Join the AVITH in Context Webinar: Young People Experiences and Use of Violence in the Home. The 2024 report, ‘Young People’s Experiences and Use of Violence in the Home’, investigates four types of child maltreatment, their intersections and self-reported use of violence in the home. In this webinar, we will hear from authors Dr Silke […]
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare is thrilled to announce its inaugural Connecting Tasmanian Communities Tour. The Centre was recently welcomed by Tasmania's children, youth, and families sector as its peak body. This tour allows us to meet with members, the wider sector, and partners in each community. It will help our […]
Join the AVITH in Context Webinar: Reframing Young Person Violence: Neuroaffirmative Practice Canada's National Consortium on Aggression towards Family and Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence (AFCCA) avoids using the term 'violence' for behaviours in children and youth, focusing on trauma-informed and neuroaffirmative practices. In Victoria, youth violence is often seen through the lens of intergenerational […]
Course Overview The aim of this workshop is to provide practitioners with an understanding of the principles that frame CARE teams to ensure they are meaningful and successful. This training provides information on how to embed CARE team processes, including collaborative practice, working in partnership, effective communication, and engagement of young people. Learning Outcomes […]
Join us online during Anti-Poverty Week for a critical discussion on Reframing Housing as a Human Right. With the cost of living and housing crises intensifying across Victoria, more families are grappling with housing insecurity. We’ll explore how we can prioritise the needs and experiences of children and young people in these challenging times and […]
Course outline New resources and training are available to help schools and early childhood services with the work they do to keep children and young people safe. The Information sharing schemes and the MARAM framework enable schools and services to share information to promote the wellbeing and safety of children and identify and respond to family violence. […]
Course Overview This workshop provides participants with an understanding of the Looking After Children (LAC) processes and frameworks and the role case managers, practitioners, residential workers, carers, various stakeholders, families, children and young people play in its implementation. It provides an understanding of the Best Interests Case Practice model and the importance of embedding Looking […]
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 outline New resources and training are available to help schools and early childhood services with the work they do to keep children and young people safe. The Information sharing schemes and the MARAM framework enable schools and services to share information to promote the wellbeing and safety of children and identify and respond to family violence. […]
Course Overview Tailored to enrich and bolster professional proficiency in family services, child protection, and placement and support services, the Best Interests Case Practice Model (BICPM) is dedicated to fostering favorable outcomes for children and their families. In this engaging and interactive 6-hour workshop, our primary goal is to equip practitioners with the following insights: […]
Course overview This MARAM intermediate training for mental health and wellbeing clinicians runs over two hours and was developed with the Centre for Mental Health Learning with input from Specialist Family Violence Advisors in area mental health and wellbeing services. The training is designed for all mental health and wellbeing clinicians with intermediate MARAM responsibilities […]
Course Overview This workshop is designed to help residential care workers gain knowledge and skills to have a greater understanding of Aboriginal culture. This interactive session over 3.5 hours will provide opportunities for open discussion. Learning Outcomes Have a greater understanding of the history and past events which shaped the way in which Aboriginal communities […]
