Courses and Training

This page contains information about organisations in Australia that provide courses and training for families, and for professionals who work with families.

For further information about specific courses, please refer to contact details provided for each organisation.

Aged care
Child care
Child protection
Counselling and therapy
Disability
Domestic violence 		Equal opportunity
General / broad areas
Grief and bereavement
Health
Indigenous issues
Mediation/Conflict resolution 		Parents and children
Relationships
Research
Sexual assault
Suicide prevention
Volunteering
Alphabetical listing of organisations

Refer to the listing of Australian Universities for academic courses available at Australia's many universities.

Suggestions for additional links are welcomed.


Aged care

National Ageing Research Institute

Education activities involve both training for university undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as options for training for staff working with older people, and supervision of research projects undertaken by postgraduate students from many different health professions.

Further information: National Ageing Research Institute, PO Box 31, Parkville VIC 3052. Tel: (03) 8387 2148. Fax: (03) 9387 4030. Email: info@nari.unimelb.edu.au. Web: www.mednwh.unimelb.edu.au


Child care

Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood

The Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood (CEIEC) was established in 2001 as a specialised early childhood research and teaching centre within the Department of Learning and Educational Development at the University of Melbourne. CEIEC holds occasional Open Learning Fora relating to current projects.

Further information: Tel: (03) 8344 7780. Web: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/ ceiec/

de Lissa Institute of Early Childhood and Family Studies

Offering early childhood education, child development and family studies, the de Lissa Institute of Early Childhood and Family Studies at the University of South Australia offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Further information: School Office, Tel: (08) 8302 4437. Email: schooloffice@unisa.edu.au. Web: www.unisa.edu.au/del/

Institute of Early Childhood

The Institute of Early Childhood at Macquarie University is the major provider of undergraduate courses preparing students to work in early childhood settings in New South Wales. The Institute also provides postgraduate courses, professional development courses and specialised early childhood units by distance study.

Further information: Web: www.aces.mq.edu.au/ iec_home.asp

Network of Community Activities

The Network provides training for out of school hours and vacation care staff and committees, at metropolitan and rural locations in New South Wales. Types of training provided include inservice training, customised training and vocational training. The website also provides contact information about other registered training organisations offering the Out of School Hours Qualifications Framework.

Further information: Adult Education Coordinator, Tel: (02) 9212 3244. Email: training@netoosh.org.au. Web: www.netoosh.org.au/ training.htm


Child protection

Note: Refer also to the National Child Protection Clearinghouse which has links to child abuse prevention organisations and provides information on curriculum and training materials.

Australian Childhood Foundation

Through its professional education, de-briefing and consultancy program, the Australian Childhood Foundation (formerly known as Australians Against Child Abuse) provides education and training programs for a range of professionals on child abuse, trauma and family violence. Workshops are conducted on a range of issues and organisational inservice training is provided on request.

Further information: Australian Childhood Foundation, PO Box 525, Ringwood VIC 3134. Tel: (03) 9874 3922. Fax: (03) 9874 7922. Email: info@childhood.org.au. Web: www.childhood.org.au/ training

Centre for Community Welfare Training

CCWT is the educational arm of the Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies. It was set up in 1986 to provide cost effective and accessible training opportunities for people working in the community welfare sector generally and with vulnerable children, young people and families in particular. An extensive range of courses is offered in Sydney, Canberra and regional venues; also tertiary qualifications through University and College partnerships, and customised training.

Further information: CCWT, Locked Bag 13, Haymarket NSW 1240. Tel: (02) 9281 8822. Fax: (02) 9281 8827. Email: ccwt@acwa.asn.au. Web: www.acwa.asn.au

Jannawi Family Centre

Jannawi provides consultations, community education and training for the general and professional communities to enhance their knowledge, skills and ability to respond to children and families who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect. Jannawi's best practice model for child protection intervention informs the training courses and workshops. Clients can request workshops to meet their needs.

Further information: Jannawi Family Centre, PO Box 148, Lakemba NSW 2195. Tel: (02) 9750 0500. Fax (02) 9750 6190. Email: info@jannawi.com.au. Web: www.jannawi.com.au


Counselling and therapy

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Other useful links:

Alma Family Therapy Centre

Alma Family Therapy Centre in Melbourne is a private practice and teaching centre. Practitioners include psychiatrists, psychologists and medical family therapists. The Centre offers a Diploma in Family Therapy, also available by distance study; individual units can be undertaken. A range of short courses is also available.

Further information: Alma Family Therapy Centre, 403 Alma Road, Caulfield North Vic 3161. Tel: (03) 9500 2411. Fax: (03) 9500 2840. Web: www.almafamilytherapy.com

Australian College of Applied Psychology

ACAP is a specialist education institution offering qualifications in Counselling and Communication, Human Resources, People Management and Leadership and Sport and Performance Psychology, from Certificate IV to Masters degree level. Single modules may be taken as a short course. Customised training for organisations and consultation services are offered.

Further information: Course Inquiries, Tel: 1800 061 199. Fax: (02) 9211 2172. Email: info@acap.edu.au. Web: www.acap.edu.au

Bouverie Centre, Victoria's Family Institute

The Bouverie Centre is an integrated clinical, academic and consultation agency specialising in family approaches in mental health service provision. It provides a range of programs to individuals and family members, service providers and agencies.

Further information: The Bouverie Centre, 50 Flemington St, Flemington Vic 3031. Tel: (03) 9376 9844. Fax: (03) 9376 9890. Email: bouverie.centre@latrobe.edu.au. Web: www.latrobe.edu.au/bouverie

Brief Therapy Institute of Sydney

The Brief Therapy Institute of Sydney provides Solution-focused Brief Therapy training, with a range of professional training courses for counsellors, welfare professionals, psychologists, social workers, and anyone working in the human services field who wants to explore the application of the solution-focused approach and the strengths perspective. Most courses are held in Parramatta, Sydney.

Further information: Tel: (02) 9683 1222. Fax: (02) 8836 6370. Email: mail@briefsolutions.com.au. Web: www.brieftherapysydney.com. au

David Cherry and Associates

David Cherry is a psychologist who has worked as a counsellor and trainer for the last twenty years. David Cherry and Associates provide in house training and public workshops. Training is designed for the health, welfare, community, disability and SAAP sectors; training and professional development is also offered for school staff and the corporate sector.

Further information: Tel: (03) 9646 0976 or 1300 728 644. Fax: (03) 9646 0868. Email: david@davidcherry.com.au. Web: www.davidcherry.com.au

Delphi Centre

The Delphi Centre offers education, workshops, conferences and resources for Australia's health care profession in the field of trauma and extreme stress. Coaching, corporate training, and professional development for health care professionals are available.

Further information: Tel: (03) 9482 7668. Fax: (03) 9482 7669. Email: info@delphicentre.com.au. Web: www.delphicentre.com.au

Dulwich Centre

The Dulwich Centre offers a range of training opportunities for practitioners wishing to learning more about narrative therapy and to develop their own skills at narrative practice. Regular introductory and advanced workshops are run, as well as special intensive workshops, seminars and conferences.

Further information: Dulwich Centre, Hutt St PO Box 7192, Adelaide SA 5000. Tel: (08) 8223 3966. Fax: (08) 8232 4441. Email: dulwich@senet.com.au. Web: www.dulwichcentre.com.au

Jansen Newman Institute of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy

The Jansen Newman Institute provides counsellor and psychotherapist training programs at undergratuate and postgraduate level, training graduates to enhance relationships for individuals, couples, families and organisations. Short courses and professional development training are also offered.

Further information: Jansen Newman Institute, Level 1, 575 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065. Tel: 1800 777 116. Fax: (02) 9436 3655. Email: info@jni.nsw.edu.au. Web: www.jni.nsw.edu.au

Psychotherapy in Australia

Psychotherapy in Australia is a professional journal for effective psychotherapy and counselling practitioners. The website provides an overview of training and professional development programs offered throughout Australia, and a calendar of forthcoming training workshops and other events.

Further information: Web: www.psychotherapy.com.au

UnitingCare Institute of Family Practice

UnitingCare IFP offer workshops/courses for:

The Institute also provides VET Qualifications, Professional Short Courses and Consultancy training.

Further information: Web: http://www.ifp.nsw.edu.au

Williams Road Family Therapy Centre

In conjunction with the Swinburne University of Technology, the Williams Road Family Therapy Centre offers the Graduate Diploma of Social Science in Family Therapy, in Windsor or Geelong, Victoria. Also offered are short courses which focus on the core process of therapy with families and individuals rather than any one theoretical framework as a means of developing the practical skills in the area.

Further information: Williams Road Family Therapy Centre, 3 Williams Road, Windsor Vic 3181. Tel: (03) 9530 2311. Fax: (03) 9529 4469. Email: info@williamsroad.vic.edu.au. Web: www.williamsroad.vic.edu.au


Disability

Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities

Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC) is a community based organisation which represents the rights and needs of people of non-English speaking background with a disability and their carers. The Education Unit offers cultural awareness training to organisations working with people from Non-English speaking backgrounds. Training is delivered to organisations as diverse as disability organisations, aged care organisations, local councils, universities, employment agencies and mental health support services.

Further information: Contact the Manager, Education, Equity and Access Unit. Tel: (03) 9480 1666. Fax: (03) 9480 3444. Email: joan@adec.org.au. Web: www.adec.org.au/ educationunit.html

Person Centred Learning Services

Person Centred Learning Services provide consultancy, learning and development and information and resources to people associated with community agencies and to other community members, within a person centred framework. Training and workshops are provided for professionals, families, boards and people with disabilities.

Further information: Person Centred Learning Services, 110 Drummond Street, Oakleigh Vic 3166. Tel: (03) 9564 1020 or 1300 725 748. Fax: (03) 9564 1004. Email: pcls@pcls.org.au. Web: www.pcls.org.au


Domestic violence

Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre

DVIRC offers a range of training modules for professionals, including: Introduction to Domestic Violence; Children and Domestic Violence; Domestic Violence and Family Law; Adolescents who are Abusive in the Home.

Further information: DVIRC, 292 Wellington Street, Collingwood Vic 3066. Tel: (03) 9486 9866. Fax: (03) 9486 9744. Email: dvirc@dvirc.org.au. Web: www.dvirc.org.au

UnitingCare Institute of Family Practice

UnitingCare IFP offer workshops/courses for:

The Institute also provides VET Qualifications, Professional Short Courses and Consultancy training.

Further information: Web: http://www.ifp.nsw.edu.au


Equal opportunity

See also on this page: Flexibility At Work

Diversity Council Australia

Diversity Council Australia is an independent diversity advisor to business in Australia, covering all aspects of diversity including age, gender, work-life, indigenous, bullying, disability, sexual orientation and cultural diversity. A range of diversity workshops are held throughout the year in capital cities on topics including: Contact Officer Skills; Workplace Bullying; Investigating Complaints; Flexible Workplaces that Really Work; Managing Workplace Stress. Diversity Council Australia also provides tailored solutions to individual organisations.

Further information: NSW/ACT/QLD/NT - Tel: (02) 9699 5399. Fax: (02) 9699 7022. Email: sydney@dca.org.au. VIC/SA/WA/TAS - Tel: (03) 8611 7600. Fax: (03) 8611 7699. Email: melbourne@dca.org.au. Web: http://www.ceoe.com.au/

Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission Victoria

Preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace is the aim of education programs run by the Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria. Programs are informed by the needs and experiences of individuals as well as organisations. Equal opportunity workshops cover topics such as: Your equal opportunity rights and responsibilities; Contact officers and Investigation officers; Running your own Equal Opportunity awareness program; and Introduction to mediation in managing conflict.

Further information: Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, Level 3, 380 Lonsdale St, Melbourne Vic 3000. Tel: (03) 9281 7122 or 1800 134 142. Email: education@veohrc.vic.gov.au. Web: www. humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au


General

Anglicare Education and Training

Anglicare Sydney provides a range of programs that aim to equip people for healthy relationships in family, church and the community. Education and training programs include: marriage preparation, family skills education, marriage enrichment weekends, conflict management workshops, and professional development. 'Survival Skills for Healthy Families' is a family inclusive program for children and their parents to learn all about being a healthy family together.

Further information: Tel: (02) 9895 8054. Email: education@anglicare.org.au. Web: www.anglicare.org.au/services/education_and_training.html

Australian Council for Educational Research

ACER provides professional development in a variety of areas including education, psychology and human resources, through the Centre for Professional Learning. Workshops are run on topics such as literacy, numeracy, leadership and teamwork, student wellbeing and disability, thinking curriculum and science. ACER also offers tailor made professional learning programs in the areas of education and human resource management.

Further information: ACER, 19 Prospect Hill Road, Private Bag 55, Camberwell Vic 3124. Tel: (03) 9277 5555. Fax (03) 9277 5500. Web: www.acer.edu.au

Caraniche

Caraniche is a psychological service provider offering a wide range of professional development and training courses, and customised training is also provided on a variety of topics. Examples include: Critical Incident Stress Management; Workplace Violence; Stress Management; Vicarious Traumatisation and Self-Care; Conflict Resolution; Facing Court; Preparing for Retirement; Caring for an Aging Family Member; Coping with Grief; Parenting Preschoolers; Pain Management; and Coping with Change in Your Family.

Further information: Caraniche Services, PO Box 2918, Fitzroy Vic 3065. Tel: (03) 8412 7111. Fax: (03) 8412 7155. Email: admin@caraniche.com.au. Web: www.caraniche.com.au

Centrecare Corporate

Centrecare Corporate delivers a range of training workshops covering topics of relevance to individuals and organisations, for example: Counselling skills; Working with domestic and family violence issues; Working with men; Narrative therapy; Mediation; Working with adolescents; Stress management.

Further information: Centrecare Corporate, 456 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000. Tel: (08) 9325 6644. Fax: (08) 9221 3631. Email: corporate@centrecare.com.au. Web: www.centrecarecorporate.com .au

Council of Adult Education

The CAE enables adults to complete basic schooling, prepare for tertiary study, acquire work skills or pursue a wide range of interests. Also offered are short courses in art, business, computer training, languages and wellbeing.

Further information: CAE, 21 Degraves St, Melbourne Vic 3000. Tel: (03) 9652 0611 or 1800 601 111. Fax: (03) 9654 7840. Web: www.cae.edu.au

Family Action Centre

The Family Action Centre at the University of Newcastle provides professional development and training workshops in a number of specialist areas including: educating boys; engaging fathers; building resilience; strengths-based community development. The Family Action Centre also hosts the biennial Boys to Fine Men conference.

Further information: Family Action Centre, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308. Tel: (02) 4921 6858. Fax: (02) 4921 8699. Email: family@newcastle.edu.au. Web: www.newcastle. edu.au/centre/fac

Flexibility at Work

Flexibility At Work is a national training and consulting service specialising in change and diversity management. Workshops offered include: getting balanced and managing stress; life coaching; transition planning; bullying and harassment prevention.

Further information: Tel: (02) 9402 4741. Fax: (02) 9402 4742. Email: kerry@flexibility.com.au. Web: www.flexibility.com.au/

Lighthouse Resources

Lighthouse Resources is an initiative of Kyabra Community Association that provides training, professional supervision and organisational consulting services to human service workers and organisations wanting to learn about the practice implications of strengths-based, solution focussed or narrative approaches. Traning workshops are based on the St Luke's format for strengths-based training.

Further information: Lighthouse Resources, PO Box 1103, Sunnybank Hills Qld 4109. Tel: (07) 3373 9499 or 1800 009 462. Fax: (07) 3373 9444. Web: www.lighthouseresources. com.au

St Luke's

St Luke's is a community agency providing diverse human services throughout North-Central Victoria, working with a strength based and client centred philosophy. St Luke's offers training in strengths-based practice regardless of the service delivery context or field of work that people are engaged in. Packages such as 'From Strength to Strength', 'Strengths-based Supervision and Coordination' and 'Strengths-based Community Work' are offered, as well as tailor made workshops for specific needs.

Further information: Head Office - St Luke's, PO Box 315, Bendigo Vic 3552. Tel: (03) 5440 1100. Fax: 03) 5440 1108. Email: stlukes@stlukes.org.au. Web: www.stlukes.org.au

Social Options Australia

Social Options Australia is a consultancy, research and training firm which specialises in assisting human service organisations. Specialist training falls into four broad areas: Program Planning and Outcomes Measurement; Organisational and Management Development; Mental Health; Customer Service.

Further information: Social Options Australia, PO Box 6570, Halifax Street, Adelaide SA 5000. Tel: (08) 8326 8033. Fax: (08) 8339 1074. Email: info@soa.com.au. Web: www.soa.com.au/traserv.html


Grief and bereavement

Bereavement Care Centre

The Bereavement Care Centre provides comprehensive and accessible counselling and support services for the terminally ill and their families. Bereavement Counselling courses are available including the three day Core Course on Bereavement Counselling, Working with Bereaved/Dying Adults and Working With Bereaved Children. The postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Bereaved Children is also offered, as well as a Bereavement Support Worker's Course.

Further information: Tel: (02) 9804 6909 or 1300 654 556. Email: info@bereavementcare.com.au. Web: www.bereavementcare.com.au

Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement provides a range of education, training, research and professional service options for those working in the area of grief and bereavement. The Centre offers education and training opprtunities for health professionals, volunteers and any other individual or agency desiring to incorporate counselling, therapy, support or education into their current work practice. Lectures, seminars, short courses and postgraduate courses are all offered, as well as customised education and training programs.

Further information: Tel: (03) 9265 2100 or 1800 642 066. Fax: (03) 9265 2150. Email: info@grief.org.au. Web: www.grief.org.au

National Association for Loss and Grief (Vic)

NALAG provides loss and grief information sessions for organisations using an educator with NALAG (Vic) Professional Accreditation. Loss and grief training for staff or volunteers is provided to organisations such as aged care facilities, local Government organisations and other not for profit agencies. NALAG also runs a monthly seminar program on topics relating to specific aspects of loss and grief.

Further information: Tel: (03) 9650 3000 or 1800 100 023 (Freecall country Victoria). Email: info@nalagvic.org.au. Web: www.nalagvic.org.au

UnitingCare Institute of Family Practice

UnitingCare IFP offer workshops/courses for:

The Institute also provides VET Qualifications, Professional Short Courses and Consultancy training.

Further information: Web: http://www.ifp.nsw.edu.au


Health

Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society

The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University focuses on the areas of research and research methodologies; education and training; community liaison; policy advocacy; and consultancy. Staff at the Centre supervise students enrolled in research degrees at PhD and Masters level as well as coursework Masters programs. A short course in Research Design in Qualitative Social Inquiry is offered to interested health professionals working in the public and community sectors.

Further information: Tel: (03) 9285 5382. Fax: (03) 9285 5220. Email: arcshs@latrobe.edu.au. Web: http://www.latrobe.edu .au/arcshs/study.htm

Centre for Adolescent Health

The Centre for Adolescent Health offers a multi-disciplinary forum for education and training and integrates expertise from clinical and forensic services, research and community programs. On offer are a Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Adolescent Health and Welfare, short courses and workshops in adolescent health and welfare issues, and specialised professional training/presentations to organisations.

Further information:Centre for Adolescent Health, William Buckland House, 2 Gatehouse Street, Parkville Vic 3052. Tel: (03) 9345 5890. Fax: (03) 9345 6502. Web: http:// www.rch.org.au/cah/education/index.cfm?doc_id=952

Monash University, The Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine

The Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine short courses provide short-term, intensive educational opportunities for those seeking professional development, or who are unable to undertake full-time studies.

Further information: The Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine

Mother and Child Health Research

Mother and Child Health Research (formerly Centre for the Study of Mothers' and Children's Health) has strong program of research addressing issues of major public health importance for mothers and children. MCHR is involved in postgraduate, continuing and in-service education, offering practical training for researchers through short courses, workshops, seminars, and postgraduate studies.

Further information: Tel: (03) 8341 8500. Fax: (03) 8341 8555. Email: mchr@latrobe.edu.au. Web: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/mchr/

FPA Health

FPA Health (formerly Family Planning NSW) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which provides reproductive and sexual health services in New South Wales and provides specialist training for doctors, nurses, teachers, community workers and other professionals in the area of reproductive and sexual health. Short courses, certificates and workshops are offered on a wide range of reproductive and sexual health topics, with several certificates available by distance training.

Further information: FPA Health, 328-336 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131. Tel: (02) 8752 4300. Fax: (02) 9716 6164. Web: http://www.fpahealth.org.au/

Family Planning Victoria

Family Planning Victoria provides training and education for doctors, nurses, teachers, youth workers and other health professionals. Certificates, short courses and professional development update training are offered on topics of reproductive and sexual health.

Further information: Web: http://www.fpv.org.au/

Key Centre for Women's Health in Society

The Key Centre for Women's Health in Society, at The University of Melbourne, is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Women's Health, whose role is teaching and training, research, and community activities. Postgraduate courses are offered for graduates from a range of disciplinary backgrounds; short courses and workshops are available on topics such as: The Social Determinants of Health; Psychosocial Aspects of Technologies of Reproduction; Young People, Homelessness and Health; Solving Breastfeeding Problems; Gender and Reproductive Health; and Human Rights, Gender and HIV/AIDS.

Further information: Tel: (03) 8344 4333. Fax: (03) 9347 9824. Email: enquiries-kcwhs@unimelb.edu.au. Web: http://www.kcwh.unimelb. edu.au/courses/

New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry

The New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry offers courses that develop the knowledge and skills of people working with infants, children, adolescents, and their families, the elderly, culturally diverse groups, people seriously affected by mental health problems and those who misuse alcohol and other drugs. The Institute offers a large range of continuing professional development courses, a Graduate Program in Mental Health, courses specifically for Medical Practitioners, and Community, Consumer and Carer Programs. Off campus customised courses are also available.

Further information: Tel: (02) 9840 3833. Email: institute@nswiop.nsw.edu.au. Web: http://www.nswiop.nsw.edu.au/

Diversity Health Institute, Transcultural Mental Health Centre

The Transcultural Mental Health Centre promotes access to mental health services for people of non-English speaking background. The Centre conducts a range of forums, seminars, clinical workshops and a Psychology Intern Program. Inservice sessions are conducted on request, which provide information and resources on services available to clients of non-English speaking background. A program to provide education for GPs in the area of cross cultural mental health is currently being developed.

Further information: http://www.dhi.gov.au/tmhc/


Indigenous issues

Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre

The Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre is a non-profit organisation that promotes indigenous leadership skills and ability. Two courses are offered: the Certificate Level Leadership Program, a practical hands-on course designed for Indigenous men and women living in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and active in community affairs; and the Diploma Level National Leadership Program, a more specialised, higher level course intended to support leaders with a vision of national and regional leadership - this course is intended for participants who are perceived as leaders within their communities.

Further information: Secretariat, Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre, AIATSIS, GPO Box 553, Canberra ACT 2601. Tel: (02) 6246 1170. Fax: (02) 6249 7714. Email: ailc@aiatsis.gov.au. Web: http://www. indigenousleadership.org.au

Institute of Koorie Education

Programs of the Institute of Koorie Education at Deakin University are structured around off-campus community based delivery, supported by on-campus intensive study blocks and complemented by local tutors at regional study centres. This approach to course delivery promotes access and equity for Indigenous Australian students. Students from all areas and across all age ranges, particularly mature age, are able to undertake studies. Bachelor degrees are offered in Arts, Teaching/Education, Applied Science, Nursing, Social Work, Laws, Information Systems, and Commerce. The Master of Public Health and Graduate Diploma of Natural Resource Management are also available through the Institute of Koorie Education.

Further information: Institute of Koorie Education, Deakin University, Geelong Campus, Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3217. Tel: (03) 5227 2538. Fax: (03) 5227 2019. Web: http://www.deakin.edu.au/ike/

Kulkathil Community Skill Centre

The Kulkathil Community Skill Centre is an innovative, holistic and grounded approach to Indigenous education, training, employment, enterprise development and community development. Accredited and unaccredited training and short courses are offered, as well as enhancement of existing community training and industry development activities. There is a focus on the development of digital literacy in Indigenous community contexts.

Further information: Email info@kulkathil.com.au. Web: http://www. kulkathil.com.au/homepage/index.html


Mediation/Confict resolution

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Conflict Solvers

Conflict Solvers offers an intensive three day course, Mediation Training for Professionals, in Melbourne, Brisbane and Townsville. Training is for professionals who wish to learn the skills required for creative conflict resolution, and includes a theoretical component as well as hands-on work. Those completing the course will be able to mediate in a range of situations including; Family, Parent/Adolescent, Workplace, Neighbourhood disputes and Restorative Justice Mediation.

Further information: Melbourne, Tel: (03) 9311 1057 or 0412 102 801. Brisbane, Tel: 0438 119 044. Web: http://www. conflictsolvers.com.au/training-update.htm

Family Mediation Centre

The Family Mediation Centre offers training in mediation for professionals, which can be used to compliment or as an alternative to interventions currently used and is useful in a broad range of settings. The training course gives particular reference to Parent/Adolescent and Family Law mediation, and is divided into Level 1, providing a foundation in both the theory and practice of mediation, and Level 2 which provides an opportunity to observe and practice advanced skills.

Further information: Head Office: PO Box 2131, Moorabbin Vic 3189. Tel: (03) 9555 9300 or 1800 639 523. Fax: (03) 9555 1765. Web: http://www.mediation.com.au/

UnitingCare Institute of Family Practice

UnitingCare IFP offer workshops/courses for:

The Institute also provides VET Qualifications, Professional Short Courses and Consultancy training.

Further information: Web: http://www.ifp.nsw.edu.au


Parents and children

Centre for Child and Family Development

The Centre For Child and Family Development promotes awareness and understanding of the emotional life of children and adolescents, and how this affects their behaviour and future development. The Centre runs training programs on child and family development for all professionals who work with children, adolescents, parents and families, in any setting.

The Centre for Child and Family Development runs an annual Foundation Course in Child and Family Development. In 2008 this will be held on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th March at St. Hilda's College, University of Melbourne. The Foundation Course provides training for multi-disciplinary professionals working with children, adolescents, parents and families in any setting. The Course is devised and run by Dr. Ruth Schmidt Neven, child psychotherapist and Director of the Centre. Her book "Emotional Milestones" is included in the cost of the course.

Further information: The Centre for Child and Family Development, 721A Riversdale Road, Camberwell Vic 3124. Tel: (03) 9830 0422. Fax: (03) 9830 0455. Email: ccfdau@ozemail.com.au. Web: http://www.childandfamily.com. au

Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare Inc.

The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare is the peak body for over 80 community organisations delivering child and family support and welfare services. The Centre's Training Unit delivers training, training brokerage services, advice and consultancy services to the community care sector and the Department of Human Services. Short courses and certificates are offered on a range of topics including Dealing with Challenging Behaviours, Family Sensitive Practice, and Working with Involuntary Families.

Further information: Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, Level 5, 50 Market St, Melbourne Vic 3000. Tel: (03) 9614 1577. Fax: (03) 9614 1774. Email: admin@cwav.asn.au. Web: http://www.cwav.asn.au

Family Services Australia

Family Services Australia is an industry representative body of providers of family relationships and other family support services. The Family Services Australia website has a list of member organisations that provide Family Relationships Skills Training.

Further information: http://www.fsa. org.au/member_list.php?s_type=FRST

NSW Family Services Inc.

NSW Family Services facilitates training for those working to support families, including management and administrative staff, in the Sydney metropolitan area and in regional NSW. Courses and workshops offered include Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour, Early Intervention in Families, and Solution-focused ideas in drug and alcohol work.

Further information: FamS, PO Box 223, Glebe NSW 2037. Tel: (02) 9692 9999. Fax: (02) 8512 9866. Email: admin@nswfamilyservices.asn.au. Web: http://www.nswfamilyservices.asn.au/Main/Training/MAIN_Training.htm

Queen Elizabeth Centre

The QEC Education Unit is able to provide a range of parent education sessions, and professional education for maternal child health nurses, child protection workers, early childhood workers, specialist early childhood services, community workers, foster carers and parents.  Programs can be customised to suit individual or organisational requirements. Preceptorship programs are available for all health and welfare professionals on Home Visiting; Working with Hard to Reach Families; Sleep and Settling.

Further information: QEC Education Services, 53 Thomas Street, Noble Park Vic 3174. Tel: (03) 9549 2777. Email: theqec@qec.org.au . Web: http://www.qec.org.au/education-services.php?id=44

Stepfamily Association of Victoria

The Stepfamily Association of Victoria is a self-help, non-profit organisation offering support, education, and resources to stepfamilies. 'Making Stepfamilies Work' is a course designed for couples contemplating or already in a stepfamily. Professional training for counsellors, team leaders, and others working with stepfamilies are also offered.

Further information: Stepfamily Association of Victoria, PO Box 322, Clifton Hill Vic 3068. Phone: (03) 9481 1500. Fax: (03) 9481 1700. Email: info@stepfamily.org.au. Web: http://www.stepfamily.org.au/

Triple P - Positive Parenting Program

The Triple P - Positive Parenting Program is a multi-level, parenting and family support strategy that aims to prevent severe behavioural, emotional and developmental problems in children by enhancing the knowledge, skills and confidence of parents. Parents can choose to do a Triple P Group Program, attend a seminar or receive an individual consultation. Training courses for professionals offer training in various levels of intervention for practitioners.

Further information: Tel: (07) 3367 1212. Fax: (07) 3369 7760. Email: info@triplep.net. Web: http://www1.triplep.net/


Relationships

See also on this page: Counselling and therapy

Drummond Street Relationship Centre

The Centre offers reading/clinical discussion groups focussing on psychoanalytic couple therapy; and a 30-week Couple States of Mind Course, for clinicians interested in working with couples using a psychodynamic framework.

Further information: Drummond Street Relationship Centre, 195 Drummond Street, Carlton Vic 3053. Tel: (03) 9663 6733. Fax: (03) 9639 3363. Email: enquiries@drummond.org.au. Web: http://www.drummondstreet.com. au/

LifeWorks Relationship Counselling and Education Services

LifeWorks is a not-for-profit organisation that provides professional family and relationship counselling and education services for individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents. Lifeworks offers a range of courses, including letting go and moving on, parenting after separating, behaviour change program for men, anger management for women, living in a step-family, parenting preschoolers and early school aged children.

Further information: Head Office - LifeWorks, Level 5, 227 Collins Street, Melbourne Vic 3000. Phone: (03) 9654 7360. Fax: (03) 9650 8440. Email: lifeworks@lifeworks.com.au. Web: http://www.lifeworks.com.au/

Relatewell Family Relationships Institute

Relatewell, a non-profit, non-sectarian, educational community agency, aims to assist individuals, partners and families to achieve and maintain quality and meaningful lives through quality and meaningful relationships. Courses are provided for singles, engaged couples, married/de facto couples, parents, and professional development. Some examples of courses are: developing self esteem and self confidence; communicating effectively and assertively; meeting needs; how to be a quality person in a quality relationship; dealing with 'problems'; resolving conflict; being assertive; being single and relaxed; building friendships; rights and responsibilities of adults and children.

Further information: Tel: (03) 9354 8854. Fax: (03) 9354 8860. Email: relatewell@optushome.com.au. Web: http://www.relatewell.com.au/

Relationships Australia

Relationships Australia is an organisation that offers resources to couples, individuals and families to help enhance and support relationships. Relationship support courses are offered in the areas of: Life and Relationships; Family Support; Family Skills - Parenting; Family Violence Prevention and Recovery; Post Separation; Gambling Help. Training for professionals and human services workers is provided, to develop specialist counselling, mediation and management skills in the area of relationships, from basic to advanced professional competency levels.

Further information: Tel: 1300 364 277. Web: http://www.relationships.com.au/


Research

Action and Research Open Web - AROW

AROW, at The University of Sydney, offers postgraduate research and coursework degrees using action research or action learning in the areas of health or applied science. Some open learning modules are available individually as continuing professional education.

Further information: http://www2.fhs.usyd.edu.au/ arow/

Action Research and Evaluation On Line

Areol, action research and evaluation on line, is a 14-week public course offered each semester as a public service by Southern Cross University and the Southern Cross Institute of Action Research. The course can be undertaken by email or as a self-paced web course.

Further information: http:// www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/ar/areol/areolhome.html

Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Incorporated (ACSPRI)

ACSPRI is a national organisation of member institutions formed to enhance the use of machine-readable social science data, and collect and disseminate information relating to social science data. Courses are conducted in social research methods and research technology. Programs cater for fundamental, changing and emerging research strategies, and serve a wide variety of needs for training and professional development within the academic, public and private sectors.

Further information: ACSPRI Centre for Social Research, Research School of Social Sciences, 18 Balmain Cres - Bldg 66, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200. Tel: (02) 6125 2200. Email: info@acspri.org.au. http://www.acspri.org.au/

South Australian Community Health Research Unit

The South Australian Community Health Research Unit contributes to improving the health of South Australian communities through assisting primary health care workers to undertake quality research and evaluation and conducting research to improve the effectiveness of primary health care. The unit, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health, Flinders University of South Australia, conducts a research training workshop program, with topics such as Participatory Action Research, Using Maps in Population Health, and Building Evaluation into Practice.

Further information: South Australian Community Health Research Unit, G1 'The Flats', C/- Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park South Australia 5042. Tel: (08) 8204 5988. Fax: (08) 8374 0230. Email: sachru@fmc.sa.gov.au. Web: http://www.sachru.sa.gov.au


Suicide prevention

Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention

AISRAP, at Griffith University, promotes and conducts research in all aspects of suicide prevention, and provides education and training for professionals and volunteers. AISRAP's Suicide Prevention Skills Training Workshops provide a complete knowledge and skills based approach to suicide prevention training across prevention, intervention and postvention. The workshop has been developed for individuals working within a broad range of fields including health, education, emergency, clergy, law enforcement, community and social services. Postragduate programs are also offered, the Master of Suicidology and Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention Studies.

Further information: Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, Griffith University, Mt Gravatt Campus, Brisbane Queensland 4111. Tel: (07) 3875 3377. Fax: (07) 3875 3450. Email: aisrap@griffith.edu.au. Web: http://www.gu.edu.au/ school/psy/aisrap/

LifeForce

An activity of Wesley Mission, LifeForce is a suicide prevention program aiming to educate, empower and resource Australian communities to be aware of the issue of suicide, to recognise the signals of suicide, and to effectively intervene and minimise the danger of suicide. LifeForce conducts Suicide Awareness seminars covering suicide in Australia, road-blocks to suicide prevention and an overview of the SALT strategy.

Further information: LifeForce, PO Box 2114, Carlingford Court NSW 2118. Tel: (02) 9874 2111 or 1800 100 024. Fax: (02) 9874 3500. Email: lifeforce@wesleymission.org.au. Web: http://www.wesleylifeforce.org

LivingWorks Training Programs

LivingWorks Training Programs are a part of Lifeline Australia. The training programs offer a range of options for anyone interested in increasing suicide safety in everyday care situations or formal helping roles.

Further information: Web: http://www.lifeline.org.au/learn_more/livingworks/training


Volunteering

Volunteering Western Australia

Volunteering Western Australia offers a wide selection of community education opportunities. Courses are offered in areas of: Volunteer Management Training; Bridge to Volunteering; and Introduction to Volunteering WA.

Further information: Voluntering Western Australia, City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street, West Perth WA 6005. Tel: (08) 9420 7288. Email: training@volunteer.org.au. Web: http://www.volunteer.org.au/


Organisations