This session is an ‘invitation only’ event. It’s a space for funded disability advocacy organisations from across Australia to com together and participate in a facilitated workshop. It’s an opportunity to share knowledge and address some of the organisational issues arising during the transition to the new world of disability service provision.
When
Tuesday 3rd September, 2019: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Where
The Hall
Speaker
Professor Michael P Leiter, PhD (U of Oregon) MA (Vanderbilt) BA (Duke), Professor of Organisational Psychology at Deakin University
Dr Michael Lieter is a world renowned expert on the Psychology of work, work-life quality and job burnout. Prior to coming to Deakin, Michael was a Professor of Psychology at Acadia University in Canada where he held the Canada Research Chair in Occupational Health and Wellness. While at Acadia University, he served as Head of Psychology, Dean of Science, and Vice-President Academic.
His research on job burnout and work engagement has been widely read. He co-authored the ‘Maslach Burnout Inventory’ and the ‘Areas of Worklife Scale’ and has extensive experience and depth of insight regarding their interpretation. In a commitment to improving work-life quality, he consults with organizations and researchers around the world.
Photo of Professor Michael P Leiter, PhD (U of Oregon) MA (Vanderbilt) BA (Duke), Professor of Organisational Psychology at Deakin UniversitySession Summary
This session is an ‘invitation only’ event. It’s a space for funded disability advocacy organisations from across Australia to com together and participate in a facilitated workshop. It’s an opportunity to share knowledge and address some of the organisational issues arising during the transition to the new world of disability service provision.
Is your organisation feeling the pressure of overwhelming workloads and being overtaken by big systems? Are you finding that riding the waves and building resilience is simply not enough to stem staff burn out?
Anecdotally we know that the pressure of national systems such as NDIS and Centrelink, on top of the state based issues, is taking its toll on disability advocates. Demand is increasing, waiting lists are getting longer, and funding is less certain with project grants rapidly becoming the new norm.
Advocates working within funded advocacy organisations interested in participating should contact DARU to arrange tickets.