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Insurance Law: Natural Disasters and Junk Funeral Products
- 2-3 hrs
- 1 CPD points
- Technical, Skills
In this session recording you will learn how to support clients with insurance issues. The first half of this session has covered issues that follow floods, bushfires and storms. The second half of the session have explored issues that have arisen following the collapse of Youpla (Aboriginal Community Benefit Fund – ACBF).
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- Resource Type: CPD, Learning Materials, Session Recording
- Topics: Insurance
Convenor skills training
- 1-2 hrs
- 1 CPD points
- Skills
The session was focused on developing an understanding of the role of chair, convenor and secretary within the context of FCVic. It has also included defining the purpose of a meeting at the outset, and working towards achievable outcomes that reflect the views of the group.
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- Resource Type: CPD, Learning Materials, Session Recording
- Topics: Casework Skills, Uncategorized
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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- Topics: Casework Skills