the health and welfare seta conference and annual general meeting
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Day 2 – 29 October 2009<br />
Programme Director: Dr Lethoko Tsiu<br />
09h00–09h30 Registration/Tea<br />
09h30–09h45 Opening<br />
09h45–10h15 A Government response<br />
to Global economic<br />
crisis: The training layoff<br />
scheme in <strong>the</strong> sector –<br />
Snr. Commissioner Laurie<br />
Warwick & Commissioner<br />
Leon Levy<br />
Questions<br />
10h15–10h30 Tea<br />
10h30–11h00 Changing social policy<br />
<strong>and</strong> its impact on skills<br />
development –<br />
Prof D Thabe<strong>the</strong><br />
Questions<br />
11h00–11h30<br />
12h00–12h30<br />
12h30–12h45<br />
Vote of Thanks:<br />
Mrs. Volene Werely<br />
12h45–14h00<br />
Skills development<br />
application as<br />
experienced by learners<br />
– A Narrative inquiry by<br />
HWSETA funded learners.<br />
Questions<br />
Announcements<br />
Lunch<br />
THE HEALTH AND WELFARE SETA<br />
CONFERENCE AND<br />
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING<br />
28 <strong>and</strong> 29 October 2009, The Lord Charles Hotel,<br />
Somerset West, Western Cape<br />
The Health <strong>and</strong> Welfare SETA (HWSETA) has as its vision <strong>the</strong> creation of a<br />
skilled workforce to meet <strong>the</strong> <strong>health</strong> <strong>and</strong> social development needs of all<br />
people of South Africa. Over <strong>the</strong> past years major developments have<br />
taken place affecting <strong>the</strong> <strong>health</strong> <strong>and</strong> social development sector that will<br />
shape <strong>the</strong> future of our sector over <strong>the</strong> following 5 years. It is against this<br />
background that <strong>the</strong> HWSETA invites you to attend its third <strong>conference</strong>.
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO<br />
OF THE HWSETA<br />
MR. CORRIE SMIT<br />
Dear Delegates<br />
Thank you for giving up your valuable time to<br />
join us at <strong>the</strong> national <strong>conference</strong> of <strong>the</strong> Health<br />
<strong>and</strong> Welfare Sector Education <strong>and</strong> Training<br />
Authority.<br />
We are pleased <strong>and</strong> proud to be able to host this<br />
national <strong>conference</strong> here at The Lord Charles –<br />
Somerset West. Cape Town. As we enter into<br />
our 15th year of our Democracy, <strong>the</strong> HWSETA<br />
is gearing up to <strong>meeting</strong> <strong>the</strong> skills development<br />
challenges within <strong>the</strong> Health <strong>and</strong> Social<br />
Development Sectors.<br />
The HWSETA has called this two day<br />
<strong>conference</strong> to give stakeholders <strong>the</strong> opportunity<br />
to come toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong> Board, Management<br />
<strong>and</strong> Staff in a bid to promote <strong>and</strong> find solutions<br />
to skills development challenges with in <strong>the</strong><br />
sector.<br />
We have a number of exciting speakers who<br />
will be addressing us today <strong>and</strong> tomorrow <strong>and</strong><br />
with <strong>the</strong> question <strong>and</strong> answer sessions this<br />
will give delegates <strong>the</strong> opportunity to unpack<br />
challenging issues <strong>and</strong> to network.<br />
We trust that this <strong>conference</strong> will add value to<br />
<strong>the</strong> work we are doing <strong>and</strong> look forward to your<br />
active participation.<br />
Yours sincerely<br />
Corrie Smit<br />
THE CONFERENCE<br />
THEMES INCLUDE:<br />
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Major trends <strong>and</strong> shifts in skills<br />
development;<br />
The global economic<br />
challenges <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> impact on<br />
skills development funding;<br />
Skills development<br />
opportunities beyond March<br />
2010;<br />
Increased stakeholder<br />
participation in both<br />
m<strong>and</strong>atory <strong>and</strong> discretionary<br />
projects <strong>and</strong> grants;<br />
The impact of <strong>the</strong><br />
introduction of <strong>the</strong> National<br />
Health Insurance on skills<br />
development;<br />
Give an international<br />
perspective on social care<br />
issues in Engl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
T H E C O N F E R E N C E I S<br />
AIMED AT:<br />
Stakeholders from Non Profit<br />
Organisations (NPOs)<br />
Members of Statutory bodies<br />
operating in both <strong>the</strong> Health<br />
<strong>and</strong> Social Development<br />
Sectors;<br />
Stakeholders <strong>and</strong> decision<br />
makers in both <strong>the</strong> Health <strong>and</strong><br />
Social Development Sectors<br />
Government departments at<br />
both national <strong>and</strong> provincial<br />
levels<br />
Day 1 – 28 October 2009<br />
PROGRAMME<br />
Programme Director: Dr Lethoko Tsiu<br />
09H00–10H00 Registration/Tea<br />
10h00–10h15 Opening<br />
10h15–10h45 “Role of <strong>the</strong> SETA’s” in <strong>the</strong><br />
context of building a strong<br />
skills development process<br />
– Mr. S Nondwangu<br />
– Questions<br />
10h45–11h15 International l perspectives<br />
on skills development –<br />
Prof Croisdale Appleby<br />
Questions<br />
11h15–11h30 Tea<br />
11h30–12h00 The impact of <strong>the</strong><br />
introduction of <strong>the</strong><br />
National Health Insurance<br />
on skills development –<br />
Dr I Friedman<br />
12h00–12h30<br />
12h30–13h45<br />
13h45–14h15<br />
14h15–14h30<br />
14h30–15h00<br />
15h00–15h15<br />
Vote of Thanks:<br />
Mrs. Volene Werely<br />
15h30–17h00 AGM<br />
17h00– Cocktail<br />
Questions<br />
Lunch<br />
Effective NPO <strong>and</strong><br />
Government Partnerships<br />
for Skills Development –<br />
Ms F Mathijs<br />
Questions<br />
Successfully integrating<br />
People With Disabilities<br />
in <strong>the</strong> workplace –<br />
Mr. A. Seirlis<br />
Questions<br />
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING PROGRAMME – 28 October 2009<br />
Programme Director: Dr Lulu Nkonzo-Mtembu<br />
15h30 Welcome Address<br />
15h40 Keynote Address – Prof Croisdale Appelby<br />
16h10 Chairperson Tables 2008-2009 Annual Report – Ms N Dhlamini<br />
16h25 CEO Highlights/ Achievements – Mr. P.C Smit<br />
16h40 CFO Tables Annual Financial Statements – Ms E. Brass<br />
17:00 Questions<br />
Vote of Thanks:<br />
Mr. Ezra Mfingwana
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