Talk. Listen. Connect.
About TLC Connector Workshops
Tackling Loneliness, the impact of grief and improving connections
Talk Listen Connect (TLC) is a citizen activation training program. We aim to support as many people as possible to take part in our TLC workshops, build their skills and confidence making a difference in their community, workplace and neighbourhood.
We believe in a world where there are millions of people who are creating and supporting social connections for people who are feeling lonely and isolated.
Anyone can be part of Talk Listen Connect; hairdressers, taxi drivers, shop staff, bar staff, in business, in schools anyone who is in contact with people.
The TLC Connector Training has been developed by Compassionate Communities UK. PCSA has permission to lead this in South Australia.
Useful Resources
What TLC Connector Training is not
Someone involved in Talk Listen Connect is not providing ‘counselling’, they are not trying to ‘fix’ people.
They are simply being alongside, listening and possibly connecting to activities in the local community.
This is not a formal volunteering role – option to wear your Talk Listen Connect badge when you want to, when you are open to someone chatting with you.
Our workshop provide basic guidance on issues relating to personal safety and also what to do if you are concerned about an individual’s mental health.
About TLC Connectors
What does getting involved mean
Once you have attended our short workshop, you will have more confidence to Talk Listen Connect.
You will also be invited to participate in the SA TLC Connector Community of Practice.
Book a TLC Connector Training session for your community organisation, business or group
We can deliver TLC Connector for your community group, business, or other groups. This can be delivered face-to-face only.
- Cost & inclusions: $200 (incl GST) ONLINE, or $350 FACE-TO-FACE
- We provide a co-branded flyer + social media tile for you to share, marketing on our website, participant resource kit, badge and certificate of attendance for each participant, bump in + training (x1 facilitators)+ bump out, training banners, training evaluation.
- You provide the venue (including AV), promotion to potential participants, collecting registrations information and any catering requirements
- Potential additional costs: If located more than 10km from CBD, travel costs from ADL CBD (including staff time + km reimbursement) and parking if required.
- Participant numbers: Minimum participants 6 and max participant 30. Workshop or theatre style: ensuring venue can manage size with COVID-safe requirements.
- Delivery method: Online or Face-to-face
Become a TLC Connector HOST SITE
Help us grow the program to be available statewide
Who can become a TLC Connector HOST SITE?
We would like to have TLC Connector HOST SITES across SA.
It’s only costs $20 per financial year to become a TLC Connector Host Site.
Requirements:
TLC Connector Host Site must have:
- ABN
- Have facilitators with:
- experience leading workshops and facilitating groups
- Good communication skills
- Experience in community/social or health sector
- Participated in a TLC Connector Training Session
- Willing to
- Sign a Host Site Agreement
- Facilitator undertake host site virtual training session
What we provide you
- The workshop materials
- Facilitator notes and guidelines
- Evaluation template
- Facilitator Training Workshop (2 hours can be online)- trained quarterly
- Access to TLC badges for participant (for you to print)
How do I register my interest to become a TLC Connector Faciliator
What does becoming a TLC Connector HOST SITE involve?
- Ability to host the course to your community and networks
- Attend a SA TLC Connector Community of Practice session annually
- Agree to the host site rules of engagement
- Agree a basic annual report to PSCA
- Pay annual host site fee of $20 (per financial year)
PCSA thanks the Good Death Impact Network Innovation Fund for supporting the development of the TLC Host Site resources.
