Learning & Professional Development

With recognised expertise in trauma services, the provision of professional development and support to individuals and organisations involved in community service delivery to refugees is another key focus of Foundation House. While settling in a new country, survivors of torture may seek assistance from health and social workers as well as teachers and others in the community. Foundation House learning and professional development programs assist workers such as these to respond, especially if they have limited experience in meeting the unique needs of survivors of organised violence.

Foundation House regularly holds professional development and information sessions for a range of professionals, including health and welfare workers and teachers, from both its Brunswick and Dandenong locations. Outreach and custom-designed professional development is also available by arrangement. Modules and seminar series cover a wide range of topics, reflecting the emerging professional development needs and concerns of workers.

General Professional Development Information

To download the Semester 1, 2012 Learning & Professional Development Calendar and Registration Form click here
To download a Electronic Registration Form only click here

General Training Modules

To download course information on "The Refugee Experience" click here
To download information on the "Course for Incidental Counsellors" click here
To download information on the "Trauma-focussed Counselling with Refugee Survivors" click here

Impact of Long-term Detention  

Impact of Long-term Detention click here

Professional Development for Nurses

To download information on Nurses Professional Development click here

Professional Development for Schools

To download course information on "School's in for Refugees" click here
To download course information on "16+ Engaging Young People with Disrupted Education" click here

Training Requests

To request professional development for your organisation please contact the Professional Development Coordinator PDenquiries@foundationhouse.org.au or phone 03 9389 8972.