Please note: This course is only available via credit card payment at the time of registration. ‘Further work in Child Protection’ builds on participants' knowledge of child protection in the Australian context, and in NSW, specifically under NSW legislation. A basic understanding of indicators of risk and reporting is assumed. The course looks at how the legislation is implemented in practice, in organisations and with children, young people and families. It also outlines...
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Assessments are made against units of competency from the Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention CHC50313.
Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people (CHCPRT003)
<p>{image name:“AASW CPD Endorsed Logo” align:“right” width:“100” height:“100”}</p><p>Please note: This course is only available via credit card payment at the time of registration.</p><p>‘Further
This 2-day course provides participants with an introduction to solution focused questioning and appreciative inquiry when working with families in the early intervention and child protection space. A key component of this work is assisting families bring about change to promote safety for their children. The solution focused approach assumes that people and families are competent and expert in their own lives and can initiate and maintain change if they have a hand in developing...
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How do early childhood experiences of trauma and abuse effect the developing brain, the nervous system, human behaviour and memory? How can children’s development and recovery be supported following the experience of adversity? All these questions and more will be unravelled in this two day interactive course. A must for anyone who works with children and families, this course will explore how the brain develops in the early years of life and the way that the environment interacts...
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$400Limited
GST free
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$360
Children’s Brain Development: Understanding the Impacts of Trauma, Supporting Resilience and Recovery (formerly The Neurobiology of Childhood Trauma)
<p>{image name:“AASW CPD Endorsed Logo” align:“right” width:“100” height:“100”}</p><p>How do early childhood experiences of trauma and abuse effect the developing brain, the nervous system, human
This three day course is based within a human rights framework that focuses on child protection and respectful engagement of parents who are often classified as involuntary. The course comprises an initial two day program, followed by a third day held six weeks later, to allow for some homework between the two sessions. The participants will be introduced to a conversational style that utilises both a psychobiological and curiosity approach to engaging parents. Participants will...
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$600Limited
GST free
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$540
Difficult Conversations with Resistant Parents
<p>{image name:“AASW CPD Endorsed Logo” align:“right” width:“100” height:“100”}</p><p>This three day course is based within a human rights framework that focuses on child protection and respectful
For many years children were viewed as silent witnesses to the trauma which was going on within their homes. Some even considered that children could live in these homes and not be impacted. Research indicates an alarming prevalence of domestic violence in our society and a potentially harmful impact on children. For these reasons it is important for those workers who encounter children in their work roles to have some insight into domestic violence and its impact on children. The...
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$200Limited
GST free
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$180
Domestic and Family Violence: Understanding the Impact on Children
<p>{image name:“AASW CPD Endorsed Logo” align:“right” width:“100” height:“100”}</p><p>For many years children were viewed as silent witnesses to the trauma which was going on within their homes. Some
Violence against women and safety of children is a key issue in child protection, removals and possibilities for restoration. Islands of Safety is a structured program developed in Canada that focuses on violence prevention and recovery using response-based practice. Developed with Indigenous communities it can be adapted to non-Indigenous and other cultural settings. This training will outline the foundation of response-based practice, general principles and particular application...
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$200Limited
GST free
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$180
Islands of Safety – Structured Program Focusing on Violence Prevention and Recovery
<p>{image name:“AASW CPD Endorsed Logo” align:“right” width:“100” height:“100”}</p><p>Violence against women and safety of children is a key issue in child protection, removals and possibilities for
The aim of this one-day workshop is to support restoration work in our practice and strengthen our engagements with parents, children and carers. Consquently in this workshop we will cover following topics: Assessment and support of parents where restoration is the goal. Worker’s power in their relationship with parents. Risk and success factors when assessing change. Ensuring that parents contribute to and understand requirements in restoration case planning. Consideration of...
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$200Limited
GST free
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$180
Restoration Work
<p>{image name:“AASW CPD Endorsed Logo” align:“right” width:“100” height:“100”}</p><p>The aim of this one-day workshop is to support restoration work in our practice and strengthen our engagements
Engaging parents/carers while working with children and adolescents has been shown as invaluable in creating and supporting the change process. This course will help participants develop skills in positive engagement of parents from the outset. Participants will learn ways to recruit parents and the existing expertise they hold, thereby gaining a vital ally in participants' work. This course will equip participants with best practice skills and strategies, leading them to feel more...
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$400Limited
GST free
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$360
Engaging Parents: Establishing a Working Alliance with Parents/Carers of Children and Young People at Risk
<p>{image name:“AASW CPD Endorsed Logo” align:“right” width:“100” height:“100”}<br/>{image name:“ACA-recognised” align:“right” width:“100” height:“100”}</p><p>Engaging parents/carers while working
This course explores what it really means for an organization to be ‘trauma-informed’ and to be providing trauma-informed care (TIC) for children and young people. Part 1 provides a brief overview of the recent research and clinical literature on the impacts of severe early adversity and trauma on children and young people and highlights the central propositions for effective support and intervention. It then moves on to look at the key implications for service delivery in the...
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$200Limited
GST free
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$180
What it really means to be a ‘trauma-informed’ organisation, for children and young people
<p>{image name:“AASW CPD Endorsed Logo” align:“right” width:“100” height:“100”}</p><p>This course explores what it really means for an organization to be ‘trauma-informed’ and to be providing
