Events and Training
Events
Foster Care Information Session
Want to know more about what is involved in becoming a carer?
We hold regular Online Foster Carer Information sessions. We can also talk with you about what is involved in becoming a carer individually via phone or in person.
Call 0411 544 581 or email fostercareenquiries@umfc.com.au to connect with us.
Ovens Murray Community Services Symposium Stronger Together
The Ovens Murray Community Services – Stronger Together Symposium is a chance for Community Service sector practitioners and leaders to come together in celebrating and promoting collaborative pathways, connection and practice.
The full-day program will include keynote speakers, presentations and panellists discussing and exploring pathways for collaboration and innovative practice to enable our workforce to work together, for better outcomes for children, young people and families across Ovens Murray.
Date: Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Location: Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre
Bringing Up Great Kids
Parenting After Family Violence
- Learn how parenting is affected by family violence, and how to overcome the impacts
- Understand how family violence can affect parents’ relationships with their children
- Learn about brain development in children and how this influences their thoughts, feelings and behaviours
- Understand meaning behind behaviours and how to respond to children’s underlying feelings and needs
- Find out ways parents and carers can take care of themselves and find help if they need it
- Learn about your own parenting wisdom, strength and courage
Friday’s 17th-31st of May and 7th-21st of June
10:30am-12 noon
UMFC Wangaratta, 36 Mackay Street
This is a free program and morning tea will be provided
Contact Miranda for further information on: 0488992093 or 03 57200000 or book via QR code.
Ovens Murray Community Services Symposium Stronger Together
The Ovens Murray Community Services – Stronger Together Symposium is a chance for Community Service sector practitioners and leaders to come together in celebrating and promoting collaborative pathways, connection and practice.
The full-day program will include keynote speakers, presentations and panellists discussing and exploring pathways for collaboration and innovative practice to enable our workforce to work together, for better outcomes for children, young people and families across Ovens Murray.
Date: Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Location: Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre
Parenting Orders Programs
The Parenting Orders Program is designed to assist separated families to enhance parental communication and conflict management, refocusing on the child’s best interests.
Building Better Bridges (BBB)
This five-week adult group is an educational course that offers the opportunity for parents to share experiences and receive support from other parents in similar situations. The topics covered in the group are aimed at families who are experiencing high conflict in regard to parenting arrangements. Fee: $140
Jigsaw Children’s Group
The four-week group provides assistance and support to children of separated families. The group provides a space for children to interact with other children from similar circumstances. Themes are explored through play and activities. Fee: $40
Family Counselling
Family Counselling is offered for post-separated families. Family counselling can help families manage conflict and support parents in working together in the best interest of the child/children. Our counsellors support the family as a whole or individually to promote effective communication, stress management, and understanding the experience of separation for the young people in the family. Fee: $30 per session
Contact 02 6057 5399 or email parentingprograms@umfc.com.au for bookings or information
Training
Family Violence in a Child’s World
School Readiness Professional Development
We invite you to register for access to our Online Learning Portal.
Family Violence in a Childs World Professional Development is School Readiness Funding Approved and fits into the Wellbeing (social & emotional) area with level 5 accreditation (foundational evidence based research). The course is designed with 8 modules for $250 per participant plus GST. Additional coaching around program implementation is available by negotiation.
There are two options are available for registration:
- Online payment and registration via the button below.
- Return the attached bulk registration csv spreadsheet together with your billing details to FVCW@umfc.com.au, you will then be provided with a tax invoice for payment via electronic transfer and each participant will receive individual emails providing them with their username and password for accessing the program.
For further information please email FVCW@umfc.com.au or call during office hours on 02 6055 8000 and ask for a member in the Family Violence Child Safety Team.
Safe & Together™ Model CORE Training
Join the upcoming 4 day Safe & Together™ Model CORE Training
● Fact-based assessment of the perpetrators’ behavior patterns.
● Partnering with adult survivors of domestic violence.
● Intervening with perpetrators.
● How domestic violence intersects with other issues like substance abuse and mental health.
Questions? Please email fvcst@umfc.com.au
Our focus is always on the best interests of the children we support.
We hear their voices and we maintain their safety and wellbeing as paramount.
