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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Build confidence in child safety practice - in person, across Queensland Thanks to the generous support of the Queensland Family and Child Commission, the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is bringing its highly regarded Embedding the Child Safe Standards training to Queensland in 2026. Delivered in partnership with PeakCare and IFYS, these practical, evidence-based in-person sessions […]
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 […]
Build confidence in child safety practice - in person, across Queensland Thanks to the generous support of the Queensland Family and Child Commission, the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is bringing its highly regarded Embedding the Child Safe Standards training to Queensland in 2026. Delivered in partnership with PeakCare and IFYS, these practical, evidence-based in-person sessions […]
Queensland’s Reportable Conduct Scheme (RCS) comes into effect soon. Join QCOSS and the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) for an information session which will outline key obligations under the scheme and how to prepare ahead of its implementation on 1 July 2026. Established under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld), Queensland’s Reportable Conduct […]
Build confidence in child safety practice - in person, across Queensland Thanks to the generous support of the Queensland Family and Child Commission, the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is bringing its highly regarded Embedding the Child Safe Standards training to Queensland in 2026. Delivered in partnership with PeakCare and IFYS, these practical, evidence-based in-person sessions […]
