 or pmp@canberra.edu.au

Cost: $1035

14th Risk Management in OH&S
Contact Wally Kuhn, WorkWatch, (02) 6249 1099, wkuhn@workwatch.com.au or visit www.workwatch.com.au

Cost: $260

National Condom Day

Visit www.fpa.net.au for more information

15th ACT Health and Safety Representative Refresher Training

Contact Wally Kuhn, WorkWatch, (02) 6249 1099, wkuhn@workwatch.com.au or visit www.workwatch.com.au

Cost: $260

Performance Management: Facilitated by Biff Ward

Contact Richard Duckett, ACTCOSS, (02) 6202 7233 or richard@actcoss.org.au

Cost: $35 - $70

18th, 25th

First Aid Certificate

Contact CIT Centre for Adult and Community Education, (02) 6207 4441 or cit.solutions@cit.edu.au
Cost: $135

18th Feb - 7th April (7 sessions)
Computers for Beginners
Contact CIT Centre for Adult and Community Education, (02) 6207 4441 or cit.solutions@cit.edu.au
Cost: $170

28th Feb - 10th April (7 sessions)

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

Contact CIT Centre for Adult and Community Education, (02) 6207 4441 or cit.solutions@cit.act.edu.au

Cost: $160

The following Training and Professional Development Network members offer workshops and presentations at the request of services:

ACT Hepatitis C Council

Offers presentations on Hepatitis C and related issues. For more information contact (02) 6257 2911 or email info@acthepc.org.

Human Rights Commission

Delivers in-house programs for services, free of charge. To submit a request form visit ww.hrc.act.gov.au or call (02) 6205 2222 for more information.

Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT (SHFPACT)

Develops and delivers training in the areas of sexuality, sexual health and reproductive health. Visit www.shfpact.org.au or call the Education Team on (02) 6247 3018 for more information.

About the Training and Professional Development Calendar....

The Training and Professional Development Calendar is a product of the Training and Professional Development Network and is produced bi-monthly by the Youth Coalition of the ACT in partnership with the ACT Alcohol and Other Drug Sector Project. This calendar has an average distribution of over 500 in the ACT and surrounding area to youth, alcohol and other drug, mental health, family support, community and government sectors. For more information or to include your training in the next calendar (March-April 2008) contact the Youth Coalition of the ACT on (02) 6247 3540 or erin@youthcoalition.net. Submissions are due by Monday 11 February.

Copies of the Training and Professional Development Calendar are available at the Youth Coalition of the ACT, 46 Clianthus St, O'Connor. The Calendar is also available online at www.youthcoalition.net and www.aodsector.org.au.

Training and Professional Development Network

The Training and Professional Development Network (TPDN) began in June 2005 in response to findings from consultations conducted by the Youth Coalition of the ACT. The TPDN seeks:

¥To support a coordinated approach towards training, professional development educational opportunities;

¥To be responsive to needs and emerging issues; and

¥To provide opportunities for training and professional development providers, brokers and community educators in the ACT and surrounding region to share information and collaborate.

The network will be run primarily electronically in 2008. For more information contact Youth Coalition of the ACT, (02) 6247 3540 or erin@youthcoalition.net.

ACT Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Sector Project

The AOD Sector Project is a 12-month capacity building project that is auspiced by the Youth Coalition of the ACT. It aims:

¥¥¥ build the capacity and identity of the AOD sector in the ACT;

¥¥¥ foster intra and cross sectoral relationships; and,

¥¥¥ improve outcomes across the sector.

For more information visit www.aodsector.org.au or contact Amanda Bode, AOD Sector Project Officer, on (02) 6247 3540 or info@aodsector.org.au.

Youth Coalition Seminar: Domestic Violence Crisis Service

Contact Steve, Youth Coalition of the ACT, (02) 6247 3540 or steve@youthcoalition.net

Principles and Practice of Good Governance: Governance Series Seminar 1

Contact Richard Duckett, ACTCOSS, (02) 6202 7233 or richard@actcoss.org.au

Individual Seminars: $25 - $35

Series (4 seminars): $80 - $120

21st Feb - 13 March (4 sessions)

HTML - Basics

Contact CIT Centre for Adult and Community Education, (02) 6207 4441 or cit.solutions@cit.act.edu.au

Cost: $190

22nd Aboriginal Culture, History and Heritage Training

Contact Julie Butler, ACTCOSS, (02) 6202 7262 or julie@actcoss.org.au

Cost: $100 - $200

22nd Feb - 18 April (8 sessions)

Microsoft Office Suite

Contact CIT Centre for Adult and Community Education, (02) 6207 4441 or cit.solutions@cit.act.edu.au
Cost: $300

25th- Embracing Stakeholder Management
26th Contact University of Canberra Professional Management Program, (02) 6201 2977 or pmp@canberra.edu.au
Cost: $1035

26th- MindMatters Level 2 Focus Module: Staff Matters

27th Contact Libby Porter, MindMatters, (02) 6205 1469

27th Feb - 1 April (6 week course)

Effectiveness in the Workplace

Contact Women's Information and Referral Centre, (02) 6205 1075 or wirc@act.gov.au

Cost: $100

28th AOD Sector Forum
Contact Amanda, AOD Sector Project, (02) 6247 3540 or info@aodsector.org.au

Legal Obligations - The Incorporations Act and More: Governance Series Seminar 2
Contact Richard Duckett, ACTCOSS, (02) 6202 7233 or richard@actcoss.org.au
Individual Seminar: $25 - $35

Series (4 seminars): $35 - $120

Bullying: Awareness and Prevention

Contact Wally Kuhn, WorkWatch, (02) 6249 1099, wkuhn@workwatch.com.au or www.workwatch.com.au

Cost: $260

Writing for the Web

Contact Tania Mortenson, Vision Australia, (03) 9864 9249 or visit www.visionaustralia.org.au

Cost: $450

SafeTALK

Contact Vyne/Ozhelp, (02) 6251 4166, vyne@ozhelp.org.au or www.ozhelp.org.au

Cost: $60 - $80