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University-Affiliated Courses...

 

2020        Deakin Uni. & Coventry University                                Investigating innovation

2020        Deakin Uni. & Coventry University                                Leading strategic innovation: How to lead with purpose

2020        Deakin Uni. & Deakin Business School                          Leading culturally-diverse teams in the workplace

2020        Deakin University                                                        Professional resilience: Building skills to thrive at work

2020        Deakin University                                                        Transforming digital learning: Learning design meets service design

2020        Deakin University                                                        What is leadership?

2020        Griffith University                                                        Supporting adolescent learners: Social & emotional wellbeing

2020        Monash University                                                      Introduction to psychology: Biological psychology

2020        Monash University                                                      Introduction to psychology: Developmental psychology

2020        Monash University                                                      Introduction to psychology: The history & science of psychology

2020        Monash University                                                      Introduction to psychology: The psychology of learning

2020        Queensland University of Technology                            Bullying in schools: How should teachers respond?

2020        Queensland University of Technology                            Inclusive education: Essential knowledge for success

2020        Queensland University of Technology                            Teaching phonics in early childhood

2020        Queensland University of Technology                            Teaching students who have suffered complex trauma

2020        The University of Melbourne                                         Compassion fatigue: The cost of caring

2020        University of Wollongong                                            The power of podcasting for storytelling

2020        The University of Melbourne                                         Clinical ethics & Covid-19

2011        University of Southern Queensland                                Mentoring for effective teaching (MET) program facilitator training

2006        Harvard Grad. School of Ed. (HGSE)                            The art of school leadership (AOL) residential

2005        Harvard Grad. School of Ed. (HGSE)                            Harvard institute of school leadership (HISL) residential

2004        University of Southampton                                           ICAA teacher certificate in information communications technology

2002        The University of Adelaide                                           Professional & continuing ed. (PCE): 4th Yr Japanese refresher

2001        The University of Adelaide                                           Professional & continuing ed. (PCE): Doing business in Japan

 

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Covid-19 Virus...

 

2021        Virtual College (Inspiring Learning for All)                      An introduction to infection prevention & control

2021        Virtual College (Inspiring Learning for All)                      Covid-19: Safety at work

2021        Step Teachers                                                             Covid-19: Awareness training

2021        Sentrient                                                                    Covid-19: Health & wellbeing

2021        Sentrient                                                                    Covid-19: Infection prevention & control

2021        Sentrient                                                                    Covid-19: Managing remote teams

2021        Sentrient                                                                    Covid-19: Working from home

2021        Prospero Learning                                                       Covid-19 awareness

2021        Prospero Learning                                                       Safer remote teaching

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                               Covid-19: For teachers

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                               STOP Covid-19: Essentials for the prevention & control of the virus

2020        Share (sharetolearn)                                                    Teaching through the Covid-19 pandemic

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Digital Citizenship...

 

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                   The impact of social media on children & adolescents

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                              Cyber crime

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                              Cyber security

2020        Student Wellbeing Hub                                               Professional learning module for online safety

2019        Apple Education Community                                        Apple Teacher

2018        Common Sense Education                                           Digital citizenship

2018        Cognita                                                                     Advanced security awareness

2018        Cognita                                                                     Security awareness

2017        Common Sense Education                                           Common sense educator

 

Diversity & Inclusion...

 

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Cultural diversity in the classroom

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                              Equality in the workplace

2020        Student WellBeing Hub                                               Professional learning module for resilient & inclusive classrooms

2020        Difference Differently                                                   Diversity education in the classroom

2020        Difference Differently                                                   Introducing diversity education

2020        Difference Differently                                                   Whole-school approaches to diversity education

 

Emergency Training...                                                                         

 

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                              Office safety

2015        First 5 Minutes (F5M)                                                  Emergency response procedures & warden training

2014        First 5 Minutes (F5M)                                                  Emergency evacuation exercise & evacuation debrief

2014        First 5 Minutes (F5M)                                                  Emergency skills, procedures & fire equipment

2013        First 5 Minutes (F5M)                                                  Emergency evacuation exercise & evacuation debrief

2013        First 5 Minutes (F5M)                                                  Emergency skills, procedures & fire equipment

 

Language Learning...

 

2021        Prospero Learning                                                       An introduction to teaching phonics

2020        Open University                                                         Speeches & speech-making

2017        Pearson Education                                                      SIOP® training for teachers (level 2)

2017        Pearson Education                                                      SIOP® training for teachers (level 1)

2017        Internatl Baccalaureate Organization                            IBO® language & literature: Delivering the MYP (cat 2)

2014        Navitas                                                                     Occupational English test (OET) L2 interlocutor

2003        English Teachers in Japan (ETJ) Network                        Teaching English to native Japanese speakers, full certificate

2002        English Teachers in Japan (ETJ) Network                        Teaching English to native Japanese speakers, intro. certificate

2001        SA Dept. of Ed & Children’s Services (DECS)                 English as a second language (ESL) in the mainstream

 

Mandatory Notification/Safe-Guarding...

 

2023        Prospero Learning                                                       Safeguarding in education

2023        HM Government                                                         Prevent channel or prevent multi-agency panel (PMAP) course

2023        HM Government                                                         Prevent refresher awareness course

2023        Childhub Academy                                                     Alternative ways to address youth

2023        Child Protection Hub                                                   Keeping children safe in sports

2023        Center for Professional Learning                                   Child well-being & protection

2021        Virtual College (Inspiring Learning for All)                      Keep them safe: Protecting children

2021        Step Teachers                                                             Child protection in schools

2021        Prospero Learning                                                       An introduction to safeguarding young people

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                              Safeguarding essentials

2021        Government of South Australia                                     Mandatory notification (abuse & neglect) 2021-2024

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Child aware practice

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Child aware supervision

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Engaging with children

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Engaging with parents

2018        Government of South Australia                                     Mandatory notification (abuse & neglect) 2018-2020

2016        Government of South Australia                                     Mandatory notification/reporting child abuse

2015        TrainSet Child Safe Environments                                  Reporting child abuse & neglect (7-hour)

2012        TrainSet                                                                     Child safe environments: Reporting child abuse & neglect (3-hour)

2012        Government of South Australia                                     Mandatory notification/reporting child abuse

2009        TrainSet                                                                     Refresher module of the mandated notification training

2007        TrainSet                                                                     Mandated notification training: Education & care focus (1-day)

 

Mental Health & Wellness...

 

2023        Suicide Prevention Resource Center                               A strategic planning approach to suicide prevention

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  ADHD: Working from students’ strengths

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  An educators guide to managing school bullying

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Anxiety in children & adolescents: An overview

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Anxiety in the classroom

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Anxiety: Overview of advanced topics

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Classroom wellness 101

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Eating disorders: What you need to know

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Parents as partners in mental health

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Selective mutism: More than just shy

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Supporting students with autism spectrum disorder

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Talking about healthy sexuality with students

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Teaching sexuality

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Understanding students’ problematic sexual behaviour

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Wellness: Bio-psycho-social-spiritual

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Wellness: Hitting the happiness button

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  What is self-harming: Basics for parents to know

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  What is self-harming?

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  When students are perfectionists

2023        Prospero Learning                                                       Introduction to SEND and the role of the SENCo

2023        Positive Partnerships                                                    Introduction to autism

2023        KET Education                                                            Suicide prevention train-the-trainer refresher (FY23)

2023        Jigsaw Young People’s Health in Mind                           Mental health awareness for parents & guardians

2023        Jigsaw Young People’s Health in Mind                           One good friend

2023        Jigsaw Young People’s Health in Mind                           One good manager

2023        Jigsaw Young People’s Health in Mind                           Promoting & supporting mental health & wellbeing in schools

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Child-centred & family-focused practice with kids with disability

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Engaging children: Creative conclusions

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Engaging children: Good beginnings

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Engaging children: Ideas that stick

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Engaging children: Paving the way with parents

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Engaging children: Rich pictures

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Engaging children: Shrinking problems

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Family & domestic violence & child-aware practice

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Healing through voice, culture & country

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Keeping the infant & toddler in mind

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Practice strategies for childhood bullying

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Supporting children who has experienced trauma

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Supporting infants & toddlers

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Supporting parents to promote children’s SEL (wellbeing)

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Supporting primary Ss following a disaster or community trauma

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Supporting secondary Ss following a disaster or community trauma

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Supporting the mental health of children with higher weight

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Understanding child mental health & chronic physical conditions

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Understanding childhood bullying & mental health

2023        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Using Aboriginal cultural systems to strengthen families’ resilience

2023        Center for Professional Learning                                   Asset (strength) based pedagogies for quality holistic learning

2023        Center for Professional Learning                                   Intro. to SEL & psychosocial support for quality holistic learning

2023        Center for Professional Learning                                   Introduction to trauma-informed practices

2023        Center for Professional Learning                                   Understanding the impact of trauma on early childhood developmt

2023        Born This Way Foundation                                           Mental health training of Be There’s 5 ‘Golden Rules’

2021        Virtual College (Inspiring Learning for All)                      Get moving, get healthy

2021        Virtual College (Inspiring Learning for All)                      Sexual exploitation

2021        Virtual College (Inspiring Learning for All)                      Understanding young minds

2021        Training Maker                                                           Stress management/understanding stress

2021        Tokyo English Life Line (TELL)                                         ADHD & ASD in the MS/HS setting (part 1)

2021        Tokyo English Life Line (TELL)                                         ADHD & ASD in the MS/HS setting (part 2)

2021        Step Teachers                                                             Attachment awareness presentation

2021        SAMH Scottish Assoc. for Mental Health                       We all have mental health: An introduction for teachers

2021        Prospero Learning                                                       An introduction to attachment disorder

2021        Prospero Learning                                                       An introduction to ASD modules 1-3

2021        Jigsaw Young People’s Health in Mind                           Mental health awareness for primary school

2021        Jigsaw Young People’s Health in Mind                           Mental health program for teachers A (intro. to youth MH)

2021        Jigsaw Young People’s Health in Mind                           Mental health program for teachers B (whole-school approach)

2021        Jigsaw Young People’s Health in Mind                           One good coach

2021        Jigsaw Young People’s Health in Mind                           Self-care for teachers

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                               Self-awareness

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                               Self-development

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                               Stress management for everyone

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Building blocks for children’s social & emotional wellbeing

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Intergenerational mental health

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Supporting children & families in GP after a natural disaster

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Supporting children who have experienced trauma

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            The impact of family & domestic violence on the child

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            The impact of parental substance use on the child

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            The impact of trauma on the child

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            The impact of trauma on the child

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Understanding child mental health & disability

2021        Emerging Minds Learning                                            Understanding child mental health

2021        BMJ Online Learning                                                   Emotional intelligence

2021        ACE’s Online Learning                                                 Intro. to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) & early trauma

2020        Student Wellbeing Hub                                               Australia student wellbeing framework module 1: Leadership

2020        Student Wellbeing Hub                                               Australia student wellbeing framework module 2: Inclusion

2020        Student Wellbeing Hub                                               Australia student wellbeing framework module 3: Student voice

2020        Student Wellbeing Hub                                               Australia student wellbeing framework module 4: Partnerships

2020        Student Wellbeing Hub                                               Australia student wellbeing framework module 5: Support

2020        Student Wellbeing Hub                                               Evaluation starter kit module 1: Introduction

2020        Student Wellbeing Hub                                               Evaluation starter kit module 2: Evaluation planning

2020        Student Wellbeing Hub                                               Evaluation starter kit module 3: Evaluation methods

2020        Student Wellbeing Hub                                               Evaluation starter kit module 4: Data & decisions

2020        Student Wellbeing Hub                                               Professional learning module for alcohol & other drugs

2020        IDEALearning                                                             Self-care for teachers & staff

2020        Beyond Blue: Be You Professional Learning                     Early support module 1: Notice

2020        Beyond Blue: Be You Professional Learning                     Early support module 2: Inquire

2020        Beyond Blue: Be You Professional Learning                     Early support module 3: Provide

2020        Beyond Blue: Be You Professional Learning                     Family partnerships module 1: Partner

2020        Beyond Blue: Be You Professional Learning                     Family partnerships module 2: Assist

2020        Beyond Blue: Be You Professional Learning                     Learning resilience module 1: Affirm

2020        Beyond Blue: Be You Professional Learning                     Learning resilience module 2: Embed

2020        Beyond Blue: Be You Professional Learning                     Learning resilience module 3: Empower

2020        Beyond Blue: Be You Professional Learning                     Mentally healthy communities module 1: Understand

2020        Beyond Blue: Be You Professional Learning                     Mentally healthy communities module 2: Connect

2020        Beyond Blue: Be You Professional Learning                     Mentally healthy communities module 3: Include

2020        Beyond Blue: Be You Professional Learning                     Responding together module 1: Recognise

2020        Beyond Blue: Be You Professional Learning                     Responding together module 2: Respond

 

School Leadership...

 

2021        Step Teachers                                                             Cover supervisor training

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                              Becoming an effective leader

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                              Developing people in the workplace

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                              Leading innovation & change

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                              The recruitment process

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                              Using teamwork to boost performance

2020        Student Wellbeing Hub                                               Principal & teacher wellbeing

2020        Aust. Inst. Teaching & School Leadership                       Supervising preservice teachers: Effective partnerships module 1

2020        Aust. Inst. Teaching & School Leadership                       Supervising preservice teachers: Practice analysis module 2

2015        Navitas                                                                     Maintaining a harassment free office: Employees e-learning ver.2

2015        Navitas                                                                     Workplace bullying & harassment: Employees e-learning ver.2

 

Senior First Aid...

 

2018        Aust. Soc. of Clinical Immunology & Allergy (ASCIA)      Anaphylaxis e-training: Australasian schools

2018        American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)                      Adult/Child: CPR, AED & basic first aid

2012        State Training Services                                                Kids lives: Performing CPR

2010        Australian Red Cross                                                   Senior first aid (3-year)

2007        Australian Red Cross                                                   Senior first aid (3-year)

2005        American Red Cross                                                   Standard first aid/AED + child CPR (annual)

2004        American Red Cross                                                   Adult & child CPR (annual)

2003        American Red Cross                                                   Adult & child CPR (annual)

2002        American Red Cross                                                   Standard first aid + adult & child CPR certification (annual)

1997        Australian Red Cross                                                   Senior first aid (3-year)

1993        Australian Red Cross                                                   Senior first aid (3-year)

 

Teaching & Learning…

 

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Fostering resiliency and a growth mindset in students

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Kindness in the classroom

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Managing challenging behaviour

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Promoting empathy & social skills with elementary students

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Promoting healthy relationships in junior high

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Promoting self-regulation in the learning environment

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Strategies for promoting positive behaviour in classrooms

2023        MH Online Resources for Educators (MORE)                  Teaching respect in the classroom

2023        Prospero Learning                                                       How learning takes place

2023        Prospero Learning                                                       Positive behaviour management for teachers

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         Authentic assessment

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         Backwards planning a unit

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         Building relationships with students

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         Causes of misbehavior

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         Creating classroom rules

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         Helping students ‘want’ to achieve

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         Helping students believe they ‘can’ achieve

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         How to model effectively

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         Linking identity & achievement through cultural competence

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         Supporting language development through social interaction

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         Teaching student empathy

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         The physical environment of your classroom

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         Understanding consequence

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         Using feedback to foster discussion

2022        Inspire Teaching & Learning                                         Using morphology to support English language learners

2021        Prospero Learning                                                       An introduction to classroom management

2020        School Curriculum & Standards Authority                       Abilities-based learning & education support (ABLES) module 1

 

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Miscellaneous...                                                                                

 

2023        iQ Academy                                                              CV techniques

2023        iQ Academy                                                              Emotional intelligence: Why it matters

2022        ISSH Inservice                                                            Gender identity (part 2)

2022        ISSH Inservice                                                            Gender identity (part 1)

2021        Humanitarian Leadership Academy                              Remote working

2021        Dr. Judith Locke: Confident & Capable                          Overparenting: Causes, impacts & some solutions

2002        Valerie Redman                                                          Transactional analysis (TA) 101: A theory of personality

2002        Valerie Redman                                                          Transactional analysis (TA) 101: A theory of communication

2002        Catholic Education Office (CEO), SA                            Methodologies in religious education (RE)

2002        Catholic Education Office (CEO), SA                            Curriculum design in religious education (RE)

2002        Catholic Education Office (CEO), SA                            Christian scriptures

2001        Adelaide College of Technical & Further Ed. (TAFE)         Certificate IV training & workplace assessment

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