Healthy professional and personal boundaries are essential to ensure that you and your clients are safe and respected. However, in the current community services environment with many demands, professional boundaries can be blurred. Come and join us to explore physical, mental and emotional personal boundaries. You will also learn about people who don’t like hearing ‘no’ and try to manipulate you to say ‘yes’. When exploring boundaries in the workplace, you will look at clear...
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$360Limited
GST free
Navigating Professional and Personal Boundaries in Community Services
<p>Healthy professional and personal boundaries are essential to ensure that you and your clients are safe and respected. However, in the current community services environment with many demands,
This workshop provides community sector workers with an understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act and strategies to work with their clients when they are impacted by this Act. It is delivered by the NSW Tenants Union - the experts in this type of work. The workshop covers: Overview of the Residential Tenancies Act Residential tenancy agreement Bond Rights and responsibilities Introduction to Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Services (TAAS) Social Housing DCJ Housing Tenancy...
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$380Limited
GST free
Tenancy Law for Non-Lawyers
<p>This workshop provides community sector workers with an understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act and strategies to work with their clients when they are impacted by this Act. It is delivered
Providing effective services for people who have experienced trauma has been difficult for both practitioners and service users. This has required organisations to consider whether existing systems of care and models of service delivery are indeed effective in supporting trauma survivors or re traumatising. The current political climate, with cuts to funding and increased pressure on resources, coupled with traumatised clients, has resulted in many traumatised service systems and...
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$360Limited
GST free
Applying a Trauma Informed Approach
<p>Providing effective services for people who have experienced trauma has been difficult for both practitioners and service users. This has required organisations to consider whether existing systems
The term case management does not align well with current, sector best practice or language. People are not ‘cases’ and the aim of working with clients is no longer to ‘manage them’. Case management practice has evolved considerably in recent years as we have learned about the importance of working in ways that are; strengths-based, client-centred and led and informed by an awareness of trauma. This interactive workshop explores and extends the skills, knowledge, attitudes and...
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$700Limited
GST free
Complex Case Management
<p>The term case management does not align well with current, sector best practice or language. People are not ‘cases’ and the aim of working with clients is no longer to ‘manage them’. </p><p>Case
<p>The term case management does not align well with current, sector best practice or language. People are not ‘cases’ and the aim of working with clients is no longer to ‘manage them’. </p><p>Case
In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of understanding and addressing vicarious trauma has never been more crucial. Often referred to as the "cost of caring", VT occurs when individuals absorb the emotional and psychological experiences of those they assist, leading to symptoms similar to those experienced by direct trauma survivors. In this 3-hr workshop, we will explore what VT is, how to identify it, how it can impact our physical and psychological health,...
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$280Limited
GST free
Vicarious Trauma
<p>In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of understanding and addressing vicarious trauma has never been more crucial. Often referred to as the "cost of caring", VT occurs when
Do you provide group supervision? Have you been asked to facilitate reflective practice groups or case reviews for your team? Group supervision has the potential to develop a cohesive, team approach to service delivery. It can provide strong collegial support and foster the development of collective knowledge about specific practice challenges. Group supervision also has particular potential to generate fresh ideas about complex situations and to extend people’s perspectives....
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$360Limited
GST free
Facilitating Group Supervision
<p>Do you provide group supervision? Have you been asked to facilitate reflective practice groups or case reviews for your team? </p><p>Group supervision has the potential to develop a cohesive, team
Engaging in a supervisory, support, peer, mentoring, consulting or overseeing role with others reflects one’s knowledge, experience and position. These roles are both rewarding and challenging. Rewards come in the form of being able to directly assist others in achieving their goals and overcoming their challenges. Challenges come in the form of knowledge base, ethical and practice dilemmas. Supporting and growing the competence of workers who engage in direct client service roles...
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$360Limited
GST free
Clinical Supervision: Models and Methods
<p>Engaging in a supervisory, support, peer, mentoring, consulting or overseeing role with others reflects one’s knowledge, experience and position. </p><p>These roles are both rewarding and
Hoarding and Squalor is on the increase. It is estimated that there may be as many as 600,000 Australians living in clutter or severe domestic Squalor. This equates to 2.6% of the population. For the most part, workers stumble across these situations when assisting consumers with other issues, and struggle to understand how to work with and support consumers in this area. This training will equip workers to understand Hoarding Disorder (HD) and Severe Domestic Squalor (SDS) by...
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$680Limited
GST free
Unpacking the Complexity of Hoarding and Squalor
<p>Hoarding and Squalor is on the increase. It is estimated that there may be as many as 600,000 Australians living in clutter or severe domestic Squalor. This equates to 2.6% of the population. For
Managing conflict and having difficult conversations is an inevitable part of life. We often approach these as a ‘problem’, but when handled well, conflict and difficult conversations can be healthy, constructive and positive. For example, they can allow us to communicate our thoughts, feelings and needs in a healthy way, strengthen relationships, and be a springboard for personal and/or professional growth. However, knowing the appropriate approach is a must. This interactive...
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$360Limited
GST free
Managing Conflict and Difficult Conversations
<p>Managing conflict and having difficult conversations is an inevitable part of life. We often approach these as a ‘problem’, but when handled well, conflict and difficult conversations can be
Keeping children and young people safe is an important responsibility for all community sector organisations. This two day workshop will provide you with the opportunity to update your legislative knowledge and to explore some of the complex issues surrounding the recognition of, and response to abuse, neglect and risk of harm. Relevant case studies are used throughout this workshop to assist you to understand your reporting responsibilities and the notification process. This...
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$680Limited
GST free
Child Protection - Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk
<p>Keeping children and young people safe is an important responsibility for all community sector organisations. This two day workshop will provide you with the opportunity to update your legislative
