Professional learning programs 2020

An Ally is a staff member who wishes to act as an advocate for a University free from harassment or discrimination based on a person's sexuality or gender identity.

Develop cultural competence, genuine respect and the capacity to work effectively across cultural diversity including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities.

This workshop will assist managers and supervisors to develop their confidence in having difficult conversations in a workplace context. Participants will develop practical strategies to de-escalate and manage conflict in a proactive way and to engage in effective conversations.

Essential annual training for all Emergency Wardens

This workshop enables participants to develop a customer first mindset and the practical process and people skills necessary to ensure customer loyalty.

This workshop offers a significant opportunity for both academic and professional staff to develop their facilitation skills. The workshop provides a combination of role plays, opportunities for feedback and coaching, and reflections on learning.

Essential first aid training for First Aid Officers.

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training course which gives you the skills and confidence to have supportive conversations so that you can assist someone developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis and help guide them to professional help if needed.

This Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) workshop is specifically designed to help you engage students and introduce you to the systems, supports and resources available. This is an opportunity to meet other new academic staff and future colleagues.

An opportunity to talk through and share experiences in managing people and understanding the frameworks we have in place to support supervisors and managers.

This program allows you to understand more about how the University ensures a safe workplace for all and your role in upholding our policies and treating your colleagues with respect. This includes information about bullying and harassment, resolution options, early notification, and sources of help.

This program alerts community members to signs that a person may be considering suicide. It acknowledges that while most people at risk of suicide signal their distress and invite help, these intervention opportunities are often overlooked. SafeTALK participants learn to recognise when someone may have thoughts of suicide and to respond in ways that link them with further suicide intervention help . Suicide alert helpers contribute to a suicide safer community. 

Are you required to participate on staff selection panels? Increase your knowledge and skills to complete the process successfully.

Using a combination of real life narratives and values-based activities to facilitate self-reflective engagement, the Understanding Gender & Sexuality Diversity workshop aims to;
- inform staff about the lived experiences of people of diverse sexualities and gender identities, and;
- assist with creating understandings and promoting a more inclusive environment at the University.