IFP News and Events
- IFP offers new Nationally Accredited Qualifications in 2010
- Important Changes to Accreditation for Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners
- Become an IFP Alumni
- Upcoming Conferences
- NEW!! IFP Student will have access to Uniting Care Children, Young People and Families Library, PsychInfo Database and Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection
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IFP offers new Nationally Accredited Qualifications in 2010
The Institute of Family Practice is pleased to announce that it now has the following qualifications on its scope:
- Certificate IV in Relationship Education
- Diploma of Relationship Education
- Diploma of Family Intake and Support Work
- Vocational Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling
- Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution
These new nationally recognised qualifications bring together the experience of UnitingCare Unifam and UnitingCare Burnside in developing innovative programs for the community welfare sector. RPL will be available to enable practitioners to obtain all or part of these qualifications.
Email info@ifp.nsw.edu.au or phone 02 8830 0755 for more information.
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Important Changes to Accreditation for Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners
There have been changes to the accreditation regulations for Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners. The new accreditation regulations are based on new standards of competency that have been developed for the family relationships sector. The standards of competency were developed by the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council and include new qualifications within the Vocational Education and Training System. These qualifications, including a Vocational Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution, were endorsed in September 2007.
**IFP offers a Vocational Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution which meets the Attorney General’s new accreditation requirements for family dispute resolution practitioners which take effect as of 1st July 2009.
**IFP also offers a Recognition (RPL) process for existing FDR practitioners.
Contact IFP on 02 8830 0755 orinfo@ifp.nsw.edu.au for more information.
For more information on accreditation please visit the Attorney General's Department website: http://www.ag.gov.au
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Become an IFP Alumni
Did you know if you are a Diploma Graduate of IFP you are eligible to become one of our Alumni?
Benefits
- Keeping up to date with developments and events in counselling and family dispute resolution with the free IFP Newsletter sent straight to your desktop
- 10% discount on any IFP course, workshop, masterclass or seminar
Don’t miss out! It doesn’t cost anything to register; just email info@ifp.nsw.edu.au
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Upcoming Conferences
IFP will have an information stand at the following upcoming conference in Sydney. Come and visit us!
Family Relationships Services Australia National Conference
http://www.frsa.org.au/site/FRSA%20Conference%2009.php
Children and Families: Reducing Risk, Building Resilience
24-26 November 2009
Sheraton on the Park Hotel Sydney
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The 30th Australian Family Therapy Conference
Held at the Sydney Marriot Hotel 20-22 October 2009
Uniting Care Institute of Family Practice was a Silver Sponsor of this event along with Uniting Care Unifam Counselling and Mediation.
There was lots of interest in the IFP Master Class "Family Therapy" with Laurie MacKinnon which will be held in February 2010, as well as in the Professional Development Courses.
Some of the IFP Trainers presented workshops at the event: Megan Solomon and Kath Blake (representing Unifam) presented "How Do Kids Survive It? A Question of Resilience in Children and Young People in High Conflict Post Separated Families" and David Bailey presented a workshop on "Tried and True Family Therapy Interventions".
The lucky draw prize winner of the Laurie MacKinnon signed book was Dr H. Vidler who was delighted to receive Laurie's book.
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Reinvent Your Career Expo : The Career Event for Adults
Held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre 24-25 October 2009
The Institute of Family Practice attended the event as an exhibitor for the second year running.
IFP used this event to launch the 2010 Professional Development courses brochure and the 2010 Professional Qualifications brochure. At the event IFP offered a 2010 scholarship to the value of $1000.00 for event attendees. The winner of the scholarship will be announced soon.
The IFP stand was very busy throughout the event and we had a fantastic time talking to people who want to change their careers, commence studying or become more involved in their community.
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NEW!! IFP Students will have access to Uniting Care Children, Young People and Families Library and PsychInfo Database
The Uniting Care Children, Young People and Families Library will provide library services to support the learning needs of students enrolled with IFP. The library includes books, professional journals, video and DVD’s. Students will also have access to the PsychInfo Database and Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection.