Foundations of Infant Mental Health provides practitioners with a comprehensive introduction to infant development, early relational health, and the factors shaping mental health from pregnancy to three years of age. The workshop explores typical developmental processes, attachment and neurobiology, early signs of emotional or behavioural difficulties, and the impacts of trauma, adversity, and caregiver wellbeing […]
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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. |
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This training is designed for professional working in education, wellbeing, child and family services and youth services. Presenter Alex Chipp and Paddy Leask will focus on. Gaining an understanding of psychosis and its causes. Developing and understanding of biological and psychosocial treatments. Learning about different supports available within the broader mental health service system. Foundations of Neurodivergence and Neurodevelopmental Disorders provides practitioners with a comprehensive introduction to neurodiversity, neurodivergent identities, and the major neurodevelopmental conditions encountered in child, youth, and family service contexts. The workshop emphasises a neuro-affirming framework, contrasting traditional medical models with social and human-rights-based perspectives, and offers foundational knowledge on autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and other […] |
1 event,Everyone needs a hand now and then. The AV Aid food van visits the ParentZone Hub each month with pantry supplies and fresh food. Let us know you are coming by registering so we can provide more. Just bring a shopping bag! See weblink to register your attendance. |
2 events,This workshop introduces the trauma-transformative practice paradigm, outlining the constructs and dimensions described in The Handbook of Trauma Transformative Practice. The workshop contextualises this knowledge and paradigm into strategies for working with children. The workshop concludes with consideration of wellbeing, self-care and collective care. This workshop will: Review understanding of neurobiology and the impacts of […] 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). […] |
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1 event,Children and young people who have experienced trauma can present with a range of behaviours that can seem confusing, terrifying or exhausting to the adults in their lives doing their best to support them. This workshop explores why children behave the way they do, asking: how can we help them meet their needs in a more positive way? Children […] |
1 event,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 […] |
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