Partner Courses

Determining support needs - Workshops

Tree with a carved large hand holding onto the trunk, located in a park with bench and pathway.

Unlocking Potential: Tyneside Disabilities Training Workshop

Empowering Parents, Carers, and Support Workers


Are you a parent/carer, teacher, or support worker looking to deepen your understanding of disabilities and enhance your support strategies? Join us for our Tyneside Disabilities Training workshop!

This workshop is designed for individuals who are new to the concepts of disabilities, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and neurological disabilities/disorders. By adopting a person-centred and strength-based approach, we aim to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to better understand and determine the support needs of NDIS participants, ultimately fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.


What You Will Learn:

Foundational Knowledge on Disabilities

Gain insights into various disabilities, including neurological disorders, and how they impact daily living.

Person-Centred Approach

Discover methods to assess and cater to the unique needs of each NDIS participant, ensuring their preferences, strengths, and aspirations guide all support delivered.


Functional Domains Breakdown

Explore the six functional domains critical for understanding an individual's unique challenges and strengths:


Mobility and Motor Skills: Addressing challenges with transport, public outings, and physical mobility.

Communication: Enhancing skills to interpret and engage effectively in conversations.

Social Interaction: Building strategies to support social engagement and emotional coping.

Learning: Adapting methods to support cognitive difficulties in learning environments.

Self-Care: Developing strategies to promote personal care and self-esteem.

Self-Management: Fostering skills to enhance motivation, decision-making, and organisation.

Strength-Based Approaches

Learn to promote resilience and independence, focusing on the strengths of each individual to create tailored goals and supports.


Who Should Attend?

Parents and Carers looking to enhance their support strategies.

Teachers eager to understand the complexities of disabilities in educational settings.

Support Workers committed to improving tailor-made assistance for NDIS participants.

Join Us!

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

Contact Us:

For more information and to register, please contact:

Jane Wiltshire

0413775133

Together, let's empower individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential by understanding their unique needs and providing informed support!

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

  • P00442 - Unlocking Potential Workshop - Determining support needs

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

  • Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

    • Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 8 Hours

  • NIL

  • This certificate does not require renewal

  • NIL