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Welcome!

Firstly, a warm welcome to our returning students for 2016 and our new students soon to commence their learning journey with IKON.

The previous few months have seen us navigating the many changes to the VET landscape including new application processes to ensure our compliance with the standards for RTOs and the recent VET reforms.

We have delivered multiple webinars, information sessions and Open Days all designed to inform and inspire our future students. Thank you to all of our trainers and administration staff who have facilitated these sessions or provided support – your specialised knowledge is very appreciated and certainly helps our future students confirm their area of interest and an extra thank you to those who attended, we greatly appreciate your interest and time!

Application Update

Many of our courses have now been confirmed to commence as scheduled, with minimum numbers exceeded. Keep an eye out for your confirmation email.
We look forward to meeting with you soon!

PLACEMENT OFFICER
IKON’s new placement officer is Shane Fotheringham.
E: shane.fotheringham@ikoninstitute.com.au

ESO for the school of Counselling & Psychotherapy.
IKON's new ESO for the School of Counselling & Psychotherapy is Cassandra Perry.
E: cassandra.perry@ikoninstitute.com.au

Staff changes:

We have a changing of the guard in our Education Support Officer’s role in our school.

Lisa Jansen is leaving to pursue her chosen career of naturopathy and we wish her all the very best in her endeavours beyond IKON. She contributed a great deal in a short space of time and we wholeheartedly thank her for it all! Lisa will be replaced in the role by Cassandra Perry. Cassie comes from an education and training background and brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the role, and to the organisation. Welcome Cassie! For all of you who are in need of contacting our ESO, please contact cassandra.perry@ikoninstitute.com.au. If you forget about the change and you accidentally email Lisa J, then please don’t be surprised when your reply comes through from Cassie!

We were also saddened to recently receive Natalie Walters’ resignation from the student counselling position in Adelaide. Natalie has been an exceptional team member, and very popular with the student population. We wish her all the very best! The students in SA will be well served by Alison and Suzanne going forward.

Welcome back!

Although they’ve been involved with IKON for many years now, we’d like to issue a welcome back to Perth to Terry and Issahna Larson. Both Terry and Issahna have taught for Ikon in previous years, and have made a long, extended journey across Australia back to WA. We look forward to having them contribute to our WA programs this year.

Workshops, Webinars and Open Days:

We have run a series of Webinars, introductory workshops, and Open days over the 3 states in the past month or so. This has been a terrific opportunity to meet a whole range of new people (both face to face and virtually) and help them to understand the extraordinary benefits and joys of counselling. It’s a real treat to experience the earnest passion and drive from so many people who want to make a positive impact on their various communities. Some of them will study with us, and some of them won’t but hopefully all of them come away from experiencing IKON, and feel like there are people and organisations that share their passion.

Studying throughout the generations:

We recently had a young lady enrol in one of our courses who was referred to Ikon by her mum who had graduated from one of our courses many years ago! It was a really nice affirmation that after so long, her experience was obviously positive enough that she would advocate so strongly on our behalf to her own daughter! Love it!

That’s about it for now. See you next month!

Happy 2016!

Once again the place is a buzz in readiness for new classes starting in February.

We have a number of groups coming to the end of their course and it’s been pleasing to see many powering through triads during the break.

So that we can better assist you, a reminder about who to ask:

Simple questions, including timetables, assignment submissions and extension requests: Check our sparkly new website
More specific course questions: Contact your State Coordinator
Placement: Contact your State Coordinator
Feeling overwhelmed or having trouble getting assignments started: Make a booking with your state Student Counsellor

If you require further information or assistance then please contact Head Office.

I would like to wish you all the very best for 2016. - Gill Birch

New Introductory Price -

Graduate Certificate of Movement Therapy - $6000
Graduate Diploma of Dramatherapy - $16,200

Welcome to 2016 from the School of Kinesiology and Mind Body Medicine. This year is a “9” year in the eyes of numerology, it promises to be one to complete unfinished business, reach conclusions and tie up loose ends. Therefore as one door closes another opens. It is time to integrate our past with the present, so that the potential of our future can be seen and felt. A significant transformation is likely this year - alterations and improvements to all areas of life.

What we call the beginning is often the end.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.
The end is where we start from.
T.S. Eliot

From the quote above; I believe that we are making a new beginning this year, learning from last year and transforming our experiences into a successful and prosperous 2016. - Rona Spicer

We currently have 5 writers working on the blended learning content for Youth Work, Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Our current DYJ3 group returns for 2016 on Feb 4th with them visiting the Adelaide Youth Training Centre.

DYJ4 has completed the face to face training and working towards completing assignments with a view to graduate at the end of March.

Professional Development

South Australia
Leaders Accreditation Training for Youth Professionals and Educators | April 6/7

Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course | March 16/17

QLD Update
The Open Day in Queensland was a great success.

Participants were asked to take part in the Weaving tales as part of an Art Therapy demonstration led by Jen Chester .

The hands on component of the Open Day was very popular.

The team in Queensland is looking forward to a busy year.

WA Update

WA are excited to soon be welcoming our new classes for 2016.

In other news, we welcome Dee Strandly back after 7 months on maternity leave into her position of State Coordinator from 8am to 4pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For those who are yet to meet Dee in person, be sure to say hello! We would like to extend a special farewell to long standing and valued Lecturer, Vivian Paans who has departed the business due to a new pathway that has been presented to her. I, on the other hand am pleased to be appointed a contract role in a business development & course advisory capacity. - Rebekkah Jamieson.

Open Day

Thank you to all staff, trainers, graduates and new student's who attended our OPEN Days. These OPEN Days are a great opportunity to wave the IKON flag by informing and inspiring our future students for 2016 and to meet people who share a similar passion in learning to help others.

Student’s must submit their Placement Proposal at least 4 weeks prior to the proposed start date. Approval for Placement must be given prior to commencement or the hours will not be counted towards your placement requirement. Please contact your State Coordinator for further information.

VET FEE-HELP Reforms

The federal government recently announced changes aimed to further protect students who elect to take out a VET FEE=HELP loan. The major updates include changes to the enrolment process, greater penalties for training organisation's not meeting the guidelines and the capping of available VET FEE-HELP placements. IKON have implemented the required changes to maintain our compliance. You can read more about the changes here or contact your state co-ordinator for additional details.

Share your opinion!

Do you have an opinion on what it's like to study at IKON? By sharing your review, you’ll be helping people evaluate the opportunities here. You'll also be helping us on our mission to create positive change in the lives of others; personally, professionally and as a community.

Write your review now, by clicking here.

We’ll select a review every three months and reward the most inspiring story with a $50 Dymocks book voucher and a Gratitude Journal. (next one will be selected on Monday 22nd February!)

If you need a bit of inspiration, you can see what Diana and Kingsley, had to say here.

Thank you in advance for your valued contribution!

Whilst we would love to use your comments in our marketing material, IKON remains committed in ensuring that all individuals and / or IKON partners feel comfortable and respected.

WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES

IKON are pleased to support the following masterclasses with discounted attendance costs for IKON trainers, students and alumni.

How to Effectively Help Someone in Spiritual Emergency

Phase One: Learn how to effectively help someone in a spiritual emergency with an online series of 5 live webinars.
This webinar series is the cornerstone for a future option for certification as either a healthcare provider with a specialty in spiritual emergency or a peer counselor with this specialty. At the end of this course you will receive a certificate of completion.

When: Fridays, February 5 - March 4, 2016, 12pm-1.15pm (Sydney time)

Phase Two: A two day live workshop with Emma Bradgon, PhD.
Practical implementation to Specialise in Helping People in Spiritual Emergency.
The practicum involves dialogue, discussion, learning and practicing techniques to benefit those in spiritual emergency and/or spiritual emergence. These are essentials for assisting people in crisis. These are also the fundamentals of creating teams that work consistently well together and can more easily collaborate with others around the world who have become Spiritual Emergence Coaches (SEC).

Phase Two Workshop Details:
Perth: 16th & 17th April | Victoria Park.
Adelaide: 23rd & 24th April | Glenelg.
Brisbane: 30th April & 1st May | Bowen Hills

For more info
http://imhu.org/courses/spiritual-emergency/

Bridging & Integrating the "Transpersonal" into your counselling practice.

Join for a one day experiential workshop, ideal for counsellors and art therapists of all levels of experience, wanting to enhance and / or refresh, their transpersonal tools and processes. A particular emphasis will be on the art of state change and transitioning from rapport building and talking therapy, into process work. This is a fantastic confidence building opportunity for the new or pending therapist, and a great workshop for existing therapists wanting to explore/practice/build on their skills.

When: Monday 22nd February, 2016.   8 places remaining
Please call 0435 237 195 or email tanyamwilson@mail.com for bookings and enquiries.
Coming soon to WA and QLD.

COMING SOON!

Graduation dates will be communicated this month.

#MakingADifference

I have been searching for the perfect path of study to compliment my life experience and studies so far. The Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Art Therapy ticked all the boxes for me. Great trainers, lots of hands on experiential learning, accessible by train and great online resources for the theoretic learning.

The program has been just what I wanted to move into the next phase of my working life. Not only am I becoming an Art Therapist, but my own self awareness has been transformational. It’s a bonus that the other students are so supportive and motivated.
Thank you Ikon!

Veronica Harding