Effective Note Writing for Community Support Work

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four | Catering: Refreshments provided

In this workshop, you'll develop the skills to effectively and clearly document your work when supporting people with mental health conditions. We'll explore why effective note writing is important in community support work and examine the barriers to good note writing. You'll strengthen your knowledge of correct and factual documentation and build your understanding of legislative requirements. We'll also explore how to include the voice of the person while ensuring your notes are well developed and meet workplace requirements. 

•  Understand why effective note writing is important in community support work.

• Explore the barriers to good note writing.

• Strengthen your knowledge of correct and factual documentation.

• Build your understanding of legislative requirements around documentation.

• Learn how to write notes that meet the requirements of your work.

• Learn how to critique notes for accuracy, legibility, and sensibility.

• Practise effective note writing.

Community support workers and others who document their work with people experiencing mental health conditions, including mental health support workers, peer support workers, community health workers, residential support workers, case managers, and social service workers.

Facilitator Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist), PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
Chris is an educational specialist and experienced mental health nurse with a strong focus on mental health, cultural safety, and disability advocacy. View full profile here.

"This workshop taught me that what I was writing wasn't wrong; it was HOW I was writing it.” - Support Worker

“Went beyond expectations! This workshop showed me the essential role notes play in our practice. I believe that this course should be paramount for all front-line staff, including clinicians and managers." - Social Worker

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