The Key Worker: Working as a Lead Practitioner
Online
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Starts 02 February 2026
Enrolment closes 06 February 2026
Cost per person:
$440.00
Inclusions:
Key Worker Ebook
Designed for:
- Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) professionals
- Family support workers
- Maternal and Child Health nurses
- Consultants to children’s services
- Inclusion Professionals
Duration:
10 weeks. 3 hours in the first two weeks, then 1.5 hours per week thereafter.
Delivery:
Participate in your own time, any time that suits you. There are assignments to complete and you will receive feedback from an experienced facilitator.
Pre-requisites:
None
Course Overview
The course is a dynamic, in-depth online learning experience on the Key Worker/Family Liaison part of the ECI professional’s role. The course explores the theories and practices in six areas:
- Transdisciplinary Practice
- Emotional support
- Information and advice
- Identifying and addressing needs
- Advocacy
- Service coordination
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- Increased knowledge of the research underpinning ECI
- Enhancement of knowledge and skills in family-centred practice
- A broader range of tools and skills in interacting with families
- An increased understanding of reflective practice
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Lou Ambrosy Community Engagement ConsultantLou is an Occupational Therapist with more than 30 years’ experience working with children with disabilities. She has worked alongside researchers and other professionals in the field to create the Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) course and coordinates the Key Worker Online Course™. Lou regularly presents at sector conferences in Australia and is passionate about pursuing the best outcomes for families of all children including those with a disability.View Lou Ambrosy's profile