Join Linda Singh, Family Group Conference (FGC) facilitator, and Brittanii Carr (Learning and Development Writer) to learn more about how FGC’s work, when they’re appropriate, and what you can do to support the FGC process. Linda is an experienced FGC facilitator, who has travelled all over the country, as well as internationally, to deliver almost 200 FGCs.

In this introductory three-part podcast series of Motivational Interviewing (MI), the PSP Learning Hub talks about how MI supports casework in the Permanency Support Program (PSP). It provides practical information on how casework staff may engage with families around safe parenting and building positive, collaborative and trusting relationships that help parents think about ways to resolve the challenges they face. This final part explores the core skills of MI, OARS and Developing Discrepancy, as well as a case study that ties the theory to practice. 

In this introductory three-part podcast series of Motivational Interviewing (MI), the PSP Learning Hub talks about how MI supports casework in the Permanency Support Program (PSP). It provides practical information on how casework staff may engage with families around safe parenting and building positive, collaborative and trusting relationships that help parents think about ways to resolve the challenges they face. This part 2 talks about how casework staff may work towards change when MI is used and useful skills and barriers to avoid.

In this introductory three-part podcast series of Motivational Interviewing (MI), the PSP Learning Hub talks about how MI supports casework in the Permanency Support Program (PSP). It provides practical information on how casework staff may engage with families around safe parenting and building positive, collaborative and trusting relationships that help parents think about ways to resolve the challenges they face.  This part 1 discusses the principles and concepts of MI.

 EJ Garrett is a producer, director, videographer, editor, and writer. He’s a multi-skilled individual with experience covering community engagement, media and communication. EJ narrates this podcast about Aboriginal History and Stolen Generations that benefits caseworkers when working with Aboriginal children, young people and families.

EJ Garrett is a producer, director, videographer, editor, and writer. He’s a multi-skilled individual with experience covering community engagement, media and communication. EJ narrates this podcast about the importance of language in a highly emotional setting for the well-being of children. 

Tracie Fleming, of Fleming & Co Consulting, explores conversations about permanency and open adoption in OOHC. 

This podcast explores DeAnne's journey and experiences as a carer in PSP to provide caseworkers with invaluable insights for guardianship practices. 

Eleonora De Michele and Catherine Santoro host this podcast. They are independent consultants with a long history in the child protection sector with a genuine passion for restoring children/young people to their families.  This podcast showcases good restoration practices for PSP caseworkers to support their restoration work with families. 

Nat, the PSP Learning Hub Practice Lead, explores an overview of case planning in Out-of-Home Care (OOHC). It explains the case planning process and provides practice tips to help caseworkers work with children, young people, and their families. This podcast supports case planning as a cornerstone for keeping children safe.