Elevate | Advanced & Ongoing Training
In addition to Base Camp and CEPL, Ability Consultants offers advanced and ongoing training for all our team members. Below, we also include links to training offered by other industry professionals.
Click here to learn more about careers at Ability Consultants.
Click here to learn more about careers at Ability Consultants.
A message from our CEO
From day one, every member of our team takes part in valuable training, further enhanced by our "Elevate" opportunities which deliver self-paced online learning as well fortnightly live training sessions.
— David Ackling-Jones
— David Ackling-Jones
How to take part in "Elevate"
What's included?
Evidence-based learning
Understand the science behind positive behaviour support and keep up to date with current practice.
Peer support
We offer fortnightly peer support sessions, giving PBS practitioners the opportunity to learn from each other's expertise and experience.
Early support
In addition to orientation and Base Camp, new team members can also join weekly support sessions with our L&D team leader.
PSR Training
Fortnightly training centred on our Periodic Service Review as well as the NDIS Capability Framework and the Essential 10.
Industry leaders
You'll hear from experienced practitioners and undertake training developed by industry specialists.
Specialist sessions
Join live training sessions on trending and pressing topics such as TelePBS, Functions and Formulations and more.
Online courses include:
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Positive Approaches to Behaviour | Children & Young People
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Promoting Children's Rights and Reducing Restrictive Practice
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Safer De-escalation | Children & Young People
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Human Rights and You — Zero Tolerance
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Supporting People Living with Dementia
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Adult Intellectual Disability Mental Health
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Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT)
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Empowering Leadership University (ELU)
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Multiple courses in our PSR Training and more.
Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT)
Dive deeper into ABA by completing a nationally recognised qualification offered by the Autism Partnership Foundation.
This 40 hour course is delivered online and is available to the public.
This 40 hour course is delivered online and is available to the public.
Ongoing series
PSR Training
Fortnightly training centred on our Periodic Service Review as well as the NDIS Capability Framework and the Essential 10.
Check back fortnightly for the latest session!
Check back fortnightly for the latest session!
Courses
Empowering Leadership University
The empowering leadership principles influence our culture, processes and leadership approach.
Complete this course to enhance your knowledge and strengthen your leadership capabilities, you'll also become a certified ELU leader. This course is open to the Ability Consultants team.
Live training & mentoring
Live, online training and mentoring includes:
- PSR Training Sessions (fortnightly on Thursdays)
- 1-1 Mentoring with your Team Leader (weekly)
- Peer Supervision (fortnightly on various days)
- Nikki's Weekly Group Sessions (for new practitioners)
Further opportunities
Keep an eye on your calendar invitations for all mentoring, support and training sessions!
Selected sessions will be made available in our Centre for Excellence as they occur.
Got an idea for training? Let us know!
Selected sessions will be made available in our Centre for Excellence as they occur.
Got an idea for training? Let us know!
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to complete Base Camp or other courses before taking part in Elevate?
No — Elevate opportunities are available to you from your very first day!
I'd like to do training that isn't listed in our Centre for Excellence. What are the next steps?
We support every member of our team with ongoing training and development. You are welcome to find courses which fit your learning goals, add these to your Individual Learning and Development Plan (ILDP) and discuss with your Team Leader at your next 1-1.
I'd like to learn more about working at Ability Consultants — tell me more!
We'd love to hear from you! Please send us an email using our contact form.
Please also check out our careers page at www.abilityconsultants.com.au/careers.
Please also check out our careers page at www.abilityconsultants.com.au/careers.
Who do I ask if I need help?
We're more than happy to help! Visit our FAQ page or get in touch with us using our contact form.
I can't seem to access these courses.
This course can only be accessed by Ability Consultants team members.