Kinship Care Week 2026
Kinship Care Week is an annual celebration that recognises the enormous impact of kinship carers, and the important role they play in raising and supporting children and young people.
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Training and events calendar
Explore our training and events calendar to find webinars, professional development opportunities, workshops and networking events, designed to empower professionals in the child and family services sector.
Events
World Mental Health Day 2026
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare 50 Market Street, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaWorld Mental Health Day takes place on 10 October. This is an important moment to raise awareness of mental health, reduce stigma and encourage people to seek support when they need it.
World Homelessness Day
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare 50 Market Street, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaOn World Homelessness Day (10 October), we raise awareness and advocate for the children, young people, care leavers and families experiencing housing disadvantage. In Victoria: 105,000 Victorians received homelessness assistance in 2024 - 2025 34% of Victorian homelessness clients were one parent families with children. 67% of homeless young people in Victoria had prior Child […]
ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (RCLDS)
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare 50 Market Street, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaLivingWorks ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two-day interactive, skills based workshop that prepares carers to provide suicide first aid using a unique 6-task model. ASIST workshops features: Learn the skills to provide a suicide first-aid intervention Work to develop a personalised safety plan for someone with thoughts of suicide to keep 'safe-for-now' […]
Best Interest Case Practice Model Training – BICPM
OnlineThis training is designed to bolster professional proficiency in family services, child protection, and placement and support services.
$490
Foundations of Anxiety Disorders
OnlineSession two in the Mental Health training series, 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 […]
$325
Foundations of Mood Disorders
OnlineSession one in the Mental Health training series, 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, […]
AVITH Awareness Day
Adolescent Violence in the Home (AVITH) Awareness Day recognises professionals working with young people who use aggressive, violent, or challenging behaviours in the home. Whether you're a practitioner, school wellbeing officer, youth worker, or mental health professional, your insights and experiences are vital to building understanding and improving support.
Trauma Informed Practice (TIP) Training
OnlineCourse Outline Trauma can shape every aspect of a child or young person’s life, influencing their development, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Understanding how to respond effectively to trauma is essential to preventing further harm and supporting positive, long-term outcomes. This highly interactive training provides you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to work in a […]
$490
Effective Supervision Training
OnlineThis workshop aims to provide participants with the skills and tools to run constructive supervision sessions.
$230
Foundation Case Notes Training
OnlineTailored for professionals such as practitioners, case managers, and social workers, this workshop offers an immersive learning experience.
$260
Navigating the NDIS
OnlineThis training is designed for child and family sector staff who may support participants in the NDIS, or the carers of children in the NDIS.