Training and Events
Our training provides professionals with the knowledge and resources to facilitate a MacKillop Seasons program so they can support children, young people and adults experiencing change, loss and grief. We provide a calendar of scheduled training workshops and we endeavour to support schools and communities with requests to deliver tailored group events.
Children & Young People Companion Training
OnlineJournal Level 1 for ages 6-8 years / Journal Level 2 for ages 9-10 years / Journal Level 3 for ages 11-12 years / Journal Level 4 for ages 13-18 years
Children & Young People Companion Training
Face to Face
Stormbirds
OnlineIncluded: Companion manual and program journal(s), and GST.
Learning Material Options
Stormbirds Online Training Pack
- 1xStormbirds Manual, 1xStormbirds Journal 1, 1xStormbirds Journal 2
Journal Level 1 (ages 6-10 years) / Journal Level 2 (ages 11-14 years)
Stormbirds
Face to FaceIncluded: Companion manual and program journal(s), catering, GST.
Learning Material Options
Stormbirds Face to Face Training Pack
- 1xStormbirds Manual, 1xStormbirds Journal 1, 1xStormbirds Journal 2
Journal Level 1 (ages 6-10 years) / Journal Level 2 (ages 11-14 years)
Seasons for Life - Supplementary Session
OnlineRenae Pettit Seasons for Life Coordinator NSW/ACT
Klara Jaeger Seasons for Life Coordinator WA/NT
Heidi Yelland Seasons for Life Coordinator SA/QLD
Hannah Jamieson Seasons for Life Coordinator VIC/TAS
Seasons for Healing
Face to FaceIncluded: Companion manual and program journal(s), catering, GST.
Learning Material Options
Seasons for Healing Training Pack (Facilitator Pack + 7 Additional Journals)
- 1 x Seasons for Healing Companion Manual, 8 x Seasons for Healing Journal, 1 x Training Worksheet Booklet
Adult Companion Training
OnlineLearning Material Options
SFG Online Training Adult Pack
- 1xAdult Program Manual, 1xAdult Program Journal, 1xAdult Program Seminar Workbook
Adult Companion Training
Face to FaceLearning Material Options
SFG Face to Face Training Adult
- 1xAdult Program Manual, 1xAdult Program Journal, 1xAdult Program Seminar Workbook
Professional Learning for Companions
OnlineEach ONLINE Professional Learning session focuses on a specific topic to deepen your capacity as a Companion. These sessions are complimentary to trained Companions in the Seasons for Growth or Stormbirds programs.
Community of Practice
OnlineCommunity of Practice sessions are ONLINE, open-forum discussions offered complimentary to trained companions. These sessions provide an opportunity for Companions to connect with other Companions and a MacKillop Seasons Trainer.
Parent Companion Training
OnlineTrain ONLINE to become a certified Seasons for Growth Companion in the Parent Program: Component 1 Separation and Divorce and Component 2 Bereavement. This professional development training is delivered in one day by an authorised Trainer and enables educators and professionals to facilitate the Seasons for Growth Parent Program within their communities. For more information read about the Parent Program. Included: Companion manual and program journal(s), and GST.
Training is upon request.
Learning Material Options
SFG Online Training Parent Component 1&2 Pack
- 1xBereavement Manual and Journal, 1xSeparation Manual and Journal
Seasons for Life - Parent Companion Training
OnlineThis session is part of the Seasons for Life initiative and as such participants need an authorised voucher in order to register for this session. Participants will also be invited to participate in an external evaluation and Principal endorsement is required. If you have not done so already, please contact your Seasons for Life Coordinator to discuss.
Klara Jaeger Seasons for Life Coordinator WA/NT
Heidi Yelland Seasons for Life Coordinator SA/QLD
Hannah Jamieson Seasons for Life Coordinator VIC/TAS
Learning Material Options
SFG Online Training Parent Component 3 Pack
- 1xComponent 3 Manual,1xComponent 3 Journal