About the webinar

Working with correctional cohorts—including individuals on remand and those facing community reintegration—demands highly tailored interventions due to their complex needs. This essential webinar provides practitioners with a targeted, evidence-based approach focused on creating positive change through the successful application of strengths-based practice.

This insightful training focuses on translating the strengths-based model into practical strategies for fostering client resilience, motivation, and successful community reintegration. Key concepts explored include understanding how your personal perceptions influence practice and learning how to effectively separate empathy from collusion when supporting this complex cohort.

Secure your registration to become proficient in using strengths-based models that build client motivation and engagement, ensuring your practice is well-equipped to support successful community reintegration. 

Learning outcomes

Participating in this online professional training will enable you to:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of how personal perceptions can impact effective practice with a correctional cohort.
• Implement proven strategies for applying strengths-based practice to build motivation and engagement.
• Utilise resilience-building strategies to create capacity for change and successful rehabilitation.
• Understand the critical difference and importance of separating empathy from collusion when working with this complex cohort.
• Apply the importance of reflective practice and self-care when supporting complex cohorts and integration needs.

Who should attend

This webinar is highly relevant for all professionals involved in the rehabilitation and support of correctional cohorts and their families.

The target audience includes:

• Professionals working with Correctional Cohorts
• Community Organisation Workers
• Social Workers and Case Managers
• Counsellors and Family Therapists
• Youth Justice Professionals
• Trainers and Program Facilitators in the correctional system

About the presenters

The webinar is presented by experienced professionals in rehabilitation and reintegration services:

Samantha Winnick – Brings a wealth of experience in the community services and training sector. Her expertise includes case management, client assessment, and leading family violence and correctional programs. Samantha designed and developed specialist RAV programs, including ATLAS and LINCS, and oversaw Rehabilitation and Reintegration programs.

Luke McCord – An experienced Program Facilitator in the RAV Rehabilitation and Reintegration services team. He brings over 12 years of experience working with a correctional cohort in both government and private sectors, including 6 years with Youth Justice. Luke is passionate about working with men and fathers, blending his experience to engage people from all walks of life.

Purchase access

Use the purchase button to process your payment through our secure gateway. As soon as your purchase is complete, we’ll email you the details for immediate access to the recording within our Moodle Learning Management System.

System requirements for online training

To ensure you can participate in this webinar, please have access to the following:

• Desktop or laptop computer
• A reliable, stable internet connection
• Working microphone and speakers
• Webcam (either built-in or external to your computer)
• Headphones (recommended for optimal audio clarity)

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Phone: (03) 8573 2222

Email: [email protected]