The ACT PSC is hosting a conference in 2009 for children’s services professionals in the ACT. As part of the planning process, we would like to invite you to take part in the community consultation evening on Monday 11 August 2008.  We are excited about working collaboratively with the children’s services sector to bring together a conference tailored to the requirements of our local community.  The evening will be facilitated by Anthony Semann from Semann & Slattery Training and Consultancy.
 
The aim of the evening is to:
·        Provide an opportunity for professionals to tell us about topics you would like included in the conference
·        Provide feedback about the format of the one day conference
·        Identify and suggest keynote speakers and presenters for the conference
·        Network with other colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere over a light supper
 
As the children’s services sector is dynamic and ever changing we want to hear from you about:
The issues you are currently working through in your services
Any ideas or practices that would provide you with inspiration
 
We kindly ask that you consider these points prior to the evening. You may wish to speak to your colleagues, and share their suggestions during the consultation.
 
Details regarding the evening are as follows:

Date:                Monday 11 August 2008
 
Time:                7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
 
Venue:              Members Dining Room 1
Old Parliament House
                                    King George Terrace, Parkes
 
RSVP:              Friday 8 August 2008 on 62873330 or actpsc@commsatwork.org
 
 
We look forward to seeing you on the night.  
 
 
Regards
 
 
Sarah Riches
Manager
ACT Professional Support Coordinator
23 July 2008

Presented by Semann and Slattery Training Consultants

Sometimes child care professionals in early and middle children's services are required to talk to families about issues they think families might not want to hear. This can make these conversations challenging, awkward and uncomfortable. Drawing in the principles of strengths based practice this professional development program is designed to assist participants to be mindful of their responsibility in communicating clear messages and to consider ways of discussing "difficult issues" with parents in a timely, thoughtful and respectful way. This program provides participants with a tool box of ideas and practical strategies to use in every day practice.

For further information phone 1800 228 772 or (02) 6287 3330

via email:actpsc@commsatwork.org

Presented by Lady Gowrie Child Centre Sydney

Just as your curriculum is everything you do, your environment is the setting where it all happens. With images from children's services around NSW and overseas, this workshop inspires and invigorates us to be more thoughtful in the environments we provide.

This workshop will challenge us to:

• Revisit what we communicate
• Express culture in a meaningful, safe and relevant way and;
• Design the environment to create connection throughout our service

For further information phone 1800 228 772 or (02) 6287 3330

via email:actpsc@commsatwork.org