Professional development

Success Works training to help organisations make inclusive, informed, people-centred hiring decisions – to learn to assess criminal records fairly, challenge assumptions about convictions, interpret police checks without stigma, navigate disclosure conversations, and develop an action plan for inclusive recruitment.
Training can be run at workplaces in the Sydney metropolitan area or online.
Flyer | Website | Contact: 1800 255 736 or info@successworks.org.au

This post expires on Monday 14 December 2026

This Dementia Australia webinar will help participants start supportive conversations with confidence, compassion, and care. Learn to identify communication barriers, deliver difficult information empathetically, initiate crucial dialogues, and connect others to support networks.
Wednesday, 23 September, 12pm-1pm, via MS Teams
Registration | Contact: educationservices@dementia.org.au

Topics include: Creating Safe Spaces for Volunteering: LGBTQAI+; AI for Volunteer Leaders; Advanced Communication for Volunteer Leaders; Value of a Diverse Volunteer Workforce; Becoming an Inclusive Volunteer-Involving Organisation; International Day of People with Disability & Volunteering; and more.
Various dates & times, September to October
Information & registration

Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) online session for community workers and volunteers. The session will explore the process of seeking a review of a fine by Revenue NSW or the Court, as well as highlighting the issues to consider before exercising the right to a review.
Tuesday, 29 September, 11am-12pm, via MS Teams
Registration

Wicking Dementia Centre – University of Tasmania webinars will cover brain health, lived experience, workplace learning, responsive behaviours, and inclusive environments. Health professionals, carers, and students are encouraged to register.
Monday, 21 September to Friday, 25 September, 12pm-12.30pm, via Zoom
Webinars information & registration

Everymind training builds skills, knowledge, and confidence to support refugees and people seeking asylum experiencing mental health concerns or suicidal distress in non-clinical settings. Participants learn culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches to recognise signs of distress, communicate respectfully, and connect individuals to support.
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This post expires on Sunday 6 December 2026

Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) and Emerging Minds webinar exploring how early childhood educators can work together with mental health professionals and families to support children’s mental health and wellbeing (including those impacted by trauma).
Wednesday, 23 September, 1pm-2pm, via GoToWebinar
Registration

Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) introductory course to develop knowledge and skills to recognise trauma and its impact; promote safety and inclusivity; support consumer control, choice and autonomy; identify and respond to distress; and support individual and collective care.
Thursday, 24 September & Friday, 25 September, 9am-5pm
Expression of Interest form | Contact: training@mhcc.org.au or 9060 9630

Grants of $5,000 and $30,000 to help community groups across NSW implement small scale, local projects to increase road safety awareness and encourage safer behaviours on NSW roads.
Closes Monday, 28 September, 4pm

Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) sector briefing exploring what MHCC is hearing from the community-managed mental health sector, the challenges facing the system and their impact on people living with mental health challenges, and where change is needed.
Tuesday, 22 September, 10.30am-11.30am, via Zoom
Registration