Upcoming training and development opportunities

Please note that all events included were provided before Ōtepoti Dunedin moved to Covid Level 2 on Sunday 28 February 2021. We recommend you check with the event organiser to confirm the events are running especially those scheduled for the week of 1-7 March.

Get Mental Health Wise

Weka with the support of Synergy Wellness and Dunedin City Council are proud to announce Mental Health Work Shops

Presented by Matthew Peppercorn, a Registered Mental Health Nurse with over twenty-five years experience.

Depression

Date: Wednesday 3 March

Time: 6pm - 8pm

Venue: Synergy Wellness Rooms, 150D Kaikorai Valley Road

Gain an understanding of depression and how it feels. Study high functioning depression and the symptoms that arise, including the factors around substance abuse and the stigma around depression. Learn to identify the risks and the differences between sadness and depression and the differences between self-harm and suicide intentions. The best ways to help yourself and others using the Te Whare Tapa Model.

For more information please go to their facebook page.

Understanding and Prevent Self-harm and Suicide in your Community

Self-harm and suicide are serious problems in New Zealand. This evidence based, best practice workshop will empower you to help a young person who is self-harming or suicidal.

Date: Thursday 4 March

Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm

Venue: Edgar Centre, 116 Portsmouth Drive

For more information, please see the attachment at the end of this section.

Otago Pop-Up Job Shop

Next steps with your employment.

Date: Friday 5 March

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Dunningham Suite, Dunedin City Library

For more information and to register, please see the attachment at the end of this section.

Volunteer South:  Volunteer Engagement 101

Do you want to learn how to effectively recruit, train, support and engage volunteers in your organisation?

Date: Wednesday 10 March

Time: 10am - 2.30pm

Venue: Edgar Centre, 116 Portsmouth Drive

Cost: $45 for member organisations

For more information, please see the flyer at the end of this section.

Volunteer South: Leaders for Volunteers: 

Volunteer Challenges:  How to deal with challenges presented by volunteers and how to keep those challenges to a minimum.

Date: Wednesday 17 March

Time: 10am

Venue: Alexander MacMillan Room, Dunedin Community House

Connected.govt.nz

Get connected to employment, education and training.

• Are you looking for work, study or training?
• Or are you an employer looking for staff or support your business?

Explore the employment, education and training advice and support available from government agencies:

• Online - visit connected.govt.nz
• In person - drop into your nearest connected space
• By phone - 0800 264 737

Careerforce

Have your experience and skills recognised via an apprenticeship.

There has never been a better time experienced support workers to enrol in a level four qualification.

For more information and how to enrol, please see the attachment at the end of this section.

Kokiri Training Centre

Please see the flyer at the end of the section for courses available at the Kokiri Training Centre.