Register now for CDAA’s 2010 national conference! |
Early bird registration closes 28 February |
- 4 outstanding keynote sessions
- 5 featured speakers
- 30 workshop sessions
- Pre-conference professional development day
- Social program including Civic Reception, Welcome Function and Conference Dinner
- Free massages, yoga classes, guided morning walks
- Large conference exhibit
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Register at: http://www.onqconferences.com.au/pages/CDAA2010.php
A taste of the workshops on offer:
WEB BASED CAREER DEVELOPMENT: BEING EFFECTIVE AND GREEN
Bob Bredemeyer (JIIG-CAL Australia), Yvonne Warnick (Queensland Studies Authority)
Career practitioners - Using Web based career resources efficiently, effectively and in environmentally sensitive ways, career practitioners are able to make significant contributions to their clients and beyond them to the wider world. In fact the Internet enables an extended reach – to clients anywhere and at any time. While the Web is the biggest library the world has ever seen, there is also much misinformation, many hoaxes and useless resources, as well as criminality. Sourcing and effectively using reliable and appropriate resources can be a challenge. Career seekers need the support of well informed and proficient career practitioners. This workshop will show how the use of reliable Web based career guidance resources can extend the reach of career practitioners while providing good outcomes for their clients in environmentally sensitivity ways.
Clients - In this fast changing world, clients have higher expectations regarding the nature, mode and speed of service delivery, as well as outcomes for them personally. Young people in particular are technologically savvy and increasingly aware of environmental issues.
This workshop will show how appropriate Web based career resources can assist in meet these challenges. |
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| Changes to CDAA Membership Requirements for New Members |
CDAA, as a member of the Career Industry Council of Australia, is required to implement the Professional Standards for Career Development Practitioners by January, 2012. CDAA fully supports the professional standards and has commenced implementation of changes to requirements for new members from the start of this year.
It is particularly important for you to note that as an existing member you will continue to retain your current membership after 2012, provided you meet continuing professional development requirements and, of course, work in accordance with CDAA’s Code of Ethics.
If you have any queries about this or would like further information please contact Graham in the National Office on 1800 222 390 or info@cdaa.org.au
Membership Requirements for Practitioners joining the CDAA from 1 January 2010
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Associate |
Professional |
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Completed at least component two of the Australian Career Development Studies |
Bachelor degree qualification in a discipline relevant to career development* |
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Currently work in the career development field |
Significant career development experience (not less than two years full-time equivalent in the five-year period preceding the date of application) |
* Relevant qualifications can include professional disciplines in psychology, counselling, education, human resources, rehabilitation, and social work.
Further changes to requirements for new members will come into effect in 2012. These can be found on the CDAA website at: http://www.cdaa.org.au/content/member-categories |
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| The Keep Australia Working service has been launched |
 This new Keep Australia Working service provides access to information for job seekers, employers and Australians whose employment has been affected by the global recession. The website allows job seekers to access detailed information about programs and initiatives that can help them find work, or find support if they have lost their job. The information provided on the website can also assist employers to re-train and retain workers in the current economic climate.
Telephone support is also available, which can provide personalised assisted service to individuals to guide them through the range of initiatives available. Eligible individuals can also access professional Career Advice. Translation and TTY assistance is also available.
Visit www.keepaustraliaworking.gov.au or call 13 17 64 for further information.
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ACS Judith Leeson Award
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| After much deliberation on the part of the judges the finalists have been selected for the 2009 ACS Judith Leeson Award for Excellence in Careers Teaching, sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
Primary school category finalists (in no particular order)
- Stacy Mathieson of Kurri Kurri Public School
- Group entry of Christine Shiel, Phillippa Adgemis and Robyn Floyd representing Manchester Primary School / Girlfriends! Program
Secondary school category finalists (in no particular order)
- Denise Robinson of Mindarie Senior College
- Rebecca Celenza Merredin Senior High School
Congratulations to thefinalists, and all the nominees this year.
The finalists will be attending the 2010 CDAA Conference in Adelaide in April this year where you will be able to find out a little more about their programs - and who the final winners are!
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| DEEWR Scholarships for Career Advisors |
Late last year DEEWR announced the recipients of the 2009 Scholarships for Career Advisors to participate in study or industry placements. Congratulations to all those who won, and special congratulations to CDAA members who won:
- Robert Bearlin
- Judith Austin
- Phillip Williamson
- Maja Rauchle
- Joan Mason
- Kristy Warrick
The full listing of winners can be found on the DEEWR website |
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