There are six DHS-funded places available for rural ABI workers in the Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy for 2009.
The Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy aims to:
• Provide specialist clinical training for rural workers on family therapy approaches to working with families affected by ABI;
• Increase access to emotional support for isolated rural families affected by ABI; and
• Support regional development of family work through ongoing consultation / support of trainees.
To be eligible for funding, applications must be working with non-compensable clients and their families in rural Victoria. Applicants may be in a variety of service systems such as mental health, juvenile justice, and AOD. Along with post-graduate training, ongoing mentoring and consultation will be provided to the worker, their organization and the region for a period of two years. Workers across Victoria who have a commitment to improving family work practices in their agency / region are strongly encouraged to apply.
The closing date for applications for entry into the 2009 course is 31 October 2008.
Please direct enquiries to Nella Charles or Naomi Rottem (ABI Professional Training Program Co-ordinators) at The Bouverie Centre on (03) 9385 5100.
For more information about the Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy, please see the academic pages of this website.
Feedback from past students
Feedback from the 2006 cohort of students, in regards to the difference that training in Family Sensitive Practice and ABI has made to their work with clients and families was very positive.
"Greater awareness and focus of FSP for clients and families leading to greater engagement, understanding and better outcomes."
"An enormous empowerment in confidence in engaging with families. Ability to ask the family relevant insightful questions. Increased insight and understanding of family dynamics and a willingness to involve myself more in family work. Application of FSP in my work."
"Made me more aware of the impact a brain injury has, not just on the individual but on the family members. I encourage family members to participate in care plan meetings helps with providing the appropriate care needs of the client and their family."
