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Communities of Practice: Making Section 163 Information Meaningful

April 19, 2024

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 discuss how to make the information shared under section 163 of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 meaningful for the important people in a child’s life.

Communities of Practice: What is Section 149b-k?

April 19, 2024

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 discuss how to apply s149b-k of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, how to gather relevant evidence when assessing risk, and how to approach difficult conversations when information levels change.

Coaching: Leaving Care

December 15, 2023

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 is so important
  • Insights from experienced practitioners
  • The importance of relationships
  • Tips, tricks and resources
  • Financials, victims of crime, driving, pets and much more

Online Training: Leaving Care

June 15, 2023

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 is so important
  • Insights from experienced practitioners
  • The importance of relationships
  • Tips, tricks and resources
  • Financials, victims of crime, driving, pets and much more

Coaching: Difficult conversations in Guardianship and Open Adoption

May 31, 2023

This coaching session is for all PSP Casework Staff.

The session will provide a more detailed, intimate reflective practice space about difficult conversations we need to have in Guardianship and Open Adoption. The PSP Learning Hub coaching is based on the GROW model.

Coaching is a trained and practiced skill that assists you to reflect on your practice with set goals to reach changes in your day-to-day work that is in line with organisational objectives to increase your knowledge, understanding, and skills in working with children, young people, and families.

 

Coaching: Guardianship – Supporting Family Time with Kinship Carers for Caseworkers

May 31, 2023

This coaching session is for all PSP Casework Staff.

The session will provide a more detailed, intimate reflective practice space about working with kinship carers in Guardianship around family time. The PSP Learning Hub coaching is based on the GROW model.

Coaching is a trained and practiced skill that assists you to reflect on your practice with set goals to reach changes in your day-to-day work that is in line with organizational objectives to increase your knowledge, understanding, and skills in working with children, young people, and families.

Online Training: Affidavit Writing in PSP

May 25, 2023

Training Overview

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 an Accredited Specialist in Children’s Law aims to:

  • provide knowledge and skills to prepare affidavits in Children’s Court care proceedings
  • explores the purpose and content of affidavits, and their role in care proceedings
  • provides participants with the opportunity to draft an affidavit based on a case study and receive feedback.

Webinar: Understanding and Supporting Child Development

April 19, 2021

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 the interconnectedness of all aspects of a child’s learning and development to ensure the child is nurtured and supported. Without a clear knowledge of child development, vital information can often be missed. Unpacking the core principles and influences of development is key to fostering the child’s acquisition of skills, knowledge, and attitudes towards lifelong learning.

Webinar: Understanding PSP: Legislation, Standards and Guiding Principles

June 30, 2022

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 create and administer the legislation and standards that guide our practice in PSP.

(2) Guiding Principles and Understanding the PSP; provides an overview of the dimensions of permanency for children and young people in PSP, why it’s important and the policy framework to achieve permanency.

Leaders Toolkit Coaching: Guardianship and Open Adoption

December 19, 2022

Coaching: Guardianship and Open Adoption

This coaching session is for leaders; management of all levels, team leaders, coordinators, practice specialists/practice leads.

It will provide a more detailed, intimate reflective practice space. The PSP Learning Hub coaching is based on the GROW model.

Coaching is a trained and practiced skill that assists PSP Service Providers to reflect on practice and set and reach personal goals that are in line with organisational objectives, increasing their knowledge, understanding and skills in service delivery to children, young people, and families.

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