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The Authority runs a number of workshops throughout the year for service providers. All workshops are advertised on this website and in the E-News. To subscribe to the LTCS E-News click here.

The Authority will add to the service provider training program throughout the year.


Workshops scheduled for 2012


Introduction to the Scheme workshops

The Lifetime Care and Support Authority runs workshops for service providers who work with (or are planning to work with) people who are participants in the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme.

The workshop is suitable for service providers who are not familiar with the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme. The workshop is also suitable for service providers who are looking to gain up to date information about the Scheme and how to work with the Authority

Workshop Objectives

Participants will have an increased understanding of:

  • The Lifetime Care and Support Scheme
  • The role of the Lifetime Care and Support Authority
  • The eligibility criteria for participation in the Scheme
  • The application process
  • What is considered treatment rehabilitation and Care (TRAC) and what are the reasonable and necessary criteria
  • How to request services in the Scheme
  • How to work with the Scheme

Date

Venue

Time

Friday 2 March 2012

The Sydney LTCSA Training rooms Level 24, 580 George Street
Sydney 2000

Registration: 9.00 am
Start: 9.30 am
Finish: 3.00 pm

 

Monday 28 May 2012

The Parramatta LTCSA Training rooms
Level 3, 35 Smith Street
Parramatta 2150

Registration: 9.00 am
Start: 9.30 am
Finish: 3.00 pm

Monday 27 August 2012 The Sydney LTCSA Training rooms
Level 24, 580 George Street
Sydney 2000
Registration: 9.00 am
Start: 9.30 am
Finish: 3.00 pm
Friday 19 October 2012 The Parramatta LTCSA Training rooms
Level 3, 35 Smith Street
Parramatta 2150
Registration: 9.00 am
Start: 9.30 am
Finish: 3.00 pm

To register your expression of interest please email applications@lifetimecare.nsw.gov.au and include the following information:

  • Name
  • E-Mail & phone number
  • Employer or place of work
  • Background/discipline (e.g occupational therapist, nursing etc)
  • Preferred date and venue 

Care and Needs Scale (CANS) Training

The Authority will be running CANS training in conjunction with the Rehabilitation Studies Unit Sydney Medical School.

Date

Venue

Time

Thursday 8 March 2012

The Sydney LTCSA Training rooms
Level 24, 580 George Street
Sydney

Registration: 9.00 am
Start: 9.30 am
Finish: 12.00 midday

Friday 27 July 2012

The Parramatta LTCSA Training rooms
Level 3, 35 Smith Street
Parramatta

Registration: 9.00 am
Start: 9.30 am
Finish: 12.00 midday

Monday 26 November 2012

The Newcastle LTCSA Training room
Suite 1, 24 Beaumont Street
Hamilton

Registration: 9.00 am
Start: 9.30 am
Finish: 12.00 midday

To register your expression of interest please email applications@lifetimecare.nsw.gov.au and include the following information:

 

  • Name
  • E-Mail & phone number
  • Employer or place of work
  • Background/discipline (e.g occupational therapist, nursing etc)
  • Preferred date and venue

     FIMŪ Credentialing Training

    The Authority runs FIMŪ training in conjunction with the Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC). The Authority will pay for the workshop and manual for service providers to participants in our Scheme. The fee to sit the credentialing exam is the expense of the service provider.

    Date

    Venue

    Time

    Wednesday 21 March 2012

    The Sydney LTCSA Training rooms
    Level 24, 580 George Street
    Sydney 2000

    Registration: 8.45 am
    Start: 9.00 am
    Finish: 4/4.30 pm

    Monday 25 June 2012

    The Parramatta LTCSA Training rooms
    Level 3, 35 Smith Street
    Parramatta 2150

    Registration: 8.45 am
    Start: 9.00 am
    Finish: 4/4.30 pm

    Monday 3 September 2012

    The Newcastle LTCSA Training room
    Suite 1, 24 Beaumont Street
    Hamilton 2303

    Registration: 8.45 am
    Start: 9.00 am
    Finish: 4/4.30 pm

    To register your expression of interest please email applications@lifetimecare.nsw.gov.au and include the following information:

     

    • Name
    • E-Mail & phone number
    • Employer or place of work
    • Background/discipline (e.g occupational therapist, nursing etc)
    • Preferred date and venue

      WeeFIMŪ Credentialing Training

      The Authority runs WeeFIMŪ training in conjunction with the Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC). The Authority will pay for the workshop and manual for service providers to participants in our Scheme. The fee to sit the credentialing exam is the expense of the service provider.

      Date

      Venue

      Time

      Friday 23 March 2012

      The Newcastle LTCSA Training room
      Suite 1, 24 Beaumont Street
      Hamilton 2303

      The workshop could also be video linked from Newcastle to the Sydney LTCSA training room
      Please indicate your preferred venue.

      * Postponed and venue changed on 7 March 2012

       

      New date and time
      Friday 11 May 2012

      The Sydney LTCSA Training rooms
      Level 24, 580 George Street
      Sydney 2000

      The workshop will also be video linked
      from Sydney to the Newcastle LTCSA
      training room

      Registration: 9.00 am
      Start: 9.30 am
      Finish: 4.30 pm

       


      Brain Injury Association of NSW Workshops

      The Brain Injury Association of NSW regularly run workshops for service providers on a number of topics related to acquired brain injury.

      For more information, visit their website www.biansw.org.au/