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Education and Professional Development Program

Thursday, February 23th, 2012
Volunteer Training Day 2012
Our first HEAR-T (Hear with Tea) Training Day

A patient shared with me…"the thing I love about Solaris is that I can go in at anytime and there is always someone there, who will say ‘can I get you a cup of tea’ they make it just how I like it and then sit with me saying ‘how are things today?’. It is the only place in the hospital that I feel heard…"


Enquires : Valmai Nathan 9842 9860 or Dr Anna Petterson, 9346 7632 or email Anna on anna.petterson@solariscare.org.au

For information on these seminars, please download the following document :

2012 Albany Volunteer Training



Tuesday , April 17th, 2012
An Introduction to Communication and Basic Counseling Course
An 8-week course beginning on April 17th 2012

Rosemary Watkins, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor & Trainer has presented this course for SolarisCare volunteers since 2002, Rosemary says…
"I believe, this training leads to greater individual personal development, awareness raising and an enrichment of the group/team connection and cohesiveness"
This Course is part of our ongoing commitment to provide all volunteers with ongoing Education and Professional Development and provides many practical skills in a group setting. The course is suitable for ‘meet & greet’ volunteers as well as therapists, those who have not attended previous courses will be given first priority.

Venue: William Street Family Therapy Centre, Upstairs Training Room,
Address: 544 William Street, Mount Lawley
Time: 9:30am – 12.00pm
Dates: Tuesdays April 17, 24. May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, ends on 5th June
Cost: No Cost (Morning & afternoon refreshments provided)

Useful Links:
Rosemary Watkins Profile

For information on these seminars, please download the following document :

2012 Communication Skills Volunteer Training

One in three Australians are affected by cancer. Thanks to improved medical treatment people are living longer.

The SolarisCare Foundation is playing a vital role in improving the wellbeing and quality of life of people living with cancer.