Powerpoint Presentations - Resource

Dear TDN members
In the last two weeks I found two websites that can help you with your powerpoint presentations. These websites have examples and you can download material. It is worth having a look.

http://www.slideshare.net/

http://www.aspirecommunications.com/index.html

MF

LORN - training portal

LORN is new easy-to-use portal that allows teachers and trainers to access quality learning resources for the Australian VET sector. It consist of resources that owner organisations are willing to share across the VET sector.

http://lorn.flexiblelearning.net.au/

This new website will replacing the public website training.com.au and the Nationall Training Information service website. The website is still in development.


http://blog.training.gov.au/

MF

Podcast Interviews from NCVER websitee

Dear TDN
I found a list of interesting interviews from the NCVER website. I recommend the last one where Tom Karmel explains the mismatches between the kind of training received and the real job done by the trainee. The community sector (aged and disability) are mentioned by Karmel in the interview.


http://www.ncver.edu.au/resources/podcasts.html

MF

"NGO Training Providers Directory" - New Resource

Dear TDN members

After the success of its BLOG, the next initiative of the Training Directions Network is to develop a directory of NGO Training Providers to support the work of the community welfare sector.

The Training Directions Networks aims to bring together training providers and interested workers in Western Sydney to discuss and identify current cross-sectorial strategies to meet the training needs of community based organisations.

The compilation of the information for the NGO Training Providers Directory has been conducted using a collaborative Wiki. The use of this technology will enable the TDN to update the information, especially, the training calendar links and to allow anyone to visit this on-line resource.

The Directory contains contact information and web-links for Not-for-Profit NGOs who provide training and learning opportunities to the Community and Welfare sector and can be viewed at

http://www.wscf.org.au/index.php/home/learning_and_development_program


Once there, click on the relevant category of provider listed on the left hand side of the screen to find the information you need.


For further information or comments you can email Miguel Ferrero: miguelf@wscf.org.au

Universal Design Principles - Traininig and Learning Material

Universal design is a term being used more and more frequently, in relation to designing everything from products and communications to the built environment, with accessibility in mind. These principles can be used when designing learning materials so that more people can use them, and that most people can use them more easily. I have attached this link which can provide you with more information


http://trainandemploy.qld.gov.au/partners/fact_sheets_and_resources/training_support/accessible_resources/index.html

MF

Sydney Facilitators Network - August meeting

"Living a Sustainable Life with Matt Moore & Sharon McGann"

You are warmly invited to the next meeting of the Facilitators Network on Monday 10th August, 2009


"Sustainability" is widely-used term today in politics, business and the media today. It often crops up often at Facilitators Network meetings. However, while it is widely-used, its meaning is often ambiguous. What is sustainable behaviour? What does it mean to lead a sustainable life?

This session will explore participants' definitions of sustainability and our possibilities for action. Those who feel they have plenty of experience in this area and those who feel like newbies are equally welcome and will have equally important parts to play.

Facilitators: Matt Moore & Sharon McGann. Matt Moore wants to do the right thing but often fails. His day job is a director of Innotecture and an occasional lecturer at UTS. Sharon McGann is a Director and Consultant for A Passion for Results who has been studying Sustainable Leadership practices formally and informally for a number of years and attempting to practice what she researches.

Venue: University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Jones Street, Ultimo corner Thomas Street.
Room 5.580 Level 5, Building 10, Take the lift to level 5, cross the atrium foot bridge, walk straight ahead to room 580.

Time: from 5:30pm to 7:30pm sharp

MF

Training Needs Assessment - Report

Dear TDN members

I have attached to this message copy of the Final Report of "Mental Health Training Needs Assessment for the NGO Sector in NSW". This report was commissioned by the Mental Health Coordinating Council in 2006 and drew my attention as it is a very comprehensive training needs analysis as it combines a number of strategies (survey, focus groups, workshop and interviews) to collect information


http://www.mhcc.org.au/images/uploaded/Training_Needs%20_Analysis%20_for%20_the%20_NGO%20_Sector%20_in%20_NSW.pdf

MF