Explore our training and events calendar to find webinars, professional development opportunities, workshops and networking events, designed to empower professionals in the child and family services sector.
This information session covers the September intake for the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management. The Diploma of Leadership and Management is for people already in leadership or management roles or those working towards a leadership position within the child, youth, and family sector. The course is designed to empower participants to proactively take initiative, […]
Course Overview This interactive and engaging 3 hour online training is designed for residential carers to assist them in their working knowledge and confidence caring for young people with ADHD. The workshop will include: Understanding ADHD: common challenges and behaviours associated, differentiating ADHD from other challenges Managing Difficult Behaviours: Understanding triggers De-escalation techniques for managing […]
Course Overview Good case notes and records assist in providing continuity of care to clients, aid in promoting good practice and service delivery and, provide accountability and protect individual employees and the agency where there may be concerns about the nature or adequacy of the service provided. For many workers, keeping good case notes and […]
The Early Start Bright Future team is excited to present the second instalment of our bi-annual forum series! We will explore cross-sectoral collaborations across early childhood education, child and family services and more, spotlighting examples of excellent outcomes for under-supported children and families. We are delighted to announce our speakers: Sigi Hyett, CEO, Northern Schools Early […]
This workshop is designed to help residential care workers and other welfare professionals understand how to establish and maintain professional boundaries. Key concepts are presented that explain why boundaries are important to building the foundation to positive therapeutic interventions. Some of the pitfalls of poor boundaries are examined within the context of organisational policy. This […]
Practice Responses to Child Sexual Exploitation: Forum Series is a collaborative forum for all frontline residential care workers, child protection workers, OoHC contracted case management, family service workers and Victoria Police members. This forum is an important opportunity for professionals working with vulnerable children to build knowledge and skills in recognising and responding to child […]
The Diploma of Leadership and Management is for individuals who are already in leadership and management roles in the child, youth, and family sector, and for individuals who are working towards a leadership position. The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (The Centre) offers this diploma to develop and hone management skills for […]
Join OPEN and the Centre for our annual seminar dedicated to championing the voices and rights of children and young people. This year the OPEN Seminar is focusing on policy and service responses in relation to online safety. Recent government discussions on online safety have emphasised strengthening measures to protect young people from online harms. However, […]
Course Overview This workshop is an introduction to supervision and leadership. It aims to provide practitioners with the concepts of supervision and how to ensure supervision is both meaningful and enhances best practice by ensuring organisational standards and practices are adhered to. Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, you will have an understanding […]
Course Overview Designed for staff who have leadership responsibilities of teams in the Community Services sector, or who wish to build their leadership capability, this workshop aims to provide participants with the skills and tools to lead effectively and successfully. Additionally, it will build insights and understandings of the elements of effective leadership to develop […]
