Sector Training Activities

Working in the West

NDS WA & ACE once again invite you to join your colleagues for a day of skill development and networking at this not to be missed event for the DES and ADE sectors.

9.00am                                 Opening and Welcome to Country

Trevor Paterson, Chair ACE and Terry Simpson, State Manager, NDS WA

Kim Collard, Kooya Consultancy

9.15am                                 National Employment Update

                                                Kerrie Langford, National Employment                                                                 Manager, NDS WA

9.30am-10.15am               Keynote Address

James Pearson, Chief Executive, Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA

10.15am-10.45am            Morning Tea

10.45am-11.30am            Strategies for Placement Success

Natalia Josephs, Image Power

This session will ensure you increase placement outcomes.  It will cover job readiness, client marketing and engaging with potential employers.

11.35am-12.20pm            Keep on Keeping on

                                                Natalia Josephs, Image Power

Australia is a big place with big job challenges.  We rely so much on the mining, oil and gas sectors providing work opportunities that when there is a downturn and jobs start disappearing we can become overwhelmed with job seekers.  However the paradox of the job market is that when the economy heads downwards it is actually easier to find people work.  This may sound bizarre, but by utilising the right placement techniques and remaining confident and focussed she has proven it is easy to place even the most challenging clients in the most challenging job markets. 

10.45am-11.30am            Walking in Their Shoes

                                                Deb Reverley, Brain Ambulance

This presentation shares a journey of both a consumer and a carer detailing from their own ‘lived experience’ how they became involved in the journey, what were challenges for them and others, what strengths they used to get through, how they moved forward from a context of illness to recovery.  Both will highlight the key strategies that they learned, the roles they played and how they move forward. 

11.35am-12.20pm            Walking in Their Shoes (cont’d)

12.20pm-1.15pm              Lunch

1.15pm-2.15pm                                The Ikea Experience

                                                Brett Carter, HR Generalist, Michael                                                      Longo, Team Member

Brett and Michael will share their insights on what they expect from their employment provider and what how you can add value as an employment consultant.

2.15pm-3.00pm                                The Principles of Good Support

                                                David Broomfield

A practical look at; the factors and support strategies that can make or break a job placement.  Including; Identifying and overcoming barriers to safety, quality, productivity and social acceptance in the workplace.

3.00pm-3.30pm                Afternoon tea

3.30pm-4.15pm                                Motivating Job Seekers

                                                Dr Margaret Potter, Smart Moves Consultancy

Margaret will address building motivation for change, interviewing, building self-esteem and confidence and preparing for and managing setbacks

4.15-4.45pm                       The NDRC in 2013 - Working together to                                               generate demand

Gareth Wyatt, National Disability Recruitment Co-Ordinator

Meeting employer and business needs is a critical way to ensure successful placements for DES candidates. The NDRC will share its perspectives of what works and challenge attendees to take an employer led approach to their work.

5.00pm-7.00pm                Cocktail Function featuring ACE DES &                                                  ADE Awards for 2013