Mailing Address:PO Box 1042,Carlton. 3053,Victoria. Australia
Tel: +61 3 9005 0808 Cell: +61 409 007 629, Fax: + 61 3 9349 4477
antares@antaresfoundation.org.au
Coming EventsFebruary 2009Thursday, 26th February, 2009Melbourne W1: Assessing for Recruitment and Screening for Assignment: A Psychosocial Approach to Enhancing Best Fit.Recommended for Recruitment, HR and Project assignment managers Please register by Thursday, 19th February, 2009. March 2009Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th March, 2009Melbourne W2: Reducing Psychosocial Risk and Systematizing Staff Care PracticesRecommended for HR Managers, Policy Makers and CEOs Please register by Wednesday, 11th March, 2009. Tuesday 31st March, 2009Melbourne W3: Evacuation Support for ManagersRecommended for Emergency Managers, Country Managers and Peer Support personnel Please register by Tuesday, 24th March, 2009. April 2009Tuesday, 7th April, 2009Melbourne M2: Returned Aid Workers - Re-Entry Group Debriefing (2,3 & 4 months post assignment)Recommended for volunteers or aid workers who do not have the opportunity of an individual psychological re-entry debriefing or who may prefer a small group debriefing experience with peers who are also recently returned from deployment Please register by Tuesday, 31st March, 2009. Saturday, 18th April, 2009Melbourne W4: Willing and Ready: Introduction to Psychological Issues of DeploymentA one day workshop recommended for prospective first time international aid and development workers. A useful introductory course for agencies to recommend to first time volunteers prior to selection or pre-assignment interviews. Please register by Friday, 10th April, 2009. Wednesday, 22nd April, 2009 (evening 7-9pm)Melbourne M1: Family and Friends – Support WorkshopRecommended for Partners, Family and Friends of those going abroad or returning home. Please register by Wednesday, 15th April, 2009. Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April, 2009Melbourne W5: Screening, Briefing, Monitoring & DebriefingA two day workshop recommended for Recruitment and Project managers. Please register by Thursday, 22nd April, 2009. May 2009Friday, 8th May, 2009Melbourne W6: Managing Stressors for Short Term Field VisitsHighly recommended for Headquarter staff and HR Managers. Please register by Friday, 1st May, 2009. * new Within period 23rd - 31st May, 2009Melbourne proximity W7: Pre-Deployment Readiness Retreat IRecommended for first time deployees on an overseas humanitarian aid assignment. June 2009Tuesday, 9th June, 2009Melbourne W8: Effective Management of Cross Cultural TeamsRecommended for HR Managers and Country coordinators. Please register by Tuesday, 2nd June, 2009. Thursday, 18th and Friday, 19th June, 2009Sydney W2: Reducing Psychosocial Risk and Systematizing Staff Care PracticesRecommended for HR Managers, Policy Makers and CEOs. Please register by Thursday, 11th June, 2009. Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday, 24th June, 2009Canberra W9: Professional Development for Psychologists, Counsellors & Psychosocial ProfessionalsRecommended for Mental Health Professionals seeking to support humanitarian aid workers. Please register by Tuesday, 16th June, 2009. Monday, 29th June, 2009 (evening 7-9pm)Melbourne M1: Family and Friends – Support WorkshopRecommended for Partners, Family and Friends of those going abroad or returning home. Please register by Monday, 22nd June, 2009. July 2009Saturday, 11th July, 2009Melbourne W4: Willing and Ready: Introduction to Psychological Issues of DeploymentA one day workshop recommended for prospective first time international aid and development workers. A useful introductory course for agencies to recommend to first time volunteers prior to selection or pre-assignment interviews. Please register by Friday, 3rd July, 2009. Wednesday, 22nd July, 2009Melbourne W10: Issues of Grief, Separation and Loss in Aid WorkRecommended for Managers and Peer Support Personnel. Please register by Wednesday, 15th July, 2009. Thursday, 30th July, 2008Melbourne W11: Working in Cross Cultural Teams in Remote and Overseas SettingsA one day workshop recommended for project managers or staff about to join a team of people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Please register by Thursday, 23rd July, 2009. August 2009Thursday,13th and Friday, 14th August, 2009Melbourne W13: Responding to Traumatic EventsRecommended for managers who may be responsible for managing staff wellbeing due to critical incidents or traumas. Please register by Thursday, 6th August, 2009. Wednesday, 26th August, 2009Melbourne W15: Managing Conflict Constructively: Strategies for Aid WorkersRecommended for any staff member or volunteer undertaking overseas or more local community aid work. Please register by Wednesday, 19th August, 2009. Monday, 31st August, 2009Melbourne M2: Returned Aid Workers – Re-Entry Group Debriefing (2,3 & 4 months post assignment)Recommended for volunteers or aid workers who do not have the opportunity of an individual psychological re-entry debriefing or who may prefer a small group debriefing experience with peers who are also recently returned from deployment. Please register by Monday, 24th August, 2009. September 2009Monday, 7th September, 2009 (evening 7-9pm)Melbourne M1: Family and Friends – Support WorkshopRecommended for Partners, Family and Friends of those going abroad or returning home. Please register by Monday, 31st August, 2009. Period 21st – 25th September, 2009Melbourne W7: Readiness Retreat II for first time deployment/ volunteersA 5 day retreat designed to prepare staff and volunteers going on deployment especially their first assignments. Full registration fee MUST be received no later than 17th August, 2009 October 2009Saturday, 24th October, 2009Melbourne W4: Willing and Ready: Introduction to Psychological Issues of DeploymentA one day workshop recommended for prospective first time international aid and development workers. A useful introductory course for agencies to recommend to first time volunteers prior to selection or pre-assignment interviews. Please register by Friday, 16th October, 2009. Tuesday, 27th October, 2009Melbourne, ACFID network W6: Managing Stressors for Short Term Field VisitsHighly recommended for Headquarter staff and HR Managers. Please register by Tuesday, 20th October, 2009. November 200913th-14th November, 2009Melbourne City: William Angliss Conference Centre 'The Science of Stress and the Art of Managing Wellbeing for Humanitarian Aid Workers'Antares Foundation Inc. (Australia) Annual 2-day Forum for the Humanitarian Sector December 2009Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th December, 2009Melbourne W12: Briefing and Debriefing Skills for Aid ManagersRecommended for HR Managers and Country Coordinators. Please register by Thursday, 26th November, 2009. Monday, 7th December, 2009Melbourne M2: Returned Aid Workers – Re-Entry Group Debriefing (2,3 & 4 months post assignment)Recommended for volunteers or aid workers who do not have the opportunity of an individual psychological re-entry debriefing or who may prefer a small group debriefing experience with peers who are also recently returned from deployment. Please register by Monday, 30th November, 2009. Wednesday, 9th December, 2009 (evening 7-9pm)Melbourne M1: Family and Friends – Support WorkshopRecommended for Partners, Family and Friends of those going abroad or returning home. Please register by Wednesday, 2nd December, 2009. Friday, 11th December, 2009Melbourne W14: Managing Stress of Staff Working with Displaced PeopleRecommended for Managers and Staff of Refugee Health Agencies. Please register by Friday, 4th December, 2009.
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