National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, […]
1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching is a one-day professional learning program designed to equip practitioners with practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting children’s emotional regulation and managing challenging behaviour. The program is grounded in two well-established principles from developmental and behavioural research: (1) that children can be supported to develop more adaptive and flexible responses to […]
Do you want to understand what the 2026-27 Queensland Budget means for the social service sector? Join QCOSS on Thursday 9 July for the annual Queensland Budget Breakfast, featuring the Honourable David Janetzki MP, Queensland Treasurer, and Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership. This is a unique opportunity to come together as a […]
Repetitive tasks eat up hours that NFPs can't afford to waste. This session introduces practical automation tools and AI-powered workflows that any NFP can put to use, no coding required. We'll walk through real examples of how organisations are automating data entry, communications and reporting, and show you how to get started with tools you […]
This session will walk through six core principles for using AI responsibly in a not-for-profit context. It will cover accountability, bias, risk, transparency, reliability and control. It's designed for NFP staff and leaders who are already curious about AI but want a clear framework for using it safely. You'll explore real-world case studies, learn how […]
Support foster kids with big dreams! Wear your favourite pair of PJs and host an event to help to raise vital funds to support children living in foster care. Find out more and get involved
1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching is a one-day professional learning program designed to equip practitioners with practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting children’s emotional regulation and managing challenging behaviour. The program is grounded in two well-established principles from developmental and behavioural research: (1) that children can be supported to develop more adaptive and flexible responses to […]
Stronger Together or Smarter Apart - Collaboration, Competition and the Choices that Shape Our Sector For the first time, the Forum will run as a full day working session, creating space to bring the sector together for deeper conversation, practical learning and shared problem-solving across the system. This is not a traditional conference. It is a […]
Women are still being misdiagnosed, dismissed, overlooked or left to navigate care that doesn't adequately account for hormones, trauma, neurodivergence, caregiving pressures, violence, chronic stress, social inequity and the realities of women's lives. This conference is about some of the most significant challenges facing mental health practice today. The evidence is growing, and the conversations […]
Engaging Adolescents™ is a structured professional learning program that equips practitioners with evidence-informed strategies to support adolescents in the regulation of behaviour and emotional responses. The program focuses on strengthening relational engagement with adolescents, enhancing parental–adolescent relationships, and implementing effective approaches to address challenging and unacceptable behaviour. Participants develop a clear understanding of their professional […]
Queensland Child Protection Week 2026 marks 40 years of working together towards ensuring every child feels safe, heard, and valued.
The 18th biennial AIFS Conference will bring together government, practitioners and key researchers to explore how policies, programs and systems need to evolve so that families – in all their diversity – can flourish in a rapidly changing world. As Australia’s leading national event on family wellbeing, the conference showcases the latest evidence and ideas […]
