Professional development

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia webinar reflecting on insights from the 2026 National Suicide Prevention Conference. Participants will explore community-led perspectives, effective approaches, and practical opportunities to strengthen mental health and suicide prevention services for LGBTIQA+ communities.
Wednesday, 18 November, 11.30am-12.30pm, via Zoom
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The Aged Care Act includes the right to culturally safe care, with particular regard to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. A panel will explore cultural safety requirements from person, community, and legal perspectives, sharing lived experiences, practical resources, and advice to deliver culturally safe care.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2pm-3pm
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This webinar will explore the relationship between shame and complex trauma for survivors of torture and forced displacement. Participants will learn how shame can operate within relationships and service systems, and how practitioners can create therapeutic environments that foster dignity, safety, recognition, connection and recovery.
Wednesday, 18 November, 3.30pm-5pm, via Zoom
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People With Disability Australia (PWDA) webinar to help healthcare professionals and support workers build knowledge across digital health tools, including My Health Record, electronic prescriptions, and the 1800MEDICARE app. Participants will learn practical ways to support people with disability to access, understand, and use these tools.
Wednesday, 25 November, 1pm-2pm or Thursday, 26 November, 6pm-7pm
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The forum will explore the intersection of domestic and family violence, child protection, housing, health, policing, legal services and Aboriginal community-controlled supports. It aims to highlight strategies and initiatives that are shaping the response to what it will take to meet Closing the Gap Target 12.
Wednesday, 25 November & Thursday, 26 November
Rydges Sydney Airport, 8 Arrivals Court, Sydney International Airport, Mascot
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Webinar by Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN) and Emerging Minds exploring a collaborative approach to prevention and early intervention, including how practitioners can work across systems, build stronger relationships, and coordinate a team around the child.
Tuesday, 17 November, 7pm-8.15pm
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Family and Community Services Insights, Analysis and Research (FACSIAR) webinar presenting findings from a population-scale analysis of children who go missing from out-of-home care in NSW. Presenters will discuss how findings can strengthen relationships, improve placement stability, and support integrated service delivery.
Thursday, 19 November, 12pm-1pm, via MS Teams
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Welfare Rights Centre training session for community and social workers assisting domestic violence survivors. It will outline available income support e.g. Parenting Payment, JobSeeker, Crisis Payment, Special Benefit, payment entitlements, timeframes, residential qualifications, Member of a Couple rules, care of children issues, and more.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2pm-4pm
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Presented by Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN), this webinar considers how to identify developmental vulnerability and strengthen support around children transitioning to school. It explores a collaborative approach to prevention and early intervention.
Tuesday, 17 November, 7pm-8.15pm
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Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) webinar on how financial abuse occurs when someone acts under an Enduring Power of Attorney. It will examine warning signs to help professionals distinguish genuine family assistance from coercion. Participants will explore practical enquiry frameworks and safeguards.
Thursday, 12 November, 12.30pm-1.30pm, via Zoom
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