Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
_h_Our vision, values and purpose_hh_ Leadership and advocacy in child, youth and family services.
_h_Centre Board_hh_ Our Board members are highly respected leaders and experts in the child and family services sector.
_h_Publications_hh_ The Centre's annual and financial reports, Reconciliation Action Plan, and other important publications.
_h_Employment_hh_ Employment opportunities with The Centre.
_h_Events_hh_ Find out about our events, including the Debutante Ball.
_h_Deb Tsorbaris_hh_ Deb advocates to improve the lives of children, young people and families in the areas of child safety, education and health.
_h_Nationally Recognised Training_hh_ The Centre provides nationally recognised training to organisations and individuals in child and family services.
_h_RCLDS_hh_ RCLDS provides training and learning opportunities for residential care workers across Victoria.
_h_Online Learning_hh_ Online courses for residential care workers in Victoria.
_h_Customised Training_hh_ Tailor our training for your organisation.
_h_Child Safe Organisation_hh_ Information on new Child Safe Standards legislation, relevant training, and helpful resources.
_h_OPEN_hh_ Driving development of evidence and innovation across the service delivery system.
_h_Sector Development Forums_hh_ Free forums convened by The Centre for professional workers, aiming to provide a space for discussion and progression within the sector.
_h_Social Policy_hh_ The Centre's submissions to the state government, Royal Commissions, and government bodies.
_h_Treating Families Fairly_hh_ Advocacy for vulnerable families in Victoria.
_h_Raising Expectations_hh_ The Raising Expectations project aims to help young and mature care leavers access higher education.
_h_Fostering Connections_hh_ A sector-led project focused on foster care recruitment.
Working alongside young people to provide best practice advice and encourage ethical participation.
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This training is free to residential care workers in Victoria This is a new training being trialled and will require feedback after the session. This workshop has been developed to support residential care workers to prepare for a potential critical incident. Participants will be given an understanding of defusing (psychological first aid) and debriefing (CISM) along with follow up support and supporters’ self-care. Learning Outcomes Following this workshop, participants should have: Understanding of stress and anxiety Recognise the effects of
This training is for Residential care supervisors in Victoria. This targeted training is aimed at giving new and existing Residential care supervisors the essential frameworks and tools to supervise their staff. The course will give an insight into relevant leadership styles, functions of supervision and an understanding of worker motivation. Who should attend If you are a supervisor or acting supervisor but have not had any supervision training, or if you want to refresh your skills, this training is for
This training is only available to residential care workers in Victoria. Aim of Training This session has been developed by MOAT: Mental Health Services in association with RCLDS, to equip staff in assessing and improving their own self-care strategies. Participants will be provided with practical self-care advice and support in developing a 12-month self-care plan. Learning outcomes Following this session, participants will be able to: Discuss the prevalence rated of mental illness Outline the link between stress levels, vicarious trauma
