A Joint Project of the AGPN-SBO Coalition

The AGPN-SBO Coalition (formerly ADGP-SBO Coalition), through negotiations with the Department of Health and Ageing, have provided funding via the 2006 Performance and Development funding pool to enable the implementation of a Divisional Network Training Program with the focus on engaging with local communities and consumers. This will be completed via an internationally acknowledged professional development training and skills enhancement program, developed by the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) http://www.iap2.org/ . IAP2 will form the basis of the training and research materials which have been adapted for the needs of Divisional personnel.

There is evidence which identifies the linkage with better health care and effective community engagement. Under this project, funding has been allocated to provide training opportunities to Division staff to to increase their skill development in this core area. The project build's upon existing resources in the Network, and consists of an education and training program, which has been piloted to ensure its relevance to the Divisions Network. Pilot workshops were held in Queensland and Victoria,  facilitated by the SBO's.

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Training Workshop

The training workshops provide an opportunity to assist staff  learn mechanisms, skills and tools for not only working with their communities and consumers, but provide improved and enhanced divisional responsiveness to their members needs.  The workshops consist of a one day training program, with support for Divisional staff to attend (assistance with travel). Workshops are currently being held in each state and territory across the Divsions network. Contact your State Based Organisation for registration information.

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Who Should Attend ?

Divisions Network Board members, CEOs and Divisional employees are the target group for this education and training program.

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For further information on this project, please contact Liesel Wett lwett@agpn.com.au 

AGPN acknowledges the financial support of the Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing