Building Resilience
Resilience is what gives us the psychological strength to cope with stress and hardship. It is the mental strength that we call on in times of need to carry us through without falling apart and enables us to bounce back. Dealing with change or loss is an inevitable part of life. At some point, everyone […]
The Impact of Domestic/Family Violence on Children and Young People
This course explores: The types of domestic/family violence. Understanding the impact of witnessing domestic violence on children and young people. Understanding the impact of domestic violence in the Australian child protection system. Identify the best ways of supporting children who have witnessed domestic violence. The high rate of substantiated emotional abuse of children and young […]
The Impact of Trauma on Brain Development
Understanding how trauma effects brain development is a fundamental part of effectively caring for children and young people in care. The first part of this course looks at normal brain development and its functions. The second part covers how the brain is impacted by early trauma. This course explores how the brain develops during pregnancy; […]
Suicide Awareness and Prevention of Children and Young People
In 2018, 3043 people died by suicide. That is double the road toll and equals 8.3 deaths by suicide each day. You can make a profound difference to a young persons life who may be having suicidal thoughts. This course aims to raise awareness and prevention of suicide. Course content includes: Defining suicide. Why young […]
Supporting Positive Relationships with Significant Others
Family time is a significant part of the lives of children who cannot live with their parents. This course explores the importance of bonding and attachment, maintaining relationships with significant others and promoting a child or young person’s understanding of their identity. The dynamics of contact are explained with barriers and issues explored. This course […]
Caring for a grieving child or young person
As a carer it is likely you will be caring for a child or young person who has experienced grief and loss. The purpose of this course is to develop your existing skills and add a few more tools to your toolbox. This course covers the fundamental aspects of caring for a grieving child or […]
An Introduction to Aboriginal Culture
This course introduces Aboriginal Culture including: Defining culture. Legal definitions of Aboriginal peoples. Who are Aboriginal peoples? Confirmation of Aboriginality. Aboriginal population in Australia. Examples of Aboriginal culture.
Caring for Aboriginal children and young people
When you think about Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people what comes to mind? Who are they? What do you know about them and their culture, music, art and history? These are important questions to ask yourself as a worker or person caring for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children or young people. This course […]
Trauma informed care part 2
In this course you will have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how trauma affects your children’s behaviour; increased confidence to support your children who have experienced trauma; strategies for strengthening the relationship between you and your child and an awareness and sensitivity to the dynamics of trauma. This course builds on the […]
Trauma informed care part 1
As a foster carer it is likely that you will be caring for a child who has experienced complex trauma. It is really important that you have a thorough understanding of what trauma is and how trauma affects children before we can begin to think about strategies to support you and your child. We will […]
