Registering for workshops

To register for a FIM / WeeFIM Open workshop or a FIM Facility Trainer workshop click on the relevant Register button of the workshop you wish to attend from the table below. Complete the registration form (and application form for Facility Trainer workshops) and email it to FIM. Registration closing dates are generally 2 weeks prior to the workshop date. Prices are listed below.

To organise an AROC FIM / WeeFIM Master Trainer to come to your facility and conduct a FIM or WeeFIM workshop, download and complete the workshop request form (pdf), then email the completed form back to FIM. FIM workshop at your site conducted by AROC Master Trainer.

FIM or WeeFIM Training specific for Community Assessors is available by video conference on limited dates. Please email your enquiry to fim@uow.edu.au for more information.

AROC conducts training for the FIM (Functional Independence Measure) and not the AFM (Australian Functional Measure) – an Aged Care assessment tool. The FIM and AFM are different assessment tools. Further information on the AFM and AN-ACC can be found on the Commonwealth Department of Health’s website Residential Aged Care Funding Reform page or Assessment process and classification page.

How to attend workshops

FIM or WeeFIM Open workshop

View upcoming FIM and WeeFIM open workshops. Download a registration form by clicking on the Register button of the workshop you want to attend. Once you have completed the registration form, scan and email it to FIM. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your registration form. Please note, workshops may be postponed or cancelled if insufficient registrations are received. You will be notified of postponement or cancellation at least 1 week before the workshop date. Confirmation of your place including details of the workshop will be sent to you via email before the workshop date.

If more than eight staff need to be trained from a particular rehabilitation facility, that facility may wish to organise its own on site workshop conducted by an AROC Master Trainer.

How to attend Facility Trainer Open workshop

You must ensure you meet all the requirements to become a FIM Facility Trainer. Facility Trainer workshops are listed in the below table. Download a registration form by clicking on the Register button of the workshop you want to attend. You must complete the registration and application form completely and return it to AROC. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. Please note, workshops may be cancelled if insufficient registrations are received. You will be notified of cancellation 2 weeks before the workshop date. Confirmation of your place including details of the workshop will be sent to you via email before the workshop date.

 If there are no available workshops in your state. Please submit an Expression Of Interest to participate in a Facility Trainer workshop by reading, completing and returning an application form.

Open workshop prices

*All costs are GST inclusive and in Australian Dollars.

FIM open $328.90*

  • Registration Fee $247.50*
  • Manual $36.30*
  • FIM exam $45.10*

FIM Facility Trainer $292.60*

  • Registration Fee $247.50*
  • Resources $45.10*

NZ costs are GST exclusive.

For more information about pre-requisites and/or course content for either of these workshops please refer to the training and credentialing page.

FIM and Facility Trainer workshops 2025 (registrations open in January 2025)

Please find below our upcoming FIM workshop schedule!

Registrations will open on Monday, 6 January 2025. Stay tuned and check this page for updates to secure your spot. Don’t miss the opportunity to register once they are open.

New South Wales

Workshop Location Date
FIM Open Darling Harbour, Sydney

27 Feb 2025

FIM Facility Trainer Darling Harbour, Sydney

28 Feb 2025

FIM Open Darling Harbour, Sydney 31 July 2025
FIM Facility Trainer Darling Harbour, Sydney 04 Aug 2025
FIM Open Darling Harbour, Sydney 09 Oct 2025
FIM Facility Trainer Darling Harbour, Sydney 10 Oct 2025

 

 Victoria

Workshop Location Date
FIM Open TBC, Melbourne

2025 Dates Coming Soon

FIM Facility Trainer TBC, Melbourne

2025 Dates Coming Soon

 

Western Australia 

 

Workshop Location Date
FIM Open TBC, Perth

2025 Dates Coming Soon

FIM Facility Trainer TBC, Perth

2025 Dates Coming Soon

Queensland

Workshop Location Date
FIM Open Herston, Brisbane 03 March 2025
FIM Facility Trainer Herston, Brisbane 04 March 2025
FIM Open Herston, Brisbane 23 July 2025
FIM Facility Trainer Herston, Brisbane 24 July 2025
FIM Open Herston, Brisbane 15 Oct 2025
FIM Facility Trainer Herston, Brisbane 16 Oct 2025

 

South Australia, Tasmania & Northern Territory

Workshop Location Date
FIM Open TQEH, Adelaide 01 May 2025
FIM Facility Trainer TQEH, Adelaide 02 May 2025
FIM Open Tasmania EOI
FIM Facility Trainer Tasmania EOI
FIM Open Northern Territory EOI
FIM Facility Trainer Northern Territory EOI

 

New Zealand

Workshop Location Date
FIM Inpatient (inpatient rehab clinicians) Virtual 2025 Dates Coming Soon
FIM Facility Trainer Virtual 2025 Dates Coming Soon

WeeFIM workshops 2025 (registrations open in January 2025)

Please find below our upcoming WeeFIM workshop schedule!

Registrations will open on Monday, 6 January 2025. Stay tuned and check this page for updates to secure your spot. Don’t miss the opportunity to register once they are open.

Australia

State Location Date
NSW Darling Harbour, Sydney 08 May 2025
QLD Herston, Brisbane 29 July 2025
SA Request workshop  
TAS Request workshop  
VIC Request workshop  



 

New Zealand

Location Date Status
Request a workshop