Permanency and OOHC - Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies ACWA

Introduction Conducting Investigative Interviews with Children When Allegations Have Been Made Against Staff About Reportable Conduct or Professional Misconduct

Speaking with children is often a daily activity for many professionals working in child related employment and many of the skills, knowledge and practices used in daily communication with children also apply to more formal investigative interviews with children. This introductory workshop helps participants understand the purpose and structure of a legally acceptable interview with the child and some of the child development implications underpinning good practice. Introduction... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Advanced Conducting Investigative Interviews with Children When Allegations Have Been Made Against Staff About Reportable Conduct or Professional Misconduct

Shared Lives Training Skills

Develop skills and confidence in conducting effective Shared Lives 2024 carer training. This three day course is designed for those who haven’t previously delivered carer training. Participants will become familiar with the content of the current Shared Lives 2024 training package for general foster carers and the package for relative and kinship carers. They will also have the opportunity to put newly learnt training skills and nerve-management skills into practice. Completion of... [More]

Shared Lives Training Skills

Wed 18 Jun - Fri 20 Jun 2025
9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
3 sessions, 21 hours total

Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives

Lorena Crisante-Fazio

When	Time	Where
Wed 18 Jun 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room Online - Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives
Thu 19 Jun 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room Online - Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives
Fri 20 Jun 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room Online - Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives

Shared Lives Training Skills

Wed 20 Aug - Fri 22 Aug 2025
9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
3 sessions, 21 hours total

Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives

Tracie Fleming

When	Time	Where
Wed 20 Aug 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room Online - Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives
Thu 21 Aug 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room Online - Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives
Fri 22 Aug 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room Online - Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives

Shared Lives Training Skills

Wed 15 Oct - Fri 17 Oct 2025
9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
3 sessions, 21 hours total

Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives

Lorena Crisante-Fazio

When	Time	Where
Wed 15 Oct 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room Online - Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives
Thu 16 Oct 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room Online - Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives
Fri 17 Oct 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room Online - Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives

Shared Lives Training Skills

Wed 10 Dec - Fri 12 Dec 2025
9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
3 sessions, 21 hours total

Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives

Tracie Fleming

When	Time	Where
Wed 10 Dec 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room Online - Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives
Thu 11 Dec 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room Online - Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives
Fri 12 Dec 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room Online - Virtual Classroom - Shared Lives

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Therapeutic Life Story Work

This introduction to Richard Rose's (2012) Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW) model of trauma recovery and healing (TLSW) will support professionals' understanding of the importance of a child knowing their story and how to engage in this process safely when working alongside traumatised children, young people and their families from both individual and community perspective. Attendees will explore the theoretical and evidence base behind using TLSW and how it supports best... [More]

Therapeutic Life Story Work

Thu 16 Oct
9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 7 hours total

Elise Saunders

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 16 Oct 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Rooms 1 & 2 - Level 9, 110 Sussex St, Sydney

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Strengthening Carer Capacity

More than ever before, we need to be working in partnership with carers of children who have experiences of trauma and neglect. This course will explore the importance of partnering with carers to strengthen confidence and therapeutic care skills and knowledge, recognise the skills and expertise they already have and support carers to have safe and secure relationships with children. Be part of the positive process of strengthening carer capacity to make a difference for children... [More]

Strengthening Carer Capacity

Wed 22 Oct
9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 7 hours total

Online course

Tracie Fleming

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 22 Oct 2025	9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Online room - Online course

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Implementing Trauma Informed Practice in Out-of-Home Care

Please note: This course is only available VIA CREDIT CARD payment at the time of registration. Invoice is not available. This course covers the following topics Educating and informing carers about the effects of developmental trauma on children in out-of-home care Applying an understanding of developmental trauma to positive behaviour support Supporting carers to understand and develop reparative parenting skills and techniques Understanding the link between trauma of separation... [More]

Guardianship Application Documentation

A Guardianship application is more than just doing an assessment of the potential guardian. It is a complex process requiring preparation of documents for court and co-ordination between funded service providers and DCJ personnel. This course will cover all of the key tasks required for a Guardianship application. The course is in two parts: Part 1: Distance learning You will be provided with pre-course information and be expected to satisfactorily complete a knowledge quiz about... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.