Resources

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 […]

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 Practice, participants will […]

PCMP Business Rules & Practice Guidance Training Join us for an insightful session on the Permanency Case Management Policy (PCMP). This training will cover the essential rules and practice guidance, ensuring you understand the minimum expectations for collaborative work between […]

Webinar Overview This foundational webinar is delivered to enhance PSP casework staff and managers work to understand the foundations and guiding principles of the child protection system. (1) Legislation and Standards; provides an overview of the mechanisms of government that […]

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 […]

Overview:  Mandatory reporting decisions can be complex, and practitioners often need a space to think them through. This coaching session provides a supportive forum for practitioners to bring real practice dilemmas, explore reporting thresholds, and strengthen confidence in decision-making. Together […]

Overview:  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 Practice (CoP), […]

Overview “Aboriginal Cultures and Histories provide information and strategies for PSP casework staff to better understand and support Aboriginal children, families, and communities. This webinar focuses on exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and the history of Australia and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Overview: “Aboriginal Child Protection History provides information and strategies for PSP casework staff to better understand and support Aboriginal children, families, and communities. This webinar focuses on understanding Australia’s history of Aboriginal child protection, intergenerational trauma, and discusses the realities […]

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 […]

Overview:  “Working with Aboriginal Families and Communities provides information and strategies for PSP casework staff to better understand and support Aboriginal children, families, and communities. This webinar focuses on understanding diversity in Aboriginal culture, privilege and its impacts and how […]

S149b-k 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 Practice, participants […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

PCMP Business Rules & Practice Guidance Training Join us for an insightful session on the Permanency Case Management Policy (PCMP). This training will cover the essential rules and practice guidance, ensuring you understand the minimum expectations for collaborative work between […]

Managing time well in PSP casework isn’t just about ticking off tasks – it’s about making space for what matters most: children, families, and quality practice. This highly practical session gives PSP practitioners and leaders simple, effective strategies to get […]

This one-day workshop explores problematic and harmful sexualised behaviours in children and young people within the NSW context. Participants will examine normative sexual development, recognise when behaviours become concerning, and consider culturally informed, child-rights-based responses. The session also explores sibling […]

This training provides PSP casework staff and leaders with skills, resources, and practice approaches to strengthen their confidence in talking with CYP about permanency. The training explores: Child development, language, the impact of trauma, and the role of play The […]

Making family time meaningful This training provides PSP casework staff and leaders with information, tools, and resources to support them in helping families and children get the most out of their family time. It will also resource practitioners to support […]

Overview “Aboriginal Cultures and Histories provide information and strategies for PSP casework staff to better understand and support Aboriginal children, families, and communities. This webinar focuses on exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and the history of Australia and […]

Training Overview  Strengthen your impact on children and young people’s lives through expert affidavit writing. As a PSP Service Provider, your affidavit directly shapes Children’s Court decision-making. Our practice-based coaching session empowers casework staff to craft compelling and professional affidavits. […]

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 […]

Overview:  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 Practice (CoP), […]

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 […]

Overview: “Aboriginal Child Protection History provides information and strategies for PSP casework staff to better understand and support Aboriginal children, families, and communities. This webinar focuses on understanding Australia’s history of Aboriginal child protection, intergenerational trauma, and discusses the realities […]

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 […]

Overview:  “Working with Aboriginal Families and Communities provides information and strategies for PSP casework staff to better understand and support Aboriginal children, families, and communities. This webinar focuses on understanding diversity in Aboriginal culture, privilege and its impacts and how […]

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 […]

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 session will explore the vital role of home visits in ensuring children thrive even when they can’t live at home with their parents. Learn how to meet the OOHC standards meaningfully and creatively and discover how planning, heartfelt interactions, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Preparing Young People for Independence What actually helps young people transition out of care? In this Community of Practice, practitioners explore a real-life scenario to unpack the practical steps, conversations and supports that help young people move toward independence with […]

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, […]

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 Practice, participants will […]

Managing time well in PSP casework isn’t just about ticking off tasks – it’s about making space for what matters most: children, families, and quality practice. This highly practical session gives PSP practitioners and leaders simple, effective strategies to get […]

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 […]

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 […]

PCMP Business Rules & Practice Guidance Training Join us for an insightful session on the Permanency Case Management Policy (PCMP). This training will cover the essential rules and practice guidance, ensuring you understand the minimum expectations for collaborative work between […]

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 […]

Webinar Overview This foundational webinar is delivered to enhance PSP casework staff and managers work to understand the foundations and guiding principles of the child protection system. (1) Legislation and Standards; provides an overview of the mechanisms of government that […]

The impact and importance of play Discover how play is a fundamental tool in building relationships, facilitating healing, and supporting development and connection for children in out-of-home care. Learn how play, as the primary way children communicate, can be the […]

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 […]

Restoration in Practice Restoration is often the preferred permanency goal, but translating policy into practice can be complex. This Community of Practice brings practitioners together to explore restoration through a real-world scenario, unpacking decision-making, engagement with parents, and balancing risk […]

Making family time meaningful: This training provides PSP casework staff and leaders with information, tools, and resources to support them in helping families and children get the most out of their family time. It will also resource practitioners to support […]

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 […]

Overview:  Mandatory reporting decisions can be complex, and practitioners often need a space to think them through. This coaching session provides a supportive forum for practitioners to bring real practice dilemmas, explore reporting thresholds, and strengthen confidence in decision-making. Together […]

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 […]

This training provides PSP casework staff and leaders with skills, resources, and practice approaches to strengthen their confidence in talking with CYP about permanency. The training explores: Child development, language, the impact of trauma, and the role of play The […]

PCMP Business Rules & Practice Guidance Training Join us for an insightful session on the Permanency Case Management Policy (PCMP). This training will cover the essential rules and practice guidance, ensuring you understand the minimum expectations for collaborative work between […]

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 […]