Part 1 Working with Cultural Diversity Aug 13-16, 2007 Cost:$355/$305 This course focuses on skills required for working with human and cultural diversity including diverse ethnic communities, indigenous peoples and disadvantaged groups. The course covers protocols, appropriate communications, community development issues, social, cultural and historic considerations, and basic principles of community facilitation and conflict resolution. This course is prerequisite knowledge for Part 2 Sustainable Aid and Community Development, and addresses the requirements for the APT Cert IV unit RTD4802A Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity. Part 2 Sustainable Aid & Development Facilitation Aug 20-24, 2007 Cost $475/$415 This course is for people intending to work on overseas projects, especially in third world situations. It further builds on knowledge and skills from Part 1 . Topics include health, nutrition and food security, appropriate aid and technology, community consultation and participatory planning facilitation, community directed development, project management, sustainable strategies for humid and arid tropics, and personal security. This course addresses requirements for the Diploma of Permaculture unit PIL508A Plan management strategies for overseas development projects. Course involves discussion, interactive learning, role play, presentations and case studies