Meet Our 2022 Training Award Finalist!
Australis Aviation College
by Marshall
1y ago
Learn how Peta became a finalist below. MC Questionnaire – Queensland Training Awards What was the driving force behind you commencing your qualification or course? Growing up in kinship care, my passion for justice was established at a young age. Genuine and unconditional love drove me to dedicate my life to the industry. From experiencing a trauma-filled childhood to then receiving the gift of compassion and unconditional support, my experience purposefully prepared me to pursue youth work. In order to break the cycles of intergenerational trauma for all young people who are or are at risk ..read more
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Suicide Prevention month
Australis Aviation College
by Marshall
1y ago
Suicide has a massive impact on families and communities all around the world. This September, during National Suicide Prevention Month, it is once again time to raise awareness on how we can reduce rates of suicide. Suicide occurs when a person intentionally takes their own life. A suicide attempt occurs when a person tries to take their own life however, that attempt fails. Thoughts about suicide (also known as suicidal ideation), are when a person thinks about or considers methods of committing suicide. It is important to note that the majority of people who experience suicidal ideation do ..read more
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Stress and Burnout –Time for an oil change
Australis Aviation College
by Marshall
1y ago
Burnout is a road hazard in life and common in the community services industry. Imagine driving home from work after a long day, and it’s nearly Christmas. You are surrounded by people rushing home for Christmas, and your car won’t start. Going up a hill, your car starts to just miss a beat. Then it starts to backfire, and the brakes squeal as you brake for the traffic lights. Burnout is feeling like you are under constant stress. You feel helpless, disillusioned, exhausted, loss of empathy towards others, and feel incompetent in the workplace. You may feel stressed at this time of the year, b ..read more
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Want to Start a Career in Community Services?
Australis Aviation College
by Wendy Bonnarens
1y ago
If you’re looking for a meaningful, rewarding career and want to make a genuine difference to people’s lives, then a career in community services might be just up your alley! Here are just a few of the reasons why people choose to work in community services. 1. Sense of Helping One of the most common reasons people enter into the field of community services is because they have a strong desire to help and nurture others on a personal level. People who are naturally empathetic and good at listening often find themselves drawn to community service roles because they believe that is where they ca ..read more
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Is there still a stigma around mental health?
Australis Aviation College
by Wendy Bonnarens
1y ago
Stigma is a social construct that has been shaped by culture and history. It is a mark of difference, and the inevitable consequence is the devaluation of the individual or group (Heatherton, Kleck, Hebl & Hull, 2000). Historically, stigma is seen as a mark of dishonor and is frequently experienced by those with mental illness (Barney, Griffiths, Christensen & Jorm, 2009). According to the World Health Organisation (2001), 20% of the world’s population will experience mental illness during their life. So, it is highly probable that most people will know someone in their social network ..read more
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How To Deal With Loss During A Time of Crisis – COVID 19
Australis Aviation College
by Wendy Bonnarens
1y ago
Authored by Wendy Bonnarens – Head of Education Australis College Covid-19 has created a new way of life for nearly everyone. It’s been a long time since the world has seen so much heartache with job losses, loss of lives and people isolated from one another. Any loss on a person’s life can have the potential to cause grief. There are many different grief reactions which include Cognitive (confusion, hallucinations, obsessive behaviour), Spiritual (meaning system changed, loss of faith), Emotional (anxiety, sadness, guilt, anger, depression, shame, emotional numbness), Physical (nausea, headac ..read more
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How to Become a Community Services Case Manager
Australis Aviation College
by Wendy Bonnarens
1y ago
How to Become a Community Services Case Manager: A Community Services Case Manager will generally perform two roles, the first is to work directly with clients by conducting risk assessments, advocating on their behalf and assisting them in liaising with various agencies. Secondly, Case Managers oversee other frontline staff such as Case Workers or Support Officers and manage their daily tasks. To become a Case Manager, they have usually completed a CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services – Case Management. What is Case Management? Case management is a modern approach to the organisation of ser ..read more
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How to Become a Child Protection Officer in Australia
Australis Aviation College
by Wendy Bonnarens
1y ago
How to Become a Child Protection Officer in Australia: As a Child Protection Officer, you may elect to specialise in Residential Care, you play a critical role in assisting children and families at risk. You’re no doubt highly passionate about helping the disadvantaged and have a special connection with helping protect children. Regularly, you will find yourself in highly challenging situations where you’ll need to make difficult decisions for the protection of a child at risk of harm, which can, of course, be quite stressful and confronting. You’ll also find yourself dealing with children tha ..read more
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How to Become a Counsellor in Australia
Australis Aviation College
by Wendy Bonnarens
1y ago
How to become a Counsellor in Australia: Counsellors in Australia perform an important role by providing support to people who are, or have, suffered physical or emotional difficulties. By becoming a Counsellor you have an incredible opportunity to assist these individuals to identify and then work through their various issues and ultimately move past them. Good counsellors are compassionate and caring individuals with a desire to assist others to overcome their personal challenges and in some cases help them to completely turn their lives around. The impact of a counsellor cannot be underesti ..read more
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What is a Youth Worker: How To Get Qualified.
Australis Aviation College
by Wendy Bonnarens
1y ago
What is a Youth Worker: How To Get Qualified: Youth workers play a critical role in the community, providing support to young people in their daily lives. This includes educational development, life and social skills, and aiding in healing from past trauma. As a Youth Worker, you will be working with some of the most vulnerable people in the community, so you need a personality that is empathic, understanding and non-judgemental; and have a passion for helping others. You will play an influential role in a young person’s life, aiding them in creating a positive future. Some of the tasks and du ..read more
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