Upcoming Digging Deeper – risk assessment and family support work

Digging Deeper: risk assessment and family support work
A specialised workshop for Queensland family support practitioners

Risk assessment sits at the heart of effective work with vulnerable children and families—yet many family support practitioners still feel uncertain about the core concepts, processes, and practical application of this critical skill in their practice. The work is complex, the stakes are high, and the responsibility to “get it right” can feel immense.

Developed and delivered by Chris?Maree Sultmann, who brings more than 25 years of specialist training experience in this area, this research?informed workshop is designed specifically for Queensland family support practitioners wanting to maintain currency and confidence in their practice.

Across the day, we explore the foundations of high?quality risk assessment unpacking central concepts and building knowledge about core processes and skills in practice. Participants will look at how to partner with families in identifying risk and building safety for children and young people.

This workshop goes beyond the basics—it ‘digs deeper’ into the thinking, skills, and practical tools that underpin
sound risk assessment in family support.

Who should attend?

Practitioners, supervisors and managers from Intensive Family Support services, Assessment and Service Connect programs, Family and Child Connect services, Family Wellbeing Services, Family Participation Programs, Delegated Authority and any practitioners from across the health, domestic and family violence, education and community sectors who have a direct role in family support with vulnerable children and families or who supervise and guide others in this.