Kaimahi taiohi: Skills in ethics, mental health and risk management

Overview

This two-day training in Wellington will cover a range of essential topics to increase your skills.

You will explore ethical principles, gain foundational knowledge about common mental health issues affecting youth, learn trauma-informed approaches, and acquire practical skills for behavioural management. Equip yourself to empower and support young people in Aotearoa.

Day one:

  • Code of ethics and mana taiohi: Explore ethical principles and cultural considerations in your mahi, emphasising the importance of upholding ethical standards and empowering youth within their cultural context
  • Foundations in mental health: This session provides you with an overview of common mental health issues affecting youth
  • Introduction to trauma-informed care: You will learn about trauma-informed approaches to working with youth, including understanding the impact of trauma, recognising trauma symptoms, and implementing supportive practices to create safe and healing environments for youth
  • SACS ABC training: This session focuses on behavioural management strategies for working with youth, including understanding behaviour triggers, de-escalation techniques, and promoting positive behaviour through strength-based approaches

Day two:

  • The youth lived experience workshop: You will engage in interactive sessions with a youth lived experience advisor
  • Safeguarding children and managing disclosures: This session provides practical guidance on safeguarding youth and responding to disclosures of abuse or harm. You will learn about legal obligations, reporting procedures, and effective communication strategies to support youth in disclosing sensitive information

Learning outcomes

  • Apply an ethical code in your mahi
  • Recognise the role trauma plays in youth wellbeing  
  • Learn how to apply the SAC/ABC model
  • Familiarise yourself with common mental wellbeing concerns
  • Understand how to manage and support disclosures
  • Utilise the youth-friendly audit tool

Registration criteria

You must be working with youth as a youth worker, support worker, health improvement practitioner, health coach, admin staff or a similar role

Confirmation of place on course

Please note that space on our courses can be limited or subject to certain criteria. You will receive a notification from Eventbrite that your registration has been received, however it is not a confirmed place until you get an email and/or calendar invite from the team at Whāraurau.

In rare cases we may not be able to give everyone who registers for the course a place and we apologise for this in advance.

Cancellation policy

If you are not able to attend please advise us a minimum of 48 hours prior to the training/event so we can offer your place to another person. Late or no cancellation may result in a restriction on registration on future training/events.

Queries

Please contact neil.malonzo@auckland.ac.nz

These sessions will not be recorded.

Overview

This two-day training in Wellington will cover a range of essential topics to increase your skills.

You will explore ethical principles, gain foundational knowledge about common mental health issues affecting youth, learn trauma-informed approaches, and acquire practical skills for behavioural management. Equip yourself to empower and support young people in Aotearoa.

Day one:

  • Code of ethics and mana taiohi: Explore ethical principles and cultural considerations in your mahi, emphasising the importance of upholding ethical standards and empowering youth within their cultural context
  • Foundations in mental health: This session provides you with an overview of common mental health issues affecting youth
  • Introduction to trauma-informed care: You will learn about trauma-informed approaches to working with youth, including understanding the impact of trauma, recognising trauma symptoms, and implementing supportive practices to create safe and healing environments for youth
  • SACS ABC training: This session focuses on behavioural management strategies for working with youth, including understanding behaviour triggers, de-escalation techniques, and promoting positive behaviour through strength-based approaches

Day two:

  • The youth lived experience workshop: You will engage in interactive sessions with a youth lived experience advisor
  • Safeguarding children and managing disclosures: This session provides practical guidance on safeguarding youth and responding to disclosures of abuse or harm. You will learn about legal obligations, reporting procedures, and effective communication strategies to support youth in disclosing sensitive information

Learning outcomes

  • Apply an ethical code in your mahi
  • Recognise the role trauma plays in youth wellbeing  
  • Learn how to apply the SAC/ABC model
  • Familiarise yourself with common mental wellbeing concerns
  • Understand how to manage and support disclosures
  • Utilise the youth-friendly audit tool

Registration criteria

You must be working with youth as a youth worker, support worker, health improvement practitioner, health coach, admin staff or a similar role

Confirmation of place on course

Please note that space on our courses can be limited or subject to certain criteria. You will receive a notification from Eventbrite that your registration has been received, however it is not a confirmed place until you get an email and/or calendar invite from the team at Whāraurau.

In rare cases we may not be able to give everyone who registers for the course a place and we apologise for this in advance.

Cancellation policy

If you are not able to attend please advise us a minimum of 48 hours prior to the training/event so we can offer your place to another person. Late or no cancellation may result in a restriction on registration on future training/events.

Queries

Please contact neil.malonzo@auckland.ac.nz

These sessions will not be recorded.

Overview

This two-day training in Wellington will cover a range of essential topics to increase your skills.

You will explore ethical principles, gain foundational knowledge about common mental health issues affecting youth, learn trauma-informed approaches, and acquire practical skills for behavioural management. Equip yourself to empower and support young people in Aotearoa.

Day one:

  • Code of ethics and mana taiohi: Explore ethical principles and cultural considerations in your mahi, emphasising the importance of upholding ethical standards and empowering youth within their cultural context
  • Foundations in mental health: This session provides you with an overview of common mental health issues affecting youth
  • Introduction to trauma-informed care: You will learn about trauma-informed approaches to working with youth, including understanding the impact of trauma, recognising trauma symptoms, and implementing supportive practices to create safe and healing environments for youth
  • SACS ABC training: This session focuses on behavioural management strategies for working with youth, including understanding behaviour triggers, de-escalation techniques, and promoting positive behaviour through strength-based approaches

Day two:

  • The youth lived experience workshop: You will engage in interactive sessions with a youth lived experience advisor
  • Safeguarding children and managing disclosures: This session provides practical guidance on safeguarding youth and responding to disclosures of abuse or harm. You will learn about legal obligations, reporting procedures, and effective communication strategies to support youth in disclosing sensitive information

Learning outcomes

  • Apply an ethical code in your mahi
  • Recognise the role trauma plays in youth wellbeing  
  • Learn how to apply the SAC/ABC model
  • Familiarise yourself with common mental wellbeing concerns
  • Understand how to manage and support disclosures
  • Utilise the youth-friendly audit tool

Registration criteria

You must be working with youth as a youth worker, support worker, health improvement practitioner, health coach, admin staff or a similar role

Confirmation of place on course

Please note that space on our courses can be limited or subject to certain criteria. You will receive a notification from Eventbrite that your registration has been received, however it is not a confirmed place until you get an email and/or calendar invite from the team at Whāraurau.

In rare cases we may not be able to give everyone who registers for the course a place and we apologise for this in advance.

Cancellation policy

If you are not able to attend please advise us a minimum of 48 hours prior to the training/event so we can offer your place to another person. Late or no cancellation may result in a restriction on registration on future training/events.

Queries

Please contact neil.malonzo@auckland.ac.nz

These sessions will not be recorded.

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Wellington
Two days
9:00 am
17
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Sep
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2024

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Overview

This two-day training in Wellington will cover a range of essential topics to increase your skills.

You will explore ethical principles, gain foundational knowledge about common mental health issues affecting youth, learn trauma-informed approaches, and acquire practical skills for behavioural management. Equip yourself to empower and support young people in Aotearoa.

Day one:

  • Code of ethics and mana taiohi: Explore ethical principles and cultural considerations in your mahi, emphasising the importance of upholding ethical standards and empowering youth within their cultural context
  • Foundations in mental health: This session provides you with an overview of common mental health issues affecting youth
  • Introduction to trauma-informed care: You will learn about trauma-informed approaches to working with youth, including understanding the impact of trauma, recognising trauma symptoms, and implementing supportive practices to create safe and healing environments for youth
  • SACS ABC training: This session focuses on behavioural management strategies for working with youth, including understanding behaviour triggers, de-escalation techniques, and promoting positive behaviour through strength-based approaches

Day two:

  • The youth lived experience workshop: You will engage in interactive sessions with a youth lived experience advisor
  • Safeguarding children and managing disclosures: This session provides practical guidance on safeguarding youth and responding to disclosures of abuse or harm. You will learn about legal obligations, reporting procedures, and effective communication strategies to support youth in disclosing sensitive information

Learning outcomes

  • Apply an ethical code in your mahi
  • Recognise the role trauma plays in youth wellbeing  
  • Learn how to apply the SAC/ABC model
  • Familiarise yourself with common mental wellbeing concerns
  • Understand how to manage and support disclosures
  • Utilise the youth-friendly audit tool

Registration criteria

You must be working with youth as a youth worker, support worker, health improvement practitioner, health coach, admin staff or a similar role

Confirmation of place on course

Please note that space on our courses can be limited or subject to certain criteria. You will receive a notification from Eventbrite that your registration has been received, however it is not a confirmed place until you get an email and/or calendar invite from the team at Whāraurau.

In rare cases we may not be able to give everyone who registers for the course a place and we apologise for this in advance.

Cancellation policy

If you are not able to attend please advise us a minimum of 48 hours prior to the training/event so we can offer your place to another person. Late or no cancellation may result in a restriction on registration on future training/events.

Queries

Please contact neil.malonzo@auckland.ac.nz

These sessions will not be recorded.

Overview

This two-day training in Wellington will cover a range of essential topics to increase your skills.

You will explore ethical principles, gain foundational knowledge about common mental health issues affecting youth, learn trauma-informed approaches, and acquire practical skills for behavioural management. Equip yourself to empower and support young people in Aotearoa.

Day one:

  • Code of ethics and mana taiohi: Explore ethical principles and cultural considerations in your mahi, emphasising the importance of upholding ethical standards and empowering youth within their cultural context
  • Foundations in mental health: This session provides you with an overview of common mental health issues affecting youth
  • Introduction to trauma-informed care: You will learn about trauma-informed approaches to working with youth, including understanding the impact of trauma, recognising trauma symptoms, and implementing supportive practices to create safe and healing environments for youth
  • SACS ABC training: This session focuses on behavioural management strategies for working with youth, including understanding behaviour triggers, de-escalation techniques, and promoting positive behaviour through strength-based approaches

Day two:

  • The youth lived experience workshop: You will engage in interactive sessions with a youth lived experience advisor
  • Safeguarding children and managing disclosures: This session provides practical guidance on safeguarding youth and responding to disclosures of abuse or harm. You will learn about legal obligations, reporting procedures, and effective communication strategies to support youth in disclosing sensitive information

Learning outcomes

  • Apply an ethical code in your mahi
  • Recognise the role trauma plays in youth wellbeing  
  • Learn how to apply the SAC/ABC model
  • Familiarise yourself with common mental wellbeing concerns
  • Understand how to manage and support disclosures
  • Utilise the youth-friendly audit tool

Registration criteria

You must be working with youth as a youth worker, support worker, health improvement practitioner, health coach, admin staff or a similar role

Confirmation of place on course

Please note that space on our courses can be limited or subject to certain criteria. You will receive a notification from Eventbrite that your registration has been received, however it is not a confirmed place until you get an email and/or calendar invite from the team at Whāraurau.

In rare cases we may not be able to give everyone who registers for the course a place and we apologise for this in advance.

Cancellation policy

If you are not able to attend please advise us a minimum of 48 hours prior to the training/event so we can offer your place to another person. Late or no cancellation may result in a restriction on registration on future training/events.

Queries

Please contact neil.malonzo@auckland.ac.nz

These sessions will not be recorded.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a cost to attending an event / training or to do an online course?

Whāraurau is funded by the  Government to provide training, however as we have limited funds it is important to let us know if you aren't able to attend. This also allows us to offer your place to someone else. Note: we do not cover the cost of travel or accommodation.

The event or training is face-to-face however the location has yet to be confirmed.

As we like to get things in people’s diaries early, we sometimes open up registrations prior to confirming the exact physical location.  As soon as it is confirmed we’ll let everyone know.

I haven’t received a confirmation email or a Zoom link to the training / event.

Please email coordinator@wharaurau.org.nz outlining the issue you’re having, and we’ll get back to you.

I’m unsure if I meet the pre-requisites noted or that this is the right course for my level of knowledge?

Please send us an email coordinator@whāraurau.org.nz outlining what course you’re interested in and we’ll come back to you.

Will the session(s) be recorded?

We do record some of our trainings/events and if this is the case we will make this clear at the start of the session. If it has been recorded, and you wish to receive a copy please email coordinator@whāraurau.org.nz

I’ve been waitlisted for an event, so when will I find out if I’m attending or not?

We’ll let you know as soon as we can and within time for you to make travel arrangements.

Why do you require my manager’s email?

There may be times where a manager’s consent is required to attend a training, and also if you don’t turn up, we may message them to find out if you’re okay.

What if I can’t make it on the day?

There is a cost to putting on a training or event and so it’s really important we know in advance that you won’t be able to make it.It also means we can offer your place to someone else. So please email coordinator@whāraurau.org.nz.

Will I get a certificate of attendance?

We only provide a certificate of attendance /completion for some of our training courses.

How do I register for a training or event?

Use the ‘Register’ button on the course page that you want to attend. You will be directed to the event page on Eventbrite and click on Reserve a spot.

Are training/events repeated?

If the demand is high enough we'll consider repeating an event/training. We record training/events and a link is available on request. Email: coordinator@wharaurau.org.nz

Are training/events/online courses only for those people working in specific services/organisations?

The majority of our training/events/online courses are open to anyone working with rangatahi | young people who are experiencing mental health or addiction issues. If there is a restriction on who can attend, this will be made clear on the information we provide.

Is there a cost to attending an event/training or to do an online course?

Whāraurau is funded by the  Government to provide training, however as we have limited funds it is important to let us know if you aren't able to attend. This also allows us to offer your place to someone else. Note: we do not cover the cost of travel or accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How do I access online modules?

Whether or not you have done an online course with us or not, you will have to register for the course you want to do. Once you have completed the registration, you will be sent an email asking you to login. You use your username (email address) and then create a password. If you get stuck, then email coordinator@wharaurau.org.nz.

What do you do with the information I provide when I register to do an online course?

This information is stored in a secure database. We use it to help us report back to our funders, as well as to send you information on other training/events/online courses that may be of interest to you. Please view our Privacy Policy for more information.

What if I sign up but don’t complete the online course?

We know things can get busy and so if you need to take a break that’s fine. We’ll send out a reminder so you don’t forget to come back at a time that’s more convenient.

What do I do if I’ve lost my login or password to the learning management system?

Please email coordinator@wharaurau.org.nz and we’ll help get you back in.

Will I receive a completion certificate?

Yes, at the end of each online course you will receive a completion certificate.

What if I need help?

Email us on coordinator@wharaurau.org.nz outlining the problem and we’ll get back to you.

What happens if I can’t finish the online course / module in one go?

That is fine – our online courses are meant to be self-paced, and you can complete it when you have the time.

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