Ovens Murray Child & Family Services Alliance

Blue Knot Foundation - Trauma Informed Diversity Awareness Masterclass
2025-02-20 09:00 - 16:30 UTC
This masterclass fosters the knowledge and skills to work competently and confidently with transgender and gender diverse 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 and gender diverse people.
Participants gain a practical and inclusive framework for implementing trauma-informed principles within best practice guidelines when working with transgender and gender diverse populations, aligning policies and procedures with existing legislation.
Upcoming Sessions
Online delivered via Zoom

Thu 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM AEDT

$370.00 incl. GST AUD
Blue Knot Professional Member Discount $330.00 incl. GST AUD

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Supporting non-offending parents after child sexual abuse
2025-02-19 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Supporting non-offending parents after child sexual abuse

Presenters: Alisa Hall (National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse), Sophie McEvoy (Relationships Australia SA), Dr Carmela Bastian and Dan Moss (Emerging Minds)

Date & time: Wednesday 19 February 2025, 1:00 – 2:00PM (AEDT). Find your time zone.

Partner: Emerging Minds

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Foundations for Building Trauma Awareness - online
2025-02-19 09:30 - 17:00 UTC
This training utilises current research to provide an understanding of trauma, the impacts of trauma on all aspects of life and subsequently the coping mechanisms formed in response to trauma. The principles of trauma-informed practice are introduced which focus on a strengths-based approach and applicable to all, vital for every person working in health, human, education, disability and legal services, working in government, non-government, public or private sectors.

$350.00 incl. GST AUD
Group Booking (3 or more people) Per Person Rate $330.00 incl. GST AUD
Blue Knot Professional Member Discount $310.00 incl. GST AUD

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Three Phased Approach: Safety and Stabilisation - online
2025-02-17 09:30 - 17:00 UTC
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.

$350 incl. GST AUD
Group Booking (3 or more people) Per Person Rate $330.00 incl. GST AUD
Blue Knot Professional Member Discount $310.00 incl. GST AUD

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Managing and Recognising Vicarious Trauma - online
2025-02-14 09:30 - 17:00 UTC
This 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. It offers a range of organisational, interpersonal and personal strategies to address the risks of Vicarious Trauma and its impacts, and foster possibilities for post-traumatic growth and vicarious resilience.

$350.00 incl. GST AUD
Group Booking (3 or more people) Per Person Rate $330.00 incl. GST AUD
Blue Knot Professional Member Discount $310.00 incl. GST AUD

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Trauma Responsive Leadership - Self as a Leader, online
2025-02-13 09:30 - 17:00 UTC
This training program explores the application of a trauma lens when supporting teams and individuals who work with complex trauma. Being trauma responsive means both individual and organisation recognise and respond to trauma which can enable change and strengthen resilience and protective factors. A trauma responsive leader embeds trauma informed principles into practice and creates a culture of safety for their team to work from.

$350.00 incl. GST AUD
Group Booking (3 or more people) Per Person Rate $330.00 incl. GST AUD
Blue Knot Professional Member Discount $310.00 incl. GST AUD

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The VAADA Conference 2025 - From Challenges to Solutions: Responding to a Changing World
2025-02-13 09:00 - 2025-02-14 17:00 UTC
Grand Hyatt Melbourne,
123 Collins Street, Melbourne
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2-day Member $780.00
1-day Member $440.00
2-day Non-Member $835.00
1-day Non-Member $465.00
Conference Party $80.00
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She is not your rehab presents - How to work with men & boys to create violence free communities
2025-02-13 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
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Trauma Awareness in Practice - online
2025-02-10 09:30 - 17:00 UTC
This practical training focuses on the implementation of the trauma-informed principles and the application of foundational knowledge of complex trauma to your work. The importance of connection and collaboration between worker and client is key for resilience and recovery. Building safe relationships with worker and service is critical. Embedding the trauma informed principles into everyday practice creates the safety for healing to begin.

$350.00 incl. GST AUD
Group Booking (3 or more people) Per Person Rate $330.00 incl. GST AUD
Blue Knot Professional Member Discount $310.00 incl. GST AUD

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Three Phased Approach: Safety and Stabilisation
2025-01-31 09:30 - 17:00 UTC
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.

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$350.00 incl. GST AUD
Group Booking (3 or more people) Per Person Rate $330.00 incl. GST AUD
Blue Knot Professional Member Discount $310.00 incl. GST AUD

Preventing emotional abuse of children: The role of parenting support
2024-12-18 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Presenters: Associate Professor Divna Haslam, Associate Professor Alina Morawska and Rani Kumar
Date & time: Wednesday 18 December 2024, 1:00 – 2:00PM (AEDT). Find your time zone.
Partner: NAPCAN

This webinar, produced in partnership with the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN), previously aired in 2023 as part of National Child Protection Week. It explores emotional abuse in childhood and the role of parenting support in reducing and preventing child maltreatment.
In the webinar, Associate Professor Divna Haslam and Associate Professor Alina Morawska sat down with the then Deputy CEO of NAPCAN, Rani Kumar, to discuss findings from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study. The study found that approximately 35% of young people aged 16-24 years had previously experienced emotional abuse, with the rate 1.5 times higher among girls than boys.
Emotional abuse contributes to a range of physical, social and psychological problems, and despite its high prevalence, this form of abuse is poorly understood compared to other forms of child maltreatment and is often overlooked in practice settings.
Emotional abuse occurs at the hands of parents and primary caregivers and can overlap with other unhelpful forms of parenting. This makes the family environment key for the prevention of emotional abuse in childhood. Parenting programs have been shown to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors associated with child maltreatment.
This webinar will help you:

understand the nature, prevalence and impact of emotional abuse in childhood
identify the family-related risk and protective factors associated with early adversity and child maltreatment
consider the role of parenting support in preventing and reducing emotional abuse in childhood
start conversations about emotional abuse with parents and children and assess the impact the abuse is having.

This webinar will interest practitioners working in child and family services, child protection, family law, parenting and relationship services, health and education.
As this is a re-broadcast there will be no live Q&A.
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Navigating the NDIS
2024-12-05 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
This workshop offers practical training for child and family sector staff who support NDIS participants or carers of children in the NDIS. The session covers inside information on how NDIS decisions are made, how disability is defined in the NDIS, what evidence best supports claims, and the key language that can help achieve optimal outcomes.
This is a workshop designed to deliver practical, pragmatic training for child and family sector staff who may support participants in the NDIS, or the carers of children in the NDIS.
The training covers:

An explanation of how the NDIS is designed to work, including the many assumptions built into it about families and children with a disability
Clear explanation of the roles and responsibilities of child and family sector staff in working with families with disability.
Parental perspectives on the experience of caring for a child with disability
Tips and techniques to help support vulnerable families as they navigate the NDIS, from access to review and appeal
An introduction to the wide network of support and advocacy organisations around the NDIS

The session shares inside-info about how decisions are made in the NDIS – this means you will come away with an insight into how disability is defined in the NDIS, what kinds of evidence influence decisions, and the right language to use to get the best outcomes. We include templates and tools to help you gather information and communicate the needs of children, parents and carers to NDIS decision makers.
Navigating the NDIS – Session 1: 10am to 12pm
This is the first session in this workshop designed to deliver practical, pragmatic training for child and family sector staff who may support participants in the NDIS, or the carers of children in the NDIS.
Navigating the NDIS – Session 2: 1pm to 3pm
This is the second and final session in this workshop designed to deliver practical, pragmatic training for child and family sector staff who may support participants in the NDIS, or the carers of children in the NDIS.
December 5, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
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To register please go to – https://training.cfecfw.asn.au/

You Should Ask That: Continuing the conversation with the children of women killed by men - online
2024-12-05 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
This conversation panel that will offer insights into the experience of losing a parent to domestic homicide as told by adult children. Kathryn Joy (they/them), Rebecca Burdon, Beverley Attard and Ashton Kline will extend upon the conversation and advocacy work previously presented by the panel members at the Can I ask that? A Conversation with the Children of Women Killed by Men in November 2023, which was part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence 2023.
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Exploring the lived experience of adolescent to-mother violence - online
2024-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Guest Speaker: David Burck (university of Queensland)
In this webinar, we hear from researcher, David Burck (University of Queensland), who will present findings from his recently published thesis, ‘A silent shame: Exploring the lived experience of adolescent-to-mother violence where there is a history intimate partner and family violence‘.
Dave’s research brings young people’s voices to the forefront, with adolescents describing their lived experience of adolescent-to-mother violence in their own words, to answer the research question, ‘how do mothers and young people using violence, with a history of intimate partner violence and family violence , experience and understand adolescent-to-mother violence?‘.

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Queering sex & content
2024-12-02 10:00 - 15:30 UTC
A skills-based workshop presented by Zoe Belle Gender Collective & Rainbow Network

VENUE: Melbourne, TBA upon registration

All young people need access to relevant and age-appropriate information about sex, consent and healthy relationships.
Research indicates that many educators, healthcare workers and youth workers feel ill-equipped or lack confidence in discussing topics of sex, consent and healthy relationships with young people. We know that LGBTIQA+ young people may not have access to inclusive school-based education in this area. We also know that some LGBTIQA+ young people may not feel safe accessing support from mainstream sexual health organisations.
This skills-based workshop will improve your confidence and ability to provide inclusive sex, consent and healthy relationships content and discussions with all young people. You will also learn strategies to address resistance and backlash.
Presentations and interactive activities will be delivered by experts who work with and for young LGBTIQA+ people in various settings, including:

sexuality and respectful relationships education;
trans, non-binary and gender diverse youth advocacy;
intersex advocacy and peer support;
sexual assault, family violence advocacy and case management.

Most importantly, it will feature a panel of young people.
Limited spots, bookings essential.
This is a fully catered event.

Three Phased Approach: Safety and Stabilisation - online
2024-11-28 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
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.

$350.00 incl. GST AUD
Group Booking (3 or more people) Per Person Rate $330.00 incl. GST AUD
Blue Knot Professional Member Discount $310.00 incl. GST AUD

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Introduction to Dissociation - online
2024-11-27 09:30 - 17:00 UTC

Introduction to Dissociation - Virtual Classroom delivered via Zoom
2024-11-27 09:00 - 16:30 UTC
This interactive one-day training builds on our clinical training programs which provide the clinical framework of the three phased approach and introduces the concept of dissociation. This training focuses on this specific topic and considers dissociation as a continuum, explores dissociation in everyday life and expands on this to explore complex trauma-related dissociation.
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Responding to Children and Young People Impacted by Trauma - free workshop
2024-11-25 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | 40 Sheridans Bridge Road, Rutherglen
This is a free workshop presented by UMFC for all community members, teachers and volunteers working with children and young people.
The workshop will cover the following topics-
Impact of Trauma on Children and Young People’s Behaviours
Children and young people in our communities are often labelled as violent, naughty, intimidating, bullying, withdrawn, or angry. On the surface, these behaviours can appear to be choices and are frequently met with punitive responses. However, these behaviours often stem from underlying trauma and hurt.
How to Respond to Trauma Behaviours
This workshop will explore the root causes of these behaviours and provide guidance on how to identify and respond to them in a supportive and inclusive manner. By understanding the impact of trauma, we can ensure that all children and young people have the opportunity to interact and participate fully in classrooms, sports, and community groups.
Join us to learn how to create a more compassionate and inclusive environment for every child and young person.

Location: Rutherglen High School Library, 40 Sheridans Bridge Rd, Rutherglen
Light supper provided.
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Early Childhood Voices Conference
2024-11-25 09:00 - 2024-11-28 17:00 UTC
Event Overview

The Early Childhood Voices Conference 2024 (ECV2024) is a multidisciplinary international conference providing a platform to share research about innovative methods, theories and partnerships with children, families and practitioners that supports social justice during early childhood and within the early childhood sector.
ECV2024 is organised by the Charles Sturt University Early Childhood Interdisciplinary Research Group as an opportunity to present research in a virtual online space.
ECV2024 is online and asynchronous. There is no registration fee and no fees to present or view the presentations due to Charles Sturt University’s motto “For the public good”.

What to expect

Get set to expand your knowledge and enhance your practice at our multidisciplinary international conference.

Hear from international researchers on the latest evidence, innovative methods, critical theories and collaborative partnerships in early childhood.
Engage in dynamic discussions with a passionate global community of researchers and professionals.
Extend your research and critical analysis capability and deepen your knowledge.

Best of all, the conference is free to present at and attend.

Learn more and register for this FREE event here!

Advance your Advocacy Practice - Advocating alongside First Nations People with Disability
2024-11-21 10:30 - 11:30 UTC
Disability Advocacy In Action
Register now for the next Advance Your Advocacy Practice: Advocating alongside First Nations People with Disability
In this Advance Your Advocacy Practice session First Peoples Disability Network talk about the challenges and barriers that First Nations people with disability face in accessing services, and what advocates can do to help overcome these barriers and meet the needs of First Nations people with disability across all service settings.
Date: 21st November 10.30am – 11.30m via Zoom
Organiser: DARU
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Responding to Disclosures in Prevention - 4 hour virtual training
2024-11-20 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
Learn how to support and respond to disclosures within your work, by building your understanding and skills required to recognise the dynamics and indicators of violence and respond effectively to disclosures. This training will explore different ways to build safety and support within the design and delivery of prevention activities.

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Safe & Together Model CORE training - 4 day training
2024-11-20 09:30 - 16:30 UTC
By focusing on four key skills: assessment, interviewing, documentation and case planning our experiential training provides the foundation for domestic violence‐informed practice.
4 DAY TRAINING – Participants must attend all 4 days
Location: Wangaratta Library – 21 Docker Street, Wangaratta
Training Dates: Wednesday 20th November 20th, Thursday 21st, Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th November 2024
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Questions: fvcst@umfc.com.au
CORE Training explores the importance of:
● Identifying the impact of domestic violence on children and family functioning.
● Fact‐based assessment of the perpetrators’ behavior patterns.
● Partnering with adult survivors of domestic violence.
● Intervening with perpetrators.
● How domestic violence intersects with other issues like substance abuse and mental health.
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Playgroup Victoria Conference
2024-11-20 08:00 - 2024-11-21 17:00 UTC | Novotel Preston
We are thrilled to be celebrating 50 years of Playgroup Victoria at our Conference on November 20th and 21st .
Our conference theme, Generations of Play, aims to ensure delegates can take away new and reinforced understanding of the role playgroup can play in ensuring children and families thrive in the early years. The Conference program will delve into the strong and growing evidence of the benefit of playgroup for:

Children’s learning and development,
Strengthening the wellbeing, confidence and skills of families and carers,
Building inclusive communities and
Connecting families to support

The conference will be opened by The Hon. Lizzie Blandthorn MP (Minister for Children and Minister for Disability)
Our Keynote Speakers are;

Marc Armitage – Playwork Consultant
Cat Sewell Artistic Director and CoCEO Polyglot Theatre and
Dr Prabhat Rai– Conceptual PlayLab Researcher, Monash University

Our Panel Discussion – The Evolution of Community Connections will be facilitated by our Patron Professor Emeritus Dorothy Scott AOM
The program is available here Program-at-a-Glance.pdf (playgroup.org.au)
Conference – Playgroup Victoria

Trauma Responsive Leadership - Organisational Practice - Virtual Classroom delivered via Zoom
2024-11-19 09:00 - 16:30 UTC
This program builds on our role as Leader and takes a wider lens to start to explore what it means to have a trauma-informed culture, the elements we need to consider when providing trauma-sensitive environments for our clients and staff and what wellbeing means in the context of providing support to others.
PLACES ARE LIMITED! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health
2024-11-19 08:00 - 2024-11-22 17:00 UTC | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South wHARF, Melbourne, Victoria, 3006, Australia
The 10th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health is just around the corner – only five weeks away!
Spaces are limited; register now and be part of this transformative event!

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International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health
2024-11-19 08:00 - 2024-11-21 17:00 UTC
As a delegate, the 10th ICSWHMH provides a unique opportunity for you to connect with social work and allied health professionals from across the globe and learn from an impressive lineup of speakers representing organisations such as:

Mount Sinai Hospital (USA)
Woodlands Health (Singapore)
The University of York (UK)
Mildura Base Public Hospital – Mental Health Services (Australia)
Charles Sturt University (Australia)

First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (Canada)
Helsinki University Hospital HUS (Finland)
Resilience Research Centre (Canada)
Monash Health (Australia)

And many more!
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WANGARATTA’s CALL TO ACTION: MEN AGAINST VIOLENCE – CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE
2024-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
Are you a male in our community who is committed to protecting women and being a role model for future generations of respectful men? Then it’s time for you to meet Matt Brown, a New Zealand-born Samoan author and renowned communicator. Matt is the inspiration behind a global movement dedicated to inspiring men to create change within their communities.
To learn more and book your seat go to: https://events.humanitix.com/men-against-violence-champions-for-change

Centre Against Violence Annual General Meeting
2024-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
We are thrilled to announce and invite you to our 2024 AGM and special event with special guest speakers Matt & Sarah Brown. Perfect for people working in our industry and anyone wanting to learn about the great work we do at CAV and be inspired by Matt & Sarah Brown.
To learn more and book your seat go to: https://events.humanitix.com/centre-against-violence-2024-agm
(Note – if you have RSVP’d to our previous outlook email invite, we already have you on our list!)

Trauma Awareness in Practice - Virtual Classroom delivered via Zoom
2024-11-18 09:00 - 16:30 UTC
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.
PLACES ARE LIMITED! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
