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With over 40 programs annually, we equip caregivers and professionals with skills to address challenges and provide exceptional support.

Training Programme: 2026

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Details shared at training sessions or events are for informational purposes only. It remains the responsibility of the user to carefully consider any additional information. This includes considering individual circumstances, relevant law and legal opinion, before making any decisions based on details shared at the WCFID’s training sessions or events. details shared at the WCFID’s

The complete Term 4 Training Programme coming soon!

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BUILDING COMPASSIONATE CARE THROUGH EMOTIONAL ATTUNEMENT

  • Option 1: Tuesday, 27 October and Tuesday, 10 November 2026 or
    Option 2: Wednesday, 28 October and Wednesday, 11 November 2026
  • 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on both days.
  • Sean van Wyk, HR and Training Manager, Huis Horison
  • Huis Horison, Stellenbosch: Tuesday, 27 October and Tuesday, 10 November
    WCFID Training Room, Mailtland: Wednesday, 28 October and Wednesday, 11 November
  • Members Only Training: R150 per person

The Building Compassionate Care Through Emotional Attunement training course, is designed to support care staff working with people with intellectual disability in residential and protective workshop settings. Providing quality care goes beyond meeting physical needs, it requires emotional awareness, understanding, and the ability to respond with empathy and patience.

Places for this course are limited, please register soon!

REGISTER HERE

ONLINE: ALL ABOUT ME – PROVIDING SEXUALITY AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TO CHLDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

PART ONE is intended for everyone, including HODs and principals. It provides essential background information on why sexuality education is important for adults and children with intellectual disability, addresses common concerns, summarises the legal framework and focuses on the need for guidelines within organisations. PART ONE (12-25 October 2026) requires at least 6 hours to complete the reading course material.

PART TWO is aimed at educators, health professionals and caregivers working directly with children or adults with intellectual disability. It provides participants with practical tools, planning and skills needed to set up and run a sexuality programme, PART TWO (26 October-15 November 2026) requires at least 9 hours to complete the reading and course material.

15 SACE CPTD approved; HPCSA and SACSSP CPD points pending.

For more information and to register in advance please contact Shakira Lakay, Training Coordinator on: coordinator@wcfid.co.za

Do you know that the WCFID offers on-site training? For more information, please contact our Training Coordinator, Shakira Lakay: coordinator@wcfid.co.za