Professional development

From Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS):
– Policy & Practice Paper: Supporting LGBTQ+ Young People with Disability – What Service Providers Need to Know: Covers what intersectionality is and why it’s important; what the research says about the key issues LGBTQ+ young people with disability experience; and practice considerations for better supporting their wellbeing and needs | View & download resource
– Short Article: Understanding Identity Exploration Among LGBTQ+ Young People with Disability: Describes some of the experiences of LGBTQ+ young people with disability and the importance of identity exploration and formation for their wellbeing | View & download resource

This post expires on Wednesday 7 October 2026

Blue Knot training programs focus on building trauma awareness, managing stress outcomes, working with complex trauma clients, and trauma responsive leadership.
Information & registration

Sutherland Shire & St George Multicultural Networks invite service providers working with Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities to a morning of networking, collaboration, and meaningful conversations. This event provides an opportunity to strengthen connections, share insights, and explore ways to better support our diverse communities.
Wednesday, 22 July, 10am-11.30am
Hazelhurst Arts Centre, 782 Kingsway, Gymea
Flyer | Registration | Contact: Advance Diversity Services, 9597 5455

Central & Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) training designed to equip participants with the skills to facilitate a Death Café – a community gathering in a safe, respectful, and informal environment to openly discuss death, dying, and end-of-life issues.
Monday, 3 August, 10am-12pm
CESPHN Mascot Office, Tower A, Level 5, 201 Coward St, Mascot
Registration: by Thursday, 30 July, online | Contact: Joanna.McIlveen@health.nsw.gov.au or r.taylor@cesphn.com.au

Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) webinar for anyone who works in the child and family sector, exploring how compassion and tolerance of uncertainty can support both practitioners and the children and families they work with.
Wednesday, 15 July, 12.30pm-1.30pm, via GoToWebinar
Registration

Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) training will provide a comprehensive look at trauma in a social service and healthcare setting, and aims to provide tools to better support people who have experienced trauma.
Wednesday, 12 August & Thursday, 13 August, Sydney
EOI to attend

Family and Community Services Insights, Analysis and Research (FACSIAR) webinar will explore how to improve early childhood development and disability support. Participants will learn strategies for building more cohesive, accessible, and high-quality services that effectively meet the unique needs of young children and their families.
Thursday, 16 July, 12pm-1pm, via MS Teams
Registration

Welfare Rights Centre webinar for community workers and volunteers, aged-care workers, social workers, and lawyers. The session will outline Centrelink payments and services available to people who are retired, planning for retirement, or wanting to keep working after reaching Age Pension age.
Tuesday, 21 July, 2pm-4pm
Registration

Centre for Social Impact (CSI) has released a practical guide to social impact measurement, designed to help organisations better plan, measure and communicate the change they are helping create. Available for download after completing a short form.
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This post expires on Wednesday 23 September 2026

A central destination for workforce support, resources and opportunities across the aged care sector. For CHSP providers, it provides access to the CHSP Advisory Hub, with practical resources, guidance, tools and support designed specifically to help providers navigate workforce challenges and strengthen service delivery.
Ageing Australia Workforce Hub | CHSP Advisory Hub

This post expires on Monday 21 September 2026