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Members feedback helps shape future of Motivation Australia

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Week 6

Zoom link Use this link to access both Session video calls: Zoom meeting Week 6 Training modules Download the following handouts to access the presentation content in your own time. You may want to print them and write your own…

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Week 5

Zoom link Use this link to access both Session video calls: Zoom meeting Week 5 Resources Photo consent form How to film a great video Foot check storyboard Filming interviews Quiz Take this quiz to see what you have learnt…

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STAGE 3 – Enabling growth

Important information for stage 3 Meetings 4-7 Meetings 4-7 of the mentoring programme should focus on the growth of the mentee as they work towards achieving their goals set out in earlier stages. Any topics, issues or discussion points that…

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Kylie Shae Award for Women in Leadership

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Week 4

Zoom link Use this link to access both Session video calls: Zoom meeting Week 4 Training modules Download the following handouts to access the presentation content in your own time. You may want to print them and write your own…

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Week 3

Zoom link Use this link to access both Session video calls: Zoom meeting Week 3 Training modules Download the following handouts to access the presentation content in your own time. You may want to print them and write your own…

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Diabetic Foot Care

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Week 2

Zoom link Use this link to access both Session video calls: Zoom meeting Week 2 Training modules Download the following handouts to access the presentation content in your own time. You may want to print them and write your own…

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Week 1

Zoom link Use this link to access both Session video calls: Zoom meeting Week 1 Training modules Download the following handouts to access the presentation content in your own time. You may want to print them and write your own…

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Combating COVID-19 in the Pacific

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STAGE 2 – Continuing negotiation

Meeting 2 The second meeting is an opportunity for the mentee and mentor to get to know each other a little more. Learning about the other persons interests outside of their work can help to build trust and a bond…

Two women, both with lower limb amputations and using a prosthesis, stand side by side. One woman is using crutches and looking down at her feet, while the other woman stands unsupported and is speaking encouragingly.

Give a gift, change a life

STAGE 1 – Preparation and negotiation

Before the first meeting Before the first meeting, the mentee and mentor should both fill out the personal vision statement tool and goal setting tool for themselves. The mentor will assist the mentee to complete the second half of the…

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Motivation Australia Annual Report 2019-20

Pacific profiles: Almah Kuambu

A woman dressed in a protective apron and gloves treats a clients foot wound. The number 6 is displayed over the photo.

Week 6

A man reaches out to dress a client's foot. The number 5 is displayed over the photo.

Week 5

Zoom link Use this link to access both Session video calls: Zoom meeting Week 5 Training modules Download the following handouts to access the presentation content in your own time. You may want to print them and write your own…

Sharon Juvia, Orthotist, working on laptop with Motivation Australia DFC online training.

Training health professionals remotely