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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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