The Centre runs training programs throughout Victoria and interstate on all aspects of child and family development. These can be one day workshops or more extended training. For example, the two day Foundation Course can be run locally for you and other professionals in your area if you cannot attend the course in Melbourne.

Courses can be tailor made to reflect the current concerns and interests of local agencies such as the emotional milestones of child development, attention deficit disorder, understanding and working with behavioural problems, developing skills in therapeutic communication , working with infants and young children, supporting adolescents and many others.

Professional Training in Regional Victoria
The Centre is committed to promoting professional training, specialist skills and expertise in country Victoria. The Foundation Course and Certificate Course have been established in Ballarat to train professionals in the Western region of Victoria. The Centre can offer professional training to other regions in the State.

Organisational and Consultancy Services 
The Centre offers organisational and consultancy services to agencies concerned with the welfare and support of children parents and families, to assist them with the "bigger picture" in the delivery of effective services at a time of major change. Agencies which have benefited from this service cover a wide spectrum from social welfare and health to education and community groups. Our organisational and consultancy service offers:

• Training Staff Development and Supervision
• Consultation to Senior Management
• Assessment of Existing Services and Project Development

Exploring Parenthood Workshops and Seminars 
The Exploring Parenthood approach is based on the model developed by Ruth Schmidt Neven in the U.K. This creates a partnership between parents and professionals and supports parents to develop their own confidence and skills. Exploring Parenthood talks and workshops are available on request to parent groups, schools, child care centres, kindergartens and professional agencies. Topics include:

Why Does My Child Behave This Way? - Understanding the Meaning of Behaviour.

My Child Won't Sleep.

Understanding The Early Years, School Bully or Victim

...and many other topics which can be tailor-made for your group.