New Training – PCVE Positive Online Interventions
We’re proud to announce a new eLearning aimed at preventing and countering violent extremism. PCVE – Positive Online Interventions is a suite of eLearning modules designed by Explore Wellbeing to reduce the risk of radicalisation by equipping frontline professionals with the tools to engage early, safely, and effectively. Now available directly from the MySkill shop. […]
New: Standalone Level 3 Micro-credentials
There’s no question that professional upskilling is incredibly important both for individual career progression and organisational success, but for many employees it can be difficult to commit to substantial programmes of learning while still working full or part time. That’s why MySkill is now offering NZQA Level 3 micro-credentials which can be completed as standalone […]
Kaiāwhina-Led Non-Complex Support Plan Review
Kaiāwhina-Led Non-Complex Support Plan Review MySkill and NZ Health Group have collaborated with Te Puna Ora O Mataatua and Te Whatu Ora to launch this new NZQA Level 3 micro-credential of consisting of 3 credits. This qualification enables kaiāwhina / support workers to complete non-complex support plan reviews for people aged 65+ living in the […]
New client survey: MySkill strengths and learnings
Over the course of March 2024, we interviewed nine of the organisations that MySkill provides training for. We wanted to hear what they appreciated about the MySkill experience, as well as how we could improve. In the spirit of transparency and learning, we’d love to share the results of this survey with you, and address […]
How to Meet Crucial Sector Standards
At MySkill, one of our top priorities is ensuring that all training is up to date and aligned with sector standards. In practical terms, this means that we routinely take time to review and reflect on how we’re meeting our contractual, legislative, and sector standard training requirements. The latest annual review evaluating MySkill’s training against […]
People living with diabetes to benefit from new specialist disease management training for in-home carers and support workers
In recognition of World Diabetes Day and Diabetes Action Month, New Zealand Health Group today announced its commitment to providing specialist diabetes management training to Kaiāwhina [support workers and carers]. With over 30,000 clients, the country’s largest home and community support services provider understands the significant impact specialist preventative care and proactive disease management can […]
New Zealand Health Group committed to greater equity in Māori representation and outcomes
The gap between healthcare experiences and outcomes of Māori and non-Māori was again highlighted by Health Minister Andrew Little in a recent speech preceding the announcement of radical public health reform. He stated that “We have to accept that the way our system presently delivers for Māori is inadequate. … Iwi and Māori communities are frequently […]
Upskill your staff for free this World Health Day
Upskill your staff for free this World Health Day To celebrate World Health Day 2021, industry training leader MySkill invites all health sector employers to sign their teams up for FREE online training. Today is World Health Day, led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and recognised globally every 7 April since 1950. This year’s […]
COVID-19 workplace recovery opens up job opportunities in healthcare
COVID-19 workplace recovery opens up job opportunities in healthcare From left to right: Jude Pauling (MySkill Learning and Development Team Leader) Dion Woodfield (MySkill Learner and Support Worker), Amanda Nicolle (Ministry of Social Development Director Industry Partnership) A growing demand for skilled people to care for New Zealand’s aging population is providing job opportunities and […]
MySkill Connects Job Seekers to Health Organisations For Free
MySkill Connects Job Seekers to Health Organisations For Free MySkill can now help job seekers new to the healthcare sector, access free training and support to connect with local health organisations wanting to hire new talents. MySkill (NZQA registered private training establishment for the home and community health sector) has now partnered with the Ministry […]