We hope that you find these courses helpful. If you have any suggestions we would love to hear from you!

Course Name: Aged Care Nurses' Forum 2010
Description: Click here to see the information flyer.
Date: Friday, 3rd September 
Contact: 02 8595 1234
Website: www.nurses.asn.au  

Course Name: Ausmed
Description: Ausmed Conferences organises a diverse range of educational nursing programs throughout Australia each year. Many of their programs attract RCNA CNE points which assists nurses in their ongoing professional development.
Date: Throughout the year 
Contact: ausmed@ausmed.com.au
Website: http://www.ausmed.com.au/  

Course Name: Carers NSW Carer Representation Program
Description: Carers NSW is seeking the involvement of carers to join the Carer Representation Program. The aim of the Carer Representation Program is to inform a range of professionals and the broader community of carers' perspectives. Date: Contact organisation for dates.

Contact: Call Alison on (02) 9280 4744 or email alisonp@carersnsw.asn.au
Website: http://www.carersnsw.asn.au/   

Course Name: Caring for Kids 
Description: This course is designed to meet the first aid needs of parents, grandparents, carers and members of the public who may be entrusted with the care of babies and children.
Date: Courses are ongoing
Contact: courses@stjohnnsw.com.au    
Website: http://www.stjohnnsw.com.au/

Course Name: Quovus - Introduction to Working with People with an Intellectual Disability
Description: This course is designed to provide participants with an overview of the field of intellectual disability through discussion of key issues, including: diagnostic criteria and definitions; characteristics associated with common disability conditions related to intellectual functioning; and support design and features.
Date: Courses are ongoing
Contact: Quovus staff on (02) 4579 0122   
Website: quovus.com.au

Course Name: Quovus - Professional Prevention and Risk Management Through Specialized Training (PROVENT)
Description: The key focus of the course is to provide staff with areas of knowledge and operational models designed to assist them in successfully negotiating incidents where client behaviour has escalated to unacceptable or even dangerous levels.
Date: Courses are ongoing
Contact: Quovus staff on (02) 4579 0122   
Website: quovus.com.au

Course Name: Training in Acquired Brain Injury
Description: This full day workshop aims to develop an awareness and understanding of the unique nature of acquired brain injury, the impact it has on the individual, their family and carers, and how your service can effectively manage these issues.
Date: New dates and venues are being finalised, please check website for more information.
Contact: lesias@biansw.org.au 
Website: http://www.biansw.org.au 

Course Name: Certificate II in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations)
Description: This course is for people who want to work as cleaners. You will learn how to clean domestic & commercial premises. e.g. shopping centres, health care environments, council buildings, hotels, offices, rental properties and food preparation areas (kitchens) and the correct knowledge & use of chemicals and up to date cleaning equipment.
Date: Please check dates with participating TAFE Colleges.
Contact: 0411 44 23 55 or email info@cleaningcourse.com  
Website: http://www.cleaningcourse.com 

Course Name: Understanding Spinal Cord Injury 

Description: The workshop gives an overview of the causes and effects of a spinal cord injury and the specific personal care tasks that participants might be delivering.
Date: Courses run from February until late November 2010.
Contact: (02) 8741 5662 or email training@paraquad.org.au
Website: http://www.paraquad.org.au/   
PLEASE LET ONE OF OUR CARE COORDINATORS KNOW IF YOU ARE ENROLLING IN THIS COURSE. 
 
Course Name: College of Nursing - Graduate Certificate in Clinical Management   
Description: The course consists of four subjects studied over two semesters by distance education with participation in on-line activities, support from your tutor and the option to attend some on-campus workshops. There are also statewide courses run by College of Nursing.
Date: Check College for course dates.
Contact: 02 9745 7500 or email cecs@nursing.edu.au
Website: http://www.nursing.edu.au/  

Course Name: ST Johns NSW First Aid  
Description: Statewide courses run by St Johns Ambulance.
Click here for full course description and timetables.
Date: Courses run from July to December 2010.
Contact: 1300  360 455 or email education@alznsw.asn.au
Website: http://www.stjohnnsw.com.au

Course Name: Cooking Group  
Description: This cooking group for multicultural women is designed be very active and involving, with all members taking part and sharing their favourite/traditional recipes in a relaxed and comfortable environment. There is also opportunity to practice English skills, meet new people, and learn about other cultures while having fun.
Date: Every Thursday, 3-5pm at Ultimo Community Centre
Contact: 9663 3922 or email csss1@sydneymcs.org.au  
Website: Ultimo Community Centre

Course Name: Distance Education Course in Palliative Nursing 
Description: Ten week distance course suitable for nurses in all workplaces. Improve your knowledge at your own pace in your own time.
Click here for course description and application form.
Date: Continously enrolling.
Contact: (08) 8275 1672 or email iipss@flinders.edu.au
Website: http://www.caresearch.com.au

Course Name: Ageing and complex care
Description: This short course will explore population ageing, health and wellness issues that impact on the older person. The ageing process, chronicity and the impact of acute illness will be considered.
Date: Course runs on demand, one full day, 8.30am-4.30pm Contact: (02) 9514 4834 or email priya.nair@uts.edu.au   Website: http://www.shortcourses.uts.edu.au

Course Name: Leadership in care of the older adult Description: This short course will examine issues in relation to the leadership roles of health professionals who manage the care of older adults in varied acute, community and residential settings. Social and legal contexts relating to performance management and professional competency are considered. 
Date: Course runs on demand, one full day, 8.30am-4.30pm
Contact: (02) 9514 4834 or email priya.nair@uts.edu.au
Website: http://www.shortcourses.uts.edu.au

Course Name: Midwifery - models of care
Description: This is a two-day interactive seminar led by Dr.Lin Lock with guest speakers including a consumer activist. This is part of a continuing series of professional education (short course) seminars for midwives.
Date: Course runs on demand, two consecutive days, 9am-5pm  
Contact: (02) 9514 4834 or email priya.nair@uts.edu.au
Website: http://www.shortcourses.uts.edu.au

Course Name: First Aid for Asthma
Description: This course is for people who want to develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide first aid for asthma. You will learn to understand the effects of asthma and current asthma management strategies.
Date: Course runs throughout the year
Contact: 131 601  
Website: http://www.tafensw.edu.au