Together in Learning
Sector Capacity Building Initiative
Rio Tinto, Here for Gladstone partnered with community to improve community wellbeing outcomes through a training initiative for the human service sector.
The three-year (2024-2026) community-designed initiative through Gladstone Region engaging in action Together (GRT) aims to deliver sector-identified priority training needs as a mitigation for skills shortages impacting our human service sector and to grow equitable service access for community.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work collectively, to support workforce and sector development, to improve early supports and opportunities for
Gladstone children and families.
The Sector Capacity Building Initiative is proudly partnered by:
2025 Training Calendar
August
Drug and Alcohol First Aid
Responding to Children in Substance-Using Families
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Drug and Alcohol First Aid is a one-day workshop that informs and equips practitioners in the human services sector to recognise and respond to alcohol and other drug issues. Training is tailored to address the unique needs of children growing up in families or environments affected by substance-use.
It provides practical strategies and insights to help practitioners respond with confidence and care.
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Learn age-appropriate language for explaining substance-use and addiction to children.
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Increase knowledge about the impacts of substance use.
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Build reflective-practice skills.
August - September
First Nations-Led Trauma-Informed Training
3 Part Training Series
Commencing Monday 11 August 2025
Enhance trauma-informed care, cultural responsiveness, and support integration of these approaches into everyday
practice and service systems with First Nations-Led, Trauma Informed Training.
Designed for human service professionals in the Gladstone Region supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
communities.
Upcoming Collective
Human Service Sector Training
The Sector Capacity Building Training Calendar is updated regularly with more opportunities being planned. If you would like to express your interest to attend any of the below upcoming training sessions, please email GRT.
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Culturally Informed, Trauma Informed Practice
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Neurodiversity awareness and inclusive practice
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Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Intervention
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Gladstone Region Childhood Builders
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Child and Youth Trauma Informed Practice for Foster Cares
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Child and Youth Trauma Informed Practice for Frontline Workers