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
OnlineIncluded: Companion manual and program journal(s), online delivery via Zoom, GST.
Children & Young People Companion Training
Face to FaceIncluded: Companion manual and program journal(s), catering, GST
Children & Young People - Secondary Focus
Online
Stormbirds
OnlineTrain ONLINE to become a certified Stormbirds Companion. We are aware and acknowledge that you may have directly experienced a natural disaster in your community, and we encourage you to identify a trusted colleague or leader to engage for debriefing. This professional development training is delivered over one day by an authorised Trainer and enables educators and professionals to facilitate the Stormbirds small group program in a school or community organisation.
Included: Companion manual and program journal(s), catering, GST
Stormbirds
Face to FaceIncluded: Companion manual and program journal(s), catering, GST
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
Hannah Jamieson Seasons for Life Coordinator VIC/TAS
Included: Online delivery via Zoom.
Seasons for Healing
Face to FaceIncluded: Companion manual and program journal(s), catering, GST.
Adult Online Companion Training
OnlineIncluded: Companion manual and program journal(s), online delivery via Zoom, GST
Adult Companion Training
Face to FaceIncluded: Companion manual and program journal(s), catering, GST
Professional Learning for Companions
OnlineTopics:
- Managing life's transitions – (code: TS)
- Working with Worden's tasks of grief – (code: WWG)
- Deeping our understanding of loss and grief – (code: DUL)
- Working with young people who have specific learning needs – (code: SLN)
- Family separation – (code: FS)
- Supporting young people with refugee experience – (code: SCR)
- Supporting young people living in out-of-home care – (code: OOH)
- Ecological grief – (code: EG)
- Memories and grief – (code: MG)
Community of Practice
OnlineBring a cuppa, share your implementation stories – what worked, what didn’t work, what did you learn, follow up from your recent training, share questions, receive support and be encouraged in your journey with the Seasons for Growth or Stormbirds programs, all in the company of other companions.
These online open forum sessions connect you with other Companions and a MacKillop Seasons Trainer. They run for an hour and are offered at no cost to our trained Companions.
If you cannot attend a session and require support, please reach out to our Companion Support Team companionsupport.seasons@mackillop.org.au
All you need to do is register for the date and time which suits you best, a Zoom link and relevant details will be emailed to you, and on the day simply come along with your cuppa and openness to share with each other.
We look forward to connecting with you.
Included: Online delivery via Zoom.
Seasons for Life - Parent Program Training
Online- This 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.
Renae Pettit Seasons for Life Coordinator NSW/ACT
Klara Jaeger Seasons for Life Coordinator WA/NT
Heidi Yelland Seasons for Life Coordinator SA
Hannah Jamieson Seasons for Life Coordinator VIC/TAS