Colleague Training
Stepping Stone is one of 12 Clubhouse International Training Centres in the world. We offer 2-week Comprehensive Colleague training, and have previously trained Clubhouses all around the world
Why come to training at Stepping Stone?
Training allows colleagues – teams of staff and members — to immerse themselves in the Stepping Stone community, giving colleagues a solid background in basic Clubhouse philosophy.
The curriculum includes participation in one of our work units, experience at a transitional employment job site, visits to another Clubhouse, social activities and ample time to discuss Clubhouse theory, practice and emerging issues in the field of community mental health.
Participants leave having developed relationships with the staff and the members of Genesis Club, which are the heart of any quality Clubhouse. They also leave with an action plan specifically tailored to the needs of their community or clubhouse, and knowing they have the support of our training team supporting their success.
Programs Offered
Two Week Intensive Colleague Training (for first-time participants) $7,000 USD
Designed for existing Clubhouses or programs converting to the Clubhouse model from another service delivery model. Tuition includes training and lodging for the Clubhouse director, one staff person and one member, as well as training and lodging for an individual with administrative oversight responsibility for the Clubhouse who will join their team for the last 3 days of the training program. The tuition fee includes a post-site visit to the Clubhouse for onsite consultation and assistance approximately six to nine months after the training. Generally speaking, this training is not recommended for brand new Clubhouses. However, please contact us, and we’d be happy to consult further and explore the best options.
Two Week Intensive Colleague Training $5,000 USD
This two-week training experience is equivalent to training for first time participants but is designed specifically for Clubhouses where the Clubhouse director has been to training. Tuition includes training and lodging for one member and one staff person for two weeks, as well as training and lodging for an individual with administrative oversight responsibility for the last 3 days of the training program. Post training site visits are scheduled six to nine months after the training experience. Clubhouses requesting a post training site visit will be responsible to pay any expenses which exceed $500.00 USD.
Additional participants for the entire training period = $2,000 USD per person
Additional administrators for the last week of training = $900 USD per person
Colleague Training Schedule
2024
February 5th - 16th - 2 week comprehensive training (spaces still available)
July 1st - 12th - 2 week comprehensive training (spaces still available)
November 4th - 15th - 2 week comprehensive training (spaces still available)
Payments
Please call us at (+61) (07) 3847 1058 or email us at training@steppingstoneclubhouse.org.au to find out more information
Payment needs to be sent as soon as possible because training groups fill up fast and availability is on a first come first serve basis. We must have your Clubhouse’s full payment in hand in order for your spot to be reserved. After payment is received, a confirmation email will be sent along with details for your training. The non-refundable payment is for the dates specified on the invoice and will not be applied toward another training group should you change your plans within 60 days of your originally scheduled training start date.
