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Online Training: Culture and Connections: Working with Aboriginal and multicultural children, young people and families

May 24, 2023

Culture and Connections: Working with Aboriginal and multicultural children, young people and families

This training provides PSP casework staff and leaders with information and resources to strengthen their relationships with children, young people and families from Aboriginal and Multicultural backgrounds.

The training explores:

Perception of culture
Our understanding of Aboriginal and Multicultural families in PSP
Intergenerational trauma and the realities of now
Effectively engaging with children, families and carers
How to incorporate children’s cultural needs in cultural plans

Webinar: Family Action Plan for Change

May 24, 2023

Please note we’ve updated our enrolment process. To complete your enrolment and receive the calendar invite, please fill out the Teams Webinar registration form that appears after you click Submit on this page. This step is required to receive your session link.

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 FAP-C based on a case study. This session covers:

the purpose of a FAP-C
building adult capabilities
participation
the road map of change (storytelling)
simplifying complexity
the role of hope
working with Aboriginal families.

Coaching: PSP Time Strategies: Building Permanency Pathways

January 3, 2023

Time Management in PSP:

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

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: Part 1 – Aboriginal Culture and History

April 19, 2021

“Aboriginal Cultures and Histories provides 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 from an Aboriginal perspective.

Though not mandatory, we recommend enrolling in the next two sessions, held on 16 October and 23 October, Aboriginal Child Protection History and Working with Aboriginal Families and Communities to enhance your understanding and effectiveness in supporting Aboriginal children and families.”

Webinar: Looking Back – Looking Forward: How Single Stories and Practice Traditions can Impact Permanency

January 20, 2023

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 impact permanency casework. The training explores:

Single stories and practice traditions: what are they and how can they impact permanency
The role of consultation and critique in safeguarding practice
The role of perspective-taking, reflection, and challenge
Tools, resources, and toys: how to get the best out of your toolkit

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.

Coaching: Leaving Care – Financial Plans

January 23, 2023

This online 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 and supportive reflective practice space to explore how to craft individualised financial leaving care plans that are practical, meaningful, and responsive to each young person’s needs.

Through guided discussion and reflection, leaders will consider approaches that not only meet organisational requirements but also build their confidence and capability in ensuring young people are set up for financial stability and independence as they move into adulthood.

Webinar: Safeguarding Quality Practice