Professional development
At ConnectEd, we provide professional development to a wide range of professionals – from school staff to health professionals. Our team combine their expertise with an engaging and practical presenting-style to bring you relevant training and support for your work
Featured PD!

Legal requirements and duty of care in schools – supporting students experiencing self harm or suicidal thoughts
Understand the legal requirements and duty of care responsibilities for school staff when supporting students experiencing self harm and suicidal thoughts

Understanding Family Law and its Impact on Children – PD for school counsellors, psychologists and pastoral carers
Gain essential insights into Family Law Orders, parental responsibilities, and navigating the complexities of family dynamics in schools.
PD for School Psychologists/Counsellors, Pastoral Carers and Health Professionals

School Psychologists and Counsellors PD
Expert-designed live and on-demand webinars, complete with resources, for school psychologists and counsellors. Covering the most important, practical, and complex areas of school-based practice.

Pastoral Carers PD
Tailor-made live and on-demand webinars (and resources), designed specifically for Pastoral Carers in Schools. Supporting you with practical insights, strategies and considerations to address the unique challenges faced in these roles (e.g. year level coordinators, heads of house, deputies and principals).

Health Professionals
Select from a range of our PD sessions that are great opportunities to improve the work you do with young people, in private practice or wherever you work!
Flexible pricing to suit your team
We know every school setup is different, so we’ve made pricing as flexible as possible:
Individual membership – full access for one pastoral carer
Group pricing – discounted rate for 3 or more registrations – up to 40% off! (across either PD stream)
Whole school membership – register your full wellbeing team (8+ staff across counselling or pastoral care)
→ Only $2,500 + GST for the entire team
Need an invoice? Want to check your eligibility for a group rate? Get in touch here: admin@connectedcc.com.au
School Psychologist and Counsellor PD
Our School Psychologist and Counsellor PD package includes:
- 30 PD sessions from our ConnectEd School PD series (all the individual webinars below)
- 15 months access
- Access to practical tools and resources
- Exclusive member discounts on new content and additional events
If you were to purchase each session individually, the total value would be over $2,500!
Individual webinars

School Psychologist and Counsellor PD package – 2026
Expert-designed live and on-demand webinars, complete with resources, for school psychologists and counsellors. Covering the most important, practical, and complex areas of school-based practice.

Implementing transition programs for primary and high school
Practical strategies and examples for designing and implementing effective school transition programs for students starting primary and high school

Supporting students with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
A practical and compassionate guide to understanding and supporting students with Pathological Demand Avoidance in school settings.

Using different therapeutic models in schools and linking to NCCD adjustments
A practical and evidence-based PD session exploring short-term therapeutic interventions in schools and how to document them effectively for student support and NCCD.

A practical guide to running intervention groups in primary schools
A practical and engaging guide to designing and running effective intervention groups in primary school settings

Balancing wellbeing and time management
A practical PD session on balancing well-being and time management for school psychologists and counsellors counsellors, covering burnout prevention, boundary setting, and effective time management strategies to enhance efficiency and work-life balance

Integrating AI into your work in schools
Learn how to harness AI tools to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and navigate compliance in your professional practice in schools.

Parent engagement in counselling
A practical and insightful session exploring strategies and tools to collaborate effectively with parents, supporting student wellbeing and success.

Enhancing school counselling and learning support teamwork
Explore frameworks and strategies for building effective interdisciplinary teamwork between school psychologists and learning support teams to enhance student success

School Psychologist and Counsellor PD package – 2025
Expert-designed live and on-demand webinars, complete with resources, for school psychologists and counsellors. Covering the most important, practical, and complex areas of school-based practice.

Doing research and applied projects in school
Learn how to ask the right questions, collect and analyse data effectively, and share your findings to make a real difference in your school community.

Resourceful student support – intervention alternatives to tradition sessions
Explore innovative strategies for school psychologists and counsellors to support student well-being beyond traditional therapy.

Supporting admin and support staff
Enhance your skills in supporting school administration and support staff, managing pressure points, and fostering collaboration for better student care.

Setting up and utilising a wellbeing space
Discover practical guidance for setting up and managing effective school wellbeing spaces to support student self-regulation and mental health.

Practical guide to completing assessments in schools
Explore practical strategies for school assessments, from administration to reporting, to enhance personalised learning and support mental health interventions.

Creating effective collaborative meetings
Learn effective meeting structures to enhance service delivery in schools, improving collaboration and productivity for school psychologists and counsellors

Boundaries, burnout and being well
Learn practical strategies to set boundaries, prevent burnout, and enhance wellbeing in your professional role.

Presentations and groups in schools
Enhance your presentation and group facilitation skills in school settings with practical tips and strategies.

Using digital systems in schools
Learn to use digital systems for efficient management of referrals, bookings, notes, and data in school counselling and psychology settings.

Supporting students at risk of significant self harm and suicide
Enhance your school’s approach to managing student risk. Learn to pre-plan, identify, assess, and manage risk, ensuring effective communication and better outcomes.

Using data in schools
Learn to collect, analyse, and communicate data to improve service delivery and support student well-being.
Pastoral Carers PD

Pastoral Carer PD package – 2026
Tailor-made live and on-demand webinars (and resources), designed specifically for Pastoral Carers in Schools. Supporting you with practical insights, strategies and considerations to address the unique challenges faced in these roles (e.g. year level coordinators, heads of house, deputies and principals).

Collaboration between pastoral care and teaching staff
Practical strategies for integrating pastoral care and curriculum to improve collaboration, communication, and student wellbeing in schools.

Responding to emotional distress in schools
Learn how to recognise and respond to student emotional distress using a practical tiered model of support tailored for school-based professionals.

Addressing academic pressure and perfectionism – Helping students manage expectations and stress
Learn how to recognise and respond to academic pressure and perfectionism in schools, with practical strategies to support student wellbeing and sustainable achievement.

Promoting a balanced approach to technology use
Explore practical strategies for supporting young people in developing healthy technology habits, engaging parents in conversations about digital wellbeing, and creating effective guidelines for technology use

Effective Communication with Parents: Strengthening home-school partnerships
Strengthen school-home relationships with practical strategies for effective communication, managing difficult conversations, and fostering parent engagement.

Boundaries, Burnout and Being Well – Pastoral Carers
A PD session that equips pastoral carers with skills to set boundaries, prevent burnout, and prioritise sustainable wellbeing in their roles.

Digital systems and processes in schools
Discover how to optimise pastoral care processes with digital systems and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in your role

Pastoral Carer PD package – 2025
Tailor-made live and on-demand webinars (and resources), designed specifically for Pastoral Carers in Schools. Supporting you with practical insights, strategies and considerations to address the unique challenges faced in these roles (e.g. year level coordinators, heads of house, deputies and principals).

Collecting and using wellbeing data to develop interventions
Discover strategies to define your role, enhance clarity, and improve communication as a school psychologist or counsellor

Supporting students at significant risk – pastoral carers
Gain essential skills in managing risk and supporting students at risk of significant self-harm and suicide. This webinar will cover comprehensive processes for identification, assessment, immediate management, and ongoing care, ensuring effective and empathetic support within a school setting.

Practical counselling skills for pastoral carers
Enhance your role as a school pastoral carer with practical counselling skills to support students' mental health. This webinar will provide you with essential tools for handling challenging conversations, establishing effective boundaries, and collaborating efficiently with your team.

Understanding and defining your role – pastoral carers
Enhance your role as a school pastoral carer with practical strategies for clarity, consistency, and communication, strategies better define your responsibilities, establish effective boundaries, and collaborate efficiently with your team.
Healthcare Professionals PD

Legal requirements and duty of care in schools – supporting students experiencing self harm or suicidal thoughts
Understand the legal requirements and duty of care responsibilities for school staff when supporting students experiencing self harm and suicidal thoughts

Understanding Family Law and its Impact on Children – PD for school counsellors, psychologists and pastoral carers
Gain essential insights into Family Law Orders, parental responsibilities, and navigating the complexities of family dynamics in schools.