The Foundational Training in Intensive Therapeutic Care is an on-demand course for residential care workers, house managers and therapeutic specialists designed to support the implementation of the Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) reform in New South Wales. This course aims to equip you with a shared language and understanding to effectively support young people with complex needs in residential care. This program is specifically developed to encourage collaboration and a shared knowledge base among all members of the ITC system. By creating this common ground, ITC professionals can work together more effectively, ensuring the best interests of the children and young people in our care.
 
The training consists of 11 modules, providing opportunities to listen, observe, and reflect on the core principles of ITC and your role within a residential care team. Upon completing the program, you will receive a certificate of completion.
 
Each module takes between 30 and 90 minutes over a 6-month access period.
 
Who is this course for?
 
This course is for residential carers, house managers, therapeutic specialists or clinical-lead roles, and other team members who supervise and support the care of young people in therapeutic residential care. It is appropriate for new and experienced residential care workers and those who may be interested in learning more about the foundations of therapeutic residential care.
 
What will you learn?
 
The knowledge and skills gained through this course will help you to:
 

• Draw on a range of theories and evidence-based practice to underpin your own professional practices
• Understand how trauma impacts children and young people and how to support them in a residential care environment best.
• Develop and implement specific strategies for working with children and young people that are reparative and capacity-building
• Supportively promote cultural safety and cultural strengths in the lives of children and young people
• How to work collaboratively with children, young people, families, and other professionals to facilitate positive outcomes.
• Effectively utilise reflective practice to support your practice and well-being.

 
If you would like to organise a group booking for your residential care team or staff, please contact support@childhood.org.au for current rates and discounts.