Resources

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: the principles of permanency in Permanency Support Program (PSP) focusing on Guardianship, Adoption […]

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 […]

“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 […]

This Online session is for all PSP Casework Staff and Leaders. The session will provide a more detailed, intimate reflective practice space about the challenges you experience around family finding. The PSP Learning Hub coaching is based on the GROW […]

“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 […]

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 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 […]

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 (CoP), participants […]

Domestic and family violence is a major social health and human rights issue in Australia and one of the leading causes for DCJ intervention in families’ lives. This workshop will introduce participants to a conversational style that invites fathers to […]

“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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

This webinar introduces caseworkers to the Permanency Case Management Policy (PCMP). The PCMP sits alongside existing policies and mandates and emphasises the need for collaborative assessment and case planning between DCJ and PSP service providers. This session will explore: The […]

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 […]

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 […]

This session will build your confidence and capability in developing Aboriginal Cultural Support Plans that are practical, authentic and respectful. Together we will explore how to embed Culture as a source of strength and identity for children, avoid tokenism, and […]

Domestic and family violence is a major social health and human rights issue in Australia and one of the leading causes for DCJ intervention in families’ lives. This workshop will introduce participants to a conversational style that invites fathers to […]

Difficult conversations will explore knowledge and skills for responding to situations when important, yet difficult conversations are needed in the context of working with clients across the range of permanency support programs. The course will: identify the purpose and foundations […]

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, […]

Talking with Children and Young People about Permanency: 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 […]

Webinar: Safeguarding Quality Practice This webinar session is for all PSP Casework Staff. 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 […]

This session will strengthen your skills in developing Cultural Support Plans that genuinely reflect the identity, traditions and needs of children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds. We will explore how to engage families and communities, respect language and […]

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 […]

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 (CoP), participants […]

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 […]

Training Overview Strengthen your impact on children and young people’s lives through expert affidavit writing. As a PSP Service Provider, your affidavit directly shapes Children’s Court decision-making. Our practice-based coaching session empowers casework staff to craft compelling and professional affidavits. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]