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Participating in systemic advocacy
- 2-3 hrs
- 1 CPD points
- Skills
Legislative requirements on energy retailers to produce best-practice hardship policies, and affordable payment options for annual vehicle registration costs – these are just two examples of what Victorian financial counsellors and members of FCVic have achieved through their systemic advocacy efforts.
Wondering what you can do if you suspect a systemic issue? Learn how you can influence long-term positive social change for people by identifying systemic issues in your practice and contributing to our collective advocacy agenda.
Dr. Sandy Ross, FCVic Executive Officer, will outline the landscape of advocacy within FCVic, including how our organisation is distinct from the other state peaks.
Georgia Robenstone, FCVic Campaigns and Advocacy Manager, will explain how the networks and working groups work together, and how you can become more involved in systemic advocacy as a member of FCVic.
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- Resource Type: CPD, Learning Materials, Session Recording
- Topics: Campaigning and Systemic Advocacy
Working with persons using financial elder abuse
- 1 hrs
- Skills, Ethics
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Bouverie Centre presenters have focused this session on working with people who use financial elder abuse.
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- Resource Type: CPD, Learning Materials
- Topics: Elder Abuse
Transition & Exit of Recovery Services from Disaster Contexts
- 1 hrs
- 1 CPD points
- Skills, Ethics
This session explores the issues service providers are face 2-3 years after a disaster event, including how to support communities through transitional periods. This session was delivered by Dr Rob Gordon, clinical psychologist and expert in mental health, first aid and supporting people affected by bushfires for over 35 years. The recording has been provided by Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) to support service providers working in disaster recovery.
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- Resource Type: CPD, Learning Materials, Session Recording
- Topics: Disaster Recovery
Working with Asylum Seekers and Refugees
- 2 hrs
- 1 CPD points
- Skills
Working with Asylum Seekers and Refugees session was focused on the difference between asylum seekers and refugees, their visa statuses, social security entitlements and what support and assistance is available.
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- Resource Type: CPD, Learning Materials, Session Recording
- Topics: Casework Skills
Small business: Franchises and the Code of Conduct
- 2 hrs
- 1 CPD points
- Technical, Skills
Presented by the ACCC and ASBFEO, this session focuses on franchises including protections under the Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code), the ACCCs role in enforcing relevant provisions in the law and the Code, common areas of dispute, what the obligation for franchisees and franchisors to ‘act in good faith’ means and Code provisions dealing with the end or termination of a franchise agreement.
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- Topics: Small Business Advanced
Looking after our clients and ourselves in the aftermath of disaster
- 2-3 hrs
- 1 CPD points
- Skills
In this session recording you will find that Dr Rob Gordon, have considered the complexities for people making long-term decisions while still in the cortisol state following a disaster. Dr Rob have suggested the ways to support your clients, and yourself, to navigate recovery.
Please note: this session was builds on the concepts presented in “Rebuilding resilience: the path to recovery post- disaster” delivered By Dr Gordon on 9th February 2022.
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- Topics: Disaster Recovery, Mental Health