Resources

Developing Meaningful CALD Cultural Support Plans This training provides PSP casework staff and leaders with the essence of cultural planning for children, young people and their families from diverse backgrounds. Delve into the nuanced perceptions of culture, understanding its impact […]

The Healing Power of Relationships 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. […]

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 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: Understanding permanency Considering Guardianship or Open Adoption Parallel Planning The six steps of […]

Working with Men 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 […]

Safeguarding Quality Practice This session supports practitioners and leaders to strengthen day-to-day safeguarding practice through a focus on quality, accountability and reflective decision-making. The session explores what quality safeguarding looks like in practice, including quality case plans, family time planning, […]

Affidavit Writing in PSP 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 […]

This F2F session is for all PSP casework staff and leaders. Family Finding is a core part of permanency casework and critical to supporting children and young people to have safe, lifelong connections with family, kin and community. This training […]

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 […]

S149-BK and S163 This session 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. s149-bk Participants will discuss how […]

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 […]

The Six Steps of Guardianship and Open Adoption 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: Understanding permanency Considering Guardianship or […]

Working with Aboriginal Children and Families This Communities of Practice provides a reflective, conversational space for practitioners to deepen their practice when working alongside Aboriginal children, families and communities. Rather than a structured training session, this CoP draws on shared […]

Working with Men who use Violence This workshop has been written and will be delivered by Mary Jo McVeigh, a highly respected external expert and sector leader. It represents a unique opportunity to learn directly from a recognised practitioner and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Working with Men 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 […]

Quality Provisional and Kinship Assessments 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 […]

Motivational Interviewing in Casework Discover how Motivational Interviewing (MI) can enhance casework practice and support meaningful change for families. This introductory webinar explores the principles, process, and practical skills of MI within the PSP context, highlighting how a collaborative, strengths-based […]

Leaving Care In this interactive session, we explore the casework practice in the leaving care space.  A great session that covers the basics and provides more advanced content all in one.  The session includes; Why leaving care planning and support […]

Leaving Care – Financial Plans This training session is for all PSP staff. This session is designed for PSP leaders who want to strengthen their practice in supporting young people as they transition from care. The session offers a focused […]

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 […]

Developing Meaningful Aboriginal Cultural Support Plans This training provides PSP casework staff and leaders with the essence of cultural planning for children, young people and their families from Aboriginal backgrounds. Embark on a journey in cultural planning, tailored to Aboriginal […]

Working with Aboriginal Children and Families This Communities of Practice provides a reflective, conversational space for practitioners to deepen their practice when working alongside Aboriginal children, families and communities. Rather than a structured training session, this CoP draws on shared […]