Resources

Looking Back – Looking Forward: How Single Stories and Practice Traditions can Impact Permanency This training provides a reflective space for practitioners and leaders to explore the concept of a single story and practice traditions – and how these can […]

This foundational workshop provides an overview of child development underpinned by a theoretical framework. This involves looking at the whole child and understanding that learning and development occur holistically. When working with young children there is a responsibility to recognise […]

Restoration in Practice Restoration is often the preferred permanency goal, but translating policy into practice can be complex. This Community of Practice brings practitioners together to explore restoration through a real-world scenario, unpacking decision-making, engagement with parents, and balancing risk […]

Motivational Interviewing in Casework Discover how Motivational Interviewing (MI) can enhance casework practice and support meaningful change for families. This introductory webinar explores the principles, process, and practical skills of MI within the PSP context, highlighting how a collaborative, strengths-based […]

Making family time meaningful: This training provides PSP casework staff and leaders with information, tools, and resources to support them in helping families and children get the most out of their family time. It will also resource practitioners to support […]

This practical, interactive workshop supports caseworkers to strengthen their understanding of case planning within the Permanency Support Program (PSP), with a particular focus on family preservation and restoration. The training explores the purpose of case planning, the legislative and policy […]

Overview:  Mandatory reporting decisions can be complex, and practitioners often need a space to think them through. This coaching session provides a supportive forum for practitioners to bring real practice dilemmas, explore reporting thresholds, and strengthen confidence in decision-making. Together […]

S149b-k Communities of Practice aims to improve the lives and outcomes of children and families by creating a space for practitioners to come together and explore difficult practice issues within the Permanency Support Program. In this Communities of Practice, participants […]

Working with Parents Get ready for an exciting session co-facilitated by a PSP LH facilitator and a parent with lived experience who will share her story and key learnings for practitioners! This session will delve into the pivotal role that […]

Developing Meaningful Aboriginal Cultural Support Plans This training provides PSP casework staff and leaders with the essence of cultural planning for children, young people and their families from Aboriginal backgrounds. Embark on a journey in cultural planning, tailored to Aboriginal […]

Working with Men Communities of Practice aims to improve the lives and outcomes of children and families by creating a space for practitioners to come together and explore difficult practice issues within the Permanency Support Program. In this Communities of […]

The impact and importance of play Discover how play is a fundamental tool in building relationships, facilitating healing, and supporting development and connection for children in out-of-home care. Learn how play, as the primary way children communicate, can be the […]

This training provides PSP casework staff and leaders with skills, resources, and practice approaches to strengthen their confidence in talking with CYP about permanency. The training explores: Child development, language, the impact of trauma, and the role of play The […]

PCMP Business Rules & Practice Guidance Training Join us for an insightful session on the Permanency Case Management Policy (PCMP). This training will cover the essential rules and practice guidance, ensuring you understand the minimum expectations for collaborative work between […]

This foundational workshop provides an overview of child development underpinned by a theoretical framework. This involves looking at the whole child and understanding that learning and development occur holistically. When working with young children there is a responsibility to recognise […]

Looking Back – Looking Forward: How Single Stories and Practice Traditions can Impact Permanency This training provides a reflective space for practitioners and leaders to explore the concept of a single story and practice traditions – and how these can […]

Working with Aboriginal Children and Families This Communities of Practice provides a reflective, conversational space for practitioners to deepen their practice when working alongside Aboriginal children, families and communities. Rather than a structured training session, this CoP draws on shared […]

This foundational workshop provides an overview of child development underpinned by a theoretical framework. This involves looking at the whole child and understanding that learning and development occur holistically. When working with young children there is a responsibility to recognise […]

Working with Men Communities of Practice aims to improve the lives and outcomes of children and families by creating a space for practitioners to come together and explore difficult practice issues within the Permanency Support Program. In this Communities of […]

PCMP Business Rules & Practice Guidance Training Join us for an insightful session on the Permanency Case Management Policy (PCMP). This training will cover the essential rules and practice guidance, ensuring you understand the minimum expectations for collaborative work between […]

This training provides PSP casework staff and leaders with skills, resources, and practice approaches to strengthen their confidence in talking with CYP about permanency. The training explores: Child development, language, the impact of trauma, and the role of play The […]

Motivational Interviewing in Casework Discover how Motivational Interviewing (MI) can enhance casework practice and support meaningful change for families. This introductory webinar explores the principles, process, and practical skills of MI within the PSP context, highlighting how a collaborative, strengths-based […]

Affidavit Writing in PSP PSP Service Providers play a very important role in helping ensure that the Children’s Court has the best evidence to make the decisions about children and young people subject of care proceedings. The training, run by […]

Family Action Plan for Change (FAP-C) A quality FAP-C is critical in preservation & restoration casework.  In this session, Practitioners are given the opportunity to practice what they have learned by having a crack at writing some content for a […]

Leaving Care In this interactive session, we explore the casework practice in the leaving care space.  A great session that covers the basics and provides more advanced content all in one.  The session includes; Why leaving care planning and support […]

Leaving Care – Financial Plans This training session is for all PSP staff. This session is designed for PSP leaders who want to strengthen their practice in supporting young people as they transition from care. The session offers a focused […]

Preparing Young People for Independence What actually helps young people transition out of care? In this Community of Practice, practitioners explore a real-life scenario to unpack the practical steps, conversations and supports that help young people move toward independence with […]

This session will explore the vital role of home visits in ensuring children thrive even when they can’t live at home with their parents. Learn how to meet the OOHC standards meaningfully and creatively and discover how planning, heartfelt interactions, […]

Webinar Overview This foundational webinar is delivered to enhance PSP casework staff and managers work to understand the foundations and guiding principles of the child protection system. (1) Legislation and Standards; provides an overview of the mechanisms of government that […]

Aboriginal Cultures and Histories provide information and strategies for PSP casework staff to better understand and support Aboriginal children, families, and communities. This webinar focuses on exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and the history of Australia and legislation […]

This foundational workshop provides an overview of child development underpinned by a theoretical framework. This involves looking at the whole child and understanding that learning and development occur holistically. When working with young children there is a responsibility to recognise […]

Conversations We Avoid Some conversations are difficult but they are often the most important. In this Community of Practice, practitioners work through a scenario involving challenging discussions with parents, carers or young people. Together we explore practical ways to approach […]

Overview: “Aboriginal Child Protection History provides information and strategies for PSP casework staff to better understand and support Aboriginal children, families, and communities. This webinar focuses on understanding Australia’s history of Aboriginal child protection, intergenerational trauma, and discusses the realities […]

This one-day workshop explores problematic and harmful sexualised behaviours in children and young people within the NSW context. Participants will examine normative sexual development, recognise when behaviours become concerning, and consider culturally informed, child-rights-based responses. The session also explores sibling […]

Overview:  “Working with Aboriginal Families and Communities provides information and strategies for PSP casework staff to better understand and support Aboriginal children, families, and communities. This webinar focuses on understanding diversity in Aboriginal culture, privilege and its impacts and how […]

Communities of Practice aims to improve the lives and outcomes of children and families by creating a space for practitioners to come together and explore difficult practice issues within the Permanency Support Program. In this Communities of Practice, participants will […]

Leaving Care – Financial Plans This training session is for all PSP staff. This session is designed for PSP leaders who want to strengthen their practice in supporting young people as they transition from care. The session offers a focused […]

The Six Steps of Guardianship and Open Adoption This foundation training for inexperienced or new staff will explore permanency planning for children and young people who can’t be restored home. Topics we will cover include: Understanding permanency Considering Guardianship or […]

Developing Meaningful Aboriginal Cultural Support Plans This training provides PSP casework staff and leaders with the essence of cultural planning for children, young people and their families from Aboriginal backgrounds. Embark on a journey in cultural planning, tailored to Aboriginal […]

This practical, interactive workshop supports caseworkers to strengthen their understanding of case planning within the Permanency Support Program (PSP), with a particular focus on family preservation and restoration. The training explores the purpose of case planning, the legislative and policy […]

Working with Aboriginal Children and Families This Communities of Practice provides a reflective, conversational space for practitioners to deepen their practice when working alongside Aboriginal children, families and communities. Rather than a structured training session, this CoP draws on shared […]