Professional development

Everymind – Minds Together Program self-paced training (60-90 minutes) is available to primary care, allied health and mental health professionals seeking to work confidently with a person’s support network.
Access training | Explanatory video: Overview of the Including family, friends and carers in mental health practice training

This post expires on Sunday 1 November 2026

Georges River Council workshop designed to support community groups, organisations, and active community members to strengthen their skills, build their capacity, and enhance their understanding of planning and delivering community events.
Choose from three dates:
– Monday, 24 August, 5.30pm-7.30pm, Georges River Civic Centre, Cnr MacMahon & Dora Sts, Hurstville
– Tuesday, 25 August, 5pm-7pm, Georges River Civic Centre, Cnr MacMahon & Dora Sts, Hurstville
– Friday, 28 August, 10am-12pm, via MS Teams
Registration: by Monday, 17 August, online

Webinar designed for community workers who want to better understand financial counselling, recognise when to refer clients, and gain practical insights into supporting people experiencing financial hardship.
Tuesday, 18 August, 10am-11am, via Zoom
Registration

Infoxchange have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Template specifically with not-for-profits in mind, ready to adapt for their organisation. It aims to protect the organisation, its reputation, staff, and vulnerable communities they support, and mitigate the risks of rogue AI.
Download resource

This post expires on Wednesday 28 October 2026

3Bridges training delivered by Dementia Australia, designed to support aged care workers in building empathy and practical skills to provide person-centered dementia care.
Tuesday, 25 August, 10am-1pm
643A King Georges Rd, Penshurst
Flyer | Registration | Contact: cce@3bridges.org.au

Department of Health, Disability & Ageing booklet providing essential information and resources to help aged care providers deliver culturally responsive and inclusive services to older people from diverse backgrounds.
Booklet: PDF | Word | Website

This post expires on Wednesday 28 October 2026

Canterbury City Community Centre – Skills Training and Resource Service (STARS) and partners training sessions via Zoom, for CHSP providers:
– Care Leavers & Forgotten Australians in Aged Care: Tuesday, 18 August, 10.30am-12pm | Flyer | Registration
– Responding to Carer Stress & Restrictive Practices in Home Care: Tuesday, 22 September, 2pm-3.30pm | Flyer | Registration
– Working with Supporters: Wednesday, 21 October, 2pm-2.45pm | Flyer | Registration
Contact: 9750 9344 or ibtisam.hammoud@4cs.org.au

The session will cover an overview of the new Award classification structure; transition and implementation considerations; key things organisations should focus on now; and an update from the ASU. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
Tuesday, 4 August, 11.30am-12.30pm
Registration

3Bridges workshop by Dementia Australia, designed to support aged care workers to strengthen their communication skills and apply learning directly into their daily practice. Participants will learn about dementia’s impact on communication, the impact of their own approach, and human rights principles when talking with someone living with dementia.
Tuesday, 4 August, 10am-1pm
643A King Georges Rd, Penhurst
Flyer | Registration | Contact: cce@3bridges.org.au

– Understanding & Responding to Trauma: For the alcohol and other drugs workforce | Wednesday, 12 August & Thursday, 13 August, Sydney | Expression of Interest form
– Course on Mental Health Peer Navigation: Commences Tuesday, 4 August, for six weeks, Online | Registration
– Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work: Commences Monday, 31 August, for twelve months, Online | Registration