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SUMMARY:The Values Approach In Business eWorkshop 9th & 16th - Oct-2026
DESCRIPTION:The Values Approach in Business provides a practical\, measurable framework for embedding values into everyday behaviour\, leadership\, and organisational systems. Participants leave equipped to lead\, work\, and decide with integrity\, creating organisations where values are lived\, not laminated — and where culture becomes a strategic advantage. \nThe Values Approach in Business (VAB) equips leaders\, teams\, and organisations with a practical\, measurable\, and deeply human method for embedding values into everyday behaviour\, decision making\, and culture. Participants learn not only what their values are\, but how to operationalise them through systems\, leadership practice\, and shared accountability. \n1. Clarity of Organisational Values and Their Purpose \nLearners develop a precise understanding of the organisation’s core values—what they mean\, why they matter\, and how they guide behaviour. They learn to translate abstract ideals like integrity\, respect\, care\, and accountability into clear\, observable actions. \n2. The Ability to Apply the Three Pillars of VAB \nParticipants learn to use the VAB’s three foundational pillars to embed values across the organisation: \n\n\nDiscovery – Identifying the real values that drive behaviour. \n\n\nAlignment – Ensuring leadership\, systems\, and culture reflect those values. \n\n\nApplication – Turning values into consistent practice\, decisions\, and outcomes. \n\n\n3. Strengthened Leadership Capability \nLeaders learn how to model values visibly and consistently\, creating psychological safety\, trust\, and clarity. They gain tools to lead with purpose\, communicate expectations\, and hold themselves and others accountable without fear or ambiguity. \n4. Improved Team Cohesion and Behavioural Consistency \nTeams learn a shared language for behaviour\, reducing conflict and increasing collaboration. They understand what “good conduct” looks like and how values guide interactions with colleagues\, clients\, and the community. \n5. Integration of Values into Systems and Governance \nParticipants learn how to embed values into: \n\n\nrecruitment and onboarding \n\n\nperformance management \n\n\nsafety and wellbeing systems \n\n\ncustomer service standards \n\n\ndecision making frameworks This ensures values are not slogans but operational drivers. \n\n\n6. Enhanced Ethical Decision-Making \nLearners gain the ability to navigate complex situations using values as a compass. They learn to identify misalignment early\, prevent ethical drift\, and make decisions that protect people\, reputation\, and longterm organisational health. \n7. A Culture of Accountability and Measurable Outcomes \nThe VAB teaches how to measure values in action—through behaviour\, systems\, and outcomes. Participants learn how to create accountability structures that are fair\, transparent\, and aligned with organisational purpose. \n8. Increased Engagement\, Purpose\, and Meaning at Work \nBy connecting personal values with organisational values\, individuals experience greater motivation\, belonging\, and clarity. They understand how their work contributes to something larger than themselves. \nOverall Transformation \nBy the end of the Values Approach in Business program\, participants are equipped to lead\, work\, and decide with integrity\, creating organisations where values are not posters on a wall but the lived foundation of culture\, safety\, performance\, and trust. \nWhen: Friday 9th October 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm (Part 1)\, and Friday 16th October 2026 from 9.30am to 12.30pm (Part 2). \nWhere: Online\, delivered via zoom. You will receive a zoom link prior to the workshop where you will be able to access the eWorkshop. \nCost: The early bird booking is $440.00 if registration occurs before 25th Sep. The fee for registrations after the 25th Sep is $550.00. \nTo register: Register and complete payment. A Tax Invoice will be emailed to you. The payment needs to be completed before the workshop occurs\, for the registration to be fully confirmed. \nFacilitators: David Nancarrow \nDavid is an experienced leadership and culture specialist who helps organisations bring their values to life in practical\, results-driven ways. With a focus on integrity\, accountability\, and purpose\, he works with leaders and teams to align decisions and behaviours with what matters most – strengthening culture\, performance\, and trust across the organisation. \nA qualified trainer\, mediator\, and leadership coach\, David delivers the Values Approach In Business to create workplaces where people thrive – and business outcomes follow. He shares his insights globally as the host of The Values Guy podcast\, helping leaders translate values into action. \n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/the-values-approach-in-business-eworkshop-9th-16th-oct-2026
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Professional Training,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew%20King":MAILTO:info@groupworksolutions.com.au
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SUMMARY:THERAPLAY LEVEL 1 & MIM - Hobart
DESCRIPTION:Theraplay® Level One & MIM\nTheraplay® is an evidenced-based\, attachment-focused intervention utilising non-symbolic\, interactional play to re-create experiences of secure attachment formation between parent and child. Therapist-guided short-term\, dyadic therapy focuses on improving the child’s behavioural and emotional challenges through the parent-child relationship. In a session\, the therapist guides the parent and child through playful games\, challenging activities\, and nurturing interactions. Theraplay® helps the child experience previously difficult interactions in new ways\, helps overcome fear/ shame\, increase trust\, and create a positive change in the child’s sense of self. Theraplay® helps the parent be attuned to the child\, understand the motives of the child’s behaviour and the underlying needs\, manage environmental stimuli\, and carefully challenge their child in a safe place. While other therapies may work primarily with the child alone or work with parents on managing the child’s behaviours\, Theraplay® has shown that the parent-child relationship is the most powerful and influential element for change. It is also a complementary approach to Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (developed by Dan Hughes). \nTheraplay® has been used successfully to help: \n\nChildren with developmental trauma\nShy\, withdrawn children\nOveractive\, controlling or aggressive children\nFoster/adoptive children with attachment difficulties\nChildren with Autism Spectrum Disorder & Pervasive Development Disorder\nChildren with physical disabilities\, developmental delays or those who are non-verbal\nChildren who live in group settings\nEarly childhood students and others who receive services in group settings\n\nYou will learn: \n\nHistory\, core concepts & evidence base of Theraplay®\nThe four dimensions of Theraplay®: Structure\, Engagement\, Nurture & Challenge. Undertake activities for each of the dimensions\nAdminister the Marshack Interaction Method (MIM) & analyse it at a beginning level\nConduct feedback sessions with parents based upon the MIM analysis\nUse the MIM as a guideline for Theraplay® treatment planning\nObserve demonstrations of Theraplay® treatment and techniques\nPractice Theraplay® activities in dyads\nIdentify the types of behaviours that require a particular dimension\nUtilise the four Theraplay® dimensions to treat the specific needs of a child\nHow Theraplay® is applied to meet the needs of children with behaviour problems\, foster and adopted children\, children with ASD\, & older children\nHow to guide parents to participate in a Theraplay® treatment session\n\nParticipants must attend all hours of the course to receive the certificate. \nAudience: for mental health professionals and education professionals at all levels & any professional that applies behavioural\, developmental and relational science to their practice. \nMental Health Professionals: All mental health professionals including\, but not limited to Social Workers\, Psychologists\, Nurses\, Occupational Therapists\, Youth Workers\, Mental Health Workers\, Family Therapists\, Speech and Language Therapists\, Residential Care Workers and Foster Support Worker\, Play Therapists\, and all other mental health professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skill with families. \nEducation Professionals: Professionals who work with children or youth including\, but not limited to K–12 School Counsellors\, School Paraprofessionals and all other professionals who support behavioural challenges and complex learning needs. \n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/theraplay-level-1-mim-hobart
LOCATION:The Vibe Hotel\, 36 Argyle Street\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compass%20Seminars":MAILTO:office@compassaustralia.com.au
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SUMMARY:SUNSHINE CIRCLES - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your classroom with play!\nLearn how to introduce this amazing\, evidence based\, social-emotional development group to your school.  Sunshine Circles ® are adult-directed and structured\, but rather than talking\, the teacher leads playful\, cooperative and nurturing activities. Sunshine Circles can very quickly and dramatically improve the quality of the classroom and provide teachers with resources to maintain an emotionally positive and cognitively enriched environment. \nSunshine Circles® is a group based on Theraplay® principles that focuses on the social and emotional development of children. Sunshine Circles gives children an opportunity to practice their self-regulation skills\, co-regulation skills and to feel encouraged to have a go at achievable challenges. Educators lead playful\, cooperative and nurturing activities to create an atmosphere of fun\, caring\, acceptance and encouragement. The goal is to enhance children’s social\, emotional and cognitive development. \nChildren generally embrace the three rules of Sunshine Circles… No Hurts\, Stick Together and Have Fun!… and carry them with them throughout the day. Sunshine Circles provides educators with the resources to maintain an emotionally positive and cognitively enriched environment. \nSunshine Circles strives to: \n\nCreate an atmosphere that is warm\, nurturing\, engaging and challenging\nMeet the basic needs of children so they can be freed emotionally to explore their world\nPromote warm relationships between children and adults and friendships among peers\nEngage hard-to-reach children\nBring fun and exuberance into the lives of children\nPlace emphasis on cooperation between children\nEncourage children to learn and practice self- control\nEnhance trust of others through concrete\, personal and positive experiences\nHelp children with regulatory disorders and tactile issues\nSimultaneously address cognitive\, social and emotional development\n\nAttendees must attend both days of training to receive their certification. \nThis workshop is approved for the School Readiness Funding Menu. This workshop can also be delivered in-house at your early childhood centre. Contact us to ask how \nPresented by Melita Bond (Bachelor of Social Work). Melita is a Certified Group Theraplay ® Specialist and Trainer with 20 years of Social Work experience within the community sector in Perth and regional Victoria.  She has provided support to individuals and families\, as well as over 15 years of leadership and supervision experience\, within a range of roles across the sector including Family Services and the last 10 years within Early Years programs. Melita delivers Sunshine Circles ® groups in kindergarten settings\, working closely with and coaching educators.  She enjoys working collaboratively with other services and educational settings to provide holistic support to children and families to enhance positive and sustainable outcomes. She is passionate about building meaningful\, connected relationships with children and families\, and feels privileged to do this work every day. \nAudience: for Education and Mental Health Professionals at All Levels & Any Professional that Applies Behavioural & Developmental Science to their Practice. \nEducation Professionals: All education professionals who work with children including\, but not limited to K–1 Classroom Teachers\, School Counsellors\, Learning Assistance/Resource Teachers\, School Administrators\, School Paraprofessionals including Special Education Assistants\, Classroom Assistants and Early Childhood Workers and all other professionals who support social and emotional development. \nMental Health Professionals: All mental health professionals including\, but not limited to Social Workers\, Nurses\, Occupational Therapists\, Youth Workers\, Mental Health Workers\, Family Therapists\, and all other mental health professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skill with early childhood. \n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/sunshine-circles-melbourne-3
LOCATION:The Vibe Hotel\, 1 Queen Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compass%20Seminars":MAILTO:office@compassaustralia.com.au
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SUMMARY:SOLUTION FOCUSED BRIEF THERAPY – Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nPossibilities and Change in Individuals\, Families & Systems\nDiscover the evolution of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in our dynamic new two-day workshop\, packed with 100% fresh content! From the foundational work of past icons to contemporary SFBT 2.0 approaches and beyond\, this immersive experience is designed for both returning participants and newcomers eager to master the latest techniques and innovative practices shaping the future of SFBT. Join us to unlock transformative tools and insights that will elevate your practice! \nCounsellors\, therapists\, social workers\, educators\, and helping professionals eager to spark meaningful change! Dive into SFBT\, a globally celebrated\, hope-filled approach that pivots from problem fixation to possibility creation. Rooted in systems thinking and infused with the neuroscience of emotion and change\, this workshop will sharpen your stance\, refine your language\, and empower you to work with greater impact across diverse systems – individuals\, couples\, families\, and teams. \nBuilding on the robust foundation of SFBT’s original evidence-based framework\, this training expands to embrace clients’ emotional\, cultural and contextual worlds. You’ll master the art of co-creating change by tuning into what matters most\, wielding curiosity to uncover strengths and sparking progress toward clients’ preferred futures. Perfect for professionals in therapeutic\, community\, education\, or health settings who know SFBT basics and want to renew and elevate their systemic practice. It’s also ideal for those seeking strengths-based\, future-focused methods aligned with trauma-informed\, brain-aware approaches that can be applied to a range of mental health\, well-being and relational issues including anxiety\, depression and trauma. \nKey Features: \n\nDiscover SFBT’s roots in systems theory and strategic family therapy\, and how it breaks free from medical-model constraints.\nMaster the maps\, language\, and therapist stance that make SFBT thrive in varied practice settings.\nHone skills in resource and resilience talk\, the miracle question\, scaling\, coping questions\, and spotting exceptions\, always honouring clients’ unique contexts and cultures.\nExplore how emotions and neuroscience enhance your presence and fuel the change process.\nImmerse yourself in live demonstrations\, video analysis\, and hands-on practice with creative tools like visuals and metaphors.\nAdapt SFBT for children\, youth\, families\, and groups\, including workplace teams and stakeholders.\nNavigate complex challenges like trauma\, risk\, and relationship dynamics with confidence and care.\nWalk away with a tailored action plan and renewed passion for your growth as a solution-focused practitioner.\n\nPresented by: Laura Hawkins a Mental Health Occupational Therapist and Clinical Family Therapist who has been working in this field for over 17 years\, supporting families\, adults\, young people and professionals. Laura has worked in public mental health services and private practice with a focus on working systemically with young people and their families. Laura currently works in private practice providing clinical supervision and training to many organisations and professionals. Laura has been teaching in this field for 10 years and is the Clinical Lead at Phoenix Family Therapy Academy. \nWho Should Attend: Perfect for professionals in therapeutic\, community\, education\, or health settings who know SFBT basics and want to renew and elevate their systemic practice. It’s also ideal for those seeking strengths-based\, future-focused methods aligned with trauma-informed\, brain-aware approaches. \nMental Health Professionals: All mental health professionals including\, but not limited to Counsellors\, Psychologists\, Psychotherapists\, Psychiatrists\, Social Workers\, Nurses\, Occupational Therapists\, Hospice and Palliative Care Workers\, Youth Workers\, Mental Health Workers\, Addiction Specialists\, Marital & Family Therapists\, Speech Language Pathologists\, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants\, General Practitioners\, and all other mental health professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skills. \nEducation Professionals: All education professionals who work with children or youth including\, but not limited to K–12 Classroom Teachers\, School Counsellors\, Learning Assistance/Resource Teachers\, School Administrators\, School Paraprofessionals including Special Education Assistants\, Classroom Assistants and Early Childhood Workers and all other professionals who support behavioural challenges and complex learning needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/solution-focused-brief-therapy-melbourne
LOCATION:Vibe Hotel Melbourne\, 1 Queen Street\, MELBOURNE\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compass%20Seminars":MAILTO:office@compassaustralia.com.au
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
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SUMMARY:KEY SKILLS IN FAMILY THERAPY
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nSystemic Approaches to Working with Individuals\, Couples and Families\nDo you want to work more confidently and effectively with families? Do you know how to troubleshoot when treatment gets ‘stuck’?  \nBook a seat today to develop your family therapy skills to a deeper level. \nThis two-day workshop is aimed at practitioners who work with children\, young people\, adults\, couples\, families\, and/or organisations supporting clients with mental health issues. This ‘flagship’ workshop introduces participants to core Family Therapy concepts and broadens practitioners understanding of how to view ‘the client’s problem’\, as well as providing practical skills and interventions for use with the client groups. Built on theoretical constructs from systemic\, structural\, solution focused and narrative family therapy models to teach core thinking and interviewing skills in family therapy\, it makes complex theory easy to grasp and the related techniques easy to implement. \nThe workshop is interactive\, dynamic\, experiential\, and self-reflective in nature\, as the presenters use a variety of teaching tools and modalities to enhance the learning experience. Offering wise and compassionate guidance on everything from intake and assessment to treatment planning\, the nuts and bolts of specific interventions\, the nuances of establishing therapeutic relationships\, and how to troubleshoot when treatment gets “stuck”. Pre-readings and post-workshop resources are available for ongoing learning and interest. You will learn: \n\nTheoretical underpinnings of the major family therapy models\nHow to understand and effectively use key tools such as hypothesizing\, reframing\, circular questioning\, and genograms\nHow to engage all family members in therapy\nHow to understand the presenting problem in a family context vs the identified patient\nUnderstanding the family life cycle\, influences of family origin and multigenerational patterns\nGuidelines for conducting assessment\, initial interviews\, therapy plans and termination of treatment\nUnpacking relationship issues and understanding the influence of triangulation and alliances\nDemonstrations by experienced family therapists\n\nLinking theory to practice features strongly throughout each component of the workshop\, as does developing practical skills to take away from the workshop. The workshop has been delivered to government and non-government agencies across Australia with consistently high reviews. This is essential training for any practitioner working with children and families. There is a maximum of 40 participants to enhance your learning. \nPresented by: Dr Kate Owen is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Family Therapist with 25 years experience working in mental health.  Kate provides comprehensive services to adolescents\, adults\, couples\, and families. In addition to her clinical services\, Kate provides supervision to individuals and organisations\, and facilitates training across Australia.  Dedicated to teaching\, Kate has taught at several Universities and was the Co-Founder of The QLD Institute of Family Therapy (2018-2024). She is the author of the popular Keep Calm Cards \nAudience: for mental health\, education and other professional that applies behavioural/developmental/neuro-science and systemic thinking to their practice.Mental Health  \nMental Health Professionals: All mental health professionals including\, but not limited to Clinical Counsellors\, Psychologists\, Psychotherapists\, Psychiatrists\, Social Workers\, Nurses\, Occupational Therapists\, Hospice and Palliative Care Workers\, Youth Workers\, Mental Health Workers\, Addiction Specialists\, Marital & Family Therapists\, Child Protection and Disability Workers\, Guidance Officers\, Speech and Language Therapists\, Residential Care Workers and Foster Support Workers\, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants\, General Practitioners\, and all other mental health professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skills.   \nEducation Professionals: Professionals who work with children or youth including\, but not limited to K–12 School Counsellors\, School Paraprofessionals and all other professionals who support behavioural challenges and complex learning needs. \nCredit for Recognised Prior Learning: Interested in working towards becoming a family therapist? Key Skills in Family Therapy is included as an intensive in the Advanced Certificate in Couple & Family Systems Therapy offered by the Family Systems Institute and completing it through Compass counts as Recognised Prior Learning towards this program. For more information go to www.thefsi.com.au \n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/key-skills-in-family-therapy-11
LOCATION:The Glen Hotel\, 24 Gaskell Street\, EIGHT MILE PLAINS\, QLD\, 4113\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
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SUMMARY:SOLUTION FOCUSED BRIEF THERAPY - Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nPossibilities and Change in Individuals\, Families & Systems\nDiscover the evolution of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in our dynamic new two-day workshop\, packed with 100% fresh content! From the foundational work of past icons to contemporary SFBT 2.0 approaches and beyond\, this immersive experience is designed for both returning participants and newcomers eager to master the latest techniques and innovative practices shaping the future of SFBT. Join us to unlock transformative tools and insights that will elevate your practice! \nCounsellors\, therapists\, social workers\, educators\, and helping professionals eager to spark meaningful change! Dive into SFBT\, a globally celebrated\, hope-filled approach that pivots from problem fixation to possibility creation. Rooted in systems thinking and infused with the neuroscience of emotion and change\, this workshop will sharpen your stance\, refine your language\, and empower you to work with greater impact across diverse systems – individuals\, couples\, families\, and teams. \nBuilding on the robust foundation of SFBT’s original evidence-based framework\, this training expands to embrace clients’ emotional\, cultural and contextual worlds. You’ll master the art of co-creating change by tuning into what matters most\, wielding curiosity to uncover strengths and sparking progress toward clients’ preferred futures. Perfect for professionals in therapeutic\, community\, education\, or health settings who know SFBT basics and want to renew and elevate their systemic practice. It’s also ideal for those seeking strengths-based\, future-focused methods aligned with trauma-informed\, brain-aware approaches that can be applied to a range of mental health\, well-being and relational issues including anxiety\, depression and trauma. \nKey Features: \n\nDiscover SFBT’s roots in systems theory and strategic family therapy\, and how it breaks free from medical-model constraints.\nMaster the maps\, language\, and therapist stance that make SFBT thrive in varied practice settings.\nHone skills in resource and resilience talk\, the miracle question\, scaling\, coping questions\, and spotting exceptions\, always honouring clients’ unique contexts and cultures.\nExplore how emotions and neuroscience enhance your presence and fuel the change process.\nImmerse yourself in live demonstrations\, video analysis\, and hands-on practice with creative tools like visuals and metaphors.\nAdapt SFBT for children\, youth\, families\, and groups\, including workplace teams and stakeholders.\nNavigate complex challenges like trauma\, risk\, and relationship dynamics with confidence and care.\nWalk away with a tailored action plan and renewed passion for your growth as a solution-focused practitioner.\n\nPresented by: Laura Hawkins a Mental Health Occupational Therapist and Clinical Family Therapist who has been working in this field for over 17 years\, supporting families\, adults\, young people and professionals. Laura has worked in public mental health services and private practice with a focus on working systemically with young people and their families. Laura currently works in private practice providing clinical supervision and training to many organisations and professionals. Laura has been teaching in this field for 10 years and is the Clinical Lead at Phoenix Family Therapy Academy. \nWho Should Attend: Perfect for professionals in therapeutic\, community\, education\, or health settings who know SFBT basics and want to renew and elevate their systemic practice. It’s also ideal for those seeking strengths-based\, future-focused methods aligned with trauma-informed\, brain-aware approaches. \nMental Health Professionals: All mental health professionals including\, but not limited to Counsellors\, Psychologists\, Psychotherapists\, Psychiatrists\, Social Workers\, Nurses\, Occupational Therapists\, Hospice and Palliative Care Workers\, Youth Workers\, Mental Health Workers\, Addiction Specialists\, Marital & Family Therapists\, Speech Language Pathologists\, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants\, General Practitioners\, and all other mental health professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skills. \nEducation Professionals: All education professionals who work with children or youth including\, but not limited to K–12 Classroom Teachers\, School Counsellors\, Learning Assistance/Resource Teachers\, School Administrators\, School Paraprofessionals including Special Education Assistants\, Classroom Assistants and Early Childhood Workers and all other professionals who support behavioural challenges and complex learning needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://frsa.org.au/event/solution-focused-brief-therapy-newcastle
LOCATION:Noah’s on the Beach\, 29 Zaara Street\, NEWCASTLE\, NSW\, 2300\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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