Our COPE Workforce Development courses will now be offered in the Riverland at Berri. COPE courses are for those who need to build on their skills as part of their work or community contributions. Mainly focused on the community and health services sector, these courses are also applicable for the other sectors as well as for volunteer positions. Continue Reading
Supporting people who have been bereaved by suicide is an important yet often overlooked suicide prevention strategy.
Just finished SACE? Thinking about your next career move? Why not try community services, one of Australia’s growth industries. Continue Reading
Would you know what to do if you encountered someone experiencing a mental health crisis? Like any type of crisis, being able to offer practical and timely assistance is critical. Our Mental Health First Aid course provides participants with knowledge and strategies that show you how to assist anyone suffering from a mental illness to get the help they need… Continue Reading
Karen is passionate about the community services sector, but after suffering burnout and compassion fatigue several years ago, one on one client work was no longer an option for her. Looking for a change of pace, Karen joined the training team at the Institute and now teaches a range of qualifications and short courses, including Mental Health First Aid… Continue Reading
The National Mediation Conference brings together mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution professionals to discuss, engage and extend thinking with new ideas and tools that can be applied across this diverse sector. This year the conference was held in Melbourne, with nine staff members from The Australian Institute of Social Relations and Relationships Australia (SA) attending the event… Continue Reading
In 2015, we are revolutionising the way we deliver qualifications, offering a more holistic approach to learning, more flexibility and more study opportunities to our students. Let us introduce you to the Community Services Skills Passport… Continue Reading
It’s graduation season here at the Institute! More than 50 people have completed their qualifications in recent months, with 10 attending the Institute’s first official graduation ceremony on 29 October… Continue Reading
As a new mum living in the country and suffering from a chronic illness, flexibility was a must for Hannah when it came to studying. By working with the Institute to tailor training to meet her needs, Hannah has been able to complete her Certificate IV in Community Services Work and her future looks brighter than ever. Here’s her story… Continue Reading
Online learning has become more and more popular in recent years, allowing people to access quality education and training regardless of their location. Recognising the importance of embracing online learning, five staff from the Australian Institute of Social Relations recently took part in a ‘Learning to Teach Online’ course… Continue Reading
