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 […]
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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 […]
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Working effectively with victim-survivors from culturally and racially diverse backgrounds requires more than cultural awareness—it requires an understanding of how migration, racism, systemic barriers, language, visa status, faith, family and community dynamics can shape experiences of family violence and access to support. This practical training will strengthen participants' knowledge and confidence in recognising and responding […]
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2 events,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 […]
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WHISE is pleased to partner with Sexual Health Victoria, supported by the City of Greater Dandenong, to deliver Consent Matters for People with Disabilities, a professional development program designed to strengthen understanding of consent, relationships and sexual health in disability support settings. This practical and interactive training supports workers to build confidence in having respectful, […]
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2 events,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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Join Yooralla and the Early Childhood Improvement Branch, Department of Education to learn about the Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) program and how funding packages can support the access and participation of children with disabilities and/or complex medical needs. Who should attend Early Childhood Teachers and professionals from Southern Melbourne and Bayside Peninsula areas who write and […] |
1 event,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 […] |
1 event,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 […] |
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Join us for MARAM Collaborative Practice Training: Collaborative Risk Assessment and Risk Management These sessions aim to bring relevant information sharing and MARAM theory, frameworks and concepts together and contextualise this for practice. This training is designed to be the ‘capstone’ course in your MARAM and information sharing learning journey. This session focuses on applying […]
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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 […] 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 […] 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 […] |
2 events,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 […] 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. |
4 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, […] 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 […] This Community of Practice brings together practitioners working with men from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds who use family violence. It provides a space to strengthen practice, share experiences and critically reflect on the complexities of working at the intersection of family violence, culture, migration and structural inequality. The sessions will explore how culture, […]
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Join the Centre's Outcomes, Practice and Evidence Network and YACVic's Youth Participation Practice Network for a collaborative mini symposium exploring how organisations can meaningfully engage young people while strengthening outcomes, leaning and service improvement. This interactive online event brings together practitioners, researchers, evaluators, participation professionals, service leaders and young people to share practical examples or […] |
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2 events,Facilitating groups that challenge inequality and shift power is both an art and a skill. In an increasingly divisive world, effective communication skills are essential to bridge difference, hold complexity, and create spaces where all voices can be heard. This interactive two-day workshop, co-designed and co-facilitated by Women's Health in the South East (WHISE) and the Groupwork Centre, […]
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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 […] |
1 event,Facilitating groups that challenge inequality and shift power is both an art and a skill. In an increasingly divisive world, effective communication skills are essential to bridge difference, hold complexity, and create spaces where all voices can be heard. This interactive two-day workshop, co-designed and co-facilitated by Women's Health in the South East (WHISE) and the Groupwork Centre, […]
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1 event,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,Children's Week is a national celebration. It recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. The event takes place in October every year, with thousands of Victorian children taking part in the festivities. Children’s Week 2026 will be held between Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. The theme for Children’s Week 2026 […] |
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5 events,This four-hour interactive workshop is delivered by trainers with expert MARAM knowledge or firsthand experience of Putting MARAM into Practice as clinicians. Anyone can attend this workshop from any workforce and it’s best suited to those with MARAM intermediate responsibilities who want to expand their learning and deepen their skills when working with people who […] 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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This free online training will give you all the tools you need to support families to engage with a kindergarten program including kindergarten programs in long day care. What we cover: The kinder pathway including Early Start Kinder, Pre-Prep and Free Kinder. Child Care Subsidy and Additional Child care Subsidy including writing support letters […]
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Presented by WHISE and Sexual Health Victoria for Menopause Awareness Month 2026 This evidence-based educational session is designed to strengthen knowledge and confidence in supporting women through perimenopause and menopause across the lifespan. Participants will explore current research, best-practice approaches to assessment and management, and practical strategies for providing person-centred, evidence-informed care. The session will […]
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4 events,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 […]
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This Partners in Prevention (PiP) Network event, hosted by Safe and Equal, will bring practitioners together to explore gender transformative practice in primary prevention. Gender transformative practice in primary prevention draws on a rich global history of gender transformative work, particularly in public health, and community led advocacy. This history is now at an exciting […]
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Women's pain is too often dismissed, minimised or left undiagnosed. That pattern is not inevitable. It is produced by how systems of care are designed, funded and connected, which means organisations in our region can change it. In August 2026, more than 70 practitioners from health, community, social services, family violence and multicultural sectors came […]
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This training is designed for professional working in education, wellbeing, child and family services, and youth services. Presenters Emma Van Den Driesen & Shivangi Singh will focus on: Understanding what Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) is. Recognising signs of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI). Exploring strategies and coping skills for young people, carers and supports.
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This one-day training is for professionals who want to lead initiatives to prevent family and gender-based violence. It provides the skills to design and implement impactful programs with an intersectional lens, helping you create tangible change. Prevention in Practice has now been separated into two distinct packages: Prevention Foundations and Prevention Programs. This package is […]
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Lunch and Learn is a practical online learning series that makes important topics clear, relevant and easy to apply. Each focused 60-minute session brings together useful insights, real-world examples and practical tools for providers, families, carers, leaders and learning professionals. These sessions will deliver: 60-minute practical and interactive sessions Tangible learning outcomes you can apply […] |
2 events,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 […] |
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