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Note: training courses may be cancelled last-minute due to extenuating factors. Register to ensure you are kept up-to-date of any changes

Bronze Medallion

We provide Bronze Medallion, Bronze Requal and SU Surf Upgrade training throughout the year.

Note: the Surf Upgrade is only recognised by SU WA and is a necessary qualification when running open water activities on Scripture Union programs. Only SU Volunteers with a current Bronze Medallion can complete the Surf Upgrade.

Please note that Bronze Full Course and Requal training will be delivered on separate days unless we have additional trainers. Be sure to select the correct date for the required training.

Bronze Medallion Full Course & Training will be held from 9am - 5pm You will be advised of locations will be advised at a later date.
Bronze Medallion Surf Upgrade is held at Trigg South Beach from 8:30am - 11:30am, followed by Requalification Training at Bayswater Waves from 12:30pm - 5:30pm (unless otherwise stated). 
 
SUWA have limited trainers and sessions will be closed once capacity (10 people per session) has been reached. If you cannot attend the sessions delivered by SU WA we advise you to visit Royal Life Saving WA's website to view their upcoming training for Bronze Medallion:
 
 
If you have questions regarding Bronze or Surf Upgrade training please contact our office on 9371 9100.

Upcoming sessions:
Full Bronze Medallion
- Tuesday, 20th February 2024

Surf Upgrade (Mornings - time above)
- Saturday, 16th March 2024

Bronze Medallion Re-qualification (Afternoons - time above)
- Saturday, 16th March 2024

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SU Australia Orientation (NTMO)

This essential Orientation (New Team Member Orientation) is crafted for all SU volunteers in WA. If you have not yet attended NTMO, you will need to do so before your next SU camp, mission or program. We encourage our volunteers to engage in our face-to-face options, but also provide regional (WA) and national online options - all of which will provide you with the training needed to step into serving with SU.
 
In order to complete your NTMO, we recommend you attend one of our Core Training Days that are scheduled in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. These events see our SU community come together in larger numbers, for Orientation (NTMO), Prayer, Fellowship and our SU Masterclasses. You can find registration details for Core Training Day (which includes NTMO) in the box to the right.

Upcoming WA Sessions:
The following NTMO sessions take place in smaller numbers and are run from the SU Australia Perth Office at 7 Irvine Street, Bayswater 6053.

  • Thursday, 29th February, 18:00 - 21:00 AWST
  • Saturday, 23rd March, 9:00 -12:00 AWST

For our regional volunteers, we provide an interactive Zoom session, as listed below.

  • Thursday, 14th March, 18:30 - 21:30

SU Australia NTMO Online: 
If you would prefer to engage in NTMO online, or cannot attend one of our sessions facilitated by the WA team, we have a number of options which are presented by members of our national SU Australia team. 

You can find these dates and registration details via: https://sucamps.org.au/training/

Please select New Team Member Orientation from the options available, and note that times on the national website are specified in AEST.

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Water Activities Training Day

Learn or refresh all the skills needed to safely run water-based activities on SU programs. SUPing, snorkelling, kayaking and rafting.

We will be covering what is required to run a water-based activity as well as having some time to get out on/in the water.
Activities will include: SUPing, Snorkelling, Kayaking and Rafting

When: 7.30 am - 3:30 pm, Saturday 4th November 2023 
Where: Rockingham (details will be advised closer to the date)
Cost: $25 - includes morning tea and lunch

Note: Preference will be given to volunteers serving on Leavers Ningaloo, Young Adults Ningaloo, Beach Camp and Beach Camps.

Registrations close 1st November

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Summer Core Training Days

Registrations opening soon!
November 2023
 
This free event includes our new SUA Orientation (NTMO), great opportunities for fellowship over lunch, an incredible Masterclass session, and a local ministry update.
 
Whether you’re about to serve on camp, mission or program, or you’re a supporter of the SU movement in WA, this is a day not to be missed!

We have full-day and half-day options and encourage you to attend with your friends and/or team-mates.

Register here, or for more information contact Dawn House via the Perth Office on 9371 9100.

Closing date for registrations: 2 days before event for catering purposes.
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Working with young people who have experienced trauma

Time: 9am - 10.30am
Date: Saturday, 17th December
Cost: Free
Location: SU office - 7 Irvine Street, Bayswater
 
Working with young people who have experienced trauma
During this 1 1/2 hr session we will cover:
- What children need
- Understanding trauma
- The Stress Model of crisis which explains the important role we play in helping young people work through the crisis in a way that is a constructive, learning experience
- Behaviour Support Techniques
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Junior LEAD

Junior LEAD Camps are part of our Christian leadership development here at SU WA, and are open to Christian students in Year 10-12 (or equivalent age) wanting to grow, be challenged and inspired in ministry – either in an SU or local church context.

Who: Christian High Schoolers (Years 10-12)
Date: July 21-23, 2023
Cost: $125
Location: Southern Hills Christian College
Transport: Make your own way there
Team Leaders: Sally Howe
Closing date for registrations: 17th July

More information here.

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LEAD Camps

LEAD Camp aims to support and equip young Christians to develop as effective Christ-like leaders in character and skills. 

Who: Emerging Christian leaders (aged 18-25) 
Date: 14-16th October, 2023
Cost: $150
Location: Woodman Point Recreation Centre
Transport: Make your own way there
Team Leaders: Sally Howe and Richard Southwood
Register your interest by: emailing suwa@suwa.org.au

More information here.

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How to Lead a Small Group Training

SU WA’s relational approach leads us to use small groups in many different ministry contexts. We encourage others to use this powerful transformational tool and offer training and a handbook that gives people the information and skills needed to lead small groups effectively.

If this is something that would add value to you or your connect group, please reach out to us.

Training Dates: TBA

If you are interested in being notified of future training events please express your interest by registering below

Contact:
SU
Email here

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Hope Group Training

Training by Sally Howe, SU Discipleship Catalyst. 
Are you wondering where to start in sharing Jesus in a relevant, hope-filled way with
others? Hope Groups are a simple, powerful small group format to share life together and
the hope of Jesus with our friends. In this 1.5 hour session, you will learn the why and how of
running your own group.
- Gain confidence in reading the Bible with others
- You’ll learn a process of how to pray and invite people
- Pick up effective discipleship tools to use with existing groups

Any queries contact Sally: sally.howe@su.org.au

When: 7:30 - 9pm (see below for dates)
3rd of May 2023

Where: On Zoom (Online). Registration required in order to receive the Zoom Meeting link. All welcome!
 
Cost: Free
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Everyday Discipleship for Ordinary People

Training session by James Duff, City to City and Sally Howe, SU Discipleship Catalyst.

Learn what SU and City to City are offering to support churches who have a vision to make disciples who make disciples.

  • A practical framework for missional ministry
  • A simple method for connecting with people around the Bible
  • Gospel-sharing tools anyone can pick up

This training will help equip you and give you the confidence to disciple others in the ways of Jesus.

When:
TBA
Where: 
TBA
Cost: 
TBA

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First Aid

Royal Life Saving WA provides Provide First Aid training for $109 per person- we outsource this as it's more cost effective. You can find out more info and sign up here- this is the qualification we require of First Aiders on SU programs.

You can also register for a CPR requal here or a full Provide CPR course here if you would like (remembering that this isn't a required SU qualification).

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Journey Program

What youth ministry leaders need most isn’t simply more easy answers to problems, more conferences and more impersonal training, but a relationship through which the youth ministry leader can be held accountable, be encouraged, and be helped to put their learnings into practice. The SU Journey program seeks to provide that relationship.

Who:  Those who are responsible for a Youth Ministry (although we may accept some Youth Leaders)
When: TBA
Cost: 
TBA

Please call Chrissie Sleep (Ministry Catalyst) on 9371 9100 for more information.

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MAD (Make A Difference) Workshop

We believe there is a need for Christian students to explore more deeply why followers of Jesus love and serve others. We want to build their understanding of what effective aid and development work looks like and increase their engagement in local and global mission.

Contact sally@suwa.org.au to find out more

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