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Dear Members and Friends,

In closing the 2009 correspondence to members and friends, it is my pleasure to also announce our first Continuing Professional Development Session and Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 23rd of February (flyer). Yes this seems so far away right now, and yes there are so many other things to think about, but trust me the 23rd of February will be upon us in no time.

Nominations for positions on the Western Australian Division Committee have now closed. It is now possible to advise that voting will not be necessary as no position has been contested.

Some of us are in wind down mode; some are gearing up for a new start to 2010, with the new DEEWR contracts having been announced or new programs of work to prepare. We wish you all the very best in you planning and preparations and look forward to making contact with you.

May we, “the Committee” thank you for your support in 2009. We look forward to your continued support in 2010 and trust that you have a safe and happy Christmas with family and friends. May you welcome in the New Year in a safe and happy way. May prosperity be with you in every way for 2010 whether you are retaining your current position, entering new positions, taking leave, travelling etc. We look forward to your presence at our first Professional Development Session.

Wishing you a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.

Janette Wells.
CDAA WA President

Career Capers - 23 February 2010

KEEPAD INTERACTIVE “Career QUIZ”

Technology to engage people with - special needs and all age groups
The CDAA WA Division has enlisted the support of modern technology (keepad) for a great way to start the 2010 year of professional development. Career Capers quiz will help you to develop/expand your knowledge of career information. Using “keepad” to record your answers will provide learning about career resources, about the new requirements for professional standards and how to can integrate these into your work in 2010 in a fun and interactive manner. Members will answer questions through a Response Card which provides opportunity for active participation and contribution whilst remain anonymous. Once you have used this technology you will think of many other situations where it could be used. We would love you to join us for a fun and entertaining start to the 2010 year.

DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITING

Meet the Careers Promotion Team and learn about opportunities for careers in defence.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Nominations for the WA Division Committee will be presented and a new committee elected for 2010.

The President's Report can be accessed on the CDAA website at:
WA-AGM-2010-President-Report.pdf

Venue: Catholic Education Office 50 Ruislip Street, Leederville

Ticket Prices:

$33.00 for members;

$22.00 for fulltime students;

$45.00 for CICA affiliates;

$55.00 for non–members

More information: www.cdaa.org.au/event/career-capers-2010

CDAA 2010 National Conference

CDAA 2010 National Conference The 19th annual conference for the Career Development Association of Australia focuses on how career practitioners could be making a difference to the world they live in as well as the world future generations will experience. Keynotes and guest speakers will provide insights into current career development theory and practices.

The theme 'greening career development' was chosen to illustrate that it is possible to promote sustainability, environmental consciousness and the triple bottom line both individually within your own practice and also in the scope of your work with clients.

Hear the amazing career story of Li Cunxin - Mao's Last Dancer in the context of career transition and transformation across cultures, into new fields and towards sustainable futures.
Be challenged by Dr. Norm Amundson as he talks on the foundations of green guidance and tools for implementing it in your practice.
Explore the 'Green New Deal' with Darren Bilsborough in his discussion on the creation of green jobs for our future economy.

Download the program: Program (pdf) or Register online

PD Day - Tuesday 6 April 2010

Masterclass with Dr Norm Amundson

Metaphor Making: Your Career, Your Life, Your Way

In this class Dr. Amundson will explore how to effectively use metaphors in career guidance using principles and activities from his new book: Metaphor Making. The discussion will include the underlying theoretical foundations of this approach as well as some limitations. The intervention exercises will focus on 1. Client Initiated Metaphors - using drawings, extension and time-line; 2. Counsellor Responsive Metaphors - a form of active listening and offering encouragement and challenges; and 3. Counsellor Initiated Metaphoric Exercises - using perspectives of others, parallel imagery, physical representations, and group input. There also will be a discussion of how to use metaphors in supervision as part of a case conceptualization approach. Multiple career related metaphors will be introduced (40 metaphors) and an exercise for personal exploration using this spectrum of possibilities will be outlined.

Duration: 9am - 5pm

Venue: Hilton Adelaide

Inclusions: Morning tea, Lunch, Afternoon tea

Cost:

For delegates attending the Conference - $250

For delegates not attending the Conference - $360

PD Field Trip (details to be finalised)

We have to apply a minimum number to this event of 20 registered delegates. A decision will be made on whether to progress, in early March. If it is cancelled, the registration fee will be refunded.

This will be an opportunity to visit three sites to investigate how they practice sustainability. While details are to be finalised, it is proposed for a 9am departure and returning around 5pm, in time for the Welcome function. The proposed trip will include the following:

Salisbury Council wetlands. Polluted stormwater is filtered through the reedbeds and ponds. They are experimenting with pumping the cleaned water into the great underground reservoirs beneath the northern Adelaide plains. This summer, the Council will conservatively save $70,000 in excess water bills by pumping it up again and onto the picnic and sporting grounds.

Divine Ripe market garden - This is totally high- technical site is one of Australia's largest tomato truss greenhouses.

A Barossa Valley winery (yet to be finalised)

Transport, morning tea and lunch will be included.

Cost ( GST inc) $160 conference registrants $180 other participants

You can register for the PD events through the Online Registration or by downloading, completing and returning the hardcopy Registration form.

ECU - Studying Career Development

Just a quick reminder that course applications and unit enrolments are now open for Semester 1, 2010 ECU Graduate Certificate and Masters programs. Please feel free to on-forward this information to any of your work/professional colleagues who may be interested.

As 4 December has now passed, current students can now enroll online for both Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2010 units of the ECU Graduate Certificate and Masters Career Development programs.

Information is presented in the following order, allowing you to refer to only those sections of direct interest to you:

Course Information
Prospective Students
Recommencing Students
Current Students
Counselling Skills for Career Development (CDE5122) Unit
Graduating Students

Resources

Job Guide on Your Phone
	Job Guide is an Australian Government resource that helps young people explore career options and make subject choices. It provides information about a wide range of occupations and the education and training pathways that lead to them. The Job Guide website is now available on your mobile phone at www.mobile.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au (phone charges may apply).
2009 Conference Podcasts and Presentations
	A number of presentations, including podcasts of two keynote speakers, are now available on the CDAA website. The podcasts are of Megan Lilly's presentation on Business Growth and Career Development, and Judith Leeson's speech on Future Directions for the Career Development Profession. These can be access at: www.cdaa.org.au/content/cdaa-national-conference-2009
AACC History
	The new history of the AACC was launched at the 2009 National Conference. The spiral bound book, which was written by Allison Brown, is now available for purchase for $25.00 from the National Office. More information on ordering the book please visit the website at: www.cdaa.org.au or contact the National Office.

IN THIS ISSUE:

www.cdaa.org.au

Please contact the CDAA at:
Level 1, 182 Fullarton Road
Dulwich SA 5065

T: 1800 222 390
F: 08 8334 3211
E: info@cdaa.org.au

Recording CPD

Don't forget to keep your online record of CPD up to date.

Your log in details for the evolve system are your email address (username) and your postcode (password).

If you have any queries please contact Lisa or Graham in the National Office on 1800 222 390 or info@cdaa.org.au

DEEWR Partnerships

The successful tenders for the Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections have been announced.

Details available here

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