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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

We are in the process of adding the Training Programme for April, May & June 2026

April 2026 

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AUTISM: MANAGING BEHAVIOUR AND THE SENSORY SYSTEM

  • Wednesday, 22 April 2026
  • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
  • Sunkiree Veersasamy, Autism and Behaviour Therapist
  • Auditorium, Alexandra Hospital, Maitland
  • Members: R50 per person; R150 person including HPCSA CPD points
    Non-members: R120 per person; R250 per person including HPCSA CPD points

HPCSA CPD points pending

Sunkiree will provide teachers, principals and caregivers with guidance on how to manage the behaviour of children with autism, based on the understanding of the sensory system.

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PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION OF HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE: CREATING A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Wednesday, 29 April 2026
  • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
  • Catherine Isaacs, Attorney, Isaacs & Associates
  • Auditorium, Alexandra Hospital, Maitland
  • Members: R200 per person, with accompanying booklet;
    Non-members: R250 per person, with accompanying booklet

Catherine will provide managers with guidance on how to create a safe, positive work environment, as well as tools to use regarding bullying and harassment. Important to note that employers and employees are required to receive training on the guidelines in the ‘Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace.’

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PRINCIPALS MEETING: ALL PRINCIPALS AND SUPERVISORS OF SPECIAL CARE CENTRES / 24-HOUR CARE FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

  • Thursday, 30 April 2026
  • 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Gail Davids, Director, WCFID and Vanessa Japtha, Advocacy Manager, WCFID
  • ZOOM Online
  • A no cost, members only meeting.
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May 2026 

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FIRST AID TRAINING (previous Level 1)

  • Monday, 04 May & Tuesday, 05 May 2026
  • 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Medical Education Center (MEC)
  • Seminar Room 1, Alexandra Hospital, Maitland
  • Members: R350 per person (members only), lunch for both days is included in the cost.

12 HPCSA CPD points, at no extra cost, are available for this training. Only 3 out of the 10 places left for this accredited training! 

Please request an invoice for membership fees from our Membership and Project Coordinator, Sandy Butler on: projects@wcfid.co.za

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SELF-ADVOCACY PROGRAMME: 2026 – 2027. SESSION 1 of 6

  • Provisional date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
  • 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • WCFID Training Team
  • To be confirmed
  • This is a no-cost group.

Sessions are held every second month from May 2026 to March 2027. To receive a certificate, participants are required to attend all 6 sessions. 

If you are interested in joining, please contact our Training Coordinator, Shakira Lakay on: coordinator@wcfid.co.za

June 2026 

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MANAGING BEHAVIOURS THAT CHALLENGE USING THE LOW AROUSAL APPROACH

  • Monday, 22; Tuesday, 23 and Wednesday, 24 June 2026
  • 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Chantal Snyman, Occupational Therapist and accredited STUDIO III Trainer
  • Seminar Room 2, Alexandra Hospital, Maitland
  • Members: R2100 per person;
    Non-members: R2400 per person
    The cost includes HPCSA CPD points and a light lunch on all three days

HPCSA CPD points approved: 16 Clinical and 2 Ethics.

STUDIO III is a specialist research and training organisation that provides high quality accredited training in the specialist field of managing aggressive and challenging behaviour. STUDIO III promotes the management of challenging behaviour on a non-violent, gentle and dignified way using ‘low arousal’ techniques and gentle physical skills.

Please note: Numbers are limited to 30 participants for this internationally accredited training.

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