Hello Queenslanders
For your information below.
A great way to network widely and if your interested in doing the course please
contact for any information Community Resource Unit Inc.
· Phone: 07 3844 2211
· Email: cru@xxxxxxxxxx
· Website: http://cru.org.au
· Address: Level 2, 43 Peel Street. South Brisbane. Queensland
Warm Regards Trudy
Queensland
Introduction to Facilitation 2017
A practical, applied course for people wanting to learn how to facilitate groups
August 10, September 14 & October 12, 2017
About the Course
· The purpose of this facilitation course is to assist people to
intentionally develop the necessary skills and confidence to facilitate groups
that support and benefit people with disabilities.
· We want people to strengthen their networks by learning together and from
each other.
· The workdays will provide comprehensive teaching about foundational
principles for facilitating groups of all types – formal work teams to informal
community and support groups – where skilled facilitation can assist people to
achieve their goals.
· The introductory course is ideal for people with minimal facilitation
experience who are keen to develop their skills and increase their confidence
· Participants will be required to:
o Attend three full day workshops (one month apart)
o Have an opportunity to facilitate a group of 3+ people between each of the
work days
o Complete pre-course readings and reflections as well as take home tasks
About the Presenter
· Catherine Allen is a highly experienced and effective facilitator and
coach of leadership development programs with a strong commitment to people
experiencing being empowered in their work environments and developing their
own leadership abilities.
· Her communication skills and her direct, authentic approach enable her to
generate strong commitment and behavioural change with leaders at all levels.
· Catherine has a post graduate diploma in Organisational Psychology and is
a member of the International Association of Facilitators.
· Catherine will be assisted by CRU Consultant Suellen Welch.
Topics
· Essential facilitation principles
· Self as facilitator
· Stages of group development
· Group roles
· Preparation for facilitation
· Basics on how to conduct a facilitated session
Who should attend?
· People working or involved with people with disability:
o who have minimal facilitation experience
o who are keen to develop facilitation skills & confidence
o who are currently working with a group and/or have the opportunity to put
course learning into practice
o e.g. community organisers, team leaders, circle facilitators, keyworkers,
support group leaders, family members wanting to facilitate visioning
conversations with friends & supporters
Additional points to help you consider if this course is right for you:
· Do you find it hard to lead a group discussion or meeting?
· Do you enjoy a conversation with one or two people but freeze up when you
are put in front of a group?
· Do you struggle with keeping a group focused on a task without being too
bossy?
· Are there people in the groups you are part of who won’t stop talking and
others who don’t say anything? Or does everyone go silent and you feel you are
talking too much?
· Would you like to be able to assist a group of people to gain clarity
about their situation and achieve what they want to?
· To facilitate means ‘to make easy’
o The group facilitator’s job is to make it easier for the group to do its
work. By providing non-directive leadership, the facilitator helps the group
arrive at the understanding and decision that are its task. The facilitator’s
focus is on the group and its work.
o The role is one of assistance and guidance, not of control
Event details
· Dates
o August 10, September 14 & October 12, 2017
o Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
o Registration from 8:30am
· Cost
o People with disability and family members: $300
· RSVP: Expression of Interest form to be received by close of business
Thursday 20 July, 2017
Venue details
· CRU Office
o Level 2/ 43 Peel Street, South Brisbane, 4101
How do I apply?
· As there are a limited number of places at the event, an Expression of
Interest process will be used to allocate available places.
· Ask for xpression of Interest forms are sent separately by e-mail and are
to be returned to CRU by close of business Thursday September 8, 2016
· Please get in touch with CRU if you require any assistance in completing
the Expression of Interest form
· Course numbers will be strictly limited to allow optimal involvement of
all participants
Need some assistance with fees?
· CRU has some capacity to reduce registration fees and assist with other
costs, particularly for people with disability and family members not sponsored
by an organisation. Contact CRU for more information.
About Community Resource Unit Inc.
· CRU has a 25 year track record of working across Queensland to help
people with a disability take control of their lives and take their place in
their community.
Contact Community Resource Unit Inc.
· Phone: 07 3844 2211
· Email: cru@xxxxxxxxxx
· Website: http://cru.org.au
· Address: Level 2, 43 Peel Street. South Brisbane. Queensland.
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