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September 2016
R U OK? Day
Day is an annual day in September dedicated to remind people to ask family, friends and colleagues the question, "R U OK?", in a meaningful way, because connecting regularly and meaningfully is one thing everyone can do to make a difference to anyone who might be struggling. For more information visit: https://www.ruok.org.au/
Find out more »Working with men’s responses to conflict and domestic violence Workshop – Hobart, TAS
This workshop explores key skills for working effectively with men’s responses to conflict situations using a child centre approach. It explores practical ways workers can respond when working with men who experience high levels of conflict or use violence in family relationships. Responses are powerful and active ways to work with men and change. Resistance is often seen as a negative response of avoidance that occurs between workers and clients in individual counselling or group work situations. However, resistance can…
Find out more »Working with the potential for violence Workshop – Wollongong, NSW
This workshop looks at a variety of practical, common sense principles for the prevention and diffusion of violence against community welfare workers in a variety of community based settings. While it is clear that organisations must confront, understand and do all they can to prevent violence and its consequences, it is inevitable that community welfare professionals will often have to deal with situations where violence is a possibility or a fact. The workshop will explore: The high cost of caring…
Find out more »Webinar: Surviving Relationship Separation
Relationship separation can have a devastating impact on the emotional and financial wellbeing of individuals, children and extended families. This free one hour webinar will provide an overview on strategies that can help you navigate the challenges ahead. Thursday 8 September 7.00pm-8.00pm Register online at www.lifeworks.com.au Online registration link is: http://www.lifeworks.com.au/shop/item/surviving-relationship-separation
Find out more »Building Resilient Workers – Canberra ACT
esilience has been described as the capacity to adapt well in the face of adversity and to ‘bounce back’ from difficult experiences including significant sources of stress. In the face of the specific challenges for people in the helping professions, there is growing recognition of the need for workers to develop skills and practices that enhance well-being. There is also a growing realization that organizations have a responsibility to support staff by ensuring healthy workplace cultures and practices. Building Resilient…
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