Training Calendar 2010

Boardmaker Version 6 Basic
(9.30am – 12.30pm)

This is a PRACTICAL half day workshop that will get you on your way to creating picture based communication aids and resources. The training covers the basics of the Boardmaker program: Setting up pages; Creating your own picture symbols; How to manipulate your photos/web images; Storing your picture/symbols in your library. 

Tuesday 10 August      Monday 11 October Wednesday 10 November

Boardmaker Plus Version 6
(9.30am – 12.30pm)

This is a PRACTICAL half day workshop that will allow you to create interactive communication aids and resources. You will have the chance to: Make a talking book; Learn how to use movable buttons; Create a sequencing display; Learn tips & ideas for making better communication resources; A pre-requisite is a basic understanding of the Boardmaker software.

Communication and Behaviours of Concern
(9.30am - 4.00pm)

This one-day workshop will discuss the importance of recognizing and understanding an individual’s communication skills when developing and implementing positive behaviour plans.

Communication Strategies and Resources
(9.30 am – 4.00pm)

Do you work with or support people with communication difficulties?
Do you want information on how to be a more effective communication partner? Yes? Then this one day workshop is for you!

Easy English Writing Course - 2 days  (10.00am – 4.30pm)
(Includes: Lunch, coffee/tea and handouts)

This two day workshop will teach you how to write documents in Easy English. It includes information on writing in Easy English, including use of images, websites and the value of useability testing. 

Easy English Writing Course - 1 day (10.00am - 4.30pm) (Includes: Lunch, coffee/tea and handouts)

This one day workshop will teach you how to write documents in Easy English. It includes information on writing in Easy English, including use of images, websites and the value of useability testing. 

How to make communication aids
(9.30am – 12.30pm)

The Communication Resource Centre is now offering a half day workshop to teach you how to make your own communication aid(s). In this workshop you will produce your own individual aid(s) to take away with you.

Mealtime assistance - through a tube
(9.30am – 1.00pm)

This workshop is suitable for anyone who needs to know how to assist someone with a meal through a tube. It includes an overview of gastrostomies, equipment, nutrition and trouble shooting.

Scope 177 Glenroy Road Glenroy

Scope Glenallen
669 Waverley Rd
Glen Waverley

Sensory-focused Practice
(9.30am - 4pm)

Sensory-focused activities are ideal for people who do not understand that activities have outcomes. The individual’s sensory preferences and skills are incorporated into each stage of the activity. Providing activities in this way enables the person to be a more active participant in a way that is meaningful to them, and provides more interactive opportunities with their communication partners.

The Triple C – Checklist of Communication Competencies(revised 2009) – an assessment tool for adults
(9.30am – 12.30pm)

This half day workshop teaches you to recognise different levels of communication and how to adapt your communication style for meaningful interactions with people who have a significant intellectual disability.