Activities in SA/NT
Strata Community Association is committed to providing our members across South Australia and Northern Territory the education they need to continue the growth and improvement of their staff and businesses.
We have a developed a dedicated online education platform that has webinars and resources on a myriad of topics that will ensure that our members do not miss out on critical CPD training during this period. Many of these webinars have been adapted from face-to-face training we were planning, so we hope this digital option allows for us to reach more members than ever.
Email events@strata.community if you have questions about events.
Click here for Recorded Online Activities in case you missed an event or for extra CPD to achieve your accreditation.
Upcoming Activities
SCA (SA/NT) A100: Introduction to Strata
2-4 December 2024
9:00am - 3:00pm each day
Adelaide, Venue TBC
This comprehensive strata community management course provides a practical overview for new people joining the world of Strata Management; it is an essential review for experienced managers and an advanced course for lot owners and committee members.
This course is a valuable 3 day intensive training session on strata, and has been reviewed in the past as one of the most valuable training sessions that SCA has offered. Successful completion of this course is the first step in obtaining a professional accreditation from SCA and is a pre-requisite for entering the SCA Accreditation Pathway.
SCA Mentoring Program
FREE
Online - Zoom
The SCA Australasian Mentoring Program helps to build a thriving strata workforce and continues to provide new entrants to the sector with a support network along with supporting long-term members with mentors to support their professional growth to a new level. This program is supported by Active and partnering with Mentorloop.
Recorded Online Activities for CPD
Strata Insurance Disclosure Guide
Held 12 June 2024
Recorded
This webinar will unpack the 3 elements of the new disclosure requirements on strata insurance as an SCA member. Presenters will share key elements and additional opportunities to build transparency and demonstrate trust with your clients.
Each strata management firm is required to start implementing these changes from 1 July 2024 into their business practices.
Register using the link below if you missed the session and want to watch the recording.
Lunchtime Learning with Lynch Meyer Lawyers
Held 22 June 2023
Recorded
Learn more from recent decisions, and the Court’s reasoning behind them, as well as provide practical guidance so that Body Corporate Managers can ensure coverage for their groups and how this applies to what is commonly referred to as an “Arrears Policy”.
Register using the link below if you missed the session and want to watch the recording.
Keyboards Don't Have Feelings 2.0 - Webinar
Held 2 June 2023
Recorded
Looking to find a way to develop strategies on how to communicate effectively in the 21st Century?
Jason will delve into the relationship between strata managers and clients, the clients' needs, and the expectations of strata managers. It explores the efficient use of email communication, clients expectations, and strategies that can be used in everyday scenarios to reduce conflict.
Register using the link below if you missed the session and want to watch the recording.
A100 - Intro to Living and Working in Strata - Self Paced
Ongoing
Online
This comprehensive strata community management course provides a practical overview for new people joining the world of Strata Management; it is an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for lot owners and committee members.
Ethics in the Strata Community - Self Paced
Ongoing
Online
The Strata Community Association code of conduct and policies surrounding ethics is designed to establish the principles that govern the conduct of Members, assist all stakeholders in the management of strata schemes, and develop ethical workplace practices. This area of learning is important as it enhances the professionalism strengthens workplace culture and increases productivity.
Risk Management - Self Paced
Ongoing
Online
Risk Management in the Strata Community is designed to assist Strata Community Managers and their staff to firstly understand what risk and Risk Management is and why this area of learning is important for the success of your organisation and the clients you manage. Whether you are a strata principal, senior strata manager, or new to the industry, risk can be constantly encountered. For this reason, it is important to obtain essential knowledge and acquire skills in this area.
Strata Insurance Disclosure Guide
Held 6 December 2023
Recorded
This webinar is to understand the new industry best practice being introduced over the course of 2024 to improve strata insurance disclosure and transparency.
SCA, through this guide, is pursuing a scenario where no matter what service model an SCA member chooses to engage in with their strata committee, they are able to transparently and easily describe its features and costs in a manner that is consistent across the whole strata industry.
If you would like to watch the recording please contact the education email via the link below and we can apply it to your member account.
REEF Property Employment Update - Webinar
Held 21 June 2023
Recorded
Workplace relations can be complex and confusing, and as a property employer you’re constantly faced with changing laws. By attending this essential update, you can be sure you’re up to date with your extensive workplace obligations and what’s on the employment horizon.
Register using the link below if you missed the session and want to watch the recording.
EV Report Phase 2 Challenges - Webinar
Held 31 May 2023
Recorded
Register using the link below if you missed the session and want to watch the recording.
Building Communities: A Strategic Plan - Self Paced
Ongoing
Online
This module will assist managers to gain important skills to both maximise business and building strata communities. The learnings will focus on having a more unified community, strategic management, leadership, and governance. Importantly, acquiring knowledge to become a more productive and efficient owners corporation.
Mental Health in the Strata Environment - Self Paced
Ongoing
Online
This training is about mental health and illness and might raise some areas of concern for yourself or someone you know. The unique environment in which Strata Managers work, means they are required to interact with many individuals as part of their daily role.
Skills to Manage Anger and Aggression - Self Paced
Ongoing
Online
This course has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently approach your interactions with residents, to recognise when someone is or is likely to be ‘triggered’, and to apply best practice strategies to effectively manage the situation and resolve any issues that arise.
Navigating Communication & Different Personality Types
Held 5 December 2023
Recorded
Looking to find a way to develop strategies on how to communicate effectively in the 21st Century?
This presentation talks through the types of difficult people we generally encounter, the effects they have on us and outlines the powerful communication strategies that we can use in our personal and professional lives to remain cool, calm, confident and collected in our interactions with difficult people.
Register using the link below if you missed the session and want to watch the recording.
Australasian Strata Insights Launch - Webinar
Held 14 June 2023
Recorded
This SCA project with UNSW City Futures Research Centre provides a comprehensive picture of the strata industry in Australia and New Zealand. National, state and territory information sheets provide information on the number of strata properties, their value, the demographic characteristics of their residents, and the professionals employed to serve them.
SCA (SA/NT) Lunchtime Learning Webinar
Held 23 May 2023
Recorded
Join us at this SCA (SA/NT) Lunchtime Learning session and become well-versed in strata lending, equip yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to provide an outstanding strata management experience for your owners.
Email our Education Team on the link below if you missed the session and want to watch the recording.
COVID Safe Business Basics - Self Paced
Ongoing
Online
This course will provide information to enable you to best prevent and respond to the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus - SARS-CoV-2/2019-nCoV) in strata settings as restrictions begin to ease, and we learn to live with, and manage the pandemic as life returns to normal.
Resilience - Self Paced
Ongoing
Online
In an industry known for high consumer expectations, fire-fighting, reactivity, long hours and need for crisis management against all odds, your resilience will determine continued success and competitive advantage. Learn how to grow your personal and professional resilience, along with your peers, simply but surely.
Time Management - Self Paced
Ongoing
Online
Gain the clarity to start implementing tried and proven strategies to manage our most valuable resource-time. Raise your effectiveness and efficiency through structured practice of chosen strategies, that will work for you, in your environment, assisting you in gaining even greater results.