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Operational debriefing plays a critical role for deploying organisations.

This training is convenient, comprehensive, easily accessible, collaboratively designed, interactive and supported.

It is a course designed for those assigned (or are aspiring to fulfil) operational debriefing roles within deploying humanitarian and development agencies. It was originally designed at the behest of the ‘Standby Partnership Network’ Duty of Care Working Group who identified a gap in training provisions for operational debriefers in the global humanitarian and development sectors.

Operational debriefing plays a critical role in organisations mobilising personnel. An appropriately conducted operational debriefing can support professional practice and organisational accountability and improvement across all facets of deployment and project development; help mitigate project and organisational risks; catalyse meaningful review of projects and roles; streamline systems within an organisation; identify and integrate recommendations for further action; validate and support growth and development of deployees and staff, and support the closure of an assigned role. 

Participants who undertake the course will typically enhance their knowledge and competency in facets of operational debriefing such as how to systematically, purposefully, technically and pragmatically prepare for the meeting; how to formulate targeted questions, actively listen and manage difficult disclosures; how to integrate policies and protocols into the practice of operational debriefing and how to maintain boundaries in the role.

The course comprises three components: An e-learning program encompassing 14 self-paced and interactive e-learning modules as well as two (optional) small online practical sessions comprising microskill and simulated operational debriefing practice in a facilitated small group online learning environment.

Dates:              The training can be commenced at any time and is ongoing 

Location:          Online microlearning 

Contact:           [email protected] or call 1300 057 303 

Learn more:     Visit the website for more information 

To register:       Submit a registration form

This course can also be tailored for specific requirements of an organisation or to support other roles.

Ideal as an induction course for NGO staff and board members, the course provides participants with an awareness of fraud and corruption and equips them with a basic knowledge of the principles of corruption prevention.  Consisting of four modules, the course takes 60 and 90 minutes to complete.
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Define fraud and corruption and identify the main forms it takes;
• Understand its magnitude and impact;
• Identify the specific corruption risks facing the NGO/charitable and international development sectors;
• Describe the elements needed for fraud and corruption to take place; and
• Recognise the red flags and warning signs to look out for.

For a full list of the topics covered, or to find out more about the course, click here.

Who: integritas360

Where: Online – read more here.
Cost: $189 + GST (All ACFID members are eligible for a 15% discount off the quoted prices. To obtain this, please contact [email protected] with your organisation name and organisation email address)

Ideal for senior managers and those tasked with controlling fraud and corruption within their NGO.  In addition to providing participants with an awareness of  fraud and corruption, and equipping them with a basic knowledge of the principles of corruption prevention, the course covers the role of controls, and provides practical steps an organisation can take to start managing the issue.  Consisting of seven modules, the course takes 2 ½ to 3 hours to complete.
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Define fraud and corruption and identify the main forms it takes;
• Understand its magnitude and impact;
• Identify the specific corruption risks facing the NGO/charitable and international development sectors;
• Describe the elements needed for fraud and corruption to take place;
• Recognise the red flags and warning signs to look out for;
• Understand the different types of controls and the role they play in the prevention, detection and response; and
• Explain and use the five steps to start managing fraud and corruption risk within an NGO.

For a full list of the topics covered, or to find out more about the course, click here.

Who: Integras360

Where: Online – read more here
Cost: $354 + GST (All ACFID members are eligible for a 15% discount off the quoted prices. To obtain this, please contact [email protected] with your organisation name and organisation email address

The MAE Program is Australia’s long standing and globally recognised Field Epidemiology Training Program.  This is a 22-month research degree emphasising learning by doing.  You will spend the majority of your time in a field placement (typically a government health department or other appropriate health organisation) conducting useful and important projects under the supervision of a field and academic supervisor while supported via a tax-free scholarship of $60,000 per year in 2023 with 3.5% increase in year 2024 on a pro rata basis of scholarship duration.

Dates: Application guide available on the website from 31 May 2022.  Application portal opens from 1 July.

Contact: [email protected]

Learn more:  Follow this link to the ANU website to see course information

The Essentials of Humanitarian Practice provides foundational knowledge for working within the modern humanitarian systems and for responding to an international crisis that involves global response. The course provides participants with an understanding of the complexity of the international relief system and the legal framework for humanitarian assistance.

Participants learn about the characteristics of natural disasters and conflict-induced emergencies, the requirements for an effective humanitarian response, and dilemmas faced by humanitarians and aid workers. Participants have the opportunity to put their new knowledge into practice and to explore the team skills required to work effectively in the field.

Dates: Courses scheduled to run in February, April, September and November

Location: Victoria, Australia

Contact: Email [email protected] or call 03 8341 2666

Learn more: Visit the course registration page for more information

Humanitarian workers are increasingly exposed to challenging, insecure, remote or hostile environments due to lawlessness, political instability and armed conflict, so there is a compelling need for them to e adequately prepared for any dangers they may encounter.

This course introduces a standard and recognised approach to managing security within the sector and provides an overview of individual and team risk management. The course also includes integrated Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training by Real Response, and participants will receive a TECC Level 1 Certificate.

Dates: Courses scheduled to run in February, April, June, September and November

Location: Victoria, Australia

Contact: Email [email protected] or call 03 8341 2666

Learn more: Visit the course registration page for more information

This on-line program aims to develop and strengthen your awareness and understanding of WPS. It provides a basic level understanding of the key concepts and issues related to the roles, contributions and engagement of women in all aspects of peacemaking, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, and humanitarian assistance – in conflict and post-conflict contexts. This includes post-conflict rebuilding of communities and disaster management.

Click https://learning.acmc.gov.au/ for more information.