As we find ourselves in a continually changing business environment, we are provided with a remarkable opportunity for self-reflection. This may a good opportunity to consider what the next chapter looks like and to ensure that your team are ready.

UNE Partnerships has been a leader in the provision of highly customized online education and training for more than 30 years.

• Workforce consultation
• Training solutions
• Tailored qualifications
• FREE Traineeships in NSW

We work closely with industry through our Academic Directors to ensure that our programs are highly relevant and respond to emerging business requirements.

JOHN ROSS BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT John has extensive experience in senior management and community relations, holding a number of positions with Sydney Water and consulting widely with organisations nationally and internationally.

SEAN O’TOOLE GOVERNMENT Sean has worked in both vocational and higher education sectors, served on university curriculum advisory boards, and managed industry-leading and award-winning capability-building initiatives in large government organisations.

CATHY BAYNIE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Cathy has worked as a practice manager and consultant in the Australian healthcare sector for more than 30 years.

GARY SMITH PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Gary is a successful practice manager of extended-hours and large, multi-services medical practices in the Western Sydney area.

DOUG WHEELER PROJECT MANAGEMENT Doug has worked as an engineer and consultant for over 30 years, and for the past 20 years as an educator, mentor and coach in engineering and project management.

Book a free consultation with our partnerships team to learn more:

Remy Bucoy
Partnerships Manager
m  |  0423 771 747
e    |  remy.bucoy@unep.edu.au

UNE Partnerships is proud to be the sponsor of Key Speaker – Amanda Leck at this year’s FMA Ideaction Virtual Conference. Hear her speak at 11.00 – 11.30am

To view the Virtual Conference Program, please click here.

AMANDA LECK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE FOR DISASTER RESILIENCE  BIOGRAPHY: Amanda Leck is a community development and engagement professional with a proven ability to provide leadership and strategic direction in the planning, implementation and delivery of programs, in a complex environment.Amanda has worked extensively towards establishing partnerships with all levels of Government and the business sectors and has demonstrated leadership and management experience.With 20 years’ experience in the emergency management and community sectors, Amanda led the community development area for CFA, Victoria. Joining AFAC in 2009, she was appointed Director Community Safety in 2013, where she led the Community Safety Directorate and provided strategic advice in relation to risk reduction, community safety and warnings.In 2019 Amanda was appointed as Executive Director of the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR), an operating division of AFAC.   SYNOPSIS OF PRESENTATION: For Australians and those across the world, the events of late 2019 and 2020 have been a startling and distressing stride into incredibly challenging realities. The horror of seeing large swathes of the country burn in bushfires that took 33 lives and destroyed homes, livelihoods and environments, followed shortly thereafter by the onset of a pandemic that has changed the way we are able to live our lives, has impacted us all and will continue to do so over a long period of time.In the face of such challenges, and those to yet come, resilience to disasters is more important than ever.This presentation will share insights and reflections on the Black Summer of bushfires and give a high-level overview of current trends influencing disaster resilience strategy and action. It will touch on areas such as building disaster resilience and reducing disaster risk; resilience in buildings, infrastructure and systems; strengthening partnerships to address systemic climate and disaster risk; leadership from diverse groups; and growing cross-sector collaboration.Building resilience to disasters is not just for emergency services. These trends will be discussed in the context of the important role decision makers in all areas across the business, government, education and community sectors can play to make wise choices that make Australia a safe and prosperous place to live, now and into the future.

ABOUT FMA

	The Facility Management Association of Australia (FMA) is the nation’s peak industry body for facilities management. The Association serves and promotes the interests of those who create, operate and maintain Australia’s built environment. A primary focus of the FMA is to ensure that the needs of facilities managers are understood and considered in government and business policy formulation and decision-making. Visit the FMA Website at www.fma.com.au.

Click here to register for the Ideaction Virtual Conference.

ABOUT FMA

	The Facility Management Association of Australia (FMA) is the nation’s peak industry body for facilities management. The Association serves and promotes the interests of those who create, operate and maintain Australia’s built environment. A primary focus of the FMA is to ensure that the needs of facilities managers are understood and considered in government and business policy formulation and decision-making. Visit the FMA Website at www.fma.com.au.

UNE Partnerships is pleased to present four new Infection Control Skill Sets, which have been developed to upskill your workforce to manage and respond to the infection risks posed by COVID19:

• HLTSS00064 Infection Control Skill Set
• HLTSS00065 Infection Control Skill Set (Retail)
• HLTSS00066 Infection Control Skill Set (Food Handling)
• HLTSS00067 Infection Control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics)

These short courses will provide your staff with the skills to follow organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks in your workplace.

These new courses are designed to suit the unique challenges of these high-risk industries, however training can be further tailored to meet the specific requirements of your organisation for larger groups.

To learn more information about these Skill Sets and how we can help upskill your frontline staff, please contact Remy Bucoy on 0423 771 747 or email remy.bucoy@unep.edu.au.

An information webinar for QAIHC students was held last week by UNE Partnership’s Program Manager – Margaret Kirby.

Erica Lowah (pictured) from Purple House – Alice Springs (Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation), was a participant. “I really enjoyed the Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical) course with UNE Partnerships. I loved my first webinar lesson, I was bit apprehensive and anxious at first but UNEP mentored me through and made me feel at ease, now I feel really confident, thank you.”

Our Program Manager – Margaret, was very touched by the feedback from Erica. “Today we covered writing simple documents and managing schedules in the webinar, it was great to see Erica in the Webinar and was pleased to see that she had already completed some tasks. Well done Erica!”

Erica is being supported by UNE Partnerships through a series of online learning webinars and one on one mentored training.

Click here for more information about our Certificate III in Business Administration – Medical (BSB31115).

Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by COVID-19, whether through illness or the economic impact of this global pandemic.
We are committed to continuing the provision of high quality online vocational education and training as this crisis unfolds, however some areas of our business may be limited by medium-term restrictions on travel and social gatherings.

Student Support

We will be available as usual via phone and email.

Please continue to use the contact information you have been provided.

Our Student Services Team and your allocated assessor will be happy to help!

Business Premises

We are preparing transition our workforce to work from home from Friday 27 March 2020.

While this will require some adaptation we expect normal service levels to continue without disruption.

Travel

There is a complete restriction on international travel for staff.

Domestic travel will be limited to essential travel only until further notice.

We are eager to continue to work with our clients and partners using Skype and Zoom.

Workshops

Public workshops scheduled prior to 31 May 2020 will be postponed or delivered virtually.

We will work with our clients to determine the best course of action for workshops scheduled for the rest of this year.

If you are enrolled in a course with a workshop and you would like more information then please contact Student Services for an update.

Online Learning

This may a good opportunity to harness any spare time and devote it to your personal or professional development.

UNE Partnerships has been a leader in the provision of distance and online vocational education for more than 30 years.

We also offer a range of short courses and skillsets that may help you or your team to make the most of a terrible situation.

Policy and Protocol

UNE Partnerships follow the Emergency Management protocols of the University of New England.

https://www.une.edu.au/coronavirus-information

Together, we are facing an unprecedented situation. Please contact us if you wish to know more about we can support your business or your studies through this challenging time.

Congratulations Liam Walter from all of us here at UNE Partnerships! We are looking forward to your graduation in Newcastle 20 March at the Medical Practice Conference.

Liam has just recently completed our Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting. These pictures above show him in the Sanctuary Medical Centre that he works at handing an ECG, Preparation of equipment and devices for medical procedures and Cold chain management. A special thank you to Deb Walter for the photos.

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Did you know that the US Bureau of Labour Statistics expect the employment of Medical Assistants to grow by 23% over the next decade, with similar growth expected in Australia. Medical Practice Assistants have an important role to play within the practice, alleviating some of the stress and workloads on medical practitioners.

Here at UNE Partnerships you can study our Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting. This is a nationally recognised qualification and is suitable for those in the health practice or medical setting wishing to expand their skills into a clinical arena. With our qualification you will work within the scope of delegation, and legal and ethical regulatory frameworks to support delivery of healthcare and contribute to the provision of coordinated healthcare services. You will be able to assist in a range of front and back of office, medical and administrative tasks to support a team of medical practitioners and healthcare professionals.

For more information about or Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting qualification (HLT47715) click here.

Subsidised Training

NSW

Subsidised training may be available to eligible students who live or work in NSW. You can apply for a subsidised training place through Smart and Skilled. For more information click here.

QLD
We are also pleased to advise that subsidised training may be available to eligible students who live or work in Queensland through the Higher Level Skills Program.
The Higher Level Skills Program assists individuals to gain the higher level skills required to secure employment or career advancement in a priority industry, or to transition to university.

This inaugural conference will focus on the role of the Medical Practice Assistant in the contemporary general practice setting. Busy Practice Managers are often looking for innovative and efficient ways of improving their business, often with diminishing resources at their disposal. Medical Practice Assistants are highly valued multi-skilled team members of the Medical Practice, formally trained to provide administrative and clinical assistance to health practitioners.

Delivered by industry experts, the conference will explore the role and scope of practice of Medical Practice Assistants and offer unique insights into this expanding field of primary health care. Conference participants will enjoy opportunities to listen, learn, interact and network with like-minded peers from across Australia, and view the latest trade displays.

The conference is presented by the Hunter New England & Central Coast Primary Health Network in conjunction with UNE Partnerships and the Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM).

Tickets for this conference are on sale now – click here to purchase tickets to the conference.

• MPA Conference (includes dinner) $175.00 – sales end on 18 Mar 2020 Includes 2 full days of conference and graduation dinner on Friday night.
• Graduation Dinner (only) $60.00 – sales end on 13 Mar 2020 This is for extra dinner tickets for family and friends who may like to attend the graduation ceremony.