As AI becomes more embedded in service delivery, poorly designed or governed systems can unintentionally cause harm or retraumatisation. To support organisations to identify and address these risks, ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society has developed the Trauma-Informed AI Assessment Toolkit (TIAKIT) – a FREELY available practical resource that helps organisations reflect on how […]

The language we use with clients has the power to support, heal and empower. But words can also harm and dehumanise individuals. Although this is rarely intentional, research consistently suggests that recipients of health and social support services often feel disempowered, disrespected and excluded. There are increasing calls from disabled people and advocates to challenge […]

Join OPG at 12pm on Thursday, 19 February 2026 for a free webinar to learn how the Office of the Public Guardian's (OPG) Community Visitors support the children and young people in your care.  Learn about: How OPG Community Visitors advocate for children’s safety, wellbeing and rights, and why their visits are so important. How […]

Children and their families engage with a range of workforces and systems every day, with many playing a role in supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. While access to specialist care is important, there are great benefits to expanding opportunities to reach children and families earlier in their journey and to respond to concerns in […]

Are you supporting clients affected by a disaster or severe weather event? Free webinar - What are my client's legal rights after a disaster? Wednesday 25 February 12pm–1:15pm (AEST) Join Legal Aid Queensland's Disaster Relief Director, Paul Holmes, and lawyer Julie Maron for a free webinar exploring common legal issues following disasters, including: insurance claim […]

Are you a board director of a registered charity looking to lift your governance practice and strengthen your organisation’s impact? Successful scholarship recipients will secure a place in one of six virtual short courses this year, joining a cohort of purpose-driven board directors committed to elevating governance practice across the charitable sector. This world-class, highly-accessible course […]

Exploring the future of youth mental health through connection, inclusion and innovation The 2026 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference (CAMH26) brings together a diverse network of professionals and advocates dedicated to the wellbeing of children, teens, families and communities. This is your space to learn, share and connect with educators, clinicians, youth workers, researchers, […]

Get ready to celebrate World Social Work Day in person at UQ! It’s the perfect chance to connect, learn, and share with fellow social workers and enthusiasts. Whether you’re passionate about making a difference or just curious, this event is packed with inspiration and good vibes. Don’t miss out on a day full of meaningful […]

The theme for this year is ‘Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society’, which highlights the vital role of social work in bringing people together across communities, cultures, and systems to shape a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow. It is both a reminder and a challenge: that the only sustainable […]

Resilience can be defined as the ability to respond positively in the face of adversity. This 3-hour training reviews the key metaphors of the Brain Story with a focus on how the Resilience Scale Metaphor can be used as a practical tool to assess and monitor resilience in individuals. After this training, participants will be […]

Australia’s premier not-for-profit technology capability building, upskilling, networking and awards event, celebrating and exploring how technology can enable leaders to amplify impact. Held at the state-of-the-art Telstra Customer Insight Centre in Melbourne, the Conference presents keynotes, presentations, workshops and demos, with the opportunity to network with thought leaders and inspiring professionals. The event is hosted […]

Presenters: Dr Genevieve Heard (Manager of Research at Relationships Australia Victoria), Dr Glenn Althor (Head of Research and Impact team at Relationships Australia NSW) and Stephanie Fisher (Research Fellow, AIFS). This webinar will discuss how AIFS and Relationships Australia developed a theory of change that could be generalised across the diverse men’s behaviour change programs […]