Applying Housing First Principles + Case Note Writing Workshop CAIRNS

Elevate your professional practices with this two-part unique training. Housing First AM session followed by case note writing after lunch

Q Shelter is offering this two-part unique training for new and experienced workers who want to be empowered with more skills to manage working through this housing crisis.

Applying a Housing First approach in the absence of enough housing.

Presented by: Michelle Debert, Sector Capacity Lead at Q Shelter

This interactive and practical training will equip workers with knowledge on what a Housing First approach is, how to apply the lens in the absence of Housing First programs/enough housing stock and what evidence-based techniques to apply to secure better outcomes for the people we support.

You will learn:

• What is housing first and how did it start
• What are the principles and what to do when you cannot work aligned with them
• What happens when a housing first approach is not applied
• Practical tips and tricks to navigate the sector in a housing first way, examples of housing first working, evidence based techniques and approaches to try and how to work in the current reality.
• Transferable skills to assist you throughout your career regardless of what area you work in.
• How to compartmentalise what you can control, what you can’t, and what is within your capacity to influence.

Case Note Writing Workshop

Presented by: Dr Fiona Oates PhD, BSW | Senior Lead – Service Integration & Development (based in Cairns)

This interactive workshop equips participants with tools and techniques to elevate their case note writing. It focuses on:

- Structuring notes effectively using an assessment-based framework.

- Writing concise, accurate, and impactful notes without losing critical information.

- Ensuring respectful, person-centred documentation that upholds client dignity.

Both session includes real-life examples, practical exercises, and a Q&A segment where participants can discuss their challenges. Handouts and frameworks provided will serve as ongoing resources for improved practices.

Date: Thursday 26th February 2026

Time: 08:30 - 3:00pm

Venue: Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

209-217 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870

Delivery: In person

Tickets: Includes morning tea and lunch

Member of Q Shelter or ATSI Housing QLD $180

Non-member $216

Students $110

-All ticket prices exclude gst

-To book for more than 5 members of your organisation, contact us for a discounted rate.

-Accessibility and inclusion are very important to us. Please let us know what you need to participate in this event through the registration process.

Agenda

8:30 Part One - Applying Housing First Principles

10:30 - 11:00 Morning tea

11:30 - 12:30 Part Two - Applying Housing First Principles

12:30 - 1:15 Networking and lunch

1:15 - 3:00 pm: Case Note Writing Workshop

Please contact the Q Shelter Events Team on events@qshelter.asn.au if you are experiencing any barriers for registering.