Building a world beyond family and gender-based violence requires skills and supported workers, with the ability to design and deliver initiatives in the spaces where we live, learn, work and play. The Prevention Programs training package is designed to equip you with the skills to turn your understanding of the evidence of primary prevention into […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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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