Supporting Children and Families with Complex Needs
Skill Set

Provide support to families and children with complex needs

The Skill Set is designed to support Educators, Coordinators, Teachers, Managers and Directors with the necessary knowledge and skills to be more effective in monitoring individuals, responding to behaviours of concern, dealing with conflict and supporting responsibility for behaviour management and change.

This skill set will also assist individuals to plan intervention and support activities; responding effectively for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Students will develop important skills to effectively collaborate with families to plan and review the provision of care, education and additional supports as required, while learning how to reflect and improve on own professional practice.

Graduates of this program will have improved opportunities to work in varied roles across the sector, including positions to engage with children and families with complex needs, ensuring the best outcomes are achieved.

Why Study the Complex Needs Skill Set?

This skill set provides an excellent opportunity for childcare workers to increase their professional knowledge and workplace opportunities.

The skill set covers four subject areas including:

• Collaborate with families to plan service and supports

• Facilitate responsible behaviour

• Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder

• Reflect and improve on own professional practice

Students who successfully complete this skill set and wish to continue to further their study may be eligible for credit towards a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. 

Additional reasons to study the Complex Needs Skill Set include:

• Increase your skills and knowledge to provide services and support to families and children with complex needs
• Increase your employability
• Progress your career
• Open up opportunities in the broader community services sector
• Improve your professional practice