Training & Development
Our collective members have outstanding skills in training development and assessment and can work with you to develop competency-based training, curriculum development and assessing. Our collective members provide numerous training workshops and our training packages offered below can be customised to suit your service. Training is offered both in person and online.
We understand the importance of personalisation, which is why we engage in co-design and foster connections with the service providers we collaborate with we develop relationships with you and will develop connections pre, during and post the training.
During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic , we forged partnerships with various service providers to create and deliver industry specific training. We understood the importance of addressing the unique needs and challenge that arose during this period. Our training offerings encompassed a range of vital topics such as worker wellness, trauma informed care, cultural safety and anti-racism, child protection training and supporting managers in leading their teams effectively.
The opportunity to collaborate with teams in a connected manner is particularly valued by us. We remain committed to continuing our partnerships, and delivering training that is not only effective but also adaptive to ever-evolving needs of the various intersecting industries.
We understand the importance of staying up to date with the latest research, legislations, information and knowledges in striving to deliver high quality training . We believe that it is not enough to simply deliver the training; we must also mirror the processes and techniques that we teach. By doing so, we provide participants with a first-hand experience of the best practises in action.
Our educators are highly experienced, knowledgeable and also carefully considered for each training that we deliver. There is a lot of thought that goes into how we provide training, and who will provide the training. We genuinely care about the work we do and are always improving our services, to give our participants the best we can offer.
We are also committed to other formal education pathways and teach into these including the ECAV Aboriginal qualification pathway in partnership with Sydney University. Many of our Collective Members are academics (professors, senior lecturers, and tutors at various universities).
Visit our Training & Events Page for further information on our training calendar, course information and events.
Events & Facilitation
Yamurrah has become renowned for its expertise in hosting and facilitating a wide range of event, high-level forums and workshops. Our reputation is built on our ability to create a safe and conducive environment for informed and productions discussions.
We excel in providing a space where participants can freely express their thoughts and ideas. Our commitment to maintaining a secure and inclusive atmosphere sets us apart from others. Here are just a few of our noteworthy aspects of our service:
Safety and Inclusion – meticulous planning, co-collaborative engagements and experienced facilitation prioritises safety, well-being and inclusion of all participants. Everyone has equal value in our spaces.
Informed facilitation – our skilled facilitators possess a deep understanding of the subject matter at hand, bringing their expertise and knowledge to the table, leading to engaging discussions and valuable insights from participants
Space for Growth – providing a space for personal and professional growth, opportunities for networking, collaboration, learning, sharing, and expansion
Thoughtful yarning – we facilitate discussions that promote critical thinking, open mindedness and diverse perspectives
Tailored Experiences – we understand the unique requirements of each event and tailor our services accordingly. Whether its large scale or intimate workshops, we can adapt to meet your specific needs
At Yamurrah – we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional event hosting and facilitation services. Our commitment to safety, informed discussions, and creating a nurturing space ensures that every participant’s experience is both enriching and memorable.
We have facilitated many events and forums but some featured ones include:
Community Legal Centres – Big Yarn up with brought together over 100staff to network, develop key principles of cultural safety and focus on well-being
Healing Foundation – hosting healing forums nationally -bringing together Aboriginal community members and key stakeholders to explore healing in local communities
SNAICC – facilitation of national conversation re: practise and reform of the implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Placement Principles
NSW Health - Improving the Common Approach to Identification and Support (CAIS)
This included hosting workshops with key stakeholders on the development of a sector-wide framework, policy and legislative proposals and workforce resources for identifying and responding to children and young people with problematic and harmful sexual behaviours.
Child Safety Standards – facilitation of national forum to develop national child safety standards that form the national action plan on the prevention of child abuse
NSW Department of Communities and Justice State-wide Aboriginal gathering – we hosting the workshop of well-being and did interactive activities as well including weaving, dance, art and the tree of life. It brought together over 200 Aboriginal workers and was a absolutely amazing space filled with blak joy.
Examples of Recent Training
Yamurrah take pride in offering “one of a kind” training packages specifically designed for service providers.
A shining illustration of this is our partnership with the Three Rivers Regional Assembly, who graciously invited Yamurrah, to deliver culturally responsive trauma informed training within Wiradjuri and Weilwan communities. Working alongside communities is an absolute honour, and some have even extended invitations for us to return and provide further training.
We worked in partnership with TunedIN Consultancy and the Department of Communities and Justice to provide the Journey of Integrated Care with Aboriginal Children, Families and Communities. This four part training series – which featured guest speaker presentations, focused on supporting child protection casework that aligns with self-determination, human rights and best practise standards.
“I have a renewed focus on the importance of family-led decision making. It was a deeper dive into culture and our practise as child protections workers than I have ever experienced before. The whole training was inspiring and thought-provoking”
“The journey of integrated practise has been some of the best training I have ever participated in”
Yamurrah has provided trauma informed care – lawyerly yarns to a number of legal services including the Public Interest Advocacy Service (PIAC) and the Central Coast Community Legal Service.PIAC co-collaborated with Yamurrah on the development of specific trauma informed principle to support legal practises.
We work with Aboriginal Medical Services including Elanor Duncan Aboriginal Services to provide culturally responsive trauma informed training to their allied Health practitioners, GP’s, Child Protection Specialists, Disability Workers and Mental Health Clinicians. We were proud to provide training to services that work with survivors with complex trauma such as KBHAC. We developed the trauma content and resources for the eLearning training package for ‘Everyone’s Business’ and have provided this to the Public Service Commission and continue to provide this to public sector employees.
Courses
Trauma Informed Training for Managers Leading Aboriginal Teams
Equips managers with essential knowledge and skills to lead teams within Aboriginal communities in a trauma-informed manner. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the historical and cultural context, sensitivities, and unique challenges faced by their team members.
Through interactive sessions and case studies, managers will learn to create a supportive and safe work environment, promoting healing, resilience, and cultural connection. This training fosters inclusive leadership that respects and values diverse perspectives, leading to more empowered and cohesive teams.
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Navigating and Leading Cultural Safety in Times of Change
Empower leaders and organisations to navigate cultural safety during periods of transformation and uncertainty. Participants will explore the importance of cultural safety and its impact on diverse communities. Through interactive workshops and real-life scenarios, attendees will learn practical strategies which align with current legislative and policy directions to lead with cultural sensitivity, foster inclusion, and promote respectful practices within their teams and organisations.
This training equips leaders with the tools to proactively address challenges, build trust, and ensure a supportive environment for all, ultimately driving positive change and growth in culturally diverse settings.
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Journey of Integrated Practise with First Nations Families and Communities
Focuses on working with practitioners in the child protection system who are working with Aboriginal children, young people and families. The training takes the learner on a journey of First Nations worldviews, legislations and policies informing child safety, working through challenges in the systems, trauma frameworks and current practise frameworks that will improve the way you are working with Aboriginal children, young people and families.
The training package is offered with 4 training sessions and four review sessions. This package is a partnership package offered with TunedIn Consultancy and includes First Nations Guest Speakers.
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Culturally Responsive Trauma Informed Practise
Foundational:
This training will give you foundations for working within a culturally responsive trauma informed framework. You will walk away from this training knowing why and how to provide trauma informed care is a culturally responsive way. The training will give a good balance of theory, current context and practical focus.
Extended:
This training consider culturally responsive trauma specific focus – so well suited to practitioners and services who are providing support to victims and survivors of genocide, stolen generation, child/sexual assault, domestic/family violence, child abuse and neglect
Lawyerly Yarns:
This training is for lawyers and people working in the justice and law industry. This training will give you skills in how to have lawyerly trauma informed practise, including protocols to support you in your daily practise.
Foundational and Extended versions.
Can be offered in half day or full day options with review sessions.
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Cultural Humility
This training is for practitioner and services who wanting to extend their framework of cultural awareness training. We will work with you to develop a framework of cultural humility that can support you when working with First Nations people. It will also pick up on themes of cultural safety.
These workshops are suitable for those who are working in policy, community or clinical settings, practitioners, and managers working with Aboriginal clients and communities.
Can be offered in half day or full day with review sessions.
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The River Ecology
This workshop is like no other. We will teach you how to use the River Ecology tool that can support you working with people who have experienced trauma, managing mental health, or experiencing grief and loss.
The tool will enhance your clinical practise with individuals and groups. It will give you a culturally safe tool to use in your work. The River Ecology comes with practise guidelines to support you.
This workshop is recommended for one full day including a review session.
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Critical Practise with First Nations People
The workshops will provide participants with the opportunity to understand what trauma-informed care is, the guiding principles and frameworks, and how to respond in a culturally proficiency trauma-informed way.
These workshops are suitable for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal employees working in healthcare, disability, justice, education, child protection and employment.
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Decolonised Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
This training offers you a decolonised approach to practising Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)with individuals and groups. DBT, is based on dialectical and biosocial theory, and incorporates skills training to help people manage emotions, improve interpersonal relationships and self-image. Our training provides a culturally safe framework and culturally enriched skills to support the work you are doing.
This workshop is recommended for one full day including a review session.
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Connecting with Families in a Decolonised Way
Are you supporting First Nations families and children? Interested in enhancing you framework to ensure cultural safety and responsiveness? Well then, this is worth your time.
Our package will assist you in developing a strength based culturally safe framework to work with children, families who may be experiencing trauma, distress, or grief or loss.
This training is suitable for those working in child protection, health, justice or education settings.
This workshop is recommended for one full day including a review session.
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Vicarious Trauma and Resilience
The workshop explores the concepts and complexity of vicarious trauma and the impact on the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of those who experience it. Vicarious trauma is common in the fields of healthcare, child protection, disability and justice. This workshop is strength based and will enhance your hopefulness to continue working in the field of trauma and healing.
This workshop help you formulate a self-care plan immersed in ethics, values and fostering healthy professional boundaries.
The workshop is suitable for any employee working in healthcare, trauma services, disability, child protection, justice and education services.
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Managing with Cultural Humility
This workshop has been designed to assist Managers who supervise culturally diverse groups and teams. We can help you unlock ways to support teams in a culturally safe, trauma informed way, giving you confidence to move beyond tensions and team dynamics.
The training package is offered with two training sessions and two review sessions.
Can be offered as a one day package with one review session.
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Solidarity and Allyship
Interested in getting straight to the point and working on yourself and systems that divide? Then this is your workshop to dive in to.
We won’t be shying away from conversations about critical race theory, white privilege. We will work with you to develop solid footing for your services to be work towards strategies to eradicate racism and discrimination in the workplace, and becoming stronger and genuine allies.
Can be offered as a one day package with one review session.
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Blak Joy
This workshop creates a culturally safe space for First Nations workers to connect and support each other in the work you may be doing. It is a culturally connected and sacred yarning space.
It is important that First Nations people have safe spaces to connect and discuss the work we do, and consider theories on blak joy as an important part of our collective experience. Experience how this can enhance your self-care strategies, develop cultural safe frameworks and responses to manage challenges in the workplace.
It is also a place to celebrate your collective deadliness- and why this is so uplifting the face of racism, discrimination and injustice.
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Grief and Loss
This package will support your work with individuals or communities who are experiencing grief or loss. We will work with you in a client centred and decolonised way.
Grief or loss can occur in many ways, not just the passing of people who are loss, but also grief and loss that occurs in other circumstances, such as trauma.
Can be offered as a one day package with one review session.
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Therapeutic Art
Our therapeutic art workshop can be facilitated with small groups and teams who are working on their own healing or support others in their healing pathways. This is suitable for all ages, genders and culturally diverse group.
We can run this specific for Aboriginal participants.
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Nurturing the Spirit
This workshop focuses on holistic health and wellbeing.
This unique healing workshop incorporates Aboriginal healing concepts, trauma informed yoga, mindfulness, breath work and sound therapy. We can develop specific packages for trauma survivors, those who are supporting trauma survivors and those wanting to increase their own health and well-being.
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Heartspace with Drumming
We offer the heartspace with drumming program in different settings. This program is relevant for team building and collaboration, groupwork and therapeutic practises, and even supervision spaces. It is dynamic and fun, but also brings trauma and healing expertise. It is great for working with young people.
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Dance and body movement
We can offer yoga body movement or dance workshops from teens, groups or individuals. Dance workshops can be aboriginal specific, all our practitioner have extensive years of experience and can work with you in an interactive way. Our Practitioners work with all ages, cultural backgrounds and genders.
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Trauma informed yoga
The trauma informed yoga session is gentle and nurturing designed to support healing, resilience and self-discovery in a safe environment incorporating gentle postures, mindful breathing and compassionate guidance.
- Connection to Culture
- Encourages a sense of empowerment and Control
- Increases energy and concentration
- Builds mental and emotional resiliency and stability
- Reduces stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia