WCFID Alexandra Hospital, Asat House (HR Building) Annex Road, Maitland, 7405 P.O. Box 142 Maitland, 7404 Tel: 021 510 4686 Fax: 021 510 4687 E-mail: info@wcfid.co.za Website: www.wcfid.co.za FORUM NEWS JANUARY 2018 QUARTERLY FORUM MEETING THE FULL PROPOSED 2018 WCFID TRAINING PROGRAMME IS AT THE END OF THIS NEWSLETTER. Please always confirm training in the relevant quarterly newsletter, as workshops / times / topics and or presenters are subject to change. MANAGEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE DEATH (EXPECTED AND UNEXPECTED) OF A CLIENT AT A FACILITY (SCHOOL, CENTRE, RESIDENTIAL FACILITY OR WORKSHOP), AND SUPPORTING FELLOW CLIENTS AND STAFF This presentation will be followed by panel discussion and sector consultation Presenter: Dr. Katy Murie, Clinical Manager Southern/ Western Sub-structure, Dept. Health; followed by a panel discussion and consultation with the sector ONLINE BOOKINGS AND PAYMENT FOR TRAINING: Visit the website, www.wcfid.co.za Scan here to access the website Panel discussion: Nina Klein, Transversal Projects Dept. Social Development Winnie Janse van Rensburg, Psychologist CSPID Rural Team, Inclusive and Specialised Education Support, Dept. Education Date: Tuesday 6 th March 2018, Alexandra Hospital, 1.30 for 2.00 4.00 p.m. No charge before Friday 2 nd March 2018 WCFID BANKING DETAILS: BANK: Standard Bank 1 BRANCH: Mowbray BRANCH CODE: 024909 ACCOUNT NAME: WCFID ACCOUNT NUMBER: 071 300 643 Please always use your name or centre name as a reference MEMBERSHIP RATES: Centres & Organisations - R200.00 pa. Individuals & rural - R50.00 pa.
GUIDELINES WHEN ATTENDING WCFID TRAINING DURING 2018 Please remember: If you book for training and then don t arrive, you will be charged for the workshops if you haven t given us 24 hours notice of your cancellation. This is because we incur costs such as trainer fees, handout notes, and catering on your behalf. FORUM NEWS - WE ARE GROWING! The WCFID is excited to announce a re-structure, four new posts, and two new staff members! Aimee Isaacs has been appointed Programme Manager of the WCFID, and will now be leading our programmes team which includes all our training and resource development activities. Her new e-mail address is programmes@wcfid.co.za. E-mails sent to the old address will be forwarded to the new e-mail address. Desiree Douglas moves into the position of Training Co-ordinator, taking over all logistics and details of our annual training programme. Her new e-mail address is coordinator@wcfid.co.za. E-mails sent to the old address will be forwarded to the new e-mail address. Maurisa Moloto, a speech therapist with an interest in community development, will be joining the WCFID on 8th January as the Community Trainer and Resource Developer. Her e-mail address is trainer@wcfid.co.za. As a result of the Right to Education campaign, the WCFID has appointed an Advocacy Officer, Vanessa Japtha, also starting on 8th January. As a teacher with much experience in inclusive education and advocacy work, we re happy to have her in this role. Vanessa s e-mail address is advocacy@wcfid.co.za. We know all these ladies are going to be very busy, but do feel free to pop in and introduce yourselves when you are in the area!
2018 FIRST TERM TRAINING SELF ADVOCATES GROUP (People with intellectual disability) The self-advocates social was a celebration of charades, musical chairs, and a quiz game. Lots of prizes were up for grabs and the motivation to win was huge. One of the group homes won a board game for their centre, which linked in well with our theme for the day. A special thanks to John Richt from Camphill Hermanus who assisted Desiree with some of the activities. The self-advocates truly enjoyed this event, as it was a depiction of their growth over the last two years. SELF-ADVOCATES GROUP PART 1 OF 4: SELF DISCOVERY: To help self-advocates be more aware of who they are without letting their disability define them (Participants must commit to all 4 sessions in 2018) Facilitator: Desiree Douglas Training Co-ordinator, WCFID Date: Wednesday 7 th February 2018 WCFID Training Room HR Building, Alexandra Hospital No charge by Friday 2 nd February 2018 DUAL DIAGNOSIS: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESS THE WHY, WHAT AND HOW OF TREATMENT Facilitator: Dr. Peter Smith, Senior Psychiatrist Alexandra Hospital Date: Wednesday 7 th February 2018 OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital R30.00 members R100.00 non-members CPD points: R80.00 members R160.00 non-members (HPCSA and SACSSP) by Friday 2 nd February 2018
VISITING LECTURER 2018 FIRST TERM TRAINING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY Facilitator: Dr Fleur Heleen Boot, Marie Curie ASSISTID fellow; Trinity College Dublin & Maynooth University (Ireland) Date: Tuesday 13 th February 2018 1.00 p.m. 3.00 p.m. OPD Building Alexandra Hospital, Annex Rd Maitland R30.00 members; R100.00 non-members. CPD points: R80.00 members; R160.00 non-members HPCSA points pending RSVP: Desiree 021 510 4686 or e-mail coordinator@wcfid.co.za before Friday 9th 2017 Dr Fleur Boot, from Dublin, Ireland, is currently collaborating with Stellenbosch University Department of Disability Studies. Her area of work is Assistive Technology for people with intellectual disability and we are honoured to have her present some of her research findings for us. More details will follow closer to the date of her talk. MANAGING YOUR STRESS A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP TO LEARN ABOUT STRESS AND HOW TO COPE WITH IT Facilitator: Catherine Pitt, Occupational Therapist, Cape Mental Health Date: Wednesday 21 st February 2018 OPD Building Alexandra Hospital R30.00 members R100.00 non-members by Friday 16 th February 2018 A practical workshop teaching you about the causes and effects of stress, and practical ways to manage stress as a carer. Includes a training manual SOCIAL WORKERS JOURNAL CLUB For all social workers in the disability sector AN OVERVIEW OF BEHAVIOUR THAT CHALLENGES, WITH SPECIFIC FOCUS ON INTERVENTION STRATEGIES WITH FAMILIES AND THE APPROACH WITH A LOW FUNCTIONING CLIENT. Facilitator: Lindie Snyman, Private Social Worker Play Therapist and Accredited Life Coach Date: Friday 23 rd February 2018 10.00 a.m. 12.00 noon. WCFID Training Room HR Building Alexandra Hospital, Annex Rd Maitland R80.00. Open to paid-up members only. CPD points: SACSSP points pending RSVP: Desiree 021 510 4686 or e-mail coordinator@wcfid.co.za before Friday 16 th February 2017 PRINCIPALS/ SUPERVISORS MEETING: All principals and supervisors of special care centres / 24 hour care facilities for people with intellectual disability are strongly encouraged to attend YOUR CONSTITUTION; GENERAL NETWORKING It has recently come to our attention that a number of NGOs are unknowingly non-compliant regarding their constitution and or their constitution requires updating. Collectively, we will look at our constitutions. Please bring your organisation s constitution with you. Facilitator: Tessa Wood, Director, WCFID Date: Tuesday 27 th February 2018 WCFID Training Room HR Building, Alexandra Hospital No cost WCFID members only or e-mail coodinator@wcfid.co.za by Friday 23 rd February 2018 During 2018, the WCFID will roll out some new programmes for special care centres and 24 hour care facilities. These will include first aid training and police clearance for staff.
2018 FIRST TERM TRAINING BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT IN THE CLASSROOM Facilitator: Ekin Kench Inclusive Education South Africa Date: Wednesday 28 th February 2018, OPD Building Alexandra Hospital R100.00 members R200.00 non-members (Includes a training manual) by Friday 23 rd February 2018 The aim of this session is to create an understanding of behaviour as a barrier to learning and to work towards creating a positive behaviour environment within the classroom. NB: This is not Studio 111 training. March is Intellectual Disability Awareness Month special training for March 2018 INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY IN SOUTH AFRICA: LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARDS A REFLECTIVE Facilitator: Emeritus Professor Colleen Adnams Vera Grover Professor of Intellectual Disability, Dept. Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town Date: Wednesday 7 th March 2018 OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital R30.00 members, R100.00 non members Manual R120.00 (optional) by Friday 2 nd March 2018 Over the past decade, significant progress has been achieved in improving the well-being of people with intellectual disability in South Africa, through human rights initiatives in health and mental health but not enough. Through the lens of the newly-retired UCT Chair of Intellectual Disability, endowed by Vera Grover, the presentation will discuss progress and challenges past, present and future. AN OVERVIEW OF THE POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF QUALITY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY (CSPID) AND THE LEARNING PROGRAMME FOR CSPID Facilitator: Heidi Myburgh, Deputy Chief Education Specialist: Inclusive and Specialised Education, Children with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability Date: Wednesday 14 th March2018 OPD Building, Alexandra Hospital R30.00 members, R100.00 non members by Friday 9 th March 2018 Due to the Right to Education court judgment and process, a policy and learning programme have been developed. In 2018, the Dept. Basic Education (DBE) will begin the roll out of the new learning programme nationally. In this workshop, the presenter will provide an overview of both the policy and the programme, highlighting what can be expected from DBE and the CSPID teams.
FEEDBACK FROM THE HOME BASED CARE: DISABILITY CARE 2017 NQF 2 ACCREDITED COURSE. This course was developed to offer special care staff the opportunity to upskill and gain an accredited course in Home Based Care: Disability Care. 19 students completed classes over six months, and wrote their final exams on 26 October 2017. On 2 November 2017 they all received feedback and were all found competent in all unit standards for this course. The WCFID then held a small graduation tea on 9 November 2017, which was a lovely morning with the management of their organisations and some family members present. Students received wonderful resources to use at their centres THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2017 CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! Students worked very hard, both during lessons and at home EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CARER COURSE 2018 The course provides 32 credits towards a National Certificate: Community Health Worker Level 2 and comprises the following unit standards: o 260463 - Assist the client and significant others to manage home based health care o 260598 - Provide support relating to home based care o 119567 - Perform basic life support and first aid procedures In addition, WCFID includes our training, at the appropriate level, on Understanding Intellectual Disability, Learning by Doing, Right to Protection and Thinking Ahead. Please note, resources for these are funding dependant. Participants will be required to provide proof of highest grade passed; Foreign Nationals are welcome but are required to have a valid work permit; Applicants will be required to provide 2 certified copies of their highest grade passed, identity document and work permit (if relevant) at the time of registration; Cost R1 000.00 per person - (As the actual course cost with Robin Trust is R5, 000.00 and highly subsidized by WCFID, the WCFID will hold the centre liable for R3 000.00 over and above the R1 000.00 if a participant withdraws/does not complete without a very significant reason. The WCFID would highly recommend centres to get carers who attend the course to sign a contract with their centres agreeing they will work at the centre for a year/2 years post completion of the course); Centres are responsible for transport costs for carers. Lunch WILL NOT be provided; Commencement date probably April 2018 (to be finalised) potentially every Thursday in school term, plus the first week of the June/July school holidays. Twenty-two (22) full days in total. PLEASE CONTACT AIMEE ISAACS ON 021 510 4686 OR E-MAIL programmes@wcfid.co.za IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS COURSE IN 2018