What does SAL stand for?

SAL stands for Snakes and Ladders. The origin of the game dates back to 16^th century India back then the game was called “Leela” and reflected the Hinduism consciousness around everyday life. It was taken to the UK in the early 1800s and renamed snakes and ladders since then it has been a popular game for children to play. As with most games it requires both optimism and skill to get the most out of it.

Why have we chosen this particular game to
represent our consultancy?

The “game” Snakes and Ladders appears very much reflective of one’s endeavours in life (perhaps of life in general).

The idea of “ups and downs” is a common and much-expressed truism and that applies in so many ways for the individuals we support, their families and also those agencies who actively seek to support and provide service.

But it is not the notion of “ups and downs” or “one step forward – two steps backwards” that resonates for SAL Consulting but rather a triad of ideas that are also embodied in the game. These are:

1. with perseverance, belief and certainty (ie. “just keep rolling the dice”) progress is made and outcomes achieved and reaching the aim will be experienced; and
2. that SAL Consulting walks with the individuals we support, their families and agencies – this walking, this sharing, this relationship can be see us all through; and
3. that SAL Consulting seeks also to focus on the realities of how “life” is for individuals we support, their families and agencies; and so be able understand the reactions and responses to the challenges (“ups and downs”) and to help build coping and resilience onto the strengths that are already there.

For SAL Consulting “Snakes and Ladders” represents a mindset and approach for action and achievement rather than feeling a lack of control.

What is a trans-disciplinary approach?

A trans-disciplinary approach involves a range of involved people, including family members, working together to better understand and more effectively and efficiently address the needs of the client (child, adult and family). Through collaboration, consensus building, regular and open communication, and expanding roles across discipline boundaries, this approach allows and enables team members to plan and provide integrated services for children, adults and families.

What is an Environmental Workplace Assessment?

This service assesses sustainable environmental management in the workplace.  It goes beyond OH&S and looks at how your office space, residential and surrounding environments can be ‘greener’, safer and reduce costs.

We identify and analyse workplace operations then provide constructive and practical methods that can minimise the negative effect of human activity on the environment.

What is Customised Training?

This is a training program that has been adapted to the specifications of your agency. This may include:

Content – you may require the content to be pitched at:

• Different levels (fundamentals, intermediate or advanced)
• Focus (client need – age, gender, cultural, behaviour, cognitive, emotional) e.g. We provide training in Youth Work at Certificate III, IV and Diploma levels and can specifically focused on Out of Home Care.

Delivery – all adults have different learning needs, this may require: a variety of learning environments and have training rolled out over a specific period of time.We can assess what works for each individual or agency and provide your agency with a Blended Learning Plan.  This could include: traditional group training environments, learning circles, on the job, on line and individual meetings.

Assessment – If you are participating in training where there is an assessment component we believe it is important that trainees have a choice in how theyare assessed.  We provide a range of alternative assessments to ensure that the trainee is able to demonstrate their competency in the specific area of learning.