Professional development

Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) practical guide to MEL, designed to help child and family services practitioners and organisations assess and strengthen their evidence-informed practice. Suitable for organisations at any stage of their MEL journey.
View Guide

This post expires on Wednesday 12 August 2026

Webinar exploring real-world examples of Al adoption at The Smith Family and the not-for-profit sector to deliver better outcomes. Hear from an expert panel as they share their practical insights, early results, and candid reflections on navigating the opportunities and risks associated with Al.
Thursday, 21 May, 12.30pm, via Zoom
Registration

The sessions, via MS Teams, introduce the role of the Public Guardian. All sessions 10am-11am:
– For Aged Care Professionals: Wednesday, 20 May | Registration or Thursday, 15 October | Registration
– For Health Professionals: Thursday, 30 July | Registration
– For NDIS Service Providers: Thursday, 27 August | Registration

Family and Community Services Insights, Analysis and Research (FACSIAR) webinar will present recent research on workplace trauma across the housing, homelessness, and child protective service sectors, and highlight protective strategies shown to reduce risk.
Thursday, 21 May, 12pm-1pm, via MS Teams
Registration

Youth Action Ask for Health Youth Health Literacy Project offers 2-hour interactive workshops – co-delivered by young people online or face-to-face – to equip youth workers with practical tools to support young people’s health journeys. Shorter expert panel sessions are also available.
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Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) information session for community workers, lawyers, or advocates. It will explain when police actions may (and may not) fall within anti‑discrimination laws, the legal tests applicants must meet, and common barriers faced by people bringing discrimination complaints.
Wednesday, 20 May, 11am-12pm, via MS Teams
Registration

Topics include: School Refusal; Dyslexia; Challenging Behaviours; Students & AI; ADHD for Teachers; Visuals to Support Communication & Participation; Anxiety Support in the Classroom; Executive Function & Working Memory in Children; Separation Anxiety; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); AI for Inclusive Classrooms; and more.
Various dates & times, May to June
Information & registration

NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian webinar covering child safe recruitment and screening, Working with Children Check (WWCC) and staff records, child safe staff inductions, and ongoing supervision of all staff.
– Monday, 11 May, 12pm-1.30pm | Registration
– Monday, 18 May, 6pm-7.30pm | Registration
– Tuesday, 26 May, 2pm-3.30pm | Registration
Child Safe Recruitment and the Working with Children Check Handbook | All NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian upcoming training

Yfoundations and partners on-demand training:
– Working with Children & Young People Who Use Violence
– Because You Care (sexual and reproductive health needs of young people in out-of-home care (OOHC)
– Sticky Stuff Online (sexual health training)
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This post expires on Wednesday 5 August 2026

New resources from Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) for practitioners and service providers:
– Children’s Support Needs Following Parental Separation: Information on how best to support children and their families following parental separation | View resource
– Fostering a Positive Sense of Home for Children in Shared Parenting Arrangements: Describes some common challenges for children following parental separation and provides insights into what professionals can do to foster a positive experience of home post-parental separation | View resource

This post expires on Tuesday 28 July 2026