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The recent launch of our Voluntary Retirement Scheme has provided a positive focus on retirement and an opportunity for many to consider their future options. Join us to hear E/Prof Lyn Abbott and Lance Maschmedt, explore the advantages and challenges that retirement offers.

Join us in a series of breakfast seminars with guest speakers talking candidly about their retirement experiences. Retirement planning means more than just Financial Planning - come along to hear E/Prof Lyn Abbott and Lance Maschmedt, explore the advantages and challenges that retirement offers.

At the end of the course you will be able to:

*login to Matrix as a backend user (advanced edit interface) *use the Matrix asset map *add an asset to a Matrix website *move, link, clone or delete an asset *rename an asset *edit the web address of an asset *copy; paste and correct content (...)

Did you know Perth Convention Bureau offers a range of professional development awards on an annual basis? And did you know that WA has an organisation whose role is to assist you and/or your staff in securing and hosting conferences in your field of endeavour? The aim of this workshop is to assist (...)

At the end of the course you will be able to

*create a new page *edit an existing page *copy and paste content *insert an image into page content *create a new page *upload an image *upload a document *insert hyperlinks *add content divisions *format lists, tables and (...)

Private Client Adviser with UniSuper Advice. UniSuper Private Client Adviser can give advice to members (and their partners if applicable) on a variety of issues related not only to their Unisuper account and superannuation generally but also pre-retirement planning and wealth creation strategies (...)

As a Defined Benefit Division (DBD) member do you know your pension options? Whether you want investment choice, flexibility in the level of income you receieve each year, the ability to make lump sum withdrawals or nominate your beneficiaries, UniSuper has a pension to suit you. Included in this (...)

This workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge to requisition travel using the Trobexis tool for you the traveller or a travel arranger who books travel for others.

The traditional half day Staff Orientation will continue to provide an overview of UWA's general context and broad features. This is scheduled for Tuesday 24th February 2015 at the University Club Banquet Hall. Registration will commence at 8.30am and the program will conclude at 12 noon. Staff (...)

The program uses workforce planning and focus group data to show participants how to raise awareness, build a business case, create an age management plan and empower people leaders.

The objectives for this Navigate workshop are to: * Provide an overview of demographic change * Explore (...)

Based around a holistic framework of identity, money, career, relationships and health - Envisage is a platform for creating the future. A planning journal will be gifted to you. Brunch will be provided.

This workshop involves a look at the causes of stress, the effects of on-going stress and stress management techniques which are particularly useful to reduce stress. Emphasis is placed on learning healthier ways to manage and cope with stress. Learn to recognise the barriers to implementing (...)

Learn what mindfulness is all about, techniques to be mindful, such as; meditation, body scanning and walking. Become aware of the differences between responding and reacting, and learn about general communication styles particularly when under stress. Use mindfulness tools to manage stress and (...)

This half day course provides an overview of strategies and suggestions on how to best deal with mental health issues that may arise in the workplace. Participants will learn about their obligations and be provided with practical strategies to respond to mental health issues at work. Information (...)

At the end of the course you will be able to

* login to Matrix as a backend user (advanced edit interface) * use the Matrix asset map * add an asset to a Matrix website * move, link, clone or delete an asset * rename an asset * edit the web address of an asset * copy; paste and correct (...)

We will focus on both policy formulation process and content and participants will be given the opportunity to assess and work on selected policies. You will undertake a number of practical writing exercises which exemplify the typical policy development process. These exercises facilitate thinking (...)

We will focus on both policy formulation process and content and participants will be given the opportunity to assess and work on selected policies. You will undertake a number of practical writing exercises which exemplify the typical policy development process. These exercises facilitate thinking (...)

UniSuper offers flexible products to new and existing members to choose from. This seminar seeks to introduce (primarily) new employees to the basic fund offering, including details of the defined benefit option versus accumulation alternatives. Issues covered by this seminar include: memberhip (...)

This workshop will provide you with information about the purpose and functions of committees at The University of Western Australia and the contribution of the role of the executive officer towards the effective and efficient functioning of the committee(s) they service. This is a two-part (...)

The workshop will provide details of the signs and symptoms of, and management strategies for, these common conditions. Participants will learn a five step process for how to assist someone showing signs or symptoms. It will also cover internal and external resources available for support and more (...)