Professional development

Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) “Evidence-informed Practice Compass” and “Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning: A Guide for Service Providers” are complementary toolkits to help child and family service providers build, strengthen and sustain evidence-informed practice in real world settings.
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Inclusive & Diverse Communities (IDC) training for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), aged care providers and community services, to explore accessibility, inclusion and diversity; how safe environments improve access to services and support person-centred care; and how a person’s lived experience can influence how care is provided and experienced.
Wednesday, 17 June, 11am-12pm
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Department of Health, Disability & Ageing updated checklists for aged care providers, workers and volunteers with training opportunities to keep track of their learning on the new Aged Care Act.
Aged care providers checklist: Word & PDF | Aged care workers & volunteers checklist: Word & PDF

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3Bridges training to help aged care staff (Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and community services) apply cultural understanding in daily service delivery, improve communication with diverse clients, and use inclusive, respectful practices. It also supports participants to reflect on bias and create culturally safe, responsive environments.
Thursday, 18 June, 10am-12pm
643A King Georges Rd, Penshurst
Flyer | Registration | Contact: cce@3bridges.org.au

Social Futures, Booroongen Djugun and Your Side group discussion for CHSP executive leaders and board members. Participants will hear from a panel of small to medium CHSP providers as they share key challenges and their creative solutions, and learn from other CHSP providers through small and large group discussions.
Tuesday, 23 June, 12pm-1.30pm
Registration | Contact: Lilly and Danni, sectorsupport@yourside.org.au or Meredith and Ian, sectordevelopment@socialfutures.org.au

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) workshop where participants will gain practical tools to work with young people on independent living skills, health and wellbeing, and healthy eating.
Thursday, 25 June, 9.30am-4.30pm
Juanita Nielsen Community Centre, 31 Nicholson St, Woolloomooloo
Flyer | Registration

Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) webinar will explore drivers of violence in CALD communities and how they may differ across different cultural contexts, examples of good practice when engaging and working with men from CALD backgrounds, and insight into how to have respectful conversations with CALD men, women, and families.
Tuesday, 9 June, 1pm-2pm, via GoToWebinar
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This training offers best practices for supporting diverse LGBTIQA+ youth, particularly those experiencing suicidality, from Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD), and religious backgrounds. It also provides targeted guidance on engaging and supporting parents, including specific strategies for fathers.
Thursday, 18 June, 9.30am-2pm, via Zoom
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ASHM webinar to equip NSW specialist homelessness service workers with the knowledge and confidence to help vulnerable women access sexual health care. By combining lived experiences with clinical expertise, the session aims to increase STI awareness and improve support practices within the sector.
Tuesday, 23 June, 10am-11am, via Zoom
Flyer | Registration | Contact: 0431 320 429 or education@ashm.org.au

Welfare Rights Centre workshop for community workers will look at Centrelink eligibility checklists and issues including residency criteria, waiting periods, Special Benefit, domestic and family violence, the impact of overseas assets and income, and more.
Tuesday, 23 June, 2pm-4pm
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