A one-day leadership experience combining authentic leadership stories, gender equity insights, skill-building and purposeful networking. Real Stories. Applied Leadership. Meaningful Connections. Welcome to the Brisbane Symposium, a space to learn, reflect, and connect through honest leadership experiences and practical development. Designed for leaders at all stages, the Symposium is grounded in the challenges leaders are […]
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 […]
Whether you're using a chatbot or something more sophisticated, the same fundamentals determine whether AI succeeds or fails. This session walks through three key principles in plain language: evals, tracing and context. You will use live demos and real-world NFP examples throughout, so no technical background is needed. You'll leave knowing how to set AI […]
The session will draw on the article The impact of using an infant and child-led therapeutic approach in providing in situ consultations and transferable learnings to key workers working with families identified as at risk: A retrospective Australian study by Wendy Bunston, Maureen Long, Margarita Frederico, Samantha Ware and Ania O’Brien. Read the article here. In this webinar, […]
As a minority within a minority, LGBTQ+ young people (9 to 24 years) with disability can face significant challenges due to societal marginalisation and discrimination. Not only do LGBTQ+ young people with disability experience significantly higher rates of harassment, poorer mental health outcomes and increased suicide risk than both LGBTQ+ people without disability and the […]
Many NFP staff are already using ChatGPT, Claude and other AI tools without policies, training or oversight, and that creates real exposure around privacy, client data and board accountability. This session walks leaders through six practical governance steps from the National Artificial Intelligence Centre, using a relatable case study to show how any NFP can […]
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
