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.
Upcoming sessions:
Full Bronze Medallion
- Saturday 11th February
Surf Upgrade (Mornings - time above)
- Saturday 18th March
Bronze Medallion Re-qualification (Afternoons - time above)
- Saturday 18th March
Essential orientation for all SU WA Volunteers and all staff and volunteers are required to attend every three years.
Usually run at the SU WA Office (unless otherwise specified) – 7 Irvine Street, Bayswater.
Regional volunteers can join exclusive regional Zoom session as listed below. Please register 4 business days before the session to allow us to mail you the Orientation pack.
Upcoming Sessions:
February
- BUSSELTON: Wed 8th Feb, 5.30 - 8.30pm: Camp Geographe, 162 Caves Rd, Siesta Park
- Wed 15th Feb, 6.30 - 9.30pm
Cost: $5 donation
We are hosting SU-wide volunteer training day.
The day will include the following:
- Orientation (Joyce Arnott)
- Autumn Camp Team meetings (Team Leaders)
- How to Respond When a Disclosure of Traumatic Experiences Are Shared (Joshua Griffiths)
- How to Lead a Small Group (Sally Howe)
- Understanding Mental Health and Self-care (Ruth Warwick)
Each elective runs for 1 hour and you will be able to choose 3 electives to be involved in, as well as an Orientation.
Cost: $10 (Afternoon Tea)
Date: Saturday, 17th December
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 - 3:00 pm, Saturday 5th November 2022
Where: Rockingham (details will be advised closer to the date)
Cost: $20 - includes morning tea and lunch
Registrations close 1st November
Junior LEAD Camps are part of our Christian leadership development here at SU WA, and are open to 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.
More information here.
LEAD Camps are part of our Christian leadership development here at SU WA, and are open to all 17-35 year-olds wanting to grow, be challenged and inspired in ministry – either in an SU or local church context.
More information here.
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
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)
2nd November (Wednesday)
19th December (Monday)
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
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).
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.
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