NB  THIS LIST INCLUDES BOTH ACT CISM EVENTS AND THOSE OF INTEREST FROM OTHER ORGANISATIONS.  PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR EVENT LISTED HERE.

Please refer to www.cismfa.org.au for training courses offered by the peak CISM organisation in Australia.

CHAPLAINS MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING hosted by the Chaplains and Pastoral Care Unit Canberra Hospital. Regular monthly event in the Cafeteria , level 3 Building 1.  Contact Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Services, The Canberra Hospital, 02 62443849.

CISM: CRISIS GROUP INTERVENTIONS
Monday 12 October to Tuesday 13 October 2009.

Richardson Support House, 38 May Gibbs Place, Richardson ACT 2905.
This course is hosted by ACT CISM.

Cost: $220 pp (ACT CISM members $110)
This two day course presents the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic and multi-component crisis intervention program.  This includes education, individual support, small group defusing and debriefings, and crisis management briefings.  The content includes incident assessment, how teams function in the workplace and the role of peer support.  This course prepares individuals to provide these interventions and to develop / maintain a CISM / Peer Support Team.  Manual, handouts, lunch and refreshments provided.
To register please email us or telephone (02) 62920797 and an invoice will be mailed out to you.

SEMINAR - 'DEPRESSION AT WORK"

Thursday 8 October 2009, 10am to 11pm, Richardson Support House, 38 May Gibbs Place, Richardson ACT 2905.  A special presentation hosted by ACT CISM during Mental Health week.  Tea/coffee and handouts provided.  Please register for catering purposes (02) 6292 0797.

ACT CISM - ACT CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS  MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICE INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Saturday 28 November 2009, 11am, Richardson Support House, 38 May Gibbs Place, Richardson ACT 2905.
All members are welcome to attend the AGM followed by a BBQ lunch. 
Annual Membership fees due.

THE WORKPLACE 'WALK THE TALK" CHALLENGE!
TUESDAY 4 MAY 2010, 12.30 PM.
"Walk the Talk" Corporate challenge.  Hosted by ACT CISM in support of the Heart Foundation ACT.  Thirty minute walk starts at the Acton Ferry Terminal. Prizes for best dressed Teams from Corporate, Government and Community Organisations.  Gold coin entry per person to Heart Foundation ACT.  See Walk the Talk Page for more information.

Other ACT CISM seminars and courses may be advertised throughout the year.  Also, some details may change dependent on speaker and venue availability - so if you are interested in further information, please ask to be included in the mailing list office@act-cism.org.au