Promoting Healthy Behaviours (2 days, $990 inc. GST)

Are you an experienced health promotion manager looking for a fresh approach? A novice about to embark on your first project? If so, this course will transform the way you work.

This workshop is a special version of the Enabling Change 2 day master class in the design and evaluation of behaviour change programs, especially customised for health promotion staff. What you give up: 2 days and your preconceptions. What you'll take away a solid understanding of the social psychology of change; a simple step-by-step template that integrates project design and evaluation in a single seamless process; the ability to devise a unique ‘theory of change’ for your project; the ability develop and deliver persuasive messages. What you'll cover This course is a chance to develop your next health promotion project in an enjoyable and stimulating atmosphere. Here’s what you’ll cover: DAY 1 MORNING: A crash course in the psychology of behaviour change that includes: a simple model of voluntary change; diffusion theory; social norms; comfy zones; and the pleasure principle. AFTERNOON: Effective processes and tools: Problem definition Partnering and stakeholder engagement System analysis DAY 2 MORNING: Effective processes and tools, continued: Setting SMART objectives Identifying actions and actors Focus group research Is your action do-able? Framing an inclusive purpose AFTERNOON: The tipping factors (your theory of change) Choosing effective tactics Who’s your voice? Devising persuasive messages Action learning The full course handbook: a fantastic resource All participants receive a detailed book of course notes including all tools. It includes a complete template for program design and evaluation - a fantastic resource that’s ready to use in your next project. Excerpts from the Enabling Change handbook.

What participants say about this course "I've learnt more in the last 2 days than in the last 12 months." - HIV Project Officer, NSW "I really liked the way you were able to talk us through concepts. I plan to go back to the workplace and challenge the way we plan our social marketing programs." - Health Promotion Officer, NSW "I’m very empowered to tackle planning my new program for next 5 years." - Health Marketing Manager, Sydney "Thanks for making the tools available so easily. My associates here at council seem to think I am good at writing up project outlines and proposals, but really I just fill in the blanks around your tools." - Community Projects Officer, Victoria Where and when this course will be run Melbourne: 18-19 October Perth: 14-15 November Sydney: 21-22 November Brisbane: 28-29 November Download the brochure Download the brochure for these workshops in PDF format (77K). Register To register for this workshop please use our online registration form or call 1300 720 349.

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