Child Focused Practice

Learning Mode

Online, self paced

Location

Online

Duration

8 hours

Course Information

Course Overview

A FREE 8-hour self-paced online course covering the impact of homelessness and related trauma on children, with practical strategies for providing age-appropriate support.

Who Should Attend

Anyone working with or supporting children and families, particularly in community and social services where homelessness and family violence are addressed.

What You Will Learn

The impact of trauma on child development

Support strategies for children and families

Practical responses rooted in evidence and DV/homelessness sector experience

Why This Course Matters

Children who experience homelessness and family violence need support that is distinct from responses to adult victims, to strengthen their safety, developmental recovery and long-term wellbeing. The skills for child focused practice outlined in this course are transferable to all family and child-related work.

Related Short Courses

Conversations at the Kitchen Table

Working Better with Nunga Kids

The Garden: Train the Facilitator Therapeutic Program

AVERT Family Violence – Fundamentals

Please contact us to discuss tailored workshops for this course.

Self-paced Course

Date: Self-paced
Time: 1 Day
Venue: Online
Cost: FREE

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the cultural, spiritual and economic sovereignty of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We understand that the ongoing violation of this sovereignty continues to harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s relationships, health, wellbeing and aspirations.

We are committed to strengthening the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

We recognise that respecting and nurturing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is a benefit for all Australians.

We especially honour the Kaurna Elders of the Adelaide Plains and the Elders of the River Murray and Mallee Region, which includes: Ngaiawang, Ngawait, Nganguruku, Erawirung, Ngintait, Ngaraite, Ngarkat and small parts of Maraura and Daanggali, and Elders of Barngarla Country in the Far North and Boandik Land in Mount Gambier, upon whose country Relationships Australia South Australia offices are located.

As educators we recognise the Ancient Universities and ways of knowing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have existed for millennia, and we respect and honour First Nations expertise.