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The ASU College: Online Course Catalogue

The ASU College: Online Course Catalogue

FREE professional development courses for ASU members in the community and disability services sectors.

The Australian Services Union (ASU) is proud to present a series of 8 FREE online training sessions, an exclusive ASU member benefit for workers in the community and disability services sector. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your professional expertise, these sessions will help you build skills, protect your wellbeing, and understand your rights.  

All sessions are hosted live on Zoom and are FREE for ASU members. 

1

Preventing & Managing Psychosocial Injuries at Work 

📅 Date: Wednesday 15 October  Time: 1:00 PM 
Online


Learn from SafeWork NSW how to identify, minimise and manage psychosocial hazards in the work place.

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2

Reporting Incidents in the NDIS: A Guide for Workers 

📅 Date: Tuesday 28 October  Time: 2:00 PM 
Online
 

Led by Sian Leathem, the NDIS Deputy Commissioner, Complaints & Engagement, learn the best-practice approach for  identifying, responding to, and reporting incidents under the NDIS Rules and Code of Conduct.  

3

Working Independently in the NDIS 

📅 Date: Wednesday 5 November Time: 1:00 PM 
Online


Designed for sole traders and platform workers. Get guidance on registration, tax, insurance, funding your leave, and setting up your business. 

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4

Peer Work in the Community & Disability Sector 

📅 Date: Tuesday 18 November  Time: 1:00 PM 
Online


Explore the growing role of peer/lived experience work across the sector. Learn about roles, values, and pathways. 

5

Young People & the Law
 

📅 Date: Thursday 27 November Time: 1:00 PM 

Online


Understand legal responsibilities when working with young people. Learn about key areas of the law relevant to young people under 25. 

6

Understanding & Responding to Vicarious Trauma 

📅 Date: Tuesday 9 December Time: 1:00 PM 
Online

 

Learn how vicarious trauma affects frontline workers and how to respond better to support workers exposed to vicarious trauma through their work.  

Past courses

Access on-demand training from past courses

2024

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ACCDP 2024 YouTube Playlist

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ACCDP webinar 2024 - Workplace Health and Safety: The role of HSRs in your workplace

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ACCDP webinar 2024 - International Solidarity: The work of Union Aid Abroad (APHEDA)

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ACCDP webinar 2024 - The Fundamentals of NDIS Plans

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ACCDP webinar 2024 - Disciplinaries

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ACCDP webinar 2024 - Navigating the Visa Maze

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2023

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ACCDP 2023 YouTube Playlist

 

ACCDP webinar 2023 - Working as an independent support worker or sole trader in the NDIS

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - Working Until You Retire

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - Safe@Work Laws

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - Disability Royal Commission Findings

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - The Voice to Parliament Referendum

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - A Human Rights Act for Australia

 

ACCDP webinar 2023 - Building a career in the community and disability sectors 

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - Navigating the Visa Maze 

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - A webinar for managers – how to implement new paid family and domestic violence leave entitlements

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - A webinar for workers – how to access new paid family and domestic violence leave entitlements

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - Meet the new NSW Children's Guardian

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - Pride in your workplace

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - What does the women’s sector want from the new state government?

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - Should we have a workforce capability framework for the child protection sector?

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - We are proud to protest – the laws must change

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - Community and disability workers are essential workers – especially during emergencies

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - Imagine if climate change was real...!

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - New federal Respect@Work laws

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - Voice, Treaty, Truth – vote YES!

 

ACCDP webinar 2023 - Preventing and managing psychological injury in the workplace – for managers

 

ACCDP webinar 2023 - Preventing and managing psychological injury in the workplace – for workers

 

ACCDP webinar 2023 - The costs of losing your integrity go way beyond the dollar signs

 

ACCDP webinar 2023 - Working in the community and disability sectors as an independent worker or sole trader

 

ACCDP webinar 2023 - NDIS Code of Conduct training for new workers

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ACCDP webinar 2023 - Faith, cultural diversity, professional practice and personal boundaries

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2022

ACCDP webinar 2022 - Working as a sole trader in the disability sector

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ACCDP webinar 2022 - Delivering services in a diverse multi-cultural community

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ACCDP webinar 2022 - Classifying disability support workers

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ACCDP webinar 2022 - Building a career in leadership of the community and disability sector

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ACCDP webinar 2022 - NDIS Provider Registration and Practice Standards – What workers need to know

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ACCDP webinar 2022 - Mental health in the workplace - What do board members, leaders and managers need to know?

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ACCDP webinar 2022 - Mental health in the workplace - for practitioners

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ACCDP webinar 2022 - Becoming a Health and Safety Representative in the Community and Disability sectors

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ACCDP webinar 2022 - NDIS Code of Conduct for new workers in the disability sector

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2021

ACCDP webinar 2021 - Understanding the NDIS Code of Conduct

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ACCDP webinar 2021 - Understanding and responding to vicarious trauma (VT) – an introduction

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ACCDP webinar 2021 - Working Safely in COVID-19

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ACCDP webinar 2021 - What is best practice consultation (Workers)

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ACCDP webinar 2021 - What is best practice consultation (Managers)

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ACCDP webinar 2021 - Understanding the TEIP reforms

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ACCDP webinar 2021 - Disability Rights and Advocacy Series

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ACCDP webinar 2021 - Campaigning and Advocacy in Community Services

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ACCDP webinar 2021 - A wave of disadvantage across NSW - impact of the COVID-19 recession

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ACCDP webinar 2021 - A government register for residential youth workers – what it means for you

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ACCDP webinar 2021 - Responding to Domestic and Family Violence in the Workplace

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ACCDP webinar 2021 - Inequality and COVID-19 Impact on People, Communities, and Community Services

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< 2020

Self-determination over “Integration” – understanding CALD specialist services

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Justice for First Nations People

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What Does Workplace Health and Safety Mean?
 

What is a 'Professionalised Foster Carer' and what does it mean for workers?
 

Out of home at 18? Reforming out of home care (OOHC)

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Mental Health In The Workplace

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Practice and other issues for workers in the alcohol and other drugs sector

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NDIS Worker Screening Check

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Impact of COVID-19 and Funding Changes on CALD Communities and Services

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NSW Ageing and Disability Commission

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Ethical Practice in the Community and Disability Sector

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Women of Colour Inside the Justice System

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Should the State Defend Those Who Cannot Defend Themselves?

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Building a Career in the Community and Disability Sector

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The CEO and the Board – Building a Positive and Constructive Relationship

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The NDIS Worker Capability Framework – What the Framework Means for You as a Disability Worker

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What is the NSW Residential Care Workers Register and What Does it Mean for Workers and Services?

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Authorised by Angus McFarland, Secretary Australian Services Union NSW & ACT (Services) Branch, 39 Renwick Street Redfern NSW 2016 www.accdp.org,au
© 2023
 ACCDP

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