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 […]
his training is provided by the Department of Health for Department of Health-funded workforces. MARAM victim survivor intermediate training – for Department of Health workforces with MARAM intermediate level responsibilities (such as but not limited to - the alcohol and other drug workforce, and staff that work in all mental health and wellbeing services, including […]
The Commission for Children and Young People’s (CCYP) Let Us Learn Inquiry has sparked a vital conversation about education in out-of-home care. Join us as we delve deeper into the Inquiry to hear insights directly from the Commissioners, Liana Buchanan and Meena Singh, and the young people whose voices shaped the report. Don’t miss our […]
This training is provided by the Department of Health for Department of Health-funded workforces. Putting MARAM Into Practice Workshops (4 hours) – all are welcome to attend these workshops however, they are well suited for those who have completed MARAM intermediate-level training and who want to expand their learning. Learning Outcomes Increased skills and […]
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 […]
Join OPEN for a session that will highlight trauma-informed insights to encourage wellbeing for those working in trauma-impactful environments. This session will provide insights and practical tools to help navigate the challenges of working in trauma-impactful environments while prioritising self-care and professional growth. Expect a session that highlights the importance of trauma-informed strategies in fostering wellbeing and effectiveness […]
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 […]
This free online webinar addresses a challenging area of practice: when Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a contributing factor in a young person’s use of violence in the home. FASD is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting a young person’s development, behaviour and learning, and can have life-long impacts. As many presenting signs overlap with complex […]
Course Overview This two-hour training session has been designed for all mental health and wellbeing clinicians with intermediate MARAM responsibilities in any role with the mental health and wellbeing sector. The aim of MARAM is to increase the safety and wellbeing of Victorians by ensuring relevant services can effectively identify, assess and manage family violence […]
The bi-monthly Kinship Care Network meeting is hosted by The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare in partnership with Kinship Care Victoria. Our statewide members represent twenty-eight funded service providers, bringing together place-based knowledge and practice wisdom to build capacity and alignment across the kinship care sector. The Network offers frontline workforces opportunities […]
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 […]
