Become a more effective advocate

Cost: The course fee is $230 per course, no GST payable (or $115 if you are paying for yourself and receive a Centrelink pension, benefit or a health care card (photocopy only required; PIAC will not use this information for any purpose except determining your eligibility for the discounted training rate). The cost includes a comprehensive booklet of materials, morning and afternoon tea, a certificate of attendance and assessment.

Assessment: Once you have completed the training course, you can gain recognition of your skills by completing an assessment against nationally-recognised units of competence (see below). Assessment is not compulsory. The cost of assessment is included in the course fee.

PIAC is a Registered Training Organisation under the Australian Quality Training Framework. PIAC is registered by the NSW Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board to deliver training, conduct assessment, and issue the training qualificationsProvide systems advocacy services CHCAD603A and Provide advocacy and representation services CHCAD504A.

The Provide Systems Advocacy Services competency from the Community Services Training Package is about advocating to ensure the rights and needs of particular interest groups are maintained within the broader rights and needs of the general community. The Provide Advocacy and Representation Services competency is about representing the interests of the community.

Confirmation of Registration

• A registration form is required for all participants.Registrations are processed in order of receipt.
• Places are limited so book early. Fax your registration form or book by phone to reserve your place. Payment is then due 14 days after registration.
• If payment is not received within 14 days, your registration may be cancelled to make way for those waiting for a place.
• Registration will be confirmed by mail when payment is received. Venue and other details will be provided with confirmation of registration.

Terms and Conditions

• Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel, transfer to another date or nominate a substitute. (Substitute delegates are always welcome at no extra cost.)
• For cancellations more than 7 days before the training, fees will be refunded minus $22 (incl GST) administrative fee. Alternatively, you can be transferred to a workshop on another date within 3 months (if places are available) for no cost, provided at least 7 days notice is given. Refunds and transfers cannot be made for cancellations less than 7 days before the training or if you do not attend the course on the day.

NOTE: you may need to check you junk or spam folders for the email confirmation of your online signup. If you do not receive a confirmation email after signing up, please contact Marion Grammer to confirm your registration.

Signups closed for this Training Event