It was fantastic to meet with members and enthusiastic workers in the region at the Cairns Workshop as the Qld Delegate on the DTA Board.
Go North Qld!
There was a real buzz amongst the group who were excited to be there, share their work experiences and receive validation as well as new ideas and information to super charge their imagination and work place practise.
For me it was a great opportunity to meet some of our regional members who work in isolation compared to their city counterparts, present a topic I’m passionate about as well as contribute to the Takeaway Cafe and I encourage everyone to do so. Then there was also the opportunity to tell everyone present about DTA’s new website, and personal development online training available as well as other benefits.
This saw some new memberships and the possibility of new network groups to maintain the enthusiasm and social interaction and support they need. All attendees appreciated the day.
Special thanks to Julie Carter North Brisbane Network Leader who flew from Brisbane with me to attend and lend a hand as well as provide information about network groups
Ernest Buckley was a fountain of information on dementia and aged care.
From the feedback on the day there will definitely be more workshops in the future brought to our regional areas.