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Training Calendar
FWT+DP
Issue Date: April
www.fwtdp.org.au
Phone: 9620 6172
2015
April - May
This is a summary of training events, for more information (flyers)
please click on the underlined workshop names
Victor’s Story - 2 dates to choose from
WORKSHOP FEES 2015
For a Standard
One Day Event
Members: $77
Non Members NGO: $132
Government: $165
MEMBERSHIP
To find out more about
becoming a member of
Family Worker Training +
Development Programme
Inc
CLICK HERE
If payment is not received
7 days prior to the workshop we
will issue you an invoice at the
training event and this invoice
will incur a $11 admin fee
.
E-Learning: We have
developed an on-line Father
Inclusive Practice Learning
Program. Facilitated by
Andrew King, participants
can work through four
training modules and
workplace activities at their
own pace. Modules cover
Why should we engage
fathers; How can we make
our services more father
inclusive; What skills are of
benefit when working with
fathers; Meeting the specific
needs of fathers. Start now at
http://fwtdp.org.au/
multimediaelearning/fatherinclusive-practice-e-learningdevelopment-series.
Date: 27th April 2015
Venue: Novotel Rooty Hill
Presenter: Jackie Stewart and Maria Losurdo
OR
th
Date: 7 May 2015
Venue: Lithgow Workies Club
Presenter: Jackie Stewart and Maria Losurdo
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Click here for registration: FW07VSB
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Click here for registration: NP10VSB
Take a closer look at Aboriginal generational trauma by following the journey of 6
generations of one family over 114 years. By following the experiences of family members,
this workshop will explore the impact of past traumas on the children in the form of ill
health, family dysfunction, community violence, psychological distress and life expectancy.
Working with & Understanding First Australians
New Date: 1st May 2015
Venue: Rooty Hill RSL
Presenter: Ivan Clarke
Time: 8:45am - 4:00pm
Click here for registration: WS15ACA
Learn about Aboriginal Culture, Communities and Peoples, travel though the past
and into the present. Constructive strategies to connect our actions, thoughts and
practices when working with Aboriginal children, families, communities and peers.
Save the Date! 20th May
Launching our RAP and ISSP (Inclusive Service Support Project)
Resource Kit
Resources, strategies and stories on ways to improve the work you do with
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families and community.
Stay tuned for details of this new resource from the
Inclusive Service Support Project.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Date: 5th and 6th May 2015
Venue: Novotel, Rooty Hill
Presenter: Jenni Machin & Yvonne O’Neill
Time: 8:45am – 4:00pm
Click here for registration: WS11ASD
This two day workshop will cover ‘what is ASD’. You will acquire some strategies to support
children on, or suspected to be on the spectrum as well as an insight into behaviours. Day 2
will focus on practical tips and include a skills based afternoon session.
Designing Effective Events
Date: 8th May 2015
Venue: Lily’s Function Centre Seven Hills
Presenter: Andrew Huffer
Time: 8:45am - 4:00pm
Click here for registration: WS26DEE
This practice based workshop will look at defining the purpose and outcomes of
your event, the type of event that best suits, how to deliver your message in the
most effective way and evaluation tools.
LOCAL, HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, PRACTICE BASED LEARNING + DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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FWT+DP
Issue Date:
April 2015
www.fwtdp.org.au
Phone: 9620 6172
May
Writing Effective Case Notes (not your usual workshop)
Date: 12th May 2015
Venue: Novotel Rooty Hill
Presenter: Carolyn Quinn
ATTENTION Triple P
Practitioners
Network Meeting is
coming in July
All Triple P practitioners
are invited to come
together to share
experiences, gain greater
knowledge, insights and be
supported in delivering
Triple P. Guest speakers
and feature sessions are
included!
For more information or to
suggest a topic for future
meetings please
contact
Sharmila Falzon
[email protected]
ABORIGINAL
WORKERS ONLY
Yarn Up Sessions
Yarn Up is a Cultural
Support Group for Aboriginal
workers in identified and
non-identified positions
Next Session: 24th April
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Venue: Muru Mittigar
Castlereagh
Facilitated by
Aunty Bev Eaton
Dates in 2015:
29th May
26th June
24th July
28th Aug
25th Sept
30th Oct
27th Nov
Time: 8:45am – 4:00pm
Click here for registration: FW09WCN
This practice based workshop will further develop your skills in writing case notes and will
increase your capacity to capture relevant content. The trainer will also explore solutions to
common problems experienced by workers when writing case notes and reports.
Ice and Our Communities
Date: 13th May 2015
Venue: BYSA 15 First Ave, Blacktown
Discussion led by Chris Ryan and Jackie Stewart
FREE EVENT!
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Click here for registration: PR031CE
Is Ice having an impact on the community you are working with in Western Sydney?
Come to our ½ day forum to hear from other workers who are facing the same or similar
challenges and brainstorm with us to identify the training and support you need to respond
to these issues .
The changing world of Penrith: connecting with migrant and refugee
CALD families, children and communities in Penrith
Date: 19th May 2015
Venue: Nepean Room, Penrith City Council
Presenter: Charlotta Oberg
Time: 8:45am - 4:00pm
Click here for registration: NP11CFP
This forum is for all workers who work with CALD and refugee families and children. Come
and hear from members of emerging communities in Penrith and gain tools and tips on how
to connect more successfully across cultures.
Triple P Development Day
FREE EVENT!
Date: 21st May 2015
Time: 9:30am to 4:00pm
Venue: Community Migrant Resource Centre, Parramatta
Presenter: Dr Divna Haslam
Click here for registration: WS13TPD
Do you deliver parenting groups to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse families? Are you a
bi-lingual practitioner? Then this day is for you. You will learn about the latest research and
practices and increase your skills and confidence to deliver Triple P and other parenting
groups to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse families.
Response Ability Pathways Do you work with Young People?
Date: 25th and 26th May, 2015
Venue: Lily’s Seven Hills
Presenter: Danny O’Neil
Time: 8:45am - 4:00pm
Click here for registration: FW05RAP
Do you work with young people that have suffered developmental trauma, abuse and/or
loss? This TWO DAY workshop will show you how to build respectful and trusting
relationships for these young people. It will also give you the skills to provide positive
behaviour support. Response Ability Pathways is an application of the Circle of
Courage® philosophy of positive youth development. The concepts are grounded in research
evidence on resilience, brain science, and positive psychology.
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Training Calendar
FWT+DP
Issue Date: April
www.fwtdp.org.au
Phone: 9620 6172
2015
Local Collaboration
Working Groups &
FWT+DP
Smoking and Quitting: how to help your clients QUIT
Interested in working
collaboratively with other
services?
Date: 26th May 2015
Venue: Library theatrette, Penrith City Council
Presenter: James McLennan
Network, build relationships,
share ideas and actions
For the Auburn/Holroyd/
Parramatta LCWG contact Chris:
[email protected]
For the Penrith LCWG contact
Jane: [email protected]
May - June
Available for small NGO’s
working with families and
children (0-8 years).
Sponsorships are for workers
attending training events
NOT provided by FWT+DP.
Subsidies reimburse the cost
of releasing staff to attend
FWT+DP training.
Full Terms & Conditions:
www.fwtdp.org.au
or email Vicki:
[email protected]
REMINDER!
HAVE YOU USED YOUR
2014/105 TRAINING
CREDITS?
If you purchased TRAINING
CREDITS in 2014/2015 you have
until the end of June 2015 to use
them.
2014 LEADING PRACTICE
CONFERENCE Resources
Video and other presentations
available at:
www.leadingpractice.org.au
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Click here for registration: NP12SAQ
Learn about supporting clients who are on the journey of quitting smoking, including
vulnerable clients such as young people and people with mental health issues.
Supporting Aboriginal Men
Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Club
Presenter: Ivan Clark
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FWT+DP Sponsorship
& Subsidy Scheme
FREE EVENT!
Date: 26 May 2015
Date: 27th May 2015
Click here for registration: AC05SAM
Aboriginal Workers ONLY
Open Audience
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Increase your knowledge of the impacts of colonisation and gain a deeper understanding of
the challenges faced by Aboriginal men today. Enhance your skills in engaging and
supporting Aboriginal men in your community.
Child Wellbeing Forum
Date: 27th May, 2015
Time: 8:45am - 4:00pm
Venue: Dooley’s Lidcombe Catholic Club
Presenter: Panel including speakers from Immunisation Australia and STARRTS
Click here for registration: WS21CWF
This forum will have a focus on Immunisation and Child Mental Health. The day will
increase your knowledge about child mental health and give you the confidence to discuss
immunisation with concerned parents. The morning panel will explore the myths and the
misconceptions surrounding immunisation with speakers from Immunisation Australia,
WSLHD and a GP. The afternoon panel featuring STARTTS and specialist service providers
will discuss Child Mental Health.
Accidental Counsellor
Date: 3rd June 2015
Venue: Lilys Function Centre, Seven Hills
Presenter: Colleen Hirst
Time: 8:45am – 4:00pm
Click here for registration: WS18TAC
This workshop is designed for non-counselling professionals who often find themselves in
unplanned counselling situations with clients or colleagues. It will equip participants with
effective intervention strategies and basic skills required to better assist people in difficult
situations.
Child Development & The Impact of Trauma
Date: 4th June, 2015
Venue: Dooley’s Lidcombe Catholic Club, Lidcombe
Presenter: Angie Zappala & Marina Radis
Time: 8:45am – 4:00pm
Click here for registration: WS14CDI
This workshop will look at neuro-typical child development and the impact of
trauma and stress on child development. Explore how to create a therapeutic ecology and
get an introduction into using play therapy with a post traumatic play case study.
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FWT+DP
Issue Date: April
COMING UP IN JUNE
How to Have Hard
Conversations
3rd June
for those working with
CALD families and
communities
Child Protection
Forum
16th & 17th June
This 2 day forum will
focus on the safety and
wellbeing of Australia’s
children and young
people. We will look at
current issues for families
and workers working with
families including impact
of the changes to Child
Protection Legislation
Amendment Act 014.
Day One will have an
Aboriginal focus.
Attend one or both days.
STAY TUNED FOR
DETAILS OF NEW
WORKSHOPS ON THE
POLITICS OF
DISADVANTAGE
Take the next step in
developing your cultural
competence and respect
of diversity
June 9th Western Sydney
OR
June 23rd Nepean
www.fwtdp.org.au
Phone: 9620 6172
2015
June
Communication In Confrontational / Aggressive Situations
Date: 10th June 2015
Venue: Lily’s Function Centre, Seven Hills
Presenter: Andrew King
Time: 8:45am - 4:00pm
Click here for registration: WS22CCA
This workshop looks at a variety of practical, common sense principles for the prevention
and diffusion of violence against community welfare workers.
What is Post Natal Depression?
Date: 18th June , 2015
Time: 8:45am – 4:00pm
Venue: TBA
Presenter: Catherine Knox & Professor Bryanne Barnett AM
Click here for registration: WS20PND
This workshop will uncover the confusions about Postnatal Depression. You will explore
different types, symptoms and treatment issues. Also there will be resources available from
Beyond Blue and Gidget Foundation.
Engaging Parents Impacted by Trauma: Practical Skills for Group Work
Date: 25th June, 2015
Venue: Novotel, Rooty Hill
Presenter: Mary Jo McVeigh
Time: 8:45am – 4:00pm
Click here for registration: WS18PSG
This workshop is a follow on from the previous training Engaging Parents Impacted by
Trauma. The day will be practice based approach to build your skills and effectiveness
working with parents and children in group work settings.
Best Practice Self-Care and Boundary Setting - 2 DATES TO CHOOSE FROM
Date: 29th June 2015
Venue: Novotel, Rooty Hill
Presenter: Colleen Hirst
Time: 8:45am – 4:00pm
Click here for registration: FW11SCB
OR
Date: 1st July 2015
Venue: The Sebel Resort, Hawkesbury
Presenter: Colleen Hirst
Time: 8:45am – 4:00pm
Click here for registration: NP14SCB
Are you feeling stressed or burnt out at work? Self-care is an essential underpinning to best
practice in social work, family work and work in the community sector. This workshop will
explore the skills of establishing self-care strategies and maintaining appropriate
boundaries. You will gain increased understanding of the prevention and management of
adverse conditions such as stress, burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma.
WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
WHAT TRAINING WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ON OUR CALENDAR?
We are currently planning for new events and would love you to tell us
about emerging issues, your learning and development needs and ideas
you have for workshops. Please contact your project worker or email us.
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