This webinar is the first of a 3-part series on for collecting and using evidence in the context of Australian child and family services. Presenters: Dr Michelle Harrison and Sharnee Moore In our first episode, Sharnee Moore, Senior Research Fellow and manager of the Evidence and Evaluation Support team, sat down with Michelle Harrison, Senior […]
This free online training aims to support people who are new to the primary prevention of violence against women sector. It provides the introductory skills and knowledge to implement Change the story: A shared framework for preventing violence against women in Australia. Training dates: 16 October 2025, 11am-5:30pm AEDT 19 November 2025, 11am-5:30pm AEDT 17 February […]
This free training aims to support people who are new to the primary prevention of violence against women sector. It provides the introductory skills and knowledge to implement Change the story: A shared framework for preventing violence against women in Australia, covering: the link between violence against women and gender inequality key components of the Change the story framework, […]
Join the Early Start Bright Future team and Dr Mishel McMahon to explore Aboriginal child-rearing principles and way indigenous knowledge systems shape children's early learning and family life. Participants will gain insights into how Aboriginal perspectives, kinship structures and caregiving approaches influence a child's learning as they enter early learning environments.
Join us for FREE Information Sharing Training 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 information sharing practice, including the purpose and […]
On demand webinar available until 13th June 2026 This webinar will explore how to navigate cultural differences and ethical dilemmas when working with culturally and linguistically diverse families. This webinar will help you: - maintain humility and curiosity when cultural differences and ethical dilemmas arise in your work - navigate conversations with children and families […]
Learn what is RAMP and how to effectively manage and navigate a high-risk case being heard by RAMP Join us for an online information session tailored to frontline practitioners. Gain a more in depth understanding of RAMP (Risk Assessment and Management Panel) and learn how to effectively manage and navigate a high-risk case being heard […]
This free training aims to support people who are new to the primary prevention of violence against women sector. It provides the introductory skills and knowledge to implement Change the story: A shared framework for preventing violence against women in Australia, covering: the link between violence against women and gender inequality key components of the Change the story framework, […]
This workshop explores how music and musical experiences can support children aged 0-5, particularly those affected by trauma. Participants will learn how music supports brain development, helps children express emotion, and promotes regulation and connection. This workshop is not a music therapy qualification. This training sessions explores: The science and research which suggests music experiences […]
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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.
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