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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two-day interactive, skills based workshop that prepares carers to provide suicide first aid using a unique 6-task model. ASIST workshops features: Learn the skills to provide a suicide first-aid intervention Work to develop a personalised safety plan for someone with thoughts of suicide to keep 'safe-for-now' […]

Course Overview OVA is a training program for mitigating and managing the risks to a safe work environment for staff and young people in our care. Learning Outcomes The workshop focus on the key principals that underpin a safe workplace, the important considerations when a child or young persons behaviour is escalating, and the safe […]