Training Programme: 2020
The WCFID supports individuals, staff and parents by providing broad-based training that contributes to learning, skills development and capacity building in rural and urban communities. Workshops, held during the 2019/2020 financial period, reached 2441 attendees at 91 workshops. For certain courses and workshops, application is made to statutory bodies such as HPCSA and SACSSP, for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points.
The course, `The Right to Protection: Identifying and reporting sexual abuse of children and adults with intellectual disability’, is a HPCSA; SACSSP (CPD points) and a SACE (CPTD points) accredited course.
As an option, certain workshops are also available for onsite training: ‘Understanding Intellectual Disability’; ‘Learning by Doing’; ‘Learning to Think’; ‘Learning to use the Toilet’; ‘The Right to Protection’ and ‘Look Ahead’.
As a result of the national lock down, venue based training has been postponed. The WCFID is offering online programmes starting with a series of free webinars. CLICK HERE to register for the online programmes.
For more information about Online Training Programmes please click here. Questions may be forwarded to Aimee Isaacs, Programme Manager: programmes@wcfid.co.za and Busiswa Mbabala, Training Coordinator: coordinator@wcfid.co.za
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Please note, due to the circumstances surrounding the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus, WCFID management has postponed all venue based training with immediate effect. CLICK HERE to access Online Training Programmes.
Should you have any questions, contact: Aimee Isaacs, Programme Manager: programmes@wcfid.co.za
Wednesday, 5 February
MINDFULNESS AND CARING FOR THE CARER
Presenters: Sarah Foale, Mindspace, Mindfulness Practitioner and Tina Stodel, Mindfulness Teacher and Psychotherapist
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: Members, R30.00 & Non-members, R100.00
RSVP by – Friday, 31 January
Wednesday, 12 February
TAX WORKSHOP: E-FILING, PAYE AND UIF
Presenter: Jolene Simon, Taxpayer Engagement and Education, South African Revenue Services (SARS)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: R175.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
RSVP by – Friday, 7 February
Friday, 14 February
SOCIAL WORK JOURNAL CLUB: HOW SOCIAL WORKERS CAN ASSIST PERSON WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY, USING PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY-ORIENTATED FAMILY CARE.
Presenter: Noreth Muller-Kluits, Social Worker and Lecturer, College of Cape Town
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Place: WCFID Training Room, HR Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: R80.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
SACSSP CPD Points Pending
RSVP by – Friday, 7 February
Tuesday, 18 February
PRINCIPALS MEETING: ALL PRINCIPALS AND SUPERVISORS OF SPECIAL CARE CENTRES/24 HOUR FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE OR PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
PART 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHILDREN’S ACT
Presenter: Ruth Nugent, Community Trainer, WCFID
PART 2: MEETING DISCUSSION
Facilitator: Tessa Wood, Director, WCFID
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m..
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
NO COST – MEMBERS ONLY
RSVP by – Friday, 14 February
Thursday, 20 February
GROUP HOMES MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Presenter: Michelle Mert, Financial Management Trainer
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: R175.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
A maximum of 30 attendees for this workshop
RSVP by – Friday, 14 February
Wednesday, 26 February
UNDERSTANDING CEREBRAL PALSY – TYPES, ASSESSMENT AND HANDLING TIPS
Presenter: Representative from the Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: Members, R30.00 & Non-members, R100.00
RSVP by – Friday, 21 February
Tuesday, 3 March
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: DOROTHEA SCHOOL
UNDERSTANDING INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Presenter: WCFID Training Team
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Dorothea School, Stellenbosch
Cost: Members, R30.00 & Members incl. CPD Points, R80.00
Non-members, R100.00 & Non-members incl. CPD Points, R160.00
SPECIAL: R10.00 for parents of learners at school
HPCSA and SACSSP CPD Points Pending
RSVP by – Friday, 28 February
Wednesday, 4 March
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
UNDERSTANDING INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Presenter: WCFID Training Team
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: WCFID Training Room, HR Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: Members, R30.00 & Members incl. CPD Points, R80.00
Non-members, R100.00 & Non-members incl. CPD Points, R160.00
SPECIAL: R10.00 for parents of clients of the organisation
HPCSA and SACSSP CPD Points Pending
RSVP by – Friday, 28 February
Wednesday, 11 March
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: WEST COAST
UNDERSTANDING INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Presenter: WCFID Training Team
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Blue Bay Lodge, Saldahna Bay (venue change)
Cost: Members, R30.00 & Members incl. CPD Points, R80.00
Non-members, R100.00 & Non-members incl. CPD Points, R160.00
SPECIAL: R10.00 for parents of clients of the organisation
HPCSA and SACSSP CPD Points Pending
CLOSED GROUP
Wednesday, 15 April
EPILEPSY AND SEIZURE MANAGEMENT
Presenter: Representative from Epilepsy South Africa
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, Building , Alexandra Hospital
Cost: Members, R30.00 & Non-members, R100.00
RSVP by – Friday, 10 April
Wednesday, 22 April
UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOUR THAT CHALLENGES AND USING A POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Presenter: Toni Abrahams, Senior Psychologist, Lentegeur Hospital
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building , Alexandra Hospital
Cost: Members, R30.00 & Members incl. CPD Points, R80.00
Non-members, R100.00 & Non-members incl. CPD Points, R160.00
HPCSA and SACSSP CPD Points Pending
RSVP by – Friday, 17 April
Wednesday, 6 May
LOOK AHEAD: PROVIDING SEXUALITY EDUCATION FOR YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Presenter: Rebecca Johns, Life Skills Trainer, WCFID
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, Building , Alexandra Hospital
Cost: Members, R30.00 & Non-members, R100.00
RSVP by – Thursday, 30 April
Wednesday, 13 May
THE RIGHT TO PROTECTION: IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Presenter: Ruth Nugent, Community Trainer, WCFID
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: Members, R30.00 & Members incl. CPD Points, R80.00
Non-members, R100.00 & Non-members incl. CPD Points, R160.00
SACE CPTD Points; HPCSA and SACSSP CPD Points Pending
RSVP by – Friday, 8 May
Wednesday, 20 May
PROGRAMME AND ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Presenters: Aimee Isaacs, Programme Manager, WCFID
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: R100.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
Members incl. CPD Points, R150.00
HPCSA CPD Points Pending
RSVP by – Friday, 15 May
Tuesday, 26 May
PRINCIPALS MEETING: ALL PRINCIPALS AND SUPERVISORS OF SPECIAL CARE CENTRES/24 HOUR FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE OR PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
PART 1: CHAPTER OF THE CHILDREN’S ACT
Presenter: TBC
PART 2: MEETING DISCUSSION
Facilitator: Tessa Wood, Director, WCFID
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
NO COST – MEMBERS ONLY
RSVP by – Friday, 15 May
Thursday, 28 May
GROUP HOMES MANAGEMENT: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Facilitators: Sandy Butler and Ruth Nugent, WCFID
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: R175.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
RSVP by – Friday, 22 May
Friday, 29 May
SOCIAL WORK IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY – WHAT IS THE ROLE, REPORTING AND REFERRAL PATHWAYS
Various speakers
Facilitator: Ruth Nugent, Social Worker and Community Trainer, WCFID
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Place: WCFID Training Room, HR Building , Alexandra Hospital
Cost: R200.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
Lunch is included
RSVP by – Friday, 22 May
Wednesday, 03 June
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Presenters: Fasziso Choto and Rushda Hartley, Speech Language Therapists, Edit Microsystems
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: Members, R30.00 & Members incl. CPD Points, R80.00
Non-members, R100.00 & Non-members incl. CPD Points, R160.00
HPCSA and SACSSP CPD Points Pending
RSVP by – Friday, 29 May
Saturday, 06 June
SCHOOL LEAVERS EXPO FOR LEARNERS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY – WHAT IS AVAILABLE AND THE VARIOUS APPLICATION PROCESSES
Various speakers
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Place: TBC
Cost: TBC
MORE INFORMATION SOON
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 17, 18 and 19 June
A NEW APPROACH BY STUDIO III:
MANAGEMENT OF CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR OF THE PERSON WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Facilitator: Chantel Snyman, Occupational Therapist and STUDIO III Trainer
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Place: TBC
Cost: R1 400.00 MEMBERS ONLY – Members incl. CPD Points, R1 600.00
19 HPCSA and 12 SACSSP CPD Points
Lunch is included
Maximum of 20 attendees for this course
R500.00 deposit required by Tuesday, 31 March 2020
RSVP by – Tuesday, 31 March
Tuesday, 30 June and Wednesday, 1 July
QUALITY OF CARE 2-DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR STAFF OF SPECIAL CARE EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRES/24 HOUR
CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Facilitator: WCFID, Training Team
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Urban venue – TBC
Cost: R100.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
Includes a workbook per person
Lunch is not included
RSVP by – TBC
Tuesday 7 July and Wednesday, 8 July
QUALITY OF CARE 2-DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR STAFF OF SPECIAL CARE EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRES/24 HOUR
CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Facilitator: WCFID, Training Team
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Rural venue – TBC
Cost: R100.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
Includes a workbook per person
Lunch is not included
RSVP by – TBC
Tuesday, 14 July and Wednesday, 15 July
QUALITY OF CARE 2-DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR STAFF OF SPECIAL CARE EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRES/24 HOUR
CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Facilitator: WCFID, Training Team
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Urban venue – TBC
Cost: R100.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
Includes a workbook per person
Lunch is not included
RSVP by – TBC
Tuesday, 21 July and Wednesday, 22 July
QUALITY OF CARE 2-DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR STAFF OF SPECIAL CARE EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRES/24 HOUR
CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Facilitator: WCFID, Training Team
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Rural venue – TBC
Cost: R100.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
Includes a workbook per person
Lunch is not included
RSVP by – TBC
Tuesday, 28 July and Wednesday, 29 July
QUALITY OF CARE 2-DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR STAFF OF SPECIAL CARE EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRES/24 HOUR
CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Facilitator: WCFID, Training Team
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Urban venue – TBC
Cost: R100.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
Includes a workbook per person
Lunch is not included
RSVP by – TBC
Tuesday, 4 August and Wednesday, 5 August
QUALITY OF CARE 2-DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR STAFF OF SPECIAL CARE EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRES/24 HOUR
CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Facilitator: WCFID, Training Team
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Rural venue – TBC
Cost: R100.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
Includes a workbook per person
Lunch is not included
RSVP by – TBC
Tuesday, 11 August and Wednesday, 12 August
QUALITY OF CARE 2-DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR STAFF OF SPECIAL CARE EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRES/24 HOUR
CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Facilitator: WCFID, Training Team
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Urban venue – TBC
Cost: R100.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
Includes a workbook per person
Lunch is not included
RSVP by – TBC
Tuesday, 18 August and Wednesday, 19 August
QUALITY OF CARE 2-DAY TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR STAFF OF SPECIAL CARE EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRES/24 HOUR
CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Facilitator: WCFID, Training Team
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Rural venue – TBC
Cost: R100.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
Includes a workbook per person
Lunch is not included
RSVP by – TBC
Monday, 31 August and Tuesday, 01 September (previously, 18 & 19 August)
ALL ABOUT ME: LIFESKILLS, SEXUALITY EDUCATION FOR LEARNERS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Presenter: Rebecca Johns, Life Skills Trainer, WCFID
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Place: WCFID Training Room, HR Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: Members, R850.00 & Members incl. CPD Points, R950.00
Non-members, R1100.00 & Non-members incl. CPD Points, R1300.00
HPCSA and SACSSP CPD Points Pending
Maximum of 20 attendees for this course
R500.00 deposit required by Friday, 10 July 2020
RSVP by – Friday, 10 July
Tuesday, 25 August
PRINCIPALS MEETING: ALL PRINCIPALS AND SUPERVISORS OF SPECIAL CARE CENTRES/24 HOUR FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
PART 1: CHAPTERS OF THE CHILDREN’S ACT
Presenter: TBC
PART 2: MEETING DISCUSSION
Facilitator: Tessa Wood, Director, WCFID
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
NO COST – MEMBERS ONLY
RSVP by – Friday, 21 August
Wednesday, 26 August
AN INTRODUCTION TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) AND SPECIFIC SUPPORT STRATEGIES FOR LEARNERS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND ASD
Presenter: Naomi Botha, Autism Spectrum Specialist Teacher and Behavioural Therapist
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: Members, R100.00 & Members incl. CPD Points, R200.00
Non-members, R150.00 & Non-members incl. CPD Points, R300.00
HPCSA and SACSSP CPD Points Pending
RSVP by – Friday, 21 August
Thursday, 27 August
GROUP HOMES MANAGEMENT: WHAT THE LAW SAYS ABOUT CLIENT CONSENT, CONFIDENTIALITY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF
ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Presenter: Karin Botes, Social Worker
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: R175.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
RSVP by – Friday, 21 August
Wednesday, 2 September
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY – WHAT NON PROFIT ORGANISATIONS NEED TO KNOW
Presenter: Presenter TBC
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building , Alexandra Hospital
Cost: Members, R30.00 & Non-members, R100.00
RSVP by – Friday, 28 August
Tuesday, 8 September
WCFID ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Presenter: Presenter TBC
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Place: TBC
NO COST
RSVP by – Friday, 4 September
Wednesday, 14 October
TOILET TRAINING FOR THE CHILD WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Presenter: Aimee Isaacs, Occupational Therapist and Programme Manager, WCFID
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: Members, R200.00 & Members incl. CPD Points, R350.00
Non-members, R300.00 & Non-members incl. CPD Points, R450.00
HPCSA CPD Points Pending
Includes free Toilet Training Resource (valued at R150.00, members rate).
RSVP by – Friday, 9 October
Wednesday, 21 October
THINKING AHEAD: UNDERSTANDING THE SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT AND SEXUAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY. A GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Presenter: Ruth Nugent, Social Worker and Community Trainer, WCFID
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: Members, R30.00 & Non-members, R100.00
RSVP by – Friday, 16 October
Tuesday, 27 October
PRINCIPALS MEETING: ALL PRINCIPALS AND SUPERVISORS OF SPECIAL CARE CENTRES/ 24 HOUR FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
PART 1: CHAPTER OF CHILDREN’S ACT
Presenter: TBC
PART 2: MEETING DISCUSSIONS
Facilitator: Tessa Wood, Director, WCFID
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
NO COST – MEMBERS ONLY
RSVP by – Friday, 23 October
Thursday, 29 October
GROUP HOMES MANAGEMENT:
TOPIC: TBC
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Auditorium, OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital
Cost: R175.00 – MEMBERS ONLY
RSVP by – Friday, 23 October
Details of the online and venue based training programmes
for 2021 will be communicated soon
Details of the online and venue based training programmes
for 2021 will be communicated soon