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LEAD Professional Development Association Inc.

Locality: Seven Hills, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9620 6172

Address: Suite 10, 197 Prospect Highway 2147 Seven Hills, NSW, Australia

Website: https://leadpda.org.au/professional-development

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25.01.2022 ( ) ( &) In this Domestic and Family violence [DFV] is a major national health and welfare issue in Australia that can have lifelong impacts on children and their caregivers. This 2 Part Online Workshop will seek to promote a strong understanding of how to identify the types of DFV that may be occurring within childrens homes, recognising indicato...Continue reading

24.01.2022 To celebrate NAIDOC week this year, LEAD is offering a special workshop ‘Get on Board!’, free for Aboriginal workers of Targeted Earlier Intervention (TEI) funded services who are keen to contribute to their community in a leadership role. This two-part online workshop is co-designed and co-facilitated by Ken Zulumovski (Hon DHSc) and Kerry Palejs (Masters Business Leadership). Ken is a descendant of the Kubi Kubi nation and winner of the 2019 honorary... award of ‘Doctor of Health Sciences’, by The University of Sydney for his outstanding contribution to Australian society. ? , ? This online workshop is for you. ‘Get on Board’ is designed to give you a good understanding of the role and responsibilities of becoming a Board Member from a culturally appropriate perspective. Being on the Board of Directors of an organisation helps to ensure that your mob is represented and heard at the decision-making level. This online workshop will help you take that important first step into being a Board Member. When: Tuesday 17 November and Wednesday 25 November 2020 Time: 9:30am 12:30pm [Each Session] Location: online via zoom , . - https://mb-embed.leadpda.org.au/_events.regi//eventid/7591

23.01.2022 This Online Workshop has been POSTPONED. Ethical Principles of Online Counselling When the Covid-19 crisis hit Australia, many counsellors had to adapt quickly and move their practice to an online platform, with little to no training or guidance.... This Online Workshop will provide a strong ethical framework for counselling in an online environment giving you the confidence to utilise technology-based interventions. REGISTER NOW! PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO ENSURE THAT YOU EXPERIENCE A HIGH LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT AND INTERACTIVITY. Learning Outcomes: Increased knowledge in different interventions available and their evidence-based effectiveness; Identify strategies around creating a therapeutic alliance in an online environment, and Give you a strong ethical framework for counselling online. Date - 6 August 2020 Time - 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Cost - Member: $40.00 + GST Non-Member: $55.00 + GST Register Now - https://leadpda.org.au//ethical-principles-of-online-coun/

20.01.2022 : - Aboriginal staff brings unique skills and perspectives to their workplaces. While there is a large focus on providing a culturally safe environment for clients, organisations must also be mindful to provide a culturally safe work environment for Aboriginal employees. This Online Workshop will introduce cultural safety with a special focus on culturally safe work environments.... It will provide strategies for non-Aboriginal organisations and employees to develop and contribute to culturally safe environments. : => Increase knowledge of cultural safety; => Understand the importance of culturally safe environments for the Aboriginal workforce; => Develop strategies for organisations to develop culturally safe environments and => Develop strategies for employees to contribute to culturally safe environments for their Aboriginal colleagues. LEAD, ph (02) 9620 6172 or email [email protected] Dates: Tuesday 22 September Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Cost: Member: $40.00 + GST Non-Member: $55.00 + GST Code: WS2118 - https://mb-embed.leadpda.org.au/_events.regi//eventid/7255

19.01.2022 #professionaldevelopment #cultural #safe #lead

17.01.2022 ( & ) For many years children were viewed as silent witnesses to the trauma which was going on within their homes. Some even considered that children could live in these homes and not be impacted. Research indicates an alarming prevalence of domestic violence in our society and a potentially harmful impact on children. For these reasons, it is important for those workers who encounter children in th...eir work roles to have some insight into domestic violence and its impact on children. : => How children attempt to make sense of the violence that they witness; => The impact can living with domestic violence can have on the childs physical and mental health; => Some of the behaviours that a child might exhibit when witnessing domestic violence; => The link between living with domestic violence, trauma and early brain development, and => How workers can support vulnerable children where domestic violence has been an experience. LEAD, ph (02) 9620 6172 or email [email protected] Dates: Tuesday 22 September and Tuesday 29 September Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm (each session) Cost: Member: $80.00 + GST Non-Member: $110.00 + GST Code: NP2145 & 46 - https://mb-embed.leadpda.org.au/_events.regi//eventid/6743

14.01.2022 Loss and grief is often viewed as something to get over to move on from as if its somehow unusual and problematic. Loss and grief is often talked about in a way that makes us feel uncomfortable and something to avoid. What if I make it worse? What if I say the wrong thing? Why havent they moved on? What if we started, as a community, talking about Loss and Grief not so much as a problem to be solved but as a state of being that is in fact a story of love and connection.... This workshop will unpack ideas around loss and grief and ask participants to reflect on their own losses, the way things have been managed and explore ways to talk about loss and grief differently. It is recommended that workers who have experienced a recent loss NOT attend this workshop. This workshop will unpack some of the misguided ways loss has commonly been explained, understood and managed. It will be a reflective session where participants will consider their own views of loss, biases and expectations around how loss and grief is managed. It will provide participants with a framework for loss and ways they can build their skills to sit with clients in the midst of their loss Learning Outcomes:- Increased confidence in approaching and talking about loss with people; Increased knowledge in a framework to underpin experiences of loss and Increased capacity to be with clients in the midst of loss Date - Thursday 27 August Time - 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Modality- Online via ZOOM More Information LEAD, ph (02) 9620 6172 or email [email protected] Code: NP2142 Click here to Register Now! - https://mb-embed.leadpda.org.au/_events.regi//eventid/6739

13.01.2022 How can Safe Home Visiting benefit Parents/Carers, Children and Service Providers? Join this Workshop to find out how! This half-day Online Workshop will explore home visiting as a family work strategy, with a focus on developing positive relationships and implementing safe home visiting practices. Participants will take a proactive approach to identify and managing risks, using a range of tools including organisational resources, risk assessment, hazard identification and en...vironmental awareness. The Workshop will also help you to develop strategies to identify and respond to challenging behaviours and explore how to de-escalate situations that may arise with clients when home visiting. This Workshop has been updated to include current COVID-19 information. Date - 29 July 2020 Time - 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Cost - Members: $44.00; Non-members:$60.50 (GST Inclusive) Register Now - https://leadpda.org.au/professionaldeve/safe-home-visiting/

13.01.2022 This Online Workshop has NEW Date Now! Working with Behavioural Impacts on Children Post-Trauma This half-day Online Workshop will introduce participants to the neuroscience of trauma and offer some practical strategies to work with children post-trauma.... Learning Outcomes: Increased knowledge of the neuroscience of trauma; Increased confidence and skills in managing trauma-related behaviours and being able to explain these to others eg parents, teachers, health profession; and Increased ability to use effective questions that assess whether trauma is a factor. REGISTER NOW! PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO ENSURE THAT YOU EXPERIENCE A HIGH LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT AND INTERACTIVITY. Who should attend this workshop? TEI funded and all other community services To participate in this event you must have access to a PC with video capabilities and a reliable internet connection. More Information LEAD, ph (02) 9620 6172 or email [email protected] Code: WS2102 Register Now! - https://mb-embed.leadpda.org.au/_events.regi//eventid/6737

12.01.2022 Cultural Responsiveness: for non-Aboriginal organisations who are supporting/working with Aboriginal clients Working effectively with Aboriginal clients requires a toolkit of knowledge, skills, and values. Many programs focus on building knowledge of Aboriginal peoples and Cultures however can miss an important focus: You. This Online Workshop focuses on developing your own cultural responsive practice to meet the needs of Aboriginal clients.... REGISTER NOW! PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO ENSURE THAT YOU EXPERIENCE A HIGH LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT AND INTERACTIVITY. Learning Outcomes: Increased knowledge of cultural responsiveness; Increased understanding of self and impact on practice; Increased ability to reflect on practice and Increased confidence and skills to work with Aboriginal peoples. Who should attend this workshop? For non-Aboriginal organisations who are supporting/working with Aboriginal clients in Western Sydney Nepean Blue Mountains Area. To participate in this event you must have access to a PC with video capabilities and a reliable internet connection. More Information LEAD, ph (02) 9620 6172 or email [email protected] Code: WS2119 Register Now - https://mb-embed.leadpda.org.au/_events.regi//eventid/7257

12.01.2022 ‘ & ’ !! Thank you to those who have completed the TEI Survey. Your name has been entered into the draw that will take place on . Those of you who are yet to complete the , stop procrastinating! It will take you just 3-5 minutes to complete this survey and you can enter the draw to win one of 5 & Pack, with goodies, just in time for Christmas.... Regards, Chief Executive Officer

10.01.2022 Get on Board Aboriginal Workers only (Part A & B) 2 sessions Are you an Aboriginal worker considering becoming a Board Members? Do you want to contribute to your community in a leadership role, but are not sure Board Members really do? Get on Board! is a 2-part workshop designed to give you a good understanding of the role and responsibilities of becoming a Board Member from a culturally appropriate perspective. Being on the Board of Directors of an organisation helps t...o ensure that your mob is represented and heard at the decision-making level. Co-designed and co-facilitated by Ken Zlumovski Hon DHSc (a Kubbi Kubbi first nations descendent) and Kerry Palejs (Masters Business Leadership), Get on Board! will help you take that important first step into being a Board Member. REGISTER NOW! PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO ENSURE THAT YOU EXPERIENCE A HIGH LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT AND INTERACTIVITY. In this Online Workshop, you will be given the opportunity to: Increase your knowledge in the role and responsibility of being a Board Member; Increase your understanding of Board meeting protocols; Increase your awareness of Governance, Finance, Risk & Strategy in terms of Board functions, and Increase your confidence to take on a Board role. Who should attend this online workshop? This workshop is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family and/or Community Workers whose role is to support Aboriginal children and their families in Western Sydney. Facilitator Ken is a descendant of the Kubi Kubi nation, In 2019 Ken Zulumovski (Hon DHSc) received the honorary award of Doctor of Health Sciences, by The University of Sydney for his outstanding contribution to Australian society. Ken is the founder and managing director of Gamarada Universal Indigenous Resources (GUIR) Pty Ltd. GUIR specialises in program co-design and delivery, coaching, mentoring, cultural supervision and organizational capacity building with the GUIR COURAGE Coaching Model. The model combines Wisdom Traditions with Western behavioural science and elements of military leadership and is used extensively for staff training, program development and community engagement. GUIR works to promote community cohesion with a focus on marginalised groups who may be at risk of radicalisation. Kerry Palejs has held Leadership roles locally, nationally, and internationally in the not-for-profit sector. She has a Masters in Business Leadership, Graduate Diploma in Business Development and a Degree in Adult Education. Kerry has been LEADs CEO for the past four years and has more recently been subcontracted by NCOSS as part of the TEI Sector Assistance team to support organisation to align to the requirements of the TEI. More Information ph (02) 9620 6172 E: [email protected] Code: AW2161 & 62 Register Now! - https://mb-embed.leadpda.org.au/_events.regi//eventid/6773

08.01.2022 - This Online Workshop allows workers, organisations or networks of services to provide more effective programs to men and their families. The Workshop will explore the importance of the fathers role in family services and how programs can engage and support this opportunity. This workshop allows participants to review strengths-based ways to engage men using a child-centred approach. It is full of practical tools, tips and links to resou...rces that will significantly add to practice outcomes. : => Increased understanding on what men might want when accessing community services; => Exploring the use of strengths-based approaches when working with men; => Increased knowledge in skills used to work with men in a non-threatening way and modelling effective, respectful and inclusive communication when working with men practicing a range of tools; and => Effective ways for female workers to work with men. Date: Wednesday 30 September Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Cost: Members- $44.00; Non-members - $60.50 [GST Inclusive] LEAD, ph (02) 9620 6172 or email [email protected] Code: NP2152 ! - https://mb-embed.leadpda.org.au/_events.regi//eventid/6851

08.01.2022 Supervision is an essential process to support and develop staff. This Online Interactive Workshop will help you develop the confidence and skills required to run effective group supervision. Participants are provided with tools and strategies to engage staff and increase performance feedback. ... ! . : # Articulate the main tenets of staff developmental stages and how to utilise this in group supervision; # Increase skills in the language of the reflective supervisor; and # Learn skills in facilitating reflective sessions with staff that translate to better outcomes for clients. Manny Kassiotis has worked in the child and family welfare sector for over 15 years with extensive experience supporting children and young people affected by grief and trauma both in Australia and overseas. Manny works within a human rights, social justice and child protection framework, with a particular emphasis on supporting those affected by grief and loss. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work, a Master of Arts (Theology), and he is on the Board of Directors for CaraCare. Manny is passionate about providing training that not only informs but provides strong skill-building. With over 10 years experience facilitating training and seminars in the community sector, Manny is a key member of the Cara team. Manny has presented training seminars and conferences at both a state and national level and has successfully provided training particularly around grief and loss (with an emphasis on sibling grief), ambiguous loss and missing persons issues, trauma-informed care in a child protection context, and self-care. To participate in this event you must have access to a PC with video capabilities and a reliable internet connection. LEAD, ph (02) 9620 6172 or email [email protected] Code: WS2116 - https://mb-embed.leadpda.org.au/_events.regi//eventid/6838

07.01.2022 As we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2020 - a message from our Aboriginal Workforce Development Program Coordinator, Kerrie-Anne White #NAIDOC2020

06.01.2022 Understanding the link between childhood trauma and chronic adult diseases and lifestyle outcomes including lung cancer, diabetes, heart disease, violence, suicide, depression and substance abuse will inform the development of a trauma-informed lens that you could be using with all vulnerable clients. In the mid-1990s Kaiser Permanente and the Centre for Disease Control in America undertook an enormous piece of research which linked Adve...rse Childhood Experiences with future health outcomes. This half-day online workshop will discuss the research, look at the impact of ACEs, learn how we can become more ACEs sensitive and respond to childrens behaviour in a trauma-informed way. This workshop drawers upon the work of Bessel Va Der Kolk, Bruce Perry and Dan Siegel. : => Increased knowledge of ACEs and their long term health impact; => Increased knowledge of the neuroscience of trauma, and => Increased capacity to help support clients who have experienced ACEs and trauma. ! . Date: Thursday 10 September Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Cost: Members- $44.00; Non-Members - $60.50 (GST Inclusive) Contact: LEAD, ph (02) 9620 6172 or email [email protected] Code: WS2104 ! - https://mb-embed.leadpda.org.au/_events.regi//eventid/6742 #Ace #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #professionaldevelopment #lead

05.01.2022 With the end of 2020 fast approaching and for most of us that will come with a sigh of relief- it is time to start forward planning for 2021. LEAD’s proactive approach to adjusting to changes and challenges across our sector has seen us expand into topics such as developing Program Logics, DEX training, Corporate Governance, Time Management, Policy Development and Workforce Culture. We are proud of our agility and capacity to quickly respond to the unmet needs of service prov...iders and their staff. Whilst we expect to see a return to face to face delivery of workshops sometime next year, the success and demand for our live zoom workshops and our increasing number of eLearning courses means that these will continue and be a core component of our scope. To do this effectively, we need YOUR feedback. The attached short Training Needs Analysis Survey will provide us with valuable insights into what will be important to you next year. We also know how precious your time is, and to encourage you to spend just 3 minutes with us, you have the opportunity to win one of 5 Pamper & Protect Pack, with goodies sourced from Indigiearth. Thank you for your time, and good luck with the prize draw! Regards,

04.01.2022 Vikki Reynolds wants to know "Where are your clients?" when considering how Supervision is done in your organisation. See her response in short video. Want more? Click here (https://bit.ly/2IKksW4) for more information about Vikki's new webinar for her Australian audience. Register Now! LEAD Professional Development Association Inc.

02.01.2022 : Explore the topic of Epigenetics through three lenses: The Biology, The Impact and The Practice. Through this Online Workshop, you will start by gaining an understanding of how individual, cultural and societal experiences permeate our biology.... We then refer to recent research to make sense of the impact on our bodies, behaviour and bonding. We learn about epigenetic transmission and how may change the way we work. This training finishes with how can we make a difference with the children, families and communities we work with every day. We identify what protective factors can be used and how we can create activities to reduce risk. : => Increased confidence and skills using epigenetic research findings and applying that knowledge to inform practice; => Increased knowledge in the impact and implications of epigenetics, and => Increased understanding in everyday practice that can be used to influence the negative and positive impact of epigenetics. Date: Wednesday 16 September Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Modality: Online via ZOOM Cost: Members- $44.00; Non-members - $60.50 (GST Inclusive) Contact - LEAD, ph (02) 9620 6172 or email [email protected] Register Now! - https://mb-embed.leadpda.org.au/_events.regi//eventid/6833 #epigenetic #professionaldevelopment #trauma #lead

02.01.2022 Brain Development and Trauma (Part A,B & C) 3 sessions How do early childhood experiences of trauma and abuse effect the developing brain, the nervous system, human behaviour and memory? How can childrens development and recovery be supported following the experience of adversity? All these questions and more will be unravelled in this three-part interactive course. A must for anyone who works with children and families, this course will explore how the brain develops in t...he early years of life and the way that the environment interacts with our biology to influence brain development. The participants will have the opportunity to: Gain an understanding of the biology of the brain, the key brain structures and their functions; Exploring the overview of Bruce Perrys Neurosequential Model of Brian Development; Developing an understanding of how to support healthy brain development the role of the environment and attachment; Understand the impact of trauma and adversity on brain development in childhood; Explore the effect of toxic stress on the functioning of the stress response system and hormones; Develop an understanding for changes in brain structure and functioning as a result of trauma including the effect on memory systems, learning and cognition, and Understand the key principles for supporting childrens development and recovery following adversity. Date - Part A Wednesday 5 August Part B Wednesday 12 August Part C Wednesday 19 August Time - 9.30 am - 12.30 pm (Each Session) Cost - Member: $120.00 + GST Non-Member: $165.00 + GST Register Now - https://leadpda.org.au//brain-development-and-trauma-part/

01.01.2022 If you haven’t experienced the ‘fabulousness’ of internationally acclaimed Vikki Reynold’s presentations, then don’t miss this unique opportunity! Join us for a live Zoom Webinar as Vikki explores & - . We know that in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers are responding to suffering, hardship and oppression in situations we couldn’t have imagined months ago. The pandemic has disrupted much of our l...ives and ways of working bringing disconnection and fear. ‘Resisting Burnout’ at this moment means we need to go deeper than the 'self-care' we are normally prescribed and look at Community Collective Care and our Mental Wellness, considering cultural, spiritual, relational, and community-based ways to collectively support ourselves and our communities. We will all breathe a sigh of relief as 2020 draws to a close. Why not finish the year with the positiveness of Vikki’s message washing over and reinvigorating you to be ready for 2021? As a special treat - every person’s name who registers to attend this not-to-be-missed event will go into a Lucky Draw to win one of 5 Pamper and Protect Packages, featuring a Mother Earth Candle and Lemon Myrtle Hand Sanitiser from Indigiearth (an Aboriginal organisation that makes amazing Indigenous-influenced products) and a copy of Vikki’s book Justice Doing at the Intersections of Power. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Register and pay before 20/11/20 to get Members price $85.00 + GST; Non - Members price $125.00 + GST Registration Price after 20/11/20 will be Members $105.00 + GST; Non - Members $150.00 + GST SAVE $$$$: Register Now! - https://mb-embed.leadpda.org.au/_events.regi//eventid/7930