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Overview
The National College of Community Psychologists is pleased to invite you to the next two webinars in this series to refresh or to learn about community psychology principles. The webinars will be facilitated by Dr Julie Morsillo, Community and Counselling Psychologist.
Webinar 3 - 2nd May 2026: Human rights - not just for some We know that some people are more equal than others. We live in communities that have diverse ethnicities, sexualities, and abilities. People who have suffered because of their status or role, privately and in public: from coercive control, neurodiverse conditions, intergenerational trauma and more. We can support our diverse communities through gaining understanding, providing counselling and through advocacy, with:
- Humane care – consider human rights for the common good of all and for our common planet Use your privilege and power for a good purpose (three p’s)
- Manage ways for the marginalised to have a voice – including Indigenous
- Appreciative Inquiry – discovering the best in people and agencies (not just problems)
- Name and advocate for the needs of marginalised people and communities
Webinar 4 - 30th May 2026: Care of elderly The elderly were once revered as the wise ones of the community, the holder of the stories. Now with our extensive information technology for our stories, and better health care, they are living longer, and often left in aged care facilities. Many become lonely and disheartened with their aging bodies. We need to show offer them dignity of care, and show them appreciation for the legacy they can leave for family and others. This session will show creative ways to engage with the elderly.
- Care with dignity therapy for dementia and palliative care – dignity question & dignity legacy
- A different perspective – enter the world of the older person, not impose yours
- Respond to their needs in the moment – not your own needs
- Effective ways to reach them & for them to reach you & to leave a legacy:
- music, art, nature, food, travel, events
- biography therapy
- highlights of life story
- reconciliation letter for challenging relationship
Learning Outcomes
Webinar 3: Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:
- develop insights into the needs of diverse ethnic and 'othered' communities
- understand the privilege and power we have, to use with purpose for the good of others in need
- learn ways to appreciate the best of others and call out the best in others -
- recognise ways to advocate for the needs of marginalised communities
Webinar 4: Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:
- understand the needs of elderly, including those with dementia and facing end of life
- develop creative ways to support the elderly in need and enter their world
- learn ways to appreciate the best of elder persons for them to leave a legacy
- recognise ways to advocate for the needs of the elderly
Presenter(s)
Dr. Julie Morsillo
About the presenter(s)
Dr Julie Morsillo is a community and counselling psychologist, lecturing in counselling at Eastern College. She has previously taught psychology and community development at Victoria University, while completing her PhD in community psychology, was called, Social action with youth: Creating a sense of community.
Julie has a Masters in International Development (RMIT), and post grad in Adolescent and Child Psychology (Uni of Melb). Julie has been a researcher with Australian Psychological Society, counselling co-ordinator at Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, community educator with Equal Opportunity Commission, and a cottage parent and foster parent. She enjoys singing, classical piano, gardening, water aerobics, bushwalking and travelling with her husband, two adult sons and grand-daughter.
Notes
Target Audience
This event is aimed at psychologists with an interest in exploring community psychology principles.
Duration of Access
This event will be recorded. The recording will be emailed to all registered within 2 weeks post event and available for viewing up to 90 days.
Please note:
- This is a Member Groups event. All communication will be sent to the registrants’ registered email address. This includes event reminders with details (such as the Zoom link) and any pre-event or post-event resources, if provided by the facilitators.
- A post-event email will be sent within two weeks of the event’s completion to each registrant’s registered email address. This email will include the CPD certificate, event-recording, and any additional resources shared during the session.
CPD
It is up to attendees to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees’ CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle.
The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.
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