Providing continued Assistance

The members of SWITCH have recently undertaken a two day workshop starting on 5th of January and ending on the 18th of January. There was 18 members in attendance and over 50 expected throughout the year.

The training covered various topics:
-mentoring skills
-undertaking training needs analysis
-conducting formal progress meetings
-computer skills

Members in attendancecome from many diverse backgrounds. There were professionals like trained counselors, community development workers, out reach workers and general members of the public.

SWITCH Coordinator, Kerry Evans, describes the training sessions as an opportunity to build the vital skills needed to deliver the community support and resources that SWITCH aims to provide.

11 January 2002