Creating the greatest island on the planet: – The impact L&D can have in supporting the health and welfare of all Tasmanians

Join us for the AITD Tasmania event on 26 September from 12pm to 2pm, titled "Creating the greatest island on the planet: – The impact L&D can have in supporting the health and welfare of all Tasmanians." This event will showcase innovative learning and development initiatives that are transforming Tasmania into a healthier and more inclusive community.

Highlights include:

• The Hon Peter Gutwein discussing Cultural Awareness training by the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania.
• Candida Davey (Deeda) presenting St Lukes’ work with HealthLit4everyone on the HealthLit4Kids program and staff development efforts.
• Ben Jones of The Project Lab sharing insights on embedding training and development to drive organisational success.
• Jess Hallam exploring the transformative power of mentoring through Launceston City Mission’s Mission 2 a Future program.
• Alex Toscan detailing the Barbers for Life program’s impact on men’s mental health.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how strategic L&D initiatives are creating positive change across Tasmania, and take the opportunity to connect with other change, learning and training professionals.

Key takeaways: 

1.     Explore the positive impact of training and development on the community

2.     Contribute ideas and experience towards the goal to create the greatest island on the planet

3.     Connect and network with other learning professionals in Tasmania

Presenters:

The Hon Peter Gutwein - Chair of the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) - MRC Tasmania

Cultural Awareness Training

The Hon Peter Gutwein, Chair of the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas), will explore the Cultural Awareness training offered by MRC Tas. This program is open to anyone working with, or intending to work with, people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background. It provides the foundational knowledge and understanding needed to work effectively with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. In June 2024, Peter completed a 350-kilometre walk from the MRC Tas Burnie office to the MRC Tas Glenorchy office over seven days (~50km per day) to raise awareness and funds for a more inclusive and compassionate lutruwita/Tasmania. Through this initiative, MRC Tas has amplified and elevated Cultural Awareness training across the Tasmanian community.

Candida Davey - Head of People and Culture - St Lukes

HealthLit4Kids and Staff Development

St Lukes envisions a healthier Tasmania, where people are informed, empowered, and confident about their health and choices. As part of this goal, St Lukes has been working with HealthLit4everyone to support their HealthLit4Kids program, a health literacy program delivered to Tasmanian cohorts. This youth-targeted program supports primary schools in building health literacy among staff and students by developing a culture that identifies and supports the needs of the whole school community. St Lukes will also be partnering with HealthLit4everyone to develop a health literacy program for our corporate partners. Another initiative, the Certificate IV in General Insurance, developed by Candida (Deeda) Davey and her team at St Lukes, is customised and contextualised for the health insurance industry. This qualification has been delivered to over 100 St Lukes staff and other Health Funds Australia-wide, bringing significant funding into the business and allowing St Lukes to increase investment in staff training and development.

Ben Jones - CEO - Project Lab

Make it matter

Ben Jones, CEO of the Project Lab will explore their approach to supporting business in Tasmania, with an aim to ‘make it matter’. In an economy where organisations must do more with less, The Project Lab has continued to inspire and enable change within Tasmanian organisations by investing in their team. Through a unique process, they connect client challenges with skills and capabilities and integrate these into people management and development. Over the past three years, they have learned to embed training and development into their business, enabling the growth of their people and driving simultaneous increases in customer and people satisfaction.

Jess Hallam - Supervisor, Youth and Futures Services - Launceston City Mission

Mission 2 a Future

Jess Hallam will explore the transformative power of one-on-one mentoring through Launceston City Mission’s Mission 2 a Future program (M2aF). This unique mentoring program adopts a holistic approach to supporting vulnerable community members, helping them take positive steps toward a brighter future. Participants are supported by trained facilitators who provide life skills and opportunities to re-engage with the community, education, training, and employment. Jess will outline how effective mentoring enhances essential soft skills, such as communication, personal presentation, and emotional intelligence, leading to better opportunities for employment, education, and community engagement.

Alex Toscan - Owner Kingsway Barbershop

Alex Toscan, owner of Kingsway Barbershop, identified that some clients struggled with mental health issues while cutting men’s hair full-time. Without formal training, he could only provide a listening ear and a sharp haircut. After losing five clients to suicide in one year, Alex and his team began raising awareness and funds to support men’s mental health. The Barbers for Life program, developed by Sid Davies from Hobart, equips barbers with mental health first aid training and education around suicide prevention. The Kingsway Barbershop team is currently collaborating with various organisations to generate positive outcomes within the barbershop and the wider Launceston community.

Please note:

• This event is free for both Members and Non-members
• Registrations close 24 September 2024
• Light lunch - Tea, coffee and water

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