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 […]
2023 Diploma of Leadership and Management - Face to Face Sessions Details of the face to face are available below. Please register for the calendar invite atleast a day prior to your session To access the resources for the diploma units of competencies please click on : Diploma of Leadership and Management 2023
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' […]
This training is provided by The Centre for Department of Health-funded workforces. MARAM victim survivor identification training – for Department of Health workforces with MARAM identification level responsibilities (such as but not limited to - the maternal and child health workforce, and staff that work in community health services). If you need help understanding your […]
This is a workshop designed to deliver practical, pragmatic training for child and family sector staff who may support participants in the NDIS, or the carers of children in the NDIS. The workshop is delivered as two 120 minute online workshops, with all new content to explain how the NDIS has changed in response to COVID […]
This is a workshop designed to deliver practical, pragmatic training for child and family sector staff who may support participants in the NDIS, or the carers of children in the NDIS. The workshop is delivered as two 120 minute online workshops, with all new content to explain how the NDIS has changed in response to COVID […]
Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM) This 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 […]
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 […]
Putting MARAM into Practice: Advanced Case Notes and Documentation in a Family Violence Context 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 […]
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 […]
his 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 Increase understanding why […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
