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Professional Development
At VMHPAA, we recognise that ongoing professional development is essential to maintaining high standards of care, staying current with best practices, and growing as a capable, ethical practitioner. That’s why regular professional development is a mandatory requirement for all members engaged in mental health support and care.
We support and acknowledge a wide range of training opportunities relevant to vocational-level practice, including but not limited to, workshops, webinars, conferences, and accredited short courses. Below is a sample of workshops and events we recognise as contributing to professional development; however, this list is not exhaustive, and we are always open to considering other learning opportunities that align with your field of practice.
Upcoming Events
Sat, 17 Janhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/loVIA’s MBSP is an 8-week live program blending mindfulness + character strengths (with a half-day virtual retreat). Practical exercises, recordings, and ICF CCEU hours—ideal for practitioners wanting a strengths-based toolkit.
Sat, 07 Febhttps://tinyurl.com/2fzzt67aWorld Art Therapy Conference 2026 is a global gathering exploring creativity, trauma, culture and healing. Connect with practitioners using arts-based approaches across mental health and community care.
Wed, 11 FebMindful Centre for Training & Research iBecome a certified Tuning in to Kids® facilitator — Feb 11 & 12, 2026, Melbourne. Two full days of evidence-based emotion coaching training. Register now!
Fri, 13 FebMindful Centre for Training & Research iBecome a certified Tuning in to Toddlers® facilitator in-person training, 13 February 2026. Learn evidence-based emotion coaching strategies to support parents of young children.
Mon, 16 FebMindful Centre for Training & Research iBecome a certified Tuning in to Teens® facilitator - attend the 2-day training, Feb 16-17, 2026 Melbourne. Equip yourself to support parents in guiding adolescent emotional development.
Tue, 17 Febhttps://lnkd.in/gstUT8mjJoin a one-hour Group Supervision session in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Dr Gaye Cameron: 17 February, 6–7pm. A reflective, practice-focused space for counsellors and social workers.
Tue, 17 Marconfirmed on registrationPerspectives 2026 brings practitioners together to explore leadership, systems, and human experience in complex times. A reflective, future-focused gathering for those working with people and change.
Thu, 19 Marhttps://tuningintokids.org.au/train-with-usBecome an accredited Tuning in to Students® facilitator with this online training, 19–20 March 2026. Learn evidence-based emotion coaching strategies to support children and young people in school settings.
Tue, 28 AprInternational Convention CentreJoin Suicide Prevention Australia’s National Suicide Prevention Conference 2026 (NSPC26) — 28–30 April at ICC Sydney. Theme: United Voices, Brighter Futures. Learn, connect, and strengthen practice.
Tue, 28 Aprhttps://tuningintokids.org.au/train-with-usBecome an accredited Dads Tuning in to Kids® facilitator online training, 28 April 2026. Learn evidence-based emotion coaching strategies tailored to engaging fathers and male carers.
Wed, 27 MayHong Kong Shue Yan UniversityJoin the International Conference on Human Resilience: Navigating Life Changes & Challenges — 27–30 May 2026, Hong Kong Shue Yan University (in person). A cross-disciplinary forum on resilience research and practice.
Wed, 19 AugMelbourne Convention & Exhibition CentreJoin the Australian Disaster Resilience Conference 2026, 19–20 Aug in Melbourne. A cross-sector forum for building community resilience and disaster recovery capacity.
Thu, 22 Octconfirmed on registrationThe Lived Places Publishing Conference brings together practitioners, scholars and lived-experience voices exploring place, identity, wellbeing and social connection through research and storytelling.
Date and time is TBDhttps://my.pesi.partners/22M3FLL/2CGLJ45/Enhance your practice with PESI's Neurodiversity Specialist Training - affirming strategies for Autism, ADHD, OCD, and more.
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