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Getting There

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:10:00 GMT

Author: Matthew Fraser

Just missed out on that last job application/ apprenticeship/ traineeship?

Didn’t quite make it into the course you wanted study?

Not satisfied with doing something for the next three years, that was your second choice?

Then, the Getting There program might just be what you need, to achieve your goals, and put you where you really want to be.

Getting There provides free 1 to 1 literacy and numeracy skills training, to apprentice and trainee applicants, who have applied to any of the Group Training Australia companies. All training offered is tailored to the needs of each individual, to focus on those specific barriers that may be preventing one from moving forward.

Extra skills training is negotiated with each individual, so that every participant can gain the necessary skills to move into employment and/or study, as quickly as possible. Getting There aims to “GET YOU TO WHERE YOU WANT TO BE”.

Training is provided one to one, at a time and location that is most convenient to each individual, whether that be one of our offices, a favourite café or at home. There will be multiple training sessions on an as needs basis. Training sessions will be of approximately one hour in duration.

Why not take advantage of our qualified and friendly staff to help you achieve your dreams.

To arrange an interview to see how the Getting There program can help you please phone or e mail:

Matthew Fraser ph: 03 6214 5177, mob: 0407 531 275

9 top tips for managing stress

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:23:00 GMT

Author: Aileen

Stress is the name given to the release of chemicals into the blood when we find ourselves dealing with a new, demanding or foreign experience. The events that provoke stress are known as stressors and can be stimulated by a wide range of situations in our everyday lives or extraordinary situations that we find ourselves in. Not dealing with stress or allowing stress to build up over a long period of time can lead to you becoming exhausted, sick, unable to concentrate or think clearly - sometimes stress can even lead to a mental breakdown, so it is important to know what signs to look out for and the everyday tips that you can use to manage the impact of stress.

Signs of stress
There are a number of signs to look out for that are related to stress, some of the most common include;

• Problems sleeping,
• Irritability and mood swings,
• Fatigue and tiredness,
• Headaches or migraines,
• Anxiety and constant worry,
• Rapid heartbeat,
• Nervous habits (nail biting, fidgeting) &
• Weight gain or loss (due to over eating or not eating).

Work and Training’s top 9 tips for handling stress

1. Deep breathing: Concentrate on calming down your body and relaxing your mind by breathing deeply before facing the stressful situation. Your mind will be able to help you work through the situation much more effectively if you remain cool, calm and collected.

2. Eat well: Something as small as changing your diet can have a huge impact on your outlook and ability to deal with stress. Poor nutrition leaves you feeling lethargic and unmotivated as well as leading to poor self image – all of these negative emotions can be erased by simply eating well!

3. Set realistic goals: It’s great to have goals in the workplace, but make sure your goals are not unrealistic and unachievable – work with your boss or supervisor to set goals that work for both of you.

4.Exercise: Releases stress relieving hormones to counteract the physical impact of stress and mentally can give your mind a refuge from the situation.

5. Take time out: Don’t spend too much time worrying about what is stressing you. Do something you enjoy doing that will give you a distraction such as catching up with friends, going to the gym, watching a movie or playing sport, it will give you a chance to refocus and come back to the problem with a more positive mindset later.

6. Sleep: Ensure that you give yourself the best possible chance at a good sleep by making your bedroom into a harmonious place reserved for sleeping. Remove distraction such as computers and ensure you have comfortable pillows and bedding. Leaving your worries at the door is a good trick to learn – many people stay awake at night worrying about the issues they will face in the morning.

7. Talk your way through the stress: Situations always seem much worse when dealing with them alone, make sure you talk about issues that you are having with friends and family who can offer advice or just an ear to talk to.

8. Solve little problems: Starting with the little problems that you can do something about will give you a sense of control and more confidence when tackling the bigger issues

9. Meditation and relaxation: Learning some simple relaxation and meditation techniques will help you to calm yourself down, a really easy exercise is to find a quiet room and tense each group of muscles for 10 seconds then relax them for 10 seconds.

Is there something else that works for you?

How many working days till Christmas?

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:19:00 GMT

Author: Adele

Do you know how many working days there are until Christmas? Enough? Too many? Or is it an irrelevant question because the way your in tray looks at the moment you won’t be taking a break? People convince themselves that everything must be finished before the holiday and so impose a lot of unnecessary pressure on themselves and those around them. Although it’s satisfying to finalise everything before Christmas, you don’t want to push yourself so hard that you end up spending the whole break recovering rather than enjoying your time off. Some steps to take:

• Be realistic about what can and can’t be done.

• Start thinking and planning early.

• Make a list of your most urgent tasks in order of priority.

• Delegate where possible.

Approaching even the most daunting workload in an organised way helps make things feel manageable. You’ll work more effectively and may even have time to do some of the things not on the top priority list – and then you can relax and enjoy your break. For a complete version of this information, please click here.