Eldercaring Coordinator Training

BE AMONG THE FIRST AUSTRALIANS TO RECEIVE ELDERCARING COORDINATION TRAINING

The first Eldercaring Coordination training in Australia will take place on the following dates:

May 24, 25,
June 1, 2, and
June 7, 8.

REGISTRATION:

To register, submit both the Registration form and the Eldercaring Coordinator (EC) Application form (both available below). Your eligibility will then be assessed and you will be contacted regarding the progress of your application.

If you require a paper form, please contact Relationships Australia National Office at natoffice@relationships.org.au

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VIRTUAL

Zoom Platform – class size limited.

COURSE CONTENT

6.5 hours asynchronous learning assignments before in-class portion begins
6 virtual training sessions (In-Class): 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Adelaide time

Asynchronous learning assignments will be sent to you upon verification of eligibility to take this course.

TRAINING FEE:

$1000.00 AU

Registration fee will be invoiced on acceptance of Eldercaring Coordinator (EC) Training application.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees will be applied to a future Eldercaring Coordinator Training.

A dispute resolution option for families in high conflict
regarding the care and safety of their aging loved ones.

This practical training focuses on the application of the eldercaring coordination process and builds upon the prior knowledge, skills, training and experience of participants. The training parameters and objectives establish eldercaring coordination as a unique interdisciplinary process. In order to enhance the professional practice and confidence of new eldercaring coordinators, this training provides an integrated experience focused on learning and applying eldercaring coordination skills and techniques throughout all of the phases of the process.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to explain all of the following: 1) overview of eldercaring coordination process; 2) context and accountability for the eldercaring coordination process in AU; 3) orientation phase of the eldercaring coordination process; 4) capacity considerations and screening during eldercaring coordination; 5) the elder within the context of eldercaring coordination; 6) the engagement phase of the eldercaring coordination process; 7) high conflict family dynamics and conflict management phase of the eldercaring coordination process; 7) elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, substance abuse and family violence as it pertains to eldercaring coordination; 8) application phase of the eldercaring coordination process; 9) integration phase of the eldercaring coordination process; 10) ethical considerations pertaining to eldercaring coordination

ELDERCARING COORDINATOR TRAINERS:

Sue Bronson, M.S., LCSW, Co-Chair of the Eldercaring Coordination Initiative, is a trainer and mediator of family, elder, and workplace disputes in Milwaukee, WI since 1983. Sue has 36 years’ experience as a psychotherapist and mediator helping people engage in quality conversations. She teaches mediation at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee School of Continuing Education. Sue is the lead author of Self-Assessment Tool for Mediators translated into three languages.

Linda Fieldstone, M.Ed., Co-Chair of the Eldercaring Coordination Initiative, former Supervisor of Family Court Services (11th Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County, Florida), was instrumental in the development of parenting coordination. Linda is past President of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and its Florida Chapter; Secretary of the AFCC Task Force on Parenting Coordination and Co-recorder for the Task Force to update standards; and is on the Florida Supreme Court ADR Rules and Policy Committee

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Please submit the AU Eldercaring Coordinator (EC) Application (below) along with your registration to verify your eligibility to take this training.

A minimum of 3 years practical experience in a profession that provided you with education, training and expertise in managing high conflict within families
Family Mediation Education and Training: Please confirm that you hold at least one of the following qualifications:
- Accreditation by the Australian Attorney-General’s Department as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Attainment of a one-year graduate diploma in family mediation
- An approved Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner in New Zealand.
Completion of a minimum of 20 hours of elder mediation training by an Elder Mediation International Network (EMIN) Certified Elder Mediator (Advanced) which contributes to the Elder Mediator Certification requirements of the Elder Mediation Australasian Network (EMAN) and (EMIN).

This training meets the ACR/FLAFCC Guidelines on Eldercaring Coordination 28-hour Eldercaring Coordination Training and fulfills the qualifications needed for an Eldercaring Coordinator to practice eldercaring coordination in Australia.

Eldercaring Coordinator Training Registration

Pre-Approval Registration Form

Name

First Last

Organisation

Current Position Held

Phone

Address

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Eldercaring Coordinator Application & Declaration

Application and Declaration Form

Name

First Last

Organisation

Position Held

Phone number

ELDERCARING COORDINATOR REQUIREMENTS | Check all those successfully completed

A minimum of 3 years practical experience in a profession which provided you with education, training and expertise in managing high conflict within families;

Completion of a minimum of 20 hours of elder mediation training by an Elder Mediation International Network (EMIN) Certified Elder Mediator (Advanced) which contributes to the Elder Mediator Certification requirements of the Elder Mediation Australasian Network (EMAN) and (EMIN).

Completion of, or enrolment in, 28-hour Eldercaring Coordinator training certified or approved by the jurisdiction or state, commensurate with the objectives established by the Association of Conflict Resolution Guidelines for Eldercaring Coordination

FAMILY AND MEDIATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Check all those successfully completed

Accreditation by the Australian Attorney-General’s Department as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

An approved Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner in New Zealand

Attainment of a one-year graduate diploma in family mediation

Please confirm that you hold at least one of the above qualifications:

Description of Courses or Trainings above

Trainer Name or Entity

Date

DECLARTION

I will comply with any federal or state law that prohibits discrimination.

I have not been a respondent in any application for protection against child abuse, elder abuse or exploitation, domestic, sexual, or repeat violence or stalking

I shall discontinue service and immediately report to the court if I no longer meet the minimum qualifications, or if any disqualifying circumstances occur

I shall adhere to the ACR Eldercaring Coordinator Ethical Guidelines and be a fit and proper person to perform the requirements of the Eldercaring Coordinator role in an ethical, responsible and effective manner

Has a statutory agency in the Commonwealth, a State or Territory removed you from its roster of qualified eldercaring coordinators? If so, state date removed, and reason for the removal.

EXPERIENCE

Describe your areas of practice or specialty

Describe your family and elder dispute resolution experience

Describe any other professional experience you have that is pertinent to your expertise and/or competence as an eldercaring coordinator, (e.g. work with elders and/or families, parenting coordination)

Detail any additional expertise and training that will enhance your ability to address specific issues as an Eldercaring Coordinator, (e.g. family theory, practice and skills; elder abuse and exploitation; screening for elder abuse, domestic or family violence; substance abuse; capacity issues; medical issues related to aging; legal issues; financial issues, etc.)

Location and Service Delivery

List the primary jurisdictions/territories in which you are able to provide services once qualified as an eldercaring coordinator

List any additional locations where you can provide eldercaring coordination services.

Are you willing to work on cases with an active domestic or family violence injunction or an Apprehended Personal Violence Orders (or equivalent)?

YES

Are you willing to work on cases via telephone or video conference for parties who cannot attend meetings in-person?

YES

Are you willing to work in a setting other than your office, including the older person’s home or care facility?

YES

State any locations in the jurisdiction in which you are applying to provide services in which you are not willing or able to provide those services

FEE STRUCTURE | Please provide an indicative rate of compensation as an eldercaring coordinator (if known) - $

Will you charge a retainer fee?

Yes

If yes, state the amount

Are you willing to accept pro bono or sliding fee appointments?

Yes

If yes, specify the conditions

Criminal History

If you answer YES to any of the questions below, provide a separate written explanation and copies of all relevant documentation of each item including date, location, crime or incident and action and attach it to form

As an adult, I have been charged with a serious offence or found guilty of any offence, including driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving, or driving without a license or driving an unregistered vehicle. (You are not required to disclose traffic offences that resulted in a fine only)

I have criminal charges or warrants pending against me or am on probation or parole in this state/territory or any other state/territory

I have been found in contempt of Court

I have been investigated for abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult in a jurisdiction

Please enter a number between 1 and 100

Supporting documentation

Please check the following required documents attached to your application

Your current professional license(s) and/or certification

Proof of completion of family mediation education and training

Proof of completion of elder mediation training

Proof of completion of eldercaring coordination training

Documentation of abuse, neglect, exploitation investigation(s), if any

Documentation of criminal history, if any; and

(Optional) Any other information that you feel might be relevant (e.g. a brief description of any other special education, training or experience that might enhance your performance as an Eldercaring Coordinator)

Upload Supporting Documents

Max. file size: 32 MB.

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