New Carer Training is designed to provide an introduction to the requirements of becoming a Family Day Carer.
Training is held over 5 days and covers topics such as programming and planning, care environments, child protection and business management. Resources are provided for each topic covered. Recognition of prior learning can be applied for on a case by case basis.
The calender for 2010 is as follows:
February 15-19
June 7-11
September 20-24
Sessions start at 8.30am and conclude around 3pm. New carer training will be held at either the Cessnock or Singleton Coordonation Unit offices dependant on where the majority of inquiries come from.
The cost for the training is $100
If you would be interested in becoming a Family Day Carer or In Home Carer and would like to attend the training, please contact Cherie Pauling on 49907402 or 65723810, or email cpauling@samaritans.org.au