Professional development

Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) webinar will give participants insight into how culturally inclusive principles have been applied in a real-world evaluation, and an understanding of how to be culturally inclusive when undertaking evaluation. Of interest to practitioners, managers and evaluators working in child and family services.
Wednesday, 14 May, 1pm-1.35pm, via GoToWebinar
Registration

MDS Sector Support & Development and partners online workshop series for CHSP providers, delivered by Lorraine Poulos & Associates, on business transformation and operational procedures in the new aged care reforms. All workshops on Tuesdays, 10am-12pm, via Zoom.
– New to Home Service: 13 May
– CHSP Service Delivery & Transition Guide: 27 May
– Risk Management in Home Services: 3 June
– Assessment & Care Planning: 10 June
– (Restorative) Short Term Care, Wellness & Reablement: 17 June
More information and registration

Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) webinar for lawyers, community workers, and anyone assisting people experiencing domestic violence. It will discuss family law amendments commencing in June that will make it mandatory to consider economic and financial abuse in family law property settlements.
Wednesday, 28 May, 11am-12pm, via MS Teams
More information and registration

Emerging Minds course for practitioners working with autistic and ADHDer children and / or their caregivers. It’s especially helpful for early career professionals and those building confidence with neurodivergent clients. Teachers and childcare workers may also benefit from its neuro-affirming principles.
More information and registration

This post expires on Sunday 13 July 2025

Family Planning Australia professional development course on how to engage and educate young people in reproductive and sexual health.
Thursday, 29 May, 9am-4.30pm
Level 1, Meeting rooms 2 & 3, NSW Teachers Federation, 23-33 Mary St, Surry Hills
Flyer | Registration | Contact: 1300 372 372 (press 3, then 1) or education@fpnsw.org.au

Good Things Foundation Australia has employed people with intellectual disability to share their story and support others to learn as Digital Champions. Digital Champions educate community organisations and support workers on how they can best support people with intellectual disability to be confident and safe online.
More information and Expression of Interest form

This post expires on Tuesday 8 July 2025

The webinars aim to increase community worker capacity to support clients to navigate the social security system, access correct payments, and appeal incorrect or unfair Centrelink debts. Current on demand webinar topics include migrants, carers, domestic and family violence, students, disability support pension, and families with children.
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The training equips participants with the knowledge and skills to increase awareness of suicide, identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide, and appropriate action to take.
Tuesday, 13 May, 12.30pm-2.30pm, via Zoom
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Lucy’s Project education program equips practitioners and policymakers to improve the safety of people and animals experiencing domestic and family violence. Upcoming sessions:
– Understanding Domestic & Family Violence Perpetrated against People & Animals
– Providing Animal Inclusive Intake, Risk Assessment & Safety Planning
– Implementing Animal Inclusive Practice & Supporting Recovery & Healing
– Legal Considerations for Human & Animal Victim-survivors
Various dates and times, April to May, online
More information and registration

– Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention / Mandatory Reporting Workshop
– Creating Safe Organisations for Children & Young People
Various dates and times, March-June, Online