National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of […]
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 […]
This information session covers the September intake for the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management. The Diploma of Leadership and Management is for people already in leadership or management roles or those working towards a leadership position within the child, youth, and family sector. The course is designed to empower participants to proactively take initiative, […]
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 […]
This information session covers the September intake for the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management. The Diploma of Leadership and Management is for people already in leadership or management roles or those working towards a leadership position within the child, youth, and family sector. The course is designed to empower participants to proactively take initiative, […]
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 […]
Join OPEN and facilitators from Uniting Vic.Tas, for an insightful OPEN Forum on the development of Uniting’s Therapeutic Model of Care for Working with Children, Young People, and Families (TMoC). This model represents Uniting’s commitment to fostering a workplace culture and practices that are evidence-informed and recognise the profound impact of complex trauma on clients, families, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
This information session covers the September intake for the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management. The Diploma of Leadership and Management is for people already in leadership or management roles or those working towards a leadership position within the child, youth, and family sector. The course is designed to empower participants to proactively take initiative, […]
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is our national day dedicated to celebrating our children and has been held every year on the 4 August since 1988. National Children’s Day gives all Australians the opportunity to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and learn about the impact that culture, […]
