FARR Training Info

The dedicated FARR Training Academy was established in 2008 and offers SAQA aligned comprehensive training workshops and programmes focusing on Substance Abuse and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

FARR Training Academy is presently in the process of accreditation with the HWSETA (Health and Welfare Seta).

Objectives

raise awareness on substance abuse and its effects,
raise awareness about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders,
build capacity of health care providers, teachers, social workers, undergraduate students and other relevant stakeholders to identify women at risk and offer suitable interventions to stop alcohol usage in pregnancy, and make appropriate referrals for diagnosis, and offer comprehensive management.
build capacity pertaining to early identification, prevention and management of people with FASD.

Who should be trained

FARR Training Academy offers courses to a variety of stakeholders including:

o General public

(parents/caregivers, home-based carers)

o Undergraduate students

o School teachers, social workers, therapists, nurses and doctors at primary care level

o Specialised professionals – teachers for children with special needs

o Medical specialists

Courses Offered

Training programme	Duration*
Effects and management of substance abuse and addiction	2 days
FASD: a psychosocial approach	2 days
FASD: focus on primary health care	2 days
FASD: essentials for educators	2 days
Train the trainer	4 days
Medical specialist training	5 days

· The ideal duration for each workshop is reflected. The duration can however be adapted to suit the needs of the client.

In addition: We offer information sessions and presentations according to your needs

COSTS: There are costs involved so contact us and we can discuss this further

Interested?

If you are interested, for more information about the Training Academy or any enquiries related to training please contact Leana Olivier or Yumna Martin at the FARR office.

• Tel: 021 686 2646

• Fax: 021 685 7034

• E-mail: lo@farrsa.org.za or ym@farrsa.org.za

• Website: www.farr-sa.co.za

Training conducted

Since August 2008, FARR Training Academy has trained a total of 616 learners various sectors such as Department of Health, Department of Social Development and various other NGO’s and organisations. Future training in 2009, includes educators, social workers, social auxiliary workers, nurses, therapists, health promoters and volunteers.

Please do not hesitate to contact FARR training academy if you are interested in a Substance abuse and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) course.

Contact Information

Telephone: +27 (0) 21 686 2645 /6/7

Fax: +27 (0) 21 685-7034

Postal address

37 Thornhill Road, Rondebosch, 7700, South Africa

Electronic mail: CEO : Leana Olivier