The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

Course Overview Working with Children and their Families is an induction training module delivered by the Centre for Excellence for The Orange Door network.   Practitioners participating in this training will gain: An understanding of the Best Interest Case Practice Model and the underpinning legislation and policies that guide child-centred practice An understanding of working […]

Course Overview This workshop provides the practitioner with the necessary skills and knowledge on how to embed a Best Interest Case Practice Model (BICPM) framework into their practice when working with children, young people, carers and families. It provides the necessary foundation to achieve successful outcomes for children, young people, carers and their families. Learning […]

Course Overview Working with Children and their Families is an induction training module delivered by the Centre for Excellence for The Orange Door network.   Practitioners participating in this training will gain: An understanding of the Best Interest Case Practice Model and the underpinning legislation and policies that guide child-centred practice An understanding of working […]

Course Overview Good case notes and records assist in providing continuity of care to clients, aid in promoting good practice and service delivery and, provide accountability and protect individual employees and the agency where there may be concerns about the nature or adequacy of the service provided. For many workers, keeping good case notes and […]

Course Overview This workshop is designed to help practitioners gain knowledge and skills to have a greater understanding of Aboriginal culture. This interactive session over 3.5 hours will provide opportunities for open discussion. Learning Outcomes Have a greater understanding of the history and past events which shaped the way in which Aboriginal communities have evolved to […]

Course Overview The Best Interests Case Practice Model provides a foundation for working with children, including the unborn child, young people and families. It aims to reflect the case practice directions arising from the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (CYFA) and the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. This 6-hour workshop (delivered over two […]

The Department of Health in partnership with the Centre is delivering Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM) webinar training for the Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health workforce. About this event:  This training consists of a four-hour online workshop. The training has been specially re-designed to be culturally safe and appropriate for practitioners […]

Course Overview This workshop provides the practitioner with the necessary skills and knowledge on how to embed a Best Interest Case Practice Model (BICPM) framework into their practice when working with children, young people, carers and families. It provides the necessary foundation to achieve successful outcomes for children, young people, carers and their families. Learning […]

Step by Step Training Please note this training is spread over 4 days, with each date below being the first date in the set. To see all the days in each set, click on the sessions below.

Course Overview Good case notes and records assist in providing continuity of care to clients, aid in promoting good practice and service delivery and, provide accountability and protect individual employees and the agency where there may be concerns about the nature or adequacy of the service provided. For many workers, keeping good case notes and […]

The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

Step by Step Training Please note this training is spread over 4 days, with each date below being the first date in the set. To see all the days in each set, click on the sessions below.

Course Overview The Best Interests Case Practice Model provides a foundation for working with children, including the unborn child, young people and families. It aims to reflect the case practice directions arising from the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (CYFA) and the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. This 6-hour workshop (delivered over two […]

Course Overview Good case notes and records assist in providing continuity of care to clients, aid in promoting good practice and service delivery and, provide accountability and protect individual employees and the agency where there may be concerns about the nature or adequacy of the service provided. For many workers, keeping good case notes and […]

This workshop is designed to help residential care workers and other welfare professionals understand how to establish and maintain professional boundaries.  Key concepts are presented that explain why boundaries are important to building the foundation to positive therapeutic interventions.  Some of the pitfalls of poor boundaries are examined within the context of organisational policy.  This […]

The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

Course Overview This two-part workshop (6 hours over two days) aims to assist practitioners to understand and explore theoretical frameworks and models that underpin advanced case management and how to assess and engage individuals and families who are experiencing complex and multiple issues in their case planning and goal setting. This workshop will explore attachment […]

Course Overview This workshop provides participants with an understanding of the Looking After Children (LAC) processes and frameworks and the role case managers, practitioners, residential workers, carers, various stakeholders, families, children and young people play in its implementation. It provides an understanding of the Best Interests Case Practice model and the importance of embedding Looking […]

Step by Step Training Please note this training is spread over 4 days, with each date below being the first date in the set. To see all the days in each set, click on the sessions below.

Course Overview Young people use substances for a variety of reasons, but many of these can often get missed when faced with presenting health concerns and problematic behaviours. Sometimes we don’t stop to ask ‘why is this young person using?’ and ‘what are they getting from substances that they aren’t getting elsewhere?’ This training focuses […]

The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

Course Overview This two-part workshop (6 hours over two days) aims to assist practitioners to understand and explore theoretical frameworks and models that underpin advanced case management and how to assess and engage individuals and families who are experiencing complex and multiple issues in their case planning and goal setting. This workshop will explore attachment […]

Course Overview This workshop provides participants with an understanding of the Looking After Children (LAC) processes and frameworks and the role case managers, practitioners, residential workers, carers, various stakeholders, families, children and young people play in its implementation. It provides an understanding of the Best Interests Case Practice model and the importance of embedding Looking […]

Step by Step Training Please note this training is spread over 4 days, with each date below being the first date in the set. To see all the days in each set, click on the sessions below.

Course Overview This workshop is an introduction to Positive Behaviour Support with a strong focus on working with clients with a disability. Participants will gain a greater understanding of behaviours of concern and how they can be assessed. It will include a practical run through of assessment models and exploring interactive assessment scenarios. Learning Outcomes […]

Course Overview This workshop provides participants with an understanding of the Looking After Children (LAC) processes and frameworks and the role case managers, practitioners, residential workers, carers, various stakeholders, families, children and young people play in its implementation. It provides an understanding of the Best Interests Case Practice model and the importance of embedding Looking […]

Course Overview This workshop is an introduction to Positive Behaviour Support with a strong focus on working with clients with a disability. Participants will gain a greater understanding of behaviours of concern and how they can be assessed. It will include a practical run through of assessment models and exploring interactive assessment scenarios. Learning Outcomes […]

Course Overview All children have the right to grow up in environments that are free from abuse. That’s why it is the responsibility of every organisation that provides services or facilities for children to implement Child Safe Standards into their daily practices. Learning Outcomes   Introductory presentation on the new Child Safe Standards How to […]

The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

Course Overview Working with Children and their Families is an induction training module delivered by the Centre for Excellence for The Orange Door network.   Practitioners participating in this training will gain: An understanding of the Best Interest Case Practice Model and the underpinning legislation and policies that guide child-centred practice An understanding of working […]

Course Overview Effective supervision and leadership are critical enablers for quality practice and positive outcomes for clients. This workshop explores the theory and practice of supervision and leadership, identifying the differences between the two concepts. The workshop provides current and emerging leaders with knowledge and skills to support teams and enhance best practice within their organisation. Learning […]

Course Overview Good case notes and records assist in providing continuity of care to clients, aid in promoting good practice and service delivery and, provide accountability and protect individual employees and the agency where there may be concerns about the nature or adequacy of the service provided. For many workers, keeping good case notes and […]

Course Overview Working with Children and their Families is an induction training module delivered by the Centre for Excellence for The Orange Door network.   Practitioners participating in this training will gain: An understanding of the Best Interest Case Practice Model and the underpinning legislation and policies that guide child-centred practice An understanding of working […]

Course Overview Working with Children and their Families is an induction training module delivered by the Centre for Excellence for The Orange Door network.   Practitioners participating in this training will gain: An understanding of the Best Interest Case Practice Model and the underpinning legislation and policies that guide child-centred practice An understanding of working […]

Course Overview Learn how to understand, respond to and prevent suicide. An evidence based, Australian training program that empowers you to have a ‘CALM conversation’ about suicide, to reduce stigma, promote help seeking and save lives. CALM empowers participants to recognise and respond to suicide risk, and to support someone through stages of positive intervention, […]

Course Overview This half day (3 hour) workshop provides theoretical as well as practical training in understanding the role of documentation in case management, and the implications of non-compliance with professional standards.  The training aims to develop participants’ skills in this important area through discussion and exercises. Good case notes and records assist in providing […]

The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

2023 Diploma of Leadership and Management - Face to Face Sessions Details of the face to face are available below.  Please register for the calendar invite atleast a day prior to your session To access the resources for the diploma units of competencies please click on : Diploma of Leadership and Management 2023

Course Overview All children have the right to grow up in environments that are free from abuse. That’s why it is the responsibility of every organisation that provides services or facilities for children to implement Child Safe Standards into their daily practices. Learning Outcomes   Introductory presentation on the new Child Safe Standards How to […]

Course Overview The Best Interests Case Practice Model provides a foundation for working with children, including the unborn child, young people and families. It aims to reflect the case practice directions arising from the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (CYFA) and the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. This 6-hour workshop (delivered over two […]

Course Overview This workshop is designed to help residential care workers gain knowledge and skills to have a greater understanding of Aboriginal culture. This interactive session over 3.5 hours will provide opportunities for open discussion. Learning Outcomes Have a greater understanding of the history and past events which shaped the way in which Aboriginal communities […]

The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

2023 Diploma of Leadership and Management - Zoom Sessions Details of the Zoom (face to screen) are available below.  Please register for the Zoom link atleast a day prior to your session To access the resources for the diploma units of competencies please click on : Diploma of Leadership and Management 2023

2023 Diploma of Leadership and Management - Zoom Sessions Details of the Zoom (face to screen) are available below.  Please register for the Zoom link atleast a day prior to your session To access the resources for the diploma units of competencies please click on : Diploma of Leadership and Management 2023

  Course Overview The aim of this workshop is to provide practitioners with an understanding of the principles that frame Care teams to ensure they are meaningful and successful. This training provides information on how to embed Care team processes, including collaborative practice, working in partnership, effective communication, and engagement of young people. This workshop […]

The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

Course Overview Working with Children and their Families is an induction training module delivered by the Centre for Excellence for The Orange Door network.   Practitioners participating in this training will gain: An understanding of the Best Interest Case Practice Model and the underpinning legislation and policies that guide child-centred practice An understanding of working […]

Beginning Practice calendar invite for delivery of each unit   To go back to the main course, please click on- Begining Practice- Course 2023

Course Overview Working with Children and their Families is an induction training module delivered by the Centre for Excellence for The Orange Door network.   Practitioners participating in this training will gain: An understanding of the Best Interest Case Practice Model and the underpinning legislation and policies that guide child-centred practice An understanding of working […]

Overview This 4-hour workshop provides theoretical as well as practical training in understanding the role & importance of case notes & report witing using the Best Interests Case Practice Model (BICPM) framework to ensure best outcomes & quality assurance in line with professional standards.  The training aims to develop participants’ skills in this important area […]

Course Overview The Best Interests Case Practice Model provides a foundation for working with children, including the unborn child, young people and families. It aims to reflect the case practice directions arising from the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (CYFA) and the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. This 6-hour workshop (delivered over two […]

The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare invites you to a series of webinars on the theme of ‘Diversity in Practice’ to assist organisations to strengthen professionals understanding of good practice when engaging with children and young people from diverse backgrounds and communities. Please register for our upcoming sessions below:  Working with culturally […]

Beginning Practice calendar invite for delivery of each unit   To go back to the main course, please click on- Begining Practice- Course 2023

Shared Lives Victoria Please note this training is spread over 3 days, with each date below being the first date in the set. To see all the days in each set, click on the sessions below. 

Course Overview This is a workshop designed to deliver practical, pragmatic training for child and family sector staff who may support participants in the NDIS, or the carers of children in the NDIS. The session is delivered by the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, in partnership with DFFH and the Association for […]

The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

Overview This 4-hour workshop provides theoretical as well as practical training in understanding the role & importance of case notes & report witing using the Best Interests Case Practice Model (BICPM) framework to ensure best outcomes & quality assurance in line with professional standards.  The training aims to develop participants’ skills in this important area […]

Shared Lives Victoria Please note this training is spread over 3 days, with each date below being the first date in the set. To see all the days in each set, click on the sessions below. 

The 'Working with the NDIS to support families at risk' workshops are run in two parts. You can register for both parts below.    Here is a page with all of the resources and links we will share during the NDIS workshops.   Click here to return to the NDIS Course Page  

Course Overview This workshop looks the Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) practically, developing an understanding of what ASD is and the types of ASD, looking at the challenges faced by individuals with ASD and secondary challenges that may present.  The workshop also explores how as a worker, you can support a young person with ASD by […]

Course Overview The Best Interests Case Practice Model provides a foundation for working with children, including the unborn child, young people and families. It aims to reflect the case practice directions arising from the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (CYFA) and the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. This 6-hour workshop (delivered over two […]

Shared Lives Victoria Please note this training is spread over 3 days, with each date below being the first date in the set. To see all the days in each set, click on the sessions below. 

Course Overview This workshop looks the Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) practically, developing an understanding of what ASD is and the types of ASD, looking at the challenges faced by individuals with ASD and secondary challenges that may present.  The workshop also explores how as a worker, you can support a young person with ASD by […]

Delivered by four Lived Experience Experts, this training will help workers better understand care leavers’ experience and what skills and attributes care leavers are looking for in a worker and service. Overview A group of care leavers have come together to develop and deliver workshops for the child, youth and family service’ sector and allied […]

  Overview The training is designed for case managers and others working closely with children and their families to support collaboration with parents to meet the stability, development and safety needs of children - so they can thrive!   We cover ages and stages of development, how to notice the signs of trauma, working with parents […]

  Overview This workshop provides participants with an opportunity to review the foundational knowledge of early child development and identify how common experiences such as family violence can impact child wellbeing. Participants will then explore how they can integrate a child focused, trauma informed approach into their own practice with young children, their parents/carers and […]

Beginning Practice calendar invite for delivery of each unit   To go back to the main course, please click on- Begining Practice- Course 2023

The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare invites you to a series of webinars on the theme of ‘Diversity in Practice’ to assist organisations to strengthen professionals understanding of good practice when engaging with children and young people from diverse backgrounds and communities. Please register for our upcoming sessions below:  Working with culturally […]

The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare invites you to a series of webinars on the theme of ‘Diversity in Practice’ to assist organisations to strengthen professionals understanding of good practice when engaging with children and young people from diverse backgrounds and communities. Please register for our upcoming sessions below:  Working with culturally […]

The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

Beginning Practice calendar invite for delivery of each unit   To go back to the main course, please click on- Begining Practice- Course 2023

This workshop is designed to help residential care workers and other welfare professionals understand how to establish and maintain professional boundaries.  Key concepts are presented that explain why boundaries are important to building the foundation to positive therapeutic interventions.  Some of the pitfalls of poor boundaries are examined within the context of organisational policy.  This […]

Course Overview Young people use substances for a variety of reasons, but many of these can often get missed when faced with presenting health concerns and problematic behaviours. Sometimes we don’t stop to ask ‘why is this young person using?’ and ‘what are they getting from substances that they aren’t getting elsewhere?’ This training focuses […]

The Centre has developed a series of new MARAM workshops entitled “Putting MARAM into Practice”. The workshops address some of the key challenges practitioners confront when they integrate MARAM into their everyday work. These practice challenges were identified from three types of consultation: Interviews with MARAM participants Observations and recommendations from the team of MARAM […]

Course Overview All children have the right to grow up in environments that are free from abuse. That’s why it is the responsibility of every organisation that provides services or facilities for children to implement Child Safe Standards into their daily practices. The Centre runs Child Safe training sessions for a diverse range of organisations […]