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F2F Training: Family Finding

September 27, 2024

This F2F session is for all PSP casework staff and leaders. Family Finding is a core part of permanency casework and critical to supporting children and young people to have safe, lifelong connections with family, kin and community. This training builds knowledge and practical skills to embed family finding into everyday practice, from first contact through to long-term planning. The session explores the purpose and principles of family finding within PSP and links to permanency, using case information, networks and tools to map family, kin and significant people, engaging family and kin in culturally responsive and trauma aware ways, working through common challenges and dilemmas in family finding practice, and integrating family finding into assessment, case planning and review. Participants will have opportunities to work with case examples and reflect on how to apply learning in their own practice.

Online Training: Affidavit Writing in PSP

September 27, 2024

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.

Online Training: Permanency in PSP – Guardianship and Open Adoption

September 3, 2024

Are you considering guardianship or open adoption as a permanent pathway for a child or young person? Don’t miss our upcoming online training, where we will thoroughly explore the six steps in the guardianship and open adoption process. Co-facilitated by the PSP Learning Hub and DCJ, this session offers a valuable opportunity to get expert answers to your questions. Gain the essential insights and practical knowledge needed to navigate these processes with confidence.

The training will cover:

• Considering permanency and addressing barriers
• Detailed explanation of the six-step process
• Effective communication with children, families, and carers about Guardianship and Open Adoption
• Ensuring children remain connected to their family and culture

Webinar: Part 3 – Working with Aboriginal Families and Communities

August 14, 2024

“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 to support a strong sense of identity in Aboriginal children.

Though not mandatory, we recommend enrolling in Part 1 Aboriginal Cultures and Histories and Part 2 Aboriginal Child Protection History to enhance your understanding and effectiveness in supporting Aboriginal children and families.”

Webinar: Part 2 – Aboriginal Child Protection History

August 14, 2024

“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 for Aboriginal children today.

Though not mandatory, we recommend enrolling in Part 1 Aboriginal Cultures and Histories and Part 3 Working with Aboriginal Families and Communities to enhance your understanding and effectiveness in supporting Aboriginal children and families.”

Webinar: PCMP Business Rules & Practice Guidance Training

July 12, 2024

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 the Department of Communities and Justice and Permanency Support Program providers. Learn how to effectively navigate case management responsibilities, statutory powers, and the intricacies of permanency case planning to achieve the best outcomes for children and families. Equip yourself with the knowledge to support stable, secure, and loving homes for children in care. 

Coaching: Quality Provisional and Kinship Assessments

July 12, 2024

Join this session to understand the essential components of effective provisional and kinship assessments. Learn practical strategies for conducting thorough evaluations that prioritise the safety, stability, and well-being of children. Discover how to engage families and kin effectively, ensuring assessments are comprehensive and culturally sensitive. Equip yourself with the skills to make informed decisions that support the best outcomes for children in care.

Coaching: The Healing Power of Relationships

July 12, 2024

This session explores how strong, meaningful relationships can transform the lives of children and young people in care. Learn practical strategies to nurture these bonds, providing the emotional support and stability essential for their well-being. Discover the profound impact of love, trust, and consistent care in fostering healing and growth. Join us to make a lasting difference in the lives of those you support.

Online Training: Purposeful Home Visiting

July 12, 2024

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, and innovative tools can turn each visit into a powerful opportunity for growth and connection. Learn to craft visits that are not just organised but deeply impactful, tailored to each family’s unique needs. From building trust through active listening to igniting joy with creative activities, this session equips you to make a profound difference in every child’s life.

Webinar: PSP Time Management

July 11, 2024

This training provides PSP casework staff and leaders with tips, tricks, and hacks to get the most out of their time. The training explores:

• how technology can work to make you as efficient as possible how to work smarter, not harder
• how modifying techniques, systems, and approaches can carve out more time to spend with children and families