Description
Working with children and adolescents from refugee backgrounds in health settings.Children and adolescents from refugee backgrounds live within multiple complex environments. Within this context is a history of displacement, trauma and loss. These early years of life are also a time of significant development and learning. This workshop will explore key developmental considerations, trauma, and recovery, from the very early years to later adolescence and early adulthood. Relevant services and other resources will also be discussed.
Content includes:
-understanding the context of pre-arrival experiences for children and adolescents
-exploring the impact of trauma on development, learning and relationships
-identifying relevant services and resources.
Trainers
- Foundation House
Eligibility criteria
Participants will be expected to have completed either a Foundation House Introductory workshop, or ‘Refugee and Asylum Seeking Experiences’ Online (provided in two modules, taking approximately 2 hours to complete).
The online option is available free as a pre-requisite when you register for this workshop - instructions will be provided via email closer to the date.
Categories:
Capability 3 - Working with diverse consumers, families, and communities,
Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical,
Nursing,
Other
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Child,
Adolescent
09:30 to 13:00 Add to calendar
Online
This program is funded for Nurses and Allied Health professionals through the Victorian Department of Health. Therefore, there is no cost to professionals working in these areas.
