Online meeting tips and trending topics June 2020 Hi , Thank you for navigating this challenging time with us. Network meetings may look different on the other side of the (COVID-19) restrictions, but the goal of providing a forum for practitioners from a range of disciplines to connect, build relationships, provide peer support and ultimately improve referral pathways stays the same. As restrictions are lifted, the health and safety of our network members and coordinators is our highest priority. I'm here to support you to work out a plan that best fits your local situation, taking into account current restrictions and the needs of your network/s. This may be continuing or starting to meet online, or discussing strategies for when to restart face-to-face meetings. In this issue of Coordinator Connect, we hear from coordinators located in Alice Springs and Adelaide sharing their experiences meeting online for the first time. We've compiled our top tips to help you facilitate meetings online and included other resources to help you meet, including this year's trending topics so far. You will also find links to recently added webinars in our library along with an invitation to upcoming live webinars. Stay safe and warm wishes, Networks Meeting OnlineWith face-to-face meetings taking a pause, some coordinators have taken the opportunity to learn or further develop their skills by joining their networks online.
If you would like to host a meeting online, our team is here to get you started. We provide support to set up your virtual meeting room and arrange the invitation and RSVP list. Read the FAQs for networks meeting online and get in touch to book your virtual meeting room tour today. Trending Meeting TopicsNetworks continue to meet local practitioner needs, addressing topics relevant to their local area. Overall the top 10 topics so far for 2020 are: Due to COVID-19, and the challenges practitioners face, we've seen a trend in networks using their meetings as a space to support each other and discuss the issues around service delivery. Networks have shared ideas and provided peer support around the questions 'how do we deliver services in the time of COVID?' and 'how do we support each other as practitioners in this time?'. Dr Anne Sved Williams, psychiatrist and coordinator of the Perinatal and Infant Adelaide MHPN Network recently held a meeting: 'Mind in Labour - antenatal mindfulness and Clinical Life with COVID-19'. Anne tells us...
Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a meeting on one of these topics and need support or if you have questions or want to learn more. Facilitator TipsMeeting online provides a unique opportunity to brush up on your facilitator techniques, we've included some useful tips.
Find more tips in our 10 Tops Tips for Facilitators article
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