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SUMMARY:Trauma Awareness in Practice - Virtual Classroom delivered via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This practical training focuses on the implementation of all five trauma-informed principles and builds on the Foundations in Trauma Awareness. This program looks at practical skills to create a safe base to work from and to understand signs of potential trauma and apply the foundational knowledge of complex trauma to your work. \nPLACES ARE LIMITED! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/trauma-awareness-in-practice-virtual-classroom-delivered-via-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241115T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241115T160000
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SUMMARY:Together with Families - Family Services Symposium
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the 2024 Family Services Symposium!\nTogether with Families is the Centre’s Family Services Symposium\, a celebration of the central role of family services in supporting children and their families to thrive. \nThe Centre\, in collaboration with the Department of Families\, Fairness and Housing\, is delighted to welcome family services practitioners\, leaders\, and partners from across Victoria and Tasmania to a day of celebration\, connection\, and knowledge sharing. \nWhen: Friday 15 November 2024\nTime: 9:30am – 4:00pm\nWhere: Rydges Melbourne\, 186 Exhibition Street\, Melbourne \nTickets: Register now! \nThe full-day program will offer unique learning opportunities\, including keynote speakers\, presentations and panel discussions exploring effective practice\, our sector’s impact and reach\, and the innovative approaches shaping the future of family services. \n\n\n\nPurchase your tickets
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/together-with-families-family-services-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241115T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T223004Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Diversity Awareness Masterclass - Virtual Classroom delivered via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This masterclass will build the knowledge and skills to work competently and confidently with transgender and gender diverse (including non-binary) people accessing therapeutic and other services. It explores the intersectionality of complex trauma\, discrimination\, and minority stress to build understanding on how these factors impact the health of transgender people. \nPLACES ARE LIMITED! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/trauma-informed-diversity-awareness-masterclass-virtual-classroom-delivered-via-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241114T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241020T213709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T213709Z
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SUMMARY:Unpacking Resistance Training
DESCRIPTION:Online Event \nKey reasons many people choose to work in primary prevention are to build momentum and create change. We are passionate about mobilising people and community to transform power structures and attitudes that drive gender-based violence. \nHaving conversations and advocating for change with people we work with\, decision makers\, workshop participants\, parents and funders is critical to the success and momentum of change. We’re often inviting the exploration of new or challenging ideas through these conversations\, and people can often react to the topic of gender equality in different ways – from denying there is an issue\, to placating or de-prioritising the efforts for change. \nWho is this for?\nThis training is for practitioners who work in the area of gender equality or in primary prevention of family and gender-based violence.\nThe purpose of this training is to support practitioners delivering primary prevention work. This training does not focus on resistance from people using violence within early intervention or response practice contexts. \n\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\nHow to identify the different forms and levels of resistance.\nThe core principles and strategies to apply when responding to forms of resistance.\nSkills to open up dialogue and feel more confident in having challenging conversations.\nStrategies to support your wellbeing when encountering resistance.\n\n\n Register here
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/unpacking-resistance-training-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241114T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241027T213833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T213933Z
UID:1916-1731576600-1731587400@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Effective Supervision Training - online
DESCRIPTION:Designed for staff who supervise teams in the Community Services sector\, this workshop aims to provide participants with the skills and tools to run constructive supervision sessions. It focuses on a practice perspective that embeds evidence-informed practices into a non-clinical supervision model.\nTo register please go to – https://training.cfecfw.asn.au/ 
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/effective-supervision-training-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241113T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241017T005837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T005837Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting families to navigate tough times: The impact of financial and housing insecurity\, isolation and discrimination
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Kerry Hawkins\, Zan Maeder\, Emi Artemis and Lydia Trowse \nPartner: Emerging Minds \nWith a steep rise in the cost of living\, a growing number of Australian families are having to navigate financial distress\, housing insecurity\, social isolation and discrimination. These factors have a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of children and families. Furthermore\, society still tends to blame ‘poor parenting’ or ‘poor decision-making’ rather than the broader social and contextual factors that are play. This dynamic can increase families’ shame and guilt\, and cause even more harm. \nSupporting families as they navigate these challenges can be complex. This webinar will introduce a new collection of resources from Emerging Minds that you can use in your work with children and families. These resources were produced in collaboration with families and practitioners and aim to amplify child and family voices. Importantly\, they outline not only the impact of social determinants of health inequalities on child and family wellbeing\, but also what other families with lived and living experience have found useful in navigating these challenges. \nThe panel will discuss why the project came about\, how it was developed\, what the resources are and how you can use them. \nThis webinar will help you: \n\nunderstand the impacts of social determinants of health inequalities on child and family health and wellbeing\, and the many ways families are responding to these impacts\nbetter support families impacted by social determinants of health inequalities\, including supporting them to reconnect with their existing knowledge\, skills and values\nreduce families’ experiences of isolation and stigma that can come from experiencing health inequalities\ngain insight into how you can gather and share ideas from the families you work with to support your practice.\n\nThis webinar will interest a range of practitioners in health\, social and community services who work with children and families who may be navigating multiple hardships including financial distress\, housing insecurity\, social isolation and discrimination. \nThis webinar is co-produced by CFCA and Emerging Minds in a series focusing on children’s mental health. They are working together as part of the Emerging Minds: National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health\, which is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care under the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/supporting-families-to-navigate-tough-times-the-impact-of-financial-and-housing-insecurity-isolation-and-discrimination/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241112T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241023T204808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T204920Z
UID:1891-1731403800-1731425400@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Walk alongside Me: Safe and Respectful Ways of Working with Survivors of Coercive Control - Online
DESCRIPTION:This full-day\, online training seeks to upskill anyone whose role brings them into contact with survivors of coercive control\, to enable them to walk alongside survivors safely\, respectfully and ethically. It is suited to new practitioners across the sector – in specialist family violence roles\, or across other specialist disciplines – as foundational learning\, or to experienced practitioners\, to update and enhance their existing practice. \nTime: 9:30am – 3:30pm (Please log in at 9:20am for 9:30am admission) \nVenue: Online (zoom details will be provided) \nCost: $198 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/1891/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241112T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241021T021034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T021034Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Intellectual Disability - What you always needed to know but were mostly never told!
DESCRIPTION:To assist people with an intellectual disability experience a full\, meaningful and inclusive life and develop to their full potential\, it’s vital that we understand how to best provide support. The impact of intellectual disability is rarely addressed in formal training. \nDate: Tuesday 12th November\, 2024 \nTime: 9.30am – 3.30pm \nVenue: Box Hill Golf Club\, 202 Station St\, Box Hill South\, Victoria or Online\nView Registration Form
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/understanding-intellectual-disability-what-you-always-needed-to-know-but-were-mostly-never-told/
LOCATION:Box Hill Golf Club\, 202 Station St\, Box Hill South\, Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241112T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241027T214140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T214140Z
UID:1920-1731403800-1731416400@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Foundation Case Notes Training - Online
DESCRIPTION:This dynamic 3-hour workshop\, tailored for practitioners\, case managers\, social workers\, and other integral members of a comprehensive support system for children\, youth\, and families\, offers an immersive learning experience. Participants will be guided in a secure virtual environment\, empowering them to gain a comprehensive understanding of proficient case note-writing techniques.\nTo register please go to – https://training.cfecfw.asn.au/
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/foundation-case-notes-training-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241111T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241014T230119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T230119Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Families with School Attendance - online
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we hear from Associate Professor Lisa McKay-Brown (The University of Melbourne) and Tiffany Westphal (School Stress Investigation) on considerations for working with young people who have low school attendance and their families. \nThe webinar will explore risk factors and early warning signs for identifying school attendance issues\, as well as how to have difficult conversations with young people about school. Audience Q&A to follow. \nRegister here
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/supporting-families-with-school-attendance-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241111T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241024T031229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T031420Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Wellbeing and Recognising Vicarious Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Online\n\n\n\n  \nMon 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM AEDT\n\n\n  \nHelen Gray\n\n\n  \n\n$350.00 incl. GST AUD\nGroup Booking (3 or more people) Per Person Rate $330.00 incl. GST AUD\nBlue Knot Professional Member Discount $310.00 incl. GST AUD\n\n\n\n\nThis training program explores the nature\, dynamics and risks of vicarious trauma and supports you to stay healthy and safe in your work. This training\, informed by current research\, will provide you with the knowledge\, skills and tools to better recognise the early signs of various stress outcomes.\n\nLearn more\nRegister
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/managing-wellbeing-and-recognising-vicariours-trauma/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241108T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241029T222657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T222657Z
UID:1929-1731056400-1731083400@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Three Phased Approach - Safety and Stabilisation\, Virtual Classroom delivered via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This interactive training presents best principles for working with complex trauma clients\, drawing on current research in trauma theory and therapy\, attachment\, affective neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology. It explores the importance of a phased approach for complex trauma clients with a primary focus on Phase 1 Safety and Stabilisation. \nPLACES ARE LIMITED! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/three-phased-approach-safety-and-stabilisation-virtual-classroom-delivered-via-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241107T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241029T230857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T230857Z
UID:1941-1730991600-1730997000@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: What works for men? Engaging men in prevention
DESCRIPTION:Join our expert panel as they explore the obstacles of engaging men in family violence prevention\, and how to combat these challenges and impact positive change. \nGain knowledge\, insights\, practical advice and strategies to engage men in the prevention of family violence.\nEngaging men in the prevention of family violence is essential for creating a safer and more equitable society. While challenging\, this approach is crucial for fostering healthy relationships\, promoting gender equality and preventing violence. \nWhy is it challenging to engage men in this important work? \nSeveral factors can make it difficult to engage men in family violence prevention\, including: \n\nsocietal norms and gender stereotypes\ndefensive reactions\nlack of awareness\nfear of stigmatisation\ncultural and religious factors.\n\nSocietal norms\, fear of stigma\, and lack of awareness can make it difficult to engage men in violence prevention. Join our expert panel to learn effective strategies and combat these challenges. \nHear from leading voices in the areas of family violence\, respectful relationships and community services about what works—and what doesn’t—when engaging men in family violence prevention. \nYou’ll gain valuable knowledge\, insights\, and practical strategies to implement in your work\, and help to create individual and community-wide positive change. \nLearning outcomes\nYou’ll: \n\ndiscover why it’s crucial to engage men in the prevention of family violence\nlearn practical strategies for effectively engaging men from diverse communities and backgrounds\nexplore key challenges and barriers to this important work\, and how to overcome them\nhear inspiring stories and lessons learned from programs that are effectively engaging men.\n\nIdeal for\nWorkers and professionals in community organisations\, social services\, schools and businesses who want to engage men in the prevention of family violence. \nBook your spot today
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/webinar-what-works-for-men-engaging-men-in-prevention/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241107T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241017T031645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T031645Z
UID:1856-1730970000-1730991600@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Ovens Murray Prevention Forum
DESCRIPTION:The first Ovens Murray Prevention Forum will bring together people working in health prevention across our region. \nJoin us for an engaging and informative event at Club Savoy. The forum will bring together experts and community members to discuss prevention strategies in the Ovens Murray region. Topics will include health prevention\, community resilience and health promotion. This is a great opportunity to network\, learn from others\, and contribute to the health and well-being of our community. \nDon’t miss out on this chance to be a part of the conversation. \nClub Savoy\, Myrtleford \nRSVP Before Friday\, 18 October \nClick here for more information and to register. \n 
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/ovens-murray-prevention-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241028T224737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T224737Z
UID:1923-1730894400-1730898000@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Join us for a discussion on Indigenous research methods
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 6 November\, ANROWS will be hosting a webinar on learning and researching through Indigenous methodologies. It’s a key approach to the ways of working and ways of knowing set out in The Australian National Research Agenda to End Violence Against Women and Children. \nWe’ll be joined by Fiona Cornforth\, Juanita Sherwood\, Nicole Tujague and Tanika Perry who will explore: \n\npower and positionality\ndecolonising methodologies\nconnections and partnerships\nstrength-based approaches\ncultural safety\n\nThe Australian National Research Agenda is a national framework that identifies what evidence is needed to end domestic\, family and sexual violence and how that evidence should be created. \nProduced by ANROWS and co-designed with victim-survivors\, academics and practitioners\, the agenda aims to help those working across research and evidence ensure their work is organised\, purposeful and effective. \nThe agenda emphasises the importance of researchers considering their methods and collaborators (ways of working) and drawing on diverse sources of knowledge (ways of knowing).  \nThese ways of working and ways of knowing are: \n\nMaking better use of existing administrative data\nApplying Indigenous methodologies\nWorking with the knowledge of experts by experience\nListening to children when they are children\nCreating space for pilots and evaluations of community-led interventions\nValuing practitioners’ expertise\n\nThis webinar forms part of a series unpacking the Australian National Research Agenda. These webinars are for anyone involved or interested in research practices\, including researchers\, funders\, practitioners\, service providers and data custodians. \n\n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/join-us-for-a-discussion-on-indigenous-research-methods/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241014T221708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T221708Z
UID:1839-1730894400-1730898000@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:New ANROWS event on Indigenous methodologies
DESCRIPTION:ANROWS is excited to announce our next webinar that will explore the ways of working and ways of knowing outlined in The Australian National Research Agenda to End Violence against Women and Children (ANRA) 2023-2028. \nOur upcoming webinar on Indigenous methodologies aims to help attendees build a greater understanding of Indigenous research methodologies and how these approaches can inform the work they do. \nBy registering to our webinar\, you’ll get to hear a panel of experts explore: \n\nPower and positionality\nDecolonising methodologies\nConnections and partnerships\nStrength-based approaches\nCultural safety\n\nThere will also be a Q&A segment at the end of the event where attendees can ask the panellists questions. \nEvent details\n\nLocation: Online via Zoom\nCost: Free\nFor more information: head to our event page\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/new-anrows-event-on-indigenous-methodologies/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241021T021346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T021346Z
UID:1878-1730887200-1730905200@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Professional development program on the Prevention of Violence Against Women with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Women with Disabilities Victoria’s Gender and Disability Workforce Development Team is excited to offer our recently refreshed professional development program on the Prevention of Violence Against Women with Disabilities (PVAWD) in November 2024. \nRegistrations are now open for a 2-part online workshop\, for social and community service professionals\, to learn about how gender and disability inequality drives violence\, and how you can prevent it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarting: Wednesday 6th November\, 2024\nVenue: Online\nCost: Free\nProvider/Organiser: Women with Disabilities Victoria\nEvent Type: Online Webinar\n\nEvent Time Table\n\n\n\nDate:Wednesday 6th November\, 2024\nTime:10am – 3pm\nVenue:Online\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:Thursday 7th November\, 2024\nTime:10am – 3pm\nVenue:Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Registration Form
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/professional-development-program-on-the-prevention-of-violence-against-women-with-disabilities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241101T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241101T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241024T030524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T030524Z
UID:1906-1730462400-1730467800@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Dismantling systemic racism - perspectives from First Nations peoples- online
DESCRIPTION:Systemic racism in law\, policies\, and service delivery has serious and ongoing consequences for First Nations peoples\, including poor mental and physical health\, economic disadvantage\, over-incarceration\, and social exclusion. \nThe Australian Human Rights Commission is hosting a free online Memorial Lecture delivered by Marni Tuala\, CEO of First Nations Collective. Marni will be sharing the findings of extensive consultations with First Nations peoples across Australia about their experiences of racism and recommendations for systemic change. \n👉 Register here.
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/dismantling-systemic-racism-perspectives-from-first-nations-peoples-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241101T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20240704T030745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T030745Z
UID:1483-1730451600-1730480400@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Child Sexual Abuse & Harmful Sexual Behaviours National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Child Sexual Abuse & Harmful Sexual Behaviours National Conference\nJoin Kids First as they share the nation’s latest approaches\, policy developments\, and emerging ideas from across the child sexual abuse and harmful sexual behaviours space. This is a valuable opportunity for practitioners\, advocates\, policy-makers\, and those with lived experience to connect and contribute. \n📅 Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November \n📍 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins\, 25 Collins St \n⏲️ 9am – 5pm \n🎟️ Early bird pricing: Single day $550 (save $150)\, 2 days $800 (save $200) \n👉 Register here
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/child-sexual-abuse-harmful-sexual-behaviours-national-conference-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241031T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241014T225820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T225820Z
UID:1842-1730372400-1730376000@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Facilitating Groupwork with Young People - online
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nThis webinar will explore how programs develop\, implement\, and facilitate groupwork programs to effectively work with young people. \nJoin us as we hear from Laura Crozier (Affirmative Consent Project Officer\, YACVic) and a panel of specialist AVITH providers on considerations around delivering groupwork for young people who use violence in the home. This discussion will include an opportunity for an audience Q&A session.
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/facilitating-groupwork-with-young-people-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241031T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241020T213448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T213802Z
UID:1862-1730368800-1730390400@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Unpacking Resistance Training
DESCRIPTION:In-person\, Thursday 31 October 2024 \nKey reasons many people choose to work in primary prevention are to build momentum and create change. We are passionate about mobilising people and community to transform power structures and attitudes that drive gender-based violence. \nHaving conversations and advocating for change with people we work with\, decision makers\, workshop participants\, parents and funders is critical to the success and momentum of change. We’re often inviting the exploration of new or challenging ideas through these conversations\, and people can often react to the topic of gender equality in different ways – from denying there is an issue\, to placating or de-prioritising the efforts for change. \nWho is this for?\nThis training is for practitioners who work in the area of gender equality or in primary prevention of family and gender-based violence.\nThe purpose of this training is to support practitioners delivering primary prevention work. This training does not focus on resistance from people using violence within early intervention or response practice contexts. \n\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\nHow to identify the different forms and levels of resistance.\nThe core principles and strategies to apply when responding to forms of resistance.\nSkills to open up dialogue and feel more confident in having challenging conversations.\nStrategies to support your wellbeing when encountering resistance.\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/unpacking-resistance-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241031T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241024T031034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T031034Z
UID:1910-1730367000-1730394000@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Managing Wellbeing and Recognising Vicarious Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Online\n\n\n\n \nThu 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM AEDT\n\n \nJane Daisley-Snow\n\n \n\n$350.00 incl. GST AUD\nGroup Booking (3 or more people) Per Person Rate $330.00 incl. GST AUD\nBlue Knot Professional Member Discount $310.00 incl. GST AUD\n\n\n\n\nThis training program explores the nature\, dynamics and risks of vicarious trauma and supports you to stay healthy and safe in your work. This training\, informed by current research\, will provide you with the knowledge\, skills and tools to better recognise the early signs of various stress outcomes.\n\nLearn more\nRegister
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/managing-wellbeing-and-recognising-vicarious-trauma/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241031T090000
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SUMMARY:Child Sexual Abuse & Harmful Sexual Behaviours National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Child Sexual Abuse & Harmful Sexual Behaviours National Conference\nJoin Kids First as they share the nation’s latest approaches\, policy developments\, and emerging ideas from across the child sexual abuse and harmful sexual behaviours space. This is a valuable opportunity for practitioners\, advocates\, policy-makers\, and those with lived experience to connect and contribute. \n📅 Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November \n📍 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins\, 25 Collins St \n⏲️ 9am – 5pm \n🎟️ Early bird pricing: Single day $550 (save $150)\, 2 days $800 (save $200) \n👉 Register here
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/child-sexual-abuse-harmful-sexual-behaviours-national-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241029T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241029T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241024T030225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T030225Z
UID:1904-1730196000-1730201400@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:My Body My Voice: Amplifying Voices of Women with Disabilities Webinar - online
DESCRIPTION:Recent discussions on body image have often overlooked the experiences of women with disabilities. The My Body\, My Voice project\, led by Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) and supported by Women with Disabilities Victoria and the Butterfly Foundation\, addresses this gap by amplifying the voices of women with disabilities. \nIn this free webinar\, WHISE will share key findings from the report\, along with important recommendations for the healthcare sector and strategies for the primary prevention of body dissatisfaction in women with disabilities. \n👉 Register here. \n 
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/my-body-my-voice-amplifying-voices-of-women-with-disabilities-webinar-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241023T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241007T022139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T022139Z
UID:1757-1729677600-1729699200@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Let's recommit to the Education State - The 2024 Community Sector Education Forum
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! The Community Sector Education Forum is a flagship event held annually by the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) supported by the Victorian Department of Education. \nThe 2024 Community Sector Education Forum will explore the theme: \nRecommitting to the Education State  \nDriving another decade of excellence and equity in education in Victoria \nThis year’s FREE event will be held in person and will feature interactive components. Speakers will include the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education\, The Hon. Ben Carroll MP and the Minister Children and Minister for Disability\, The Hon. Lizzie Blandthorn MP\, who will participate in a Q&A session \nThe forum will also include a keynote address by world renowned Finnish professor of educational leadership Pasi Sahlberg\, as well as presentations featuring community sector leaders and a series of interactive breakout sessions. \nTogether we will explore the connections between education and community services and how the two sectors can effectively work together to shape supportive environments and communities for all Victorian learners and spark fresh ideas to drive another decade of education reform in Victoria. \nDate: Wednesday\, 23 October from 10am – 4pm (registrations and networking from 9am) \nLocation: The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale St \n\nRegister here\n\nIf you have any questions or access requests please  email Joanna Hatcher.
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/lets-recommit-to-the-education-state-the-2024-community-sector-education-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241023T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20240701T013619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T013619Z
UID:1456-1729675800-1729701000@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Forum Series: Practice Responses to Child Sexual Exploitation
DESCRIPTION:Register now via Humanitix \n \nRegister now via Humanitix
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/forum-series-practice-responses-to-child-sexual-exploitation-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241022T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20241001T031027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T031027Z
UID:1694-1729602000-1729607400@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Supporting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families in the Early Years - online: MS Teams
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin the Early Start Bright Future team in exploring some of the supports available for CALD families in the early years that promote engagement with culturally safe early learning opportunities. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/supporting-culturally-and-linguistically-diverse-families-in-the-early-years-online-ms-teams/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241013T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241013T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20240909T000407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T000407Z
UID:1636-1728826200-1728840600@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Newborn Behavioural Observation (NBO) Live Online Workshop for Professionals Working with High-Risk Infants
DESCRIPTION:What is the NBO system? \nThe Newborn Behavioural Observations (NBO) system is a relationship building tool that fosters a positive parent-infant interactive relationship. A supportive\, nurturing relationship that is sensitive and responsive to the infant’s needs is a sign of parents’ successful adaptation to parenting and optimises their infant’s neurological and psychological development. \nIs this course for me? \nThis workshop is for professionals working with young infants age 0-3 months who may have a range of complex medical and surgical conditions\, including infants in NICU and SCBU\, and for professionals providing post-hospital care or developmental follow-up for families in the community. \nIt will appeal to Neonatal Nurses and Doctors\, Occupational Therapists\, Physiotherapists\, Speech & Language Therapists\, general practitioners\, (enhanced) maternal and child health nurses\, child and family health nurses\, mental health professionals and others working with high-risk infants and their families. \nHow is it similar and different to the standard NBO course? \nThis course incorporates the same curriculum\, theoretical content\, and certification process as our other NBO workshops. In addition\, the workshop will include particular considerations of implementing the NBO when working with high-risk infants and their families up to infant age of approximately 3 months (corrected for premature birth if relevant). \nThe case studies and videos will illustrate how the NBO can be implemented in practice to support babies and families where additional risks may challenge the infant’s abilities for self-regulation\, social interaction and/or the parent-infant relationship. \nParticipating professionals will be supported in reading and responding to infant regulatory-dysregulatory signals and providing and promoting neuro-protective\, nurturing care for vulnerable young infants\, through the video material and reflective small-group discussion. \nThis NBO Workshop will be a live online format presented across three part days: \n​Workshop Day One: Sunday 13 October 2024\, 1:30-5:30pm AEDT \nWorkshop Day Two: Monday 14 October 2024\, 12:30-5:30pm AEDT \nWorkshop Day Three: Tuesday 15 October 2024 12:30-5:30pm AEDT \nOptional Post: Monday 11 November 2024\, 5:00-6:00pm AEDT \n*Please note times are in Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (AEDT) \nThis online workshop will be run by three NBO trainers with an emphasis on interactive exchange and hands-on practice. Presented Live Online via Zoom and NBO Learning Management System. \nPresented by: \nA.Prof Campbell Paul\, Royal Children’s Hospital & Royal Women’s Hospital\, Victoria\, Australia \nDr Susan Nicolson\, Royal Women’s Hospital\, Victoria\, Australia \nMs Danielle Atkins\, Occupational Therapist at Hawkes Bay District Health Board\, New Zealand \nBookings via Eventbrite:  https://nbo-australia.eventbrite.com  \nEarly Bird Ticket Price: $649 AUD (including GST). \nStandard Ticket Price: $792AUD (including GST).
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/newborn-behavioural-observation-nbo-live-online-workshop-for-professionals-working-with-high-risk-infants/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20240911T001256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T001256Z
UID:1649-1728478800-1728482400@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:Violence against pets in the context of intimate partner violence: supporting victim-survivors
DESCRIPTION:  \nPresenters: Kylie Butler\, Jen Howard\, Monique Dam and Dr Jasmine B. MacDonald \nNearly 70% of Australian households include pets. For many of us\, these animals are family\, as much a part of our lives and equally loved as our human family members. \nWhile there is widespread awareness about the impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) on women and children\, less is known about the links between violence against family animals and IPV. \nThere is evidence that violence against family animals can be an indicator of frequent and severe patterns of IPV. Some perpetrators threaten or harm family pets to manipulate\, punish or control their partner\, leveraging the emotional connection many people have with their pets. In these situations\, many victim-survivors will delay leaving\, stay with\, or return to perpetrators because they are scared for their pets’ safety. \nVictim-survivors of IPV who have family animals face unique challenges in seeking and accessing support. Although research suggests that human and animal victim-survivors recover and heal better when they can do so together\, this is often not possible – largely due to a lack of animal-inclusive support services and crisis accommodation. \nWithin the context of these systematic challenges\, this webinar will explore practical ways that practitioners working in child and family services can strengthen support for human and animal victim-survivors. \nThis webinar will help you: \n\nunderstand the relationship between violence against family animals and intimate partner violence and the effects of this violence on human and animal victim-survivors\n\n\nunderstand the emotional connection between people and family animals and the benefits of recovering and healing together\ndevelop insight into the unique challenges that victim-survivors of IPV who have family animals may experience when trying to access support and strengthen the way you support these individuals.\n\nThis webinar is intended for both general and specialist practitioners working in child and family services including general family support\, mental health care and health care\, family and relationship services\, social workers\, counsellors and psychologists. It will also be relevant to practitioners working in animal welfare or veterinary services.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/violence-against-pets-in-the-context-of-intimate-partner-violence-supporting-victim-survivors/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241008T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241008T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052308
CREATED:20240930T001849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T001849Z
UID:1689-1728385200-1728390600@omcfsalliance.com.au
SUMMARY:AVITH in Context Webinar: Reframing Young Person Violence: Neuroaffirmative Practice
DESCRIPTION:In Victoria\, young person violence has typically been viewed through the lens of intergenerational family violence. Many specialist AVITH practitioners report that many of the young people they work with are neurodivergent. Is it time to consider new ways of conceptualising this issue to bring about changes in language\, prevention and response? \nJoin us as we hear from Allison Cox (Berry Street) and Jessica Wright (Australian Childhood Foundation) on considerations for working with young people who use violence in the home and their families through a trauma-informed and neuro-affirmative lens. \nREGISTER TODAY \n 
URL:https://omcfsalliance.com.au/training-and-practice/avith-in-context-webinar-reframing-young-person-violence-neuroaffirmative-practice/
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