UPA Foster Care Training &
Events
Training & Events Calendar
Carers are required to attend four mandatory core training sessions bi-annually. Youth Care Services are running a series of free training sessions to meet our carers’ needs. Our aim is to ensure our carers receive expert training to enhance their knowledge and skills in providing quality support to our young people in care
What you can expect: Youth Care Services training facilitators are highly experienced, skilled and knowledgeable in delivering quality training to equip our carers with the knowledge and skills required to provide quality care for children. You'll start learning immediately, gaining ability and knowledge that assists you to meet the individual needs of the young person/people in your care. We'll prepare you for your role as a Carer, ensuring you're supported throughout the journey of caring for children. You will benefit personally and professionally developing the skills to tackle challenging situations. Training sessions are scheduled to support your availability to attend.
Youth Care Services UPA - Training Sessions Timetable – January 2021 forward
You can download a copy of the UPA Youth Care Services Training and Events Calendar here.
All training sessions are held in comfortable surroundings in our new facility located at Youth Care UPA, Shop 9/75 Main St, Alstonville NSW 2477
| October 2021 | Training | Time | About this event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date: Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th October 2021 Facilitator/s: Sandy Fairfull & Tracey Andersson |
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) (Core Unit - Mandatory attendance bi-annually) |
9:30am – 3:30pm | Therapeutic Crisis Intervention acknowledges crisis as an opportunity to learn constructive ways to manage stressful situations. Through understanding of the Stress Model of Crisis and skills for building co-regulation crisis can be managed, de-escalated or prevented. |
| November 2021 | Training | Time | About this event |
| Date: Wednesday 10th Thursday 11th November 2021 Facilitator/s: Aiden Thomas |
Response Ability Pathways (RAP) (Core Unit - Mandatory attendance bi-annually) |
9:30am – 3:00pm | The circle of courage integrates Native American philosophies of child-rearing, the heritage of early pioneers in education and youth work, and contemporary resilience research. The Circle of Courage is based on four universal growth needs of all children: belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. They reflect universal truths about valuing people and are validated by an emerging science of positive development and brain research. It is a strength-based approach to support our youth. Our shared goal is to CONNECT-CLARIFY-RESTORE. |
| Date: Wednesday 17th November 2021 Facilitator/s: Megan Spencer |
Developmental Trauma and Trauma informed Care | 9:30am – 1.00pm | Trauma Informed Care. What is it? Why is it important? How do we do it? 57–75% of Australians will experience a potentially traumatic event at some point in their lives (Mills et al. 2011; Rosenman 2002). Trauma exposure is more common among specific groups (e.g., young people in out-of-home care, refugees, women, and children experiencing family and domestic violence, LGBTIQ people and certain occupation groups, homelessness). This workshop will explore recent advances in understanding of trauma and implications. Participants will develop understanding of the neurobiology of trauma and pathways for healing. |
| Date: Saturday 20th & 27th November 2021 Facilitator/s: Louise Lama & Taya Bate |
Shared Lives Foster Carer Training (2 x consecutive Saturdays) |
9:00am – 4:30pm | These training sessions are designed to provide information on becoming a foster carer, what is involved in taking on a foster child and preparing prospective carers for the role of fostering. |
| December 2021 | Training | Time | About this event |
| Date: Sunday 5th December 2021 Facilitator/s: TBC |
Youth Care Services UPA Annual Christmas Party | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Annual Christmas Party celebration for our Foster Care children and carers. A time to come together for the festive season and celebrate together. |