Professional development

MDS Sector Support & Development workshop will support participants to identify the range of diversity in their community, identify some of the areas to consider to create respectful, inclusive professional relationships, and develop strategies to create inclusive services through person-centred care.
Wednesday, 1 July, 1pm-3pm
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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
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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

Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) webinar applies intersectionality to explore the unique experiences and identity development of LGBTQ+ young people with disabilities. It examines factors impacting their mental health and provides practical, actionable tips to help you better support their overall wellbeing.
Thursday, 25 June, 1pm-2pm, via GoToWebinar
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Community Wellbeing – Inner West Council and partners workshop builds on last year’s forum discussions and will provide a deeper exploration of coercive control within multicultural communities through practical learning, case-based discussions, and collaborative problem-solving.
Wednesday, 22 July, 9.30am-1pm
Ashfield Civic Centre, 260 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield
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City of Canterbury Bankstown webinar (open to services in Bayside, Georges River, and Sutherland Shire) for early childhood/community workers. Participants will learn how to evaluate and adapt physical, visual, and sensory layouts to proactively reduce stress and anxiety, fostering an accessible space where positive behaviours naturally thrive.
Tuesday, 30 June, 12pm-12.45pm
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Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) webinar exploring some of the ways art and dance can be used to support child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing in both clinical and community settings.
Wednesday, 8 July, 1pm-2pm, via GoToWebinar
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Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) information session for sector workers to learn about how the Financial Abuse Service (FAS) supports people in NSW who are experiencing financial problems resulting from financial abuse by an intimate partner.
Wednesday, 24 June, 11am-12pm, via MS Teams
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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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This post expires on Wednesday 2 September 2026