A child safe organisation values children and young people and is committed to treating their needs and safety as the top priority. This means that everyone in the organisation takes proactive steps to prevent all forms of harm and abuse and demonstrates a commitment to children and young people’s wellbeing. All children have the right […]
This summer AIFS will continue on-demand webinars with a Summer Series. The series will feature 3 webinars that will be available from 17 December 2025 until 21 January 2026. Experience the full webinar, including the extended Q&A, at your convenience. Keep an eye on your inbox for the program and registration information.
This free introductory webinar will help you understand the legal basics of setting up and getting started. We’ll take you through how to decide which legal structure is best for you, whether you should incorporate, and how to set up and register your organisation. We'll cover: Key steps when starting out The pros and cons […]
NSW Branch Rural & Remote World Social Work Day Event Date: 19 March 2026 Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm AEDT Location: Online via Zoom Description: Join the NSW Branch and come together with fellow rural and remote practitioners from across NSW to share experiences, strengthen connections, and celebrate the vital contribution of social workers in supporting […]
This training enables professionals and agencies involved with children and young people to gain a greater understanding of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). It explores the sophisticated models of recruitment (‘grooming’) used to sexually exploit young people as well as teaching skills in assessment and intervention with the aim of protecting young people and preventing CSE […]
This training enables professionals and agencies involved with children and young people to gain a greater understanding of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). It explores the sophisticated models of recruitment (‘grooming’) used to sexually exploit young people as well as teaching skills in assessment and intervention with the aim of protecting young people and preventing CSE […]
SA Branch World Social Work Day Breakfast Date: 17 March 2025 Time: 7:00-9:00am ACST Location: U City, 43 Franklin Street, Adelaide – Function Room Description: Join the SA Branch for a special World Social Work Day Breakfast celebrating connection, community, and this year’s theme, Co-Building Hope and Harmony. ASU is honoured to welcome Susan Dixon, […]
Come and join other local social workers for a relaxed get‑together to celebrate World Social Work Day 2026. It’s a great chance to reconnect, meet new people in the field, and chat about this year’s theme: “Cobuilding Hope & Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society.” ASU will keep things casual with light catering of […]
Right now in Queensland, more than 12,000 children live in out-of-home care. Too many carry the weight of trauma, disrupted education, and a system that struggles to meet their needs. The consequences are profound – disengagement from school, social isolation, and, all too often, contact with the youth justice system. Change for Youth believe children […]
This two-day conference brings together those working closest to children and young people to reflect honestly on where systems are falling short and what practical steps are needed to create safer environments across every setting. The focus is on real progress that strengthens trust, consistency, and responsibility in everyday practice. Hear directly from young people, […]
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 […]
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 […]
