Justin talks to Robbo from Bendigo’s GOLD FM about Hearth
Justin Scanlon discusses the evolution of Hearth Support Services and its commitment to the greater Bendigo region with Robbo from Bendigo’s GOLD FM.
For full interview click here
In November last year Hearth Support Services opened a regional office in downtown Bendigo which is headed up by local Amanda Marek.
Shortly after in December 2021 Hearth hosted its first event Hearths “Disability Housing Solution” which really resonated with the Bendigo community
As a demonstration of Hearths ongoing commitment to the Greater Bendigo Region Hearth is staging a Positive Behaviour Support event on Friday the 4th of March at the Bendigo Library.
Tickets are available from eventbrite click here to secure your seat
Hearth Positive Behaviour Support Bendigo Event Details
Dr Erin Leif from Monash University will deliver a session that addresses.
- The underpinning principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and contemporary approaches to PBS.
- Dispel some myths about Positive Behaviour Support.
- Unpack and discuss some common misconceptions around restrictive practices, their use, and regulatory obligations.
This event is part of a series of professional development opportunities at Hearth, bringing together leaders in the field of Positive Behaviour Support.
At Hearth, we believe that we have a collective responsibility to promote best practice and share our expertise with the broader NDIS community, therefore this Professional Development opportunity is offered free of charge.
Dr Erin Leif PhD, BCBA (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst)
Erin is a globally recognised behaviour analyst who is a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and Senior Lecturer at Monash University. Erin is passionate about the science of human behaviour, learning, language, and cognition (why we do what we do!).
Erin’s primary research interests involve the exploration of strategies for building the capacity of the workforce to better support individuals with additional needs (especially children and young people with behaviours of concern, who are most at risk for exclusion and social isolation).
Erin is particularly interested in knowledge translation research. For Erin, knowledge translation involves working collaboratively with professionals, educators, parents, and individuals to exchange information about what works, and what we need to do better to solve socially important problems.
