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Free training. Learn practical skills to support someone in distress. This workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to support someone who may be experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts. Early effective support can make a real difference and save lives. These conversations offer support and a safe space for open […] |
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1 event,This training is designed to support and strengthen professional practice across family services, child protection, and placement and support services. This highly interactive 6 hour workshop help practitioners understand and apply the principles of the BICPM to achieve positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families. Participants will explore the purpose and benefits of […] |
4 events,This highly-interactive 3-hour workshop is designed for practitioners, case managers, social workers, and other professional working within an integrated system that supported children, young people, and their families. Participants will engage in a safe and reflective learning environment to deepen their understanding of professional boundaries and explore practical strategies for maintaining them in a complex […] The first in a two-part workshop series designed for practitioners who support parents and carers of children and young people with autism. This session offers a deep dive into current understandings of autism and explores how it shapes an individual's experience, behaviour, and interaction with the world. The workshop invites participants to reflect on how […] This 6 hour interactive workshop aims to support the development of foundation knowledge for professionals working with young person violence. It includes exploration of theoretical frameworks that underpin Young Person Violence in the Home (VPVITH), how to use a relational approach, assessment of risk, and practice examples. Exploring a young persons experience of trauma and […]
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This second workshop is designed for practitioners who support parents and carers of children and young people with autism. Covering a range of strategies to build parental/carer capacity to manage the behaviour of and teach self-management to children and young people with autism. Building on part 1 this workshop discusses: Identifying signs of sensory overload […] |
2 events,Designed for practitioners, case managers, social workers, and other professionals working within an integrated system that supports children, young people, and their families, this highly interactive 4-hour workshop provides a safe and supportive learning environment to build confidence and capability in writing professional case notes. Participants will explore the purpose and importance of case notes, […]
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In this session, you will hear from Mona Ravn- a PhD fellow from Aalborg University in Denmark speaking on relational participation in supervised contact for children and parents. Supervised contact between children in out of home care and their parents is a vital space for maintaining relationships, supporting identity, and promoting healing. Yet too often, […] |
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2 events,The Looking After Children (LAC) training supports practitioners working with children and young people in out‑of‑home care to strengthen the quality and consistency of care and case planning. LAC is a child‑centred practice framework that provides a holistic approach to understanding a young person’s needs, strengths and progress across key life areas. The training positions […] Foundations of Mood Disorders is a practical, evidence-informed training that introduces workers to depressive and bipolar disorders across the lifespan, with guidance on support strategies, treatment pathways, co-occurring conditions, and considerations for risk and safety planning in Australian practice. It includes specific attention to perinatal mental health, First Nations perspectives, and youth presentations. Learning outcomes […] |
1 event,Protect, Share, Support: Understanding Family Violence in Disability Service is a specialised workshop designed for disability support workers operating outside of Victoria’s formal MARAM (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management) framework. This session introduces best practices from the MARAM framework and explores how they can be applied in disability service contexts, with a focus on safe, respectful, and […] |
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2 events,Culturally Responsive Case Management Practice with Culturally and Racially Marginalised Communities is an interactive workshop supporting practitioners working with children, young people and families from CARM backgrounds within the Victorian family services context. The training emphasises practical, values‑informed application through realistic case scenarios and guided reflection, supporting culturally safe, respectful practice grounded in child‑centred, trauma‑informed […] Foundations of Anxiety Disorders provides a comprehensive introduction to anxiety, exploring how stress and anxiety differ, how the body and brain respond to perceived threat, and how anxiety presents across age groups. The session builds foundational know ledge of anxiety disorders, including their causes, components, common physiological features, and their impact on daily functioning. It […] |
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An annual event, since 2012 that bring together community services, educators, health services, businesses and those working with children and families in Cardinia Shire Victoria to connect and refine referral pathways. Get your ticket here |
2 events,Navigating the NDIS is a highly interactive 4-hour workshop designed to provide practical, hands-on training for child and family sector professionals who support clients engaging with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Delivered in two 2-hour sessions, this workshop demystifies how the NDIS works and how decisions are made, while equipping participants with the tools and language […] Foundations in Psychosis provides practitioners with a foundational understanding of psychosis as a broad category of mental health conditions characterised by a loss of contact with reality. The workshop introduces the key features, causes, and impacts of psychosis, explores cultural and trauma-related considerations (including psychosis -like symptoms in complex PTSD), and emphasises practical, compassionate, and […] |
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1 event,Building trauma-informed approaches to support children and young people Trauma can profoundly influence every aspect of a child or young person’s life. Approaches that thoughtfully recognise and respond to the impacts of trauma can help prevent further harm, while positively supporting development and strengthening relationships. Adopting trauma-informed practice when working with children, young people and […] |
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2 events,The Trauma-transformative practice with families workshop aims to transform the way professionals understand and engage with children, young people, and their families impacted by trauma. The workshop explores what “family” means from multiple perspectives. The shift from a trauma-informed paradigm to a trauma-transformative paradigm embraces deep relational safety, meaning making, compassion and hope with families. We […] Foundations of Personality Disorders provides practitioners with a comprehensive introduction to personality, personality development, and contemporary understandings of personality disorders. The training explores common presentations , particularly borderline, antisocial, and narcissistic personality disorders and offers practical, trauma-informed strategies for engagement, boundary setting, crisis response, and self-care. The session emphasises person-centred, recovery-oriented approaches and highlights how […] |
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The Southern Melbourne Area Early Childhood Improvement Branch, in collaboration with the Koorie Engagement Support Officers (KESOs) local government and early years service providers, delivers local government area-based Yarning Networks each term. These provide valuable opportunities for early years educators to come together and deepen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. register […] |
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1 event,This year National Child Protection Week (6 - 12 September 2026) will continue under the theme Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action. Conversations can spark new ideas and encourage reflection. But real change happens when those conversations translate into practical steps that create safer environments and stronger support for children and families. |
Stay up-to-date with seminars & training events…
The Southern Melbourne Family Violence Regional Integration Committee host FREE MARAM Collaborative Practice Training. Watch this space to see what dates are available to register.
Click here for more information about MARAM Collaborative Practice Training
SMA Connect is not a crisis response service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000
For 24/7 support to find safety from family violence, contact Safe Steps on 1800 015 188.