Foundational Training and Practice Guidance
Description
Strengthening Practice, Upholding Justice
First Nations Cultural Capability Uplift Program: Foundational Training and Practice Guidance
This Foundational Training and Practice Guidance brings to life the First Nations Cultural Capability Framework and the capability domains that support legal practitioners to work in a culturally safe and responsive way with First Nations clients.
At its core, this program aims to improve access to culturally safe, responsive, and equitable legal support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Registration includes:
3-hour self-paced eLearn (to be completed in 15 business day period of in person workshop)
Full day Training Practice Skills and Guidance
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm (@ VALS 273 High St, Preston VIC 3072)
Catered: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
Arrival: 9:15am as Welcome to Country at 930am, please be ready to be present.
Attendees provided with hard copy and PDF version of Strengthening First Nations Cultural Capability in the Victorian Legal Sector: Better Practice Guide
Certificate and Badge for completion
9 CPD Points PS EP
Learning Objectives:
Increased knowledge and understanding about history of settler colonial impact and ongoing impact of legal system
Increased capability to reflect on you attitudes and positionality in delivering culturally safe and responsive services
Skill development for culturally safe and responsive practice with First Nations clients
Increased confidence and motivation to deliver culturally safe and responsive services to First Nations clients.
Completion Agreement:
There are no prerequisites to enrol in the Foundational Training and Practice Guidance Package. However, to attend the in-person session you must first complete the eLearning within the specified timeframe. You will receive the link to start your eLearn 15 business days before your in-person training date; it must be completed to attend the full day in person training as it provides essential foundational knowledge.
Both eLearn and Full day training must be complete within timeframe for certificate to be issued.
Refund and cancellations details below.
This event page is for training on the 10th November in Preston, VIC. To view other available dates, please click here.
If you are interested in hosting an ‘in-house’ workshop at your organisation or would like to collaborate with another to co-host, please register email fnccu@vals.org.au with your request and we will be in touch (10-20 attendees)
FAQs
- Who is this training for?
This training unpacks the content of the First Nations Cultural Capability Framework for legal practitioners working in Victoria. This includes;
Solicitors
Barristers
Legal secretaries
Paralegals
Those working in non-legal support roles.
This training is for all legal practitioners listed above; whether you have been in your role for months or years you are invited to participate.
- Are there any pre-requisites for participation?
There are no prerequisites to enrol in the foundational training. However, to attend the in-person session you must first complete the eLearning within the specified timeframe. You will receive the link to start your eLearn 15 business days before your in-person training date; it must be completed to attend the full day in person training as it provides essential foundational knowledge. Both eLearn and Full day training must be complete in order for certificate to be issued.
The eLearn provides essential foundational knowledge, that underpins the learning outcomes for the in person training. For best practice, it is important the eLearn and the in person training are delivered within a timeframe so you are able to remember your experience and knowledge, and be able to apply that to your practical session.
- What is the price for the Foundational Training and Practice Guidance?
Registration includes:
3-hour self-paced eLearn (to be completed in 15 business day period of in person workshop)
Full day Training Practice Skills and Guidance
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm (@ VALS 273 High St, Preston VIC 3072)
Catered: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
Arrival: 9:15am as Welcome to Country at 930am, please be ready to be present.
Attendees provided with hard copy and PDF version of Strengthening First Nations Cultural Capability in the Victorian Legal Sector: Better Practice Guide
Certificate and Badge for completion
9 CPD Points PS EP
Individual from Mid to Large Private Law Firms (15 or more employees)
$3000 + GST
Individual from Victorian Legal Aid & Boutique Firms (15 or less employees)
$2000 + GST
Individual from CLC and Sole Practitioners
$1500 + GST
All prices include Humanitix booking fee. Humanitix donates 100% of its profits to charity.
- In person training information:
Location: 273 High St Preston, Melbourne. VALS Preston Office.
Arrival: 9:15am
Start and Finish times: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Welcome to Country Ceremony: 9:30am
- How do I contact Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service?
You can contact the team at fnccu@vals.org.au
- How long will I have access to the eLearn?
You will be enrolled in the eLearning 15 days prior to your scheduled in-person training date.
Completion of the eLearning is required to attend the full-day training.
Once you have successfully completed both the eLearning and the full-day training, you will have access to the eLearning for six months before deactivation.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
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