Workshop Overview Designed for practitioners, case managers, social workers and other workforce participants who are part of an integrated system that supports a child or young person. This interactive workshop will create a safe learning environment to develop a deep understanding of how to write professional case notes. Learning Outcomes • Understand the function […]
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 […]
LivingWorks safeTALK is half day in-person workshop that teaches carers the skills to identify someone with thoughts of suicide, ask them openly and directly about suicide, and connect them with resources that can help keep them safe. Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. safeTALK workshops feature: The […]
Course Overview This workshop looks at the Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) practically, developing an understanding of what ASD is and the types of ASD, looking at the challenges faced by individuals with ASD and secondary challenges that may present. The workshop also explores how as a worker, you can support a young person with ASD […]
Course Overview This interactive and engaging 3hr ON LINE 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 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 […]
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 […]
Course Overview Young people use substances for a variety of reasons, but many of these can often get missed when faced with presenting health concerns and problematic behaviours. Sometimes we don’t stop to ask ‘why is this young person using?’ and ‘what are they getting from substances that they aren’t getting elsewhere?’ This training focuses […]
LivingWorks safeTALK is half day in-person workshop that teaches carers the skills to identify someone with thoughts of suicide, ask them openly and directly about suicide, and connect them with resources that can help keep them safe. Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. SafeTALK workshops feature: The […]
Course Overview This workshop will support participants to think about some of the widely used principles and frameworks commonly used in residential care (including TCI) as they relate to supporting young people experiencing mental ill-health. In the first session, residential carers will develop their skills in identifying concerns regarding a young person’s mental health, and providing […]
Residential carers play a vital role in supporting young people to successfully engage in education. This free training delivered by Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, and the Department of Education (LOOKOUT) is designed to support residential workers to know how to advocate for young people, and navigate the school system in an […]
Workshop Overview Designed for practitioners, case managers, social workers and other workforce participants who are part of an integrated system that supports a child or young person. This interactive workshop will create a safe learning environment to develop a deep understanding of how to write professional case notes. Learning Outcomes • Understand the function of […]
