Learning & Leisure Calendar 2016 www.3Bridges.org.au Phone 1300 327 434 Diploma of Community Services CHC52015 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health CHC43415 Certificate IV in Disability CHC43115 Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015 Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Professional development Parenting Leisure Carers Health and wellbeing 4 9 10 14 15 Technology Volunteering 16 18 SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS WHY 3BRIDGES? As a 3Bridges student you will enjoy: • High quality, up-to-date and relevant training • Opportunities to update your knowledge, get fit, volunteer or spend time with like-minded people • Access to our wide network of contacts and partners • Learning from trainers who have direct experience in the community sector
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Learning & Leisure Calendar 2016
www.3Bridges.org.auPhone 1300 327 434
Diploma of Community ServicesCHC52015
Certificate IV in Leisure and HealthCHC43415
Certificate IV in DisabilityCHC43115
Certificate IV in Ageing SupportCHC43015
Certificate III in Individual SupportCHC33015
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Professional development
Parenting
Leisure
Carers
Health and wellbeing
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Technology
Volunteering
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SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS
WHY 3BRIDGES?As a 3Bridges student you will enjoy:
• High quality, up-to-date and relevant training
• Opportunities to update your knowledge, get fit, volunteer or spend time with like-minded people
• Access to our wide network of contacts and partners
• Learning from trainers who have direct experience in the community sector
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Find us on Facebook Facebook.com/3BridgesCommunity
ABN 96 039 601 269 ACN 607 053 127
3Bridges is a registered training organisation (RTO 41056)
Your personal calendar of activities
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BERNADETTE FRAWLEY
MABLE TAN
BRONWYN THORNTON
CAROL LYNN
3Bridges’ trainers come from within the industry, and have worked in our services for a number of years. That means you can be confident of learning from the best, and having the right people helping you to arrange suitable work placements if required for your chosen course.
Call our team today on 1300 327 434 for more information and to enrol.
CARSS PARK72 Carwar Avenue,Carss Park NSW 2221
ARNCLIFFE1-2/35 Forest Road,Arncliffe NSW 2205
KOGARAH27 Railway Lands (Parade)Kogarah NSW 2217
PENSHURST23 St Georges Road,Penshurst NSW 2222
MENAI34-40 Allison Crescent,Menai NSW 2234
GYMEA COMMUNITY AID39 Gymea Bay Road,Gymea NSW 2227
CAMPSIE2 Carrington SquareCampsie NSW 2194
KOGARAH LIBRARYBelgrave StreetKogarah NSW 2217
OUR LOCATIONS
OTHER VENUES
HURSTVILLE18 Treacy Street,Hurstville NSW 2220
3Bridges can develop and deliver a training solution to meet your needs. Ring us on 1300 327 434 to discuss your organisational training needs.
CUSTOMISED TRAININGPlease contact 3Bridges Community on 1300 327 434 or refer to the student handbook on our website at www.3Bridges.org.au.
FOR FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
3Bridges was established in 2014 after the merger of three long-standing community organisations in the St George and south-east Sydney region. Together we have more than 40 years’ experience in delivering services for everyone from young children and families, through to youth, seniors, and people living with a disability or early stage dementia, people from non-English speaking backgrounds, carers and volunteers.
ABOUT US
OUR TEAM
如欲查訊有關以粵語或普通話授教的課程, 歡迎致電 02 8558 4023
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PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT
This workshop will look at processes and strategies that need to be in place in order to ensure the safety of workers and volunteers when they are visiting clients in their own homes.
SAFE HOME VISITING
Gymea Community Aid
Carss Park Free for volunteers
17 May, 9.30am-1pm
18 February, 9.30am-1pm $50 for others
Did you know that one in four people over the age of 65 will fall at least once during the next 12 months? This workshop will help you to maintain an independent lifestyle and reduce your risk of falling.
FALLS INJURY PREVENTION
Carss Park Free25 February, 10.30am-11.30am
This workshop will explore the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), the principles and purpose of the National Disability Standards, the role of enabling and independence in the NSW ageing population, the privacy and confidentiality that volunteers need to understand as well as service users (or clients) rights and responsibilities.
COMMONWEALTH HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM, HOME CARE AND DISABILITY STANDARDS - WHAT VOLUNTEERS NEED TO KNOW
Carss Park Free for volunteers24 February, 10am-1.30pm $50 for others
This course will be delivered, assessed and statement of attainment issued by Training Beyond 2000 RTO no: 90323
Carss Park $20016-17 March, 9am-4.30pm
Menai25 February, 9am-5.30pm26 May, 9am-5.30pm
$92
This course will be delivered, assessed and statement of attainment issued by Australian Red Cross RTO no: 3605
This course is in line with updated national standards and will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, and casualty management. Pre course work is required for Menai courses.
PROVIDE FIRST AIDHLTAID003
This workshop will examine the new definition of volunteering, modern volunteering and the various methods to boost motivation and self esteem in ourselves and others.
This workshop is for volunteers, carers and staff who are working with older people. Topics covered include: The physical and psychological aspects of ageing, understanding dementia and signs of abuse, strategies for working with elderly people and basic manual handling techniques.
WORKING WITH THE ELDERLY
2 June, 10am-3pm
Carss Park Free for volunteers
Gymea Community Aid
16 February, 10am-3pm $50 for others
5 April, 10am-3pm我們也可用粵語或普通話教授本課程, 詳情請致電談小姐 02 8558 4023
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In this medicine management workshop, the speaker will discuss the importance of the Consumer Information Sheet, people who are entitled to a Home Medicine Review, the difference between generic and brand medicines, the importance of pill boxes and recording medicines.
MEDICINE MANAGEMENT
Carss Park Free25 February, 11.30am-12.30pm
The Work Health Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act 2011) came into effect on 1 January 2012. This legislation takes into account modern work practices which focus on everyone being responsible for workplace safety under the law (including volunteers). This course will give you guidance on how to meet your obligations. We will also include information about volunteers in your services.
WHS INFORMATION SESSIONS
Carss Park3 March, 10am-1pm25 May, 10am-1pm
$50
This workshop provides an overview of Aboriginal history and culture, as well as culturally appropriate communication protocols and strategies to assist participants and organisations to more effectively assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their work.
ABORIGINAL CULTURAL APPRECIATION
Carss Park $752 March, 9.30am-2pm
Cultural competence examines Australia’s multicultural history and communities. Cultural competence facilitates a greater understanding and sympathetic framework of communication.
CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Carss Park
Gymea Community Aid Free for volunteers
26 May, 9.30am-1pm
1 March, 9.30am-1pm $50 for others
This new qualification supersedes the former Certificate III level courses in aged, disability and home and community care. This new qualification allows you to specialise in one of three areas (disability, aged care, or home and community care) by completing a specific set of units as part of the Individual Support course. If you are just starting a career in personal or community care or thinking of joining the industry, this is the course for you!Call us on 02 8558 4000 for course details
CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTCHC33015
Campsie Full qualification $2500Monday or $250 per unit7 March-28 November, 9.30am-4.30pm
“Group discussion is very valuable and having the handbook to take home is useful.”
CULTURAL COMPETENCE
“I found it useful for myself and I can tell my kids as well.”
ABORIGINAL CULTURAL APPRECIATION TRAINING
This course includes the skills and knowledge required for basic food safety practices, including personal hygiene, conduct when working in a food service environment, basic pest control requirements and basic food disposal requirements.
FOLLOW BASIC FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES (CHINESE)
Carss Park $751 March, 9.30am-2.30pm
HLTFS207C
本課程將以粵語教授. 如需更多信息,請致電談小姐 02 8558 4023
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PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT
This workshop will give supervisors and managers an understanding of the psychological and power factors at play when having that tough conversation with a co-worker. You will also learn to develop approaches and methods to manage yourself and the situation in ways that will create better relationships and better results.
HARD TALKING: WHAT TO SAY AND HOW TO SAY IT WHEN THINGS ARE TOUGH
Carss Park $15030 March, 9.30am-4.30pm
This qualification reflects the role of team leaders and support workers who may supervise or provide frontline services and functions in aged services (residential, home or community-based environments). If you are or want to be a care worker, social support worker, provide respite, social, disability or personal care, then this is the qualification for you. Call us on 1300 327 434 for details.
CERTIFICATE IV IN AGEING SUPPORTCHC43015
Carss Park Full qualification $3000Tuesday fortnightly or by mixed-mode delivery8 March-25 October, 9.30am-4.30pm
This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, it is expected that workers will have specialised skills in community services and are usually providing direct support to individuals or teams. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.
DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SERVICESCHC52015
Carss Park Call us for payment optionsTuesday fortnightly or by mixed-mode delivery15 March-1 November, 9.30am-4.30pm
This course includes the skills and knowledge required for basic food safety practices including personal hygiene, conduct when working in a food service environment, basic pest control requirements and basic food disposal requirements.
FOLLOW BASIC FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES
Kogarah31 March, 9.30am-2.30pm11 May, 9.30am-2.30pm
$75
HLTFS207C
For volunteers, staff and management to explore boundaries and duty of care issues generally and in relation to individual packaged care and the consumer directed care model.
UNDERSTANDING PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES AND DUTY OF CARE
Carss Park23 March, 9.30am-1pm
Free for volunteers$50 for others
我們也可用粵語或普通話教授本課程, 詳情請致電談小姐 02 8558 4023
Gymea Community Aid2 June, 9.30am-1pm
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Gymea Community Aid
This workshop is suitable for people who would like to know how to assist people experiencing grief and loss.
GRIEF AND LOSS
Carss Park Free for volunteers31 March, 10am-1pm $70 for others
5 May, 10am-1pm
This course will examine the LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex) communities, social stigmas and legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the lived experiences and specific needs of LGBTI seniors and look at LGBTI Inclusive Practice.This course has an online learning module to be completed before the course. Call us on 1300 327 434 for course details.
LGBTI IN AGED CARE
Carss Park $556 April, 9.30am-2.30pm
This course explores the hazards in a workplace and how to manage risks. Topics covered include: Outline the WHS legal obligations of officers, workers and others, carry out an effective inspection of the workplace and recognise and understand the hazards that are there, use a risk management worksheet based on the Code of Practice “How to Manage WHS risks” to effectively assess the hazards they identify and determine how to eliminate or control the risk.
WHS RISK ASSESSMENT
Carss Park7 April, 10am-12pm
$50
FACILITATE SUPPORT RESPONSIVE TO THE SPECIFIC NATURE OF DEMENTIA
“All info was relevant and current and could be effectively implemented into my workplace.”
CHCAC416A
“The trainer made the course interesting. Everyone became involved.”
WHS RISK ASSESSMENT
“I will use the new skills learnt to assist with clients who have suffered a loss.”
GRIEF AND LOSS
RECRUIT, INDUCT AND SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to develop and support volunteer workers in an agency.Please note: Assessment component required to be completed in student’s own time.
Carss Park Training only: $15012 April, 9.30am-4.30pm Training and assessment: $300
CHCVOL003
8 June, 9.30am-4.30pm
This course examines the knowledge and skills needed for keeping accurate and compliant client case notes that will survive an investigation.
DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING
Carss Park $15028 April, 9.30am-4.30pm
Carss Park Training only: $60013, 20, 27 April, 9.30am-4.30pm Training and assessment: $750
CHCCM503C
CHCCM504D CHCNET404B CHCORG428A CHCORG506E
CASE MANAGEMENT SKILL SETDevelop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management.Promote high quality case management. Facilitate links with other services. Reflect on and improve own professional practice.Coordinate the work environment.
Please note: Assessment component required to be completed in student’s own time.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This course is suitable for managers or those who have already undertaken the WHS Information Session and the WHS Risk Assessment. Topics include managing health and safety in the workplace, implementing health and safety risk management in the workplace, WHS performance review, workplace injury management and worker’s compensation.
WHS RISK MANAGEMENT
Carss Park $7523 June, 9.30am-4.30pm
This course describes the skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members.
FOLLOW SAFE WORK PRACTICES FOR DIRECT CARE WORK
Carss Park22 June, 10am-4pm
$75
HLTWHS002
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and clients’ homes who provide support in a way that leads to greater independence, self reliance and community participation for the client.
CERTIFICATE IV IN DISABILITY
Call us on 02 8558 4000 for course details
CHC43115
CERTIFICATE IV IN LEISURE AND HEALTH
This qualification is for those who want to participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of leisure and health activities and programs for clients in one or more sectors, for example day centres, community organisations or residential care facilities.Call us on 02 8558 4000 for course details
CHC43415
This workshop explores the nature of hoarding and squalor and outlines case management strategies to effectively support people to address issues associated with hoarding.
SQUALOR AND HOARDING
Carss Park $759 June, 9.30am-4.30pm
This course is for experienced volunteers, carers and staff who are working with older people and are of a Chinese background.
WORKING WITH THE ELDERLY (CHINESE)
Carss Park Free for volunteers30 June, 10am-3pm $50 for others我們也可用粵語或普通話教授本課程, 詳情請致電談小姐 02 8558 4023
CHCAC416APrepare to plan support requirements for people impacted by dementia, plan support requirements, develop and implement strategies which minimise the impact of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, provide guidance and support workers and carers to implement plan and complete documentation. This unit of competency will be delivered, assessed and statement of attainment issued by Hammond Care RTO no 40451
FACILITATE SUPPORT RESPONSIVE TO THE SPECIFIC NATURE OF DEMENTIA
Carss Park5, 12, 19 May, 8.45am-3.30pm
Free
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ARNCLIFFE
PARENTING
MENAIFor parents of children aged two to twelve. This course explores childhood development, managing misbehaviour, and emotional coaching.
1-2-3 MAGIC AND EMOTIONAL COACHING
14, 21 March, 4 April, 6pm-8:30pmMonday $40
A playgroup for young parents under 25. This group encourages individuals to meet other young parents in a positive social setting and provides play experiences for the children.
SUPPORTED PLAYGROUP (UNDER-25s)
10am-11.30amWednesday fortnightly Free
Playgroup is an informal social group, where you can meet others in a relaxed and friendly environment. The adults stay to interact with other adults and to play with their children. For children aged two to five.
PLAYGROUP
Thursday $3 per session4 February-30 June, 10am-11.30am
For more than 30 years the internationally-renowned Triple P — Positive Parenting Program has given parents simple and practical strategies to help them manage their children’s behaviour, prevent problems, and build relationships.
TRIPLE P
Tuesday Free9 February-8 March, 10am-12pm
KOGARAH LIBRARYFor more than 30 years the internationally-renowned Triple P — Positive Parenting Program has given parents simple and practical strategies to help them manage their children’s behaviour, prevent problems, and build relationships.
TRIPLE P
Wednesday Free27 April-25 May, 10am-12pm
3 March–7 April, 6pm–8pm (light meal provided)$60 per adult or $80 per coupleThursday
26 May-30 June, 10am–12 noon
This six-week program for parents, run by trained facilitators, focuses on how to connect with a young person through emotional intelligence. It enhances awareness, education and skills to understand and work alongside teenagers in a cooperative, positive and effective way.
TUNING INTO TEENSHURSTVILLE
For parents of children aged two to twelve. This course explores childhood development, managing misbehaviour, and emotional coaching.
1-2-3 MAGIC AND EMOTIONAL COACHING
Monday $406, 20, 27 June, 10am-12.30pm
PENSHURST
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LEISUREARNCLIFFE
Gentle and slow exercise movements that help improve flexibility, posture and mental alertness and achieve inner calm and clarity.
TAI CHI
Monday $10 per class, $5 concession1 February-27 June, 9am-10am
Yoga is the practice of the body, mind and spirit. It helps keep the body strong and flexible and helps improve breathing, circulatory and digestive systems. The yoga teacher is a certified Vinyasa Teacher.
ADULT YOGA
3 February-29 June, 9.30am-10.30amWednesday $10 per class, $5 concession
A social space open to men of all ages and abilities to get together and have a chat and learn new skills over a cup of tea.
MEN’S SHED
Monday, Wednesday and Friday $31 February-27 June, 10am-3pm
Gentle cardiovascular exercise for anyone over 50 to build up their fitness.GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS FOR OVER-50s
Friday $10 per class, $5 concession5 February-24 June, 9.30am-10.30am
CARSS PARKStrengthens muscles, reduces arthritic pain and develops independence and flexibility.
STRENGTHENING CLASSES FOR OVER-60s
Friday $69 per nine-week term9am-10am or 10.05am-11.05am or 11.10am-12.10pm
MENAI
Wednesday13 January-6 April, 8am-9am
An exercise class for active adults.GENTLE EXERCISE (CARDIO)
11 January-4 April, 9am-10am$10Monday
18 April-27 June, 9am-10am
20 April-29 June, 8am-9am
An exercise class for adults which includes mobility, strength and stretch.GENTLE EXERCISE (STRENGTH AND MOBILITY)
$10Monday11 January-4 April, 10.05am-11.05am18 April-27 June, 10.05am-11.05am
Qi Ghong is an integration of physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intentions.
GENTLE EXERCISE
25 January-4 April, 11.20am-12.20pm$10Monday
18 April-27 June, 11.20am-12.20pm
KOGARAH LIBRARY Strengthens muscles, reduces arthritic pain and develops independence
Free JP service by appointment.JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Monday and Wednesday Free10.00am – 2.00pm. Call us on 02 9503 9900 to book a time.
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A beginners class that helps individuals work on movement and mobility, and helps with arthritis.
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS - BEGINNERS
29 January-8 April, 9am-10am$10Friday
29 April-1 June, 10.05am-11.05am
An intermediate class with gentle and slow exercise movements that help improve flexibility, posture and mental alertness and achieve inner calm and clarity.
TAI CHI - INTERMEDIATE
29 January-8 April, 10.05am-11.05am$10Friday
29 April-1 June, 10.05am-11.05am
A class for those who use English as a second language and want to learn more to help in their everyday lives.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE INTERMEDIATE
2 February-5 April, 10am-12pm$3 per sessionTuesday
26 April-28 June, 10am-12pm
Free JP service by appointment.JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Monday Free9am-12pm. Call us on 1300 327 434 to book a time.
A social group where you can relax, chat, have a cuppa and knit together.KNIT AND NATTER
Tuesday $3 per session1pm-3pm
A great social group for people who love walking. Make new friends and explore the local area.
WALKING GROUP
Tuesday and Thursday Free9.30am-10.30am
Menai Community Markets provide an opportunity for community members to have a stall and sell products and also come together with friends and family to go on rides and see the entertainment.
An informal group that meet twice a month to interact, get to know each other and decide on outings.
OVER-50s SOCIAL GROUP
Meeting Free for the meetingFirst Tuesday of the month
Variable prices OutingThird Friday of the month
Become an active volunteer and help this great group in removing graffiti in the area surrounding Parc Menai.
GRAFFITI REMOVAL SQUAD
Alternating Friday and Saturday FreeMornings
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LEISURE
PENSHURST
Make friends and keep fit in your area. Meet locals by joining weekly/fortnightly walks. Free and suitable for people of all ages. Weekly twilight and fortnightly morning walks on Wednesdays.
WALKING CLUB
Wednesday fortnightly
Wednesday weekly Free28 January-30 June, 6pm
28 January-30 June, 8am
Outdoor English conversation group to help migrants practise English and enjoy the great outdoors.
WALK AND TALK
Thursday $5 membership per year please organise own transport14 January-30 June, 9.15am
Join our relax and unwind class and relieve your body and mind under the guidance of a qualified fitness instructor. Sessions include slow warm up stretches to develop flexibility, followed by relaxation and breathing exercises.
STRENGTH, STRETCH & RELAX
Thursdays $8 per session or $70 per term1pm-2pm
MENAI
You can volunteer with us and have your fines reduced, in partnership with State Debt Recovery.
WORK DEVELOPMENT ORDERS
Throughout the year FreeCall 02 9543 5115 for details
This program supports students who are currently in year 6 through to year 9 who are struggling to keep up with school and have limited ability to engage a tutoring service due to financial constraints.
CREATING EDUCATIONAL FOOTPRINTS - TUTORING
After schoolAvailable during school terms Free
3Bridges Menai runs various arts and craft programs throughout the school holidays.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
Call 02 9543 5115 for details
Introductory session to infant massage, involving the parent learning the basic techniques. The goal of the one-hour course is to ensure parents are objectively informed on safe and effective massage techniques and to enrich the bond between children and their families.
INFANT MASSAGE
Call 02 9543 5115 for details $10 per session
Playing with food is about so much more than making a mess. It allows for sensory stimulation, getting used to food, and is a big part of learning to like new foods.
PLAYING WITH FOOD
Call 02 9543 5115 for details Free
3Bridges Menai has recently constructed a community garden. We invite all of the community to participate and become involved and get gardening.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Throughout the year Free10am-2pm
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LEISURE
PENSHURST
Low impact exercise for seniors to help them stay active and healthy. All classes run by trained and qualified fitness instructors.
GENTLE EXERCISE
Tuesday and Friday $6 per session; from 29 April: $7 per session or $10 per week28 January-30 June, 10am-1.15pm
Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. This is a great way to make friends, improve communication skills and increase confidence.
ENGLISH CLASSES
Thursday and Friday $328 January-30 June, 9am-3.30pm
Falls are a major cause of harm to older people. This seven-week falls prevention program focuses on improving strength and balance and reducing the risk of falls.
Is your glass half-empty or half-full? To enjoy life and cope with its many challenges we need to take care of our physical, mental and social health. We invite you to attend our seminar on positive thinking. The event will finish with a tai chi session – an art embracing the mind, body and spirit.
Do you use government services like Centrelink, Medicare or Child Support and want to avoid queues or waiting on the phone? This session is for you! Topics include online options, tools to navigate your way around payments and services, lodging documents, and Express Plus apps.
UNDERSTANDING MYGOV: ACCESSING GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Wednesday Gold coin donation9 March, 10am-11:30am
Social support outing group.BAYSIDERS
WednesdaySocial support outing group.JOLLY TOURS
Wednesday
Social support outing group.BUSHIES
WednesdaySocial support outing group.HAPPY TRAVELLERS
Thursday
A culturally and linguistically diverse group – outings to places of interest.
CALD GROUP
Thursday
Under-65s group for people livingwith an intellectual disability.
SUNSHINE GROUP
Thursday
MONTHLY LEISURE GROUPS
Call us on 1300 327 434 for details of our friendly social groups.
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CARERSPENSHURST
Feeling confident in your caring role while looking after your own health and wellbeing, is paramount when caring for a family member or friend.
3Bridges offers a wide range of services and support, and gives you ways to link up with others who understand your circumstances.
Many of our activities are free, while we aim to keep our fees for other services affordable and within your budget.
Call our carer support team on 1300 327 434 for more information.
Explore local walking tracks and cafés.CARERS WALK AND TALK
Monday10.30am-12.30pm
Transport provided to various locations.CARERS OUTINGS
First Tuesday of the month10.30am-2.30pm
STILL SHINING THROUGH
Second Tuesday of the month10.30am-12.30pm
A light-hearted approach to carer support.
C.A.M. GROUP
Fourth Tuesday of the month10.30am-12.30pm
Carers’ anxiety management group.REACH UP
First Wednesday of the month10.30am-12.30pm
For all carers: managing depression.
CARERS CIRCLE
Third Wednesday of the month10.30am-12.30pm
Supporting you on your carer’s journey.
This quarterly forum provides opportunities to network with colleagues and share information on a broad range of topics including contemporary volunteer management issues.
For more information or to attend the Volunteer Managers Forum please contact Volunteer Link on 1300 327 434 oremail [email protected]
VOLUNTEER LINK -VOLUNTEERMANAGERSFORUMS
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
CARSS PARK
Over-65s social group.FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Tuesday
A social group for people with early stage dementia. BANKSIA GROUP
Thursday
To Menai Marketplace. MENAI SHOPPING SERVICE
Friday fortnightly
To Menai Marketplace. ARANA SHOPPING SERVICE
Friday fortnightly
Social outing group.HEALTHY SENIORS
First Monday of the month
Social outing group.SUTHERLAND SHIRE SOCIAL OUTING GROUP
Fourth Tuesday of the month
MENAI
Over-90s social outing group.SPRING CHICKENS MORNING TEA GROUP
Fourth Tuesday of the monthContact Hellen Ruz on 1300 327 434 for more information
Over-90s social outing group.SUTHERLAND SHIRE SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICE
Fourth Tuesday of the monthContact Jenny Gibson on 1300 327 434 for more information
Social support group. For people over 18 living with a disability.GET TOGETHER GROUP
Every Monday except school holidays
MEN’S GROUPFirst and third Tuesday of the month 11am - 1.30pm
PENSHURST
Social support outing group. For people over 18 living with a disability.OUT AND ABOUT GROUP
Every Wednesday except school holidays
Contact Brigitte Comberiati on 1300 327 434 for more information
Shopping services to various locations.FORTNIGHTLY SHOPPING GROUPS
Monday - Friday
Chinese outing group to places of interest and shopping centres.FORTNIGHTLY OUTING GROUP
Tuesday fortnightlyContact Anna Wu on 1300 327 434 for more information
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ARNCLIFFE
TECHNOLOGYThis class provides basic knowledge and skills on various programs such as Word, Excel, use of the internet and how to do searches. You will also learn how to set up email and download photos from phones to computers.
BASIC COMPUTER AND INTERNET CLASSES
1 February-27 June, 10.30am-12pmMonday $3
What you need to know when setting up a computer or choosing a tablet.
TECH SAVVY SENIORS INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND TABLETS
Thursday $10 per session
5 May, 10am-1:30pm-3pm18 February, 1:30pm-3pm
What to look for to make sure you are safe online.
TECH SAVVY SENIORS INTRO TO CYBER SAFETY: HOW TO STAY SAFE ONLINE
Thursday $10 per session
12 May, 1:30pm-3pm25 February, 1:30pm-3pm
Three-week course for new iPad users or those considering using an iPad.INTRODUCTION TO IPAD
Search engines, searching, bookmarks and useful sites.
TECH SAVVY SENIORS INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET
Thursday $10 per session
19 May, 1:30pm-3pm3 March, 1:30pm-3pm
Sending, receiving and attachments.
TECH SAVVY SENIORS INTRODUCTION TO EMAIL
Thursday $10 per session
26 May, 1:30pm-3pm10 March, 1:30pm-3pm
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest.
TECH SAVVY SENIORS INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL MEDIA
Thursday $10 per session
2 June, 1:30pm-3pm17 March, 1:30pm-3pm
Useful sites, the benefits of online purchasing and what to watch out for.
TECH SAVVY SENIORS INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE SHOPPING AND BANKING
Thursday $10 per session
9 June, 1:30pm-3pm24 March, 1:30pm-3pm
Three-week course for iPad users covering, iMovie, Pages, and Keynote.IPAD INTERMEDIATE
Friday $10 per session13-27 June, 10:30am-12pm
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CARSS PARK
TECHNOLOGYAn eight-week program for over-50s teaching basic computer and internet skills including emails, internet security, basic word processing, sharing photos and more. Each session lasts 90 minutes.
BASIC COMPUTER AND INTERNET CLASSES
Call us on 1300 327 434 for detailsMonday - Friday Gold coin donation
MENAI
PENSHURST
Four-week computer beginners class. Perfect for those who are new to computers and want to know about how to access the internet and operating the computer, most basic level.
SENIORS’ COMPUTER COURSE
Wednesday $10 per course
16-30 March, 6 April, 9.30am-11.30am3-24 February, 9.30am-11.30am
27 April, 4-18 May, 9.30am-11.30am8-29 June, 9.30am-11.30am
Three-week course for new iPad users or those considering using an iPad.INTRODUCTION TO IPAD
1pm-3pm $30Call us on 1300 327 434 for details
An eight-week computer tutorial for people 50+ to learn basic operation, email, web browsing, etc.
Do you use government services like Centrelink, Medicare or Child Support and want to avoid queues or waiting on the phone? This session is for you! Topics include online options, tools to navigate your way around payments and services, lodging documents, and Express Plus apps.
UNDERSTANDING MYGOV: ACCESSING GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Wednesday Gold coin donation9 March, 10am-11:30am
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VOLUNTEERING
This workshop will look at processes and strategies that need to be in place in order to ensure the safety of workers and volunteers when they are visiting clients in their own homes.
SAFE HOME VISITING
Gymea Community Aid
Carss Park Free for volunteers
17 May, 9.30am-1pm
18 February, 9.30am-1pm $50 for others
This workshop will explore the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), the principles and purpose of the National Disability Standards, the role of enabling and independence in the NSW ageing population, the privacy and confidentiality that volunteers need to understand as well as the service users (or clients) rights and responsibilities.
COMMONWEALTH HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM, HOME CARE AND DISABILITY STANDARDS - WHAT VOLUNTEERS NEED TO KNOW
Carss Park Free for volunteers24 February, 10am-1.30pm $50 for others
Did you know that one in four people over the age of 65 will fall at least once during the next 12 months? This workshop will help you to maintain an independent lifestyle and reduce your risk of falling.
FALLS INJURY PREVENTION
Carss Park Free25 February, 10.30am-11.30am
In this medicine management workshop, the speaker will discuss the importance of the Consumer Information Sheet, people who are entitled to a Home Medicine Review, the difference between generic and brand medicines, the importance of pill boxes and recording medicines.
MEDICINE MANAGEMENT
Carss Park Free25 February, 11.30am-12.30pm
This workshop will examine the new definition of volunteering, modern volunteering and the various methods to boost motivation and self esteem in ourselves and others.
This workshop is for volunteers, carers and staff who are working with older people. Topics covered include: The physical and psychological aspects of ageing, understanding dementia and signs of abuse, strategies for working with elderly people and basic manual handling techniques.
WORKING WITH THE ELDERLY
2 June, 10am-3pm
Carss Park Free for volunteers
Gymea Community Aid
16 February, 10am-3pm $50 for others
5 April, 10am-3pm我們也可用粵語或普通話教授本課程, 詳情請致電談小姐 02 8558 4023
9 February, 10am-3pm (Chinese)
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Cultural competence examines Australia’s multicultural history and communities. Cultural competence facilitates a more understanding and sympathetic framework of communication.
CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Carss Park
Gymea Community Aid Free for volunteers
26 May, 9.30am-1pm
1 March, 9.30am-1pm $50 for others
Gymea Community Aid
This workshop is suitable for people who would like to know how to assist people experiencing grief and loss.
GRIEF AND LOSS
Carss Park Free for volunteers31 March, 10am-1pm $70 for others
5 May, 10am-1pm
For volunteers, staff and management to explore boundaries and duty of care issues generally and in relation to individual packaged care and the consumer directed care model.
UNDERSTANDING PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES AND DUTY OF CARE
2 June, 9.30am-1pm
Carss Park Free for volunteers23 March, 9.30am-1pm $50 for others
我們也可用粵語或普通話教授本課程, 詳情請致電談小姐 02 8558 4023
This workshop is for experienced volunteers, carers and staff who are working with older people and are of a Chinese background.
WORKING WITH THE ELDERLY (CHINESE)
Carss Park Free for volunteers30 June, 10am-3pm $50 for others我們也可用粵語或普通話教授本課程, 詳情請致電談小姐 02 8558 4023
“Volunteering with 3Bridges gives me a sense of purpose and I feel in a small way I am helping enrich the lives of the clients. It’s very rewarding here and nice working with like-minded people who enjoy helping others. It feels like we all become an extended family.”
“My friends feel I have become more confident and outgoing since becoming a volunteer.”
Gymea Community Aid
3Bridges invites you to join our dedicated team of community volunteers – or ask us how we can link you into volunteering opportunities with other community organisations across our region.
Whether you want to make a difference in someone else’s life, settle in to a new community, or gain valuable work and life experience, 3Bridges can help.
Volunteer fundamentalsWorking with the elderlySafe home visitingProvide first aidFalls injury preventionMedicine managementCultural competenceAboriginal cultural appreciationWorkplace health and safetyFood safety practicesGrief and lossCase management skill setDementia Squalor and hoarding
Tai Chi and yogaExercise classes and walking groupsEnglish as a second languageMen’s shedLearn Mandarin
PlaygroupEmotional coachingTuning in to teens
Social outingsSupport groupsManaging depression and anxiety
Computer, Ipad and internet classCyber safetyBroadband for seniors
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Volunteer fundamentalsWorking with the elderlySafe home visitingCultural competenceUnderstanding boundaries and duty of care
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEISURE
PARENTINGCARERS
TECHNOLOGY
VOLUNTEERING
Social groups Shopping tripsMen’s group
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
SO WHY LEARN AND GROW WITH 3BRIDGES?• Affordable, flexible learning options• Trainers trusted for their knowledge and
industry experience• Opportunities to access practical
placements• Information tailored to your needs• Quality resources and training materials
WE OFFER• Face-to-face and mixed-mode options
to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Venues that are close to transport or have free, easy parking nearby
• Friendly advisors to help you choose the program that is right for you
In today’s changing workplace, having the right skills and experience is essential.With 3Bridges as your training partner, you’re bound to have the edge.
Enrolling is simple. Call us on 1300 327 434 or email [email protected]
如欲查訊有關以粵語或普通話授教的課程, 歡迎致電 02 8558 4023
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