Online Courses

All courses are accompanied by PPT PDF downloads.

Social Work in Practice Series: Understanding Trauma

Ten modules about the signs and symptoms of trauma, stress and enhancing coping. *10hrs of CPD*

Coming Soon in 2025!

Social Work in Practice Series: Assessments

Understand, administer, score, interpret and report common assessments in private practice social work. *1hr of CPD*

Coming Soon in 2025!

Social Work in Practice Series: Counselling Skills

Understand and apply counselling skills suitable for the purpose, context and function of your social work role. *1hr of CPD*

Social Work in Practice Series: NDIS

Five modules about NDIS funding, Plans, referrals and developing your business. *5hrs of CPD*

Coming Soon in 2025!

Social Work in Practice Series: Report Writing

Write effective and comprehensive reports for various audiences. *1hr of CPD*

Coming Soon in 2025!

Social Work in Practice Series: Complex Supervision Skills

Advanced supervision skills training for managing and supporting complex issues encountered in social work practice. *1hr of CPD*

What people are saying

“The content and pace of the training was great. I will use this in my practice with all of my clients. Thanks.”

— Social Worker

About Your Facilitator

Don has worked as a clinician for 26 years in Australia and the UK with organisations such as One Door Mental Health, Department of Education, headspace, Centrelink and NSW Health. 

During his career, Don has focused on mental health, developmental trauma, neurobiology, endocrinology and the social determinants of health. Don is always learning and regularly undertakes Continuing Professional Development regarding the latest evidence-based therapy techniques available such as EMDR, Neurofeedback training and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

Qualifications and Clinical Experience

Bachelor of Social Work (1998) University of Sydney 

Master of Social Work (2016) Charles Sturt University

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)

Registered Social Worker (England)

Conjoint Lecturer, UNSW School of Medicine

Lecturer, Charles Sturt University