Monthly Archives: August 2012

Staff Training and Development

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Peter Smith

One of the joys of modern technology is the capacity to reduce the tyranny of distance and allow anyone anywhere to access training. I’m introducing remote training as part of my programs to reduce per head costs and improve staff … Continue reading →

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Small Business In Australia.

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Peter Smith

In the 2012 Reserve Bank review of business it was found that 95% of the two (2) million active businesses in Australia are small businesses. There are 81,000 medium size businesses, defined as those that employ 20 -199 people, with … Continue reading →

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Disability Awareness: Fact or Fiction?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Peter Smith

I was reading today about a friend of mine who despite being qualified is unable to get interviews. Seems that once employers find about her disability, they baulk at this point. Bill Shorten is reported today as saying that business … Continue reading →

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Website Update

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Peter Smith

I’ve revamped and updated my website, making it more user friendly and interactive. Let me know what you think. http://www.praxisdisabilityconsulting.com.au

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Mental Health Conference. ACAP Conference in Brisbane 2012: Mind over matter Implications for professional training and professional practice.

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Peter Smith

The Australian College of Applied Psychology will be holding its 5th annual conference focusing on mental health. The conference theme: Mind over matter in mental health: Implications for professional training and professional practice provides scope to develop a conference program … Continue reading →

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Choice and Person Centred Employment Practice.

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Peter Smith

This an extract from my literature review into Disability Employment Services. Happy Reading! Choice is a factor in any agency that promotes person centred practices for its clients. A client or person centred approach to understanding and supporting the client … Continue reading →

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