Training and Development for Support Groups
At Alike WA, we’re passionate about helping your support group grow and thrive. Our specialised training is tailored to meet the unique needs of group leaders, committee members, and volunteers, no matter where you are on your journey. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand and futureproof your group, we’re here to provide the tools and support you need.
Our goal is simple: we want your group to remain a valuable and sustainable resource for your community, today and in the future.
Our workshops are designed to address the unique challenges faced by those running support groups. Developed by the Alike WA team, our sector-informed, accessible, and interactive workshops focus on the specific needs of your group. These sessions also provide an opportunity to connect with other group leaders, share insights, and create a community of support.
Leading a group that supports individuals with rare, genetic, or undiagnosed (RGU) conditions comes with its own set of challenges. Alike WA offers a program specifically tailored for RGU groups, addressing both the unique needs of your group and the individuals you support.
From group management and sustainability to connecting with others facing similar challenges, our RGU program is designed to help you navigate the complexities of supporting those with RGU conditions and raise awareness within the community and healthcare system.
Looking to connect with other support group leaders in your community? Our Peer Support Networks are place-based initiatives that offer a welcoming space for leaders to network, share information, and access training and education that directly supports their work in the local community. Held quarterly, these meetings help build stronger connections between local groups, with a strong focus on addressing place-based needs and finding solutions together.
Peer Support Networks are currently active in the below locations:
Need support with a specific challenge or knowledge gap? Alike WA offers customised fee-for-service workshops that meet your group’s unique needs. Whether it’s leadership skills, group governance, or a specific group challenge, we’ll work with you to design a workshop that helps your group grow stronger and more effective.
A tailored workshop provides an opportunity for group leaders, committee members, and volunteers to upskill together and build a more resilient group.
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Facing a particular challenge? Our Engagement Team is here to help with one-on-one meetings, available in-person, online, or by phone. Reach out to us to see how we can provide guidance on any obstacles or challenges you may be facing.
We offer a variety of online tools and resources to assist with your group’s development, governance, and management. These resources are regularly updated to ensure they remain relevant and provide the most current information for support group leaders.
Alike WA acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Western Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We further acknowledge the traditional carers of the land upon which our office stands, the Whadjuk Noongar people, and pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to Elders past, present, and emerging.
Alike WA acknowledges all those with lived experience, including families, carers and friends. We acknowledge the individual and collective contributions of those with a lived and living experience that is shared with Alike and in respective support groups. We acknowledge that we can only support healthy and connected communities by supporting those with lived experience.
Postal Address: PO Box 1209 Booragoon WA 6954
Office Hours: 9am to 2.30pm, Monday to Thursday
Telephone: (08) 9364 6909
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