Training

Skill Builders Speech Language Therapy recognises the importance of life-long learning and offers professional development training for teachers and speech language therapists working with young people with speech, language and literacy difficulties.

 

 Upcoming Workshops for SLTs

 

Topic: ONLINE: ONLINE: Functional and Affirming Intervention Practices in Paediatric Speech Pathology

Presenter: Ms Vani Gupta

Dates: Thursday 7th November and Thursday 14th November 2024 (2 sessions)

Time: 11.00am-2.30pm, NZDT (meeting room will be open from 10.50am for a 11.00am start).

 

Topic: ONLINE: Minimising Bullying for Children Who Stutter

Presenter: Professor J. Scott Yaruss

Date: Friday 31st January 2025

Time: 12.00pm-3.30pm NZST (meeting room will be open from 11.50am for a 12.00pm start).

 
Important Information

Registration: Full day/multi-day training (events with more than 5.5 hours of presenter time) - Early Bird registration is encouraged as numbers are capped for each training event and events can and do sell out. Early Bird registrations pay 10% less of the Full Rate registration fee and are only available 5-6 weeks before the event. Full Rate ticket prices become activated 5-6 weeks leading in to an event.

Short courses (2 to 4 hour training events) - No Early Bird tickets are available.

An event will only run if a minimum of 20 registrants are met. Registration fees includes workbook, certificate of attendance, lunch, morning and afternoon tea (for in-person training). Registrations are open until 1 week prior to the event date or until ‘sold out’.

Registration Instructions and Payment: To streamline the registration process, registration is completed via Humanitix. Click on the 'Register Here' button above to be taken to Humanitix website and follow the instructions to secure your spot. Humanitix accepts credit card/debit card payments and charges an online payment processing fee for each ticket sold. Unfortunately, payment by direct bank transfer is no longer an option. Once registration and payment is completed, a confirmation email and an invoice will be automatically generated by Humanitix. A reminder email will be sent to workshop attendees 1-2 weeks before the event. Final year SLT students wishing to register for an event will need to have their Student ID with them on the day of the event and type in the name of their university in the 'Company/Organisation' field on the registration form.  

Venue for “In-Person” Events: Parnell Community Centre sits within a complex of buildings known as the Foundation Precinct, which is bounded by Parnell Road, George Street and Titoki Streets. It has 27 assigned car parks within the Foundation Precinct area. These are clearly marked "Jubilee Building". Parking is only for visitors to the Community Centre, including those attending functions in the Jubilee Building. For more information click here.

Catering: Tea and coffee on arrival plus morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided. For special dietary requirements, please complete the relevant section when registering online.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be sent in writing (mailed or emailed) to Skill Builders Speech Language Therapy. If the registrant cancels or is a non-attendee at the event: 100% of the registration fee refunded if cancellation occurs up to 7 days prior to the event; no refund will be given if cancellation occurs within 7 days before the event or for non-attendance on the day(s). Please note, in the event a registrant cancels their registration, Humanitix will keep the online processing fee and the workshop registration fee will be refunded. 100% of the registration fee will be refunded if the event is cancelled. Skill Builders bears no responsibility for any costs incurred (such as flights, accommodation, travel expenses) or loss of income.

Recording/Filming/Photography Not Permitted by Registrants: Registrants are NOT permitted to record any or part of this event in any format including audio recording, video recording, or through use of mobile devices for filming or photography.

Further Information: For any further information or queries, please contact Voon at Skill Builders at voon@skillbuildersslt.com or on 022 105 1601.

 

Past workshops

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Teachers and Early Childhood Educators

Training for teachers can be conducted at schools and early childhood centres to provide staff with professional development in the areas of speech, language or literacy.

Skill Builders Speech Language Therapy offers the following workshops for teachers and early childhood educators:

  • Speech and Language Development: What to Expect in the First 5 years (suitable for early childhood centres, day care centres and kindergartens)

  • Meeting the Literacy Challenge: SLTs & Teachers Working Together (suitable for teachers who work with Yr 1-4 students).

Please contact us for a detailed quote.

 

Supervision and Hosting CPD

Skill Builders is able to supervise/mentor New Zealand ‘new graduate’ clinicians with basic clinical skills training in the areas of speech, literacy and stuttering. 1:1 clinical supervision/mentoring is charged at $135 per hour (GST not included). Group supervision/mentoring for New Zealand clinicians is also available for those who want regular supervision but at a shared cost of $200 per hour (maximum of two supervisees, GST not included). Overseas clinicians seeking clinical supervision will be charged at $155 per hour (no NZ GST).

As well as up-skilling new graduate and less experienced clinicians, Skill Builders is committed to offering speech language therapists with professional development training to ensure that practising clinicians continue to update and extend their professional knowledge. Skill Builders will host expert presenters from New Zealand and overseas and will happily arrange training in other areas upon request.