Upcoming courses

Child Matters currently provides a range of training and courses throughout the country, as listed below.

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April 2025

Tue 29 Apr 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Hamilton
  • $185.00 excl. GST

Tue 29 Apr 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

This workshop focuses on understanding the concept of vulnerability and explores factors that contribute to vulnerability, risk and child abuse. Participants will learn how to identify when children and young people are vulnerable to abuse and neglect, and how to intervene early.

Tue 29 Apr 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
  • $110.00 excl. GST

Tue 29 Apr 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

Wed 30 Apr 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

  • Whakatane
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Wed 30 Apr 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

These FREE 1-day Working Together for Vulnerable Kids Seminars are run in partnership with and are funded by Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children.

May 2025

PPAC2501 Child Protection Studies Programme

5

May

PPAC2501 Child Protection Studies Programme

Auckland

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5 - 9 May 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Auckland
  • $750.00 excl. GST

5 - 9 May 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The purpose of the 5-day Child Protection Studies Programme is to enhance the skills of those who are involved with children and young people, by giving them a deeper understanding and knowledge to be able to take positive action to protect children and young people.

Tue 6 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

  • Hastings
  • Free

Tue 6 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

These FREE 1-day Working Together for Vulnerable Kids Seminars are run in partnership with and are funded by Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children.

Tue 6 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

  • Whitianga
  • Free

Tue 6 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

These FREE 1-day Working Together for Vulnerable Kids Seminars are run in partnership with and are funded by Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children.

PPCH2501 Child Protection Studies Programme

12

May

PPCH2501 Child Protection Studies Programme

Christchurch

12 - 16 May 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Christchurch
  • $750.00 excl. GST

12 - 16 May 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The purpose of the 5-day Child Protection Studies Programme is to enhance the skills of those who are involved with children and young people, by giving them a deeper understanding and knowledge to be able to take positive action to protect children and young people.

Tue 13 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

  • Matamata
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Tue 13 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

These FREE 1-day Working Together for Vulnerable Kids Seminars are run in partnership with and are funded by Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children.

Wed 14 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

  • Morrinsville
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Wed 14 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

These FREE 1-day Working Together for Vulnerable Kids Seminars are run in partnership with and are funded by Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children.

Thu 22 May 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
  • $110.00 excl. GST

Thu 22 May 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

PPWH2501  Child Protection Studies Programme

26

May

PPWH2501 Child Protection Studies Programme

Whangarei

26 - 30 May 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00am - 4:00pm

  • Whangarei
  • $750.00 excl. GST

26 - 30 May 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00am - 4:00pm

The purpose of the 5-day Child Protection Studies Programme is to enhance the skills of those who are involved with children and young people, by giving them a deeper understanding and knowledge to be able to take positive action to protect children and young people.

Tue 27 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

  • Levin
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Tue 27 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

These FREE 1-day Working Together for Vulnerable Kids Seminars are run in partnership with and are funded by Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children.

Wed 28 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

  • Palmerston North
  • Free

Wed 28 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

These FREE 1-day Working Together for Vulnerable Kids Seminars are run in partnership with and are funded by Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children.

Wed 28 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

  • Rangiora
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Wed 28 May 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

These FREE 1-day Working Together for Vulnerable Kids Seminars are run in partnership with and are funded by Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children.

June 2025

PPHM2502 Child Protection Studies Programme

9

Jun

PPHM2502 Child Protection Studies Programme

Hamilton

9 - 13 Jun 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Hamilton
  • $750.00 excl. GST

9 - 13 Jun 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The purpose of the 5-day Child Protection Studies Programme is to enhance the skills of those who are involved with children and young people, by giving them a deeper understanding and knowledge to be able to take positive action to protect children and young people.

Tue 24 Jun 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
  • $110.00 excl. GST

Tue 24 Jun 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

July 2025

PPGS2501 Child Protection Studies Programme

7

Jul

PPGS2501 Child Protection Studies Programme

Gisborne

7 - 11 Jul 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00am - 4:00pm

  • Gisborne
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $750.00 excl. GST

7 - 11 Jul 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00am - 4:00pm

The purpose of the 5-day Child Protection Studies Programme is to enhance the skills of those who are involved with children and young people, by giving them a deeper understanding and knowledge to be able to take positive action to protect children and young people.

PPRO2501 Child Protection Studies Programme

21

Jul

21 - 25 Jul 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Rotorua
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $750.00 excl. GST

21 - 25 Jul 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The purpose of the 5-day Child Protection Studies Programme is to enhance the skills of those who are involved with children and young people, by giving them a deeper understanding and knowledge to be able to take positive action to protect children and young people.

Wed 30 Jul 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
  • $110.00 excl. GST

Wed 30 Jul 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

August 2025

PPPR2501 Child Protection Studies Programme

25

Aug

25 - 29 Aug 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Porirua
  • $750.00 excl. GST

25 - 29 Aug 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The purpose of the 5-day Child Protection Studies Programme is to enhance the skills of those who are involved with children and young people, by giving them a deeper understanding and knowledge to be able to take positive action to protect children and young people.

Thu 28 Aug 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
  • $110.00 excl. GST

Thu 28 Aug 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

September 2025

PPDU2501 Child Protection Studies Programme

8

Sep

8 - 12 Sep 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Dunedin
  • $750.00 excl. GST

8 - 12 Sep 2025

1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The purpose of the 5-day Child Protection Studies Programme is to enhance the skills of those who are involved with children and young people, by giving them a deeper understanding and knowledge to be able to take positive action to protect children and young people.

Tue 30 Sep 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
  • $110.00 excl. GST

Tue 30 Sep 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

October 2025

Wed 29 Oct 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
  • $110.00 excl. GST

Wed 29 Oct 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

November 2025

PPHM2503 Child Protection Studies Programme

3

Nov

PPHM2503 Child Protection Studies Programme

Hamilton

3 - 7 Nov 2025

Duration 1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Hamilton
  • $750.00 excl. GST

3 - 7 Nov 2025

Duration 1 week, weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The purpose of the 5-day Child Protection Studies Programme is to enhance the skills of those who are involved with children and young people, by giving them a deeper understanding and knowledge to be able to take positive action to protect children and young people.

Thu 20 Nov 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
  • $110.00 excl. GST

Thu 20 Nov 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

December 2025

Wed 10 Dec 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
  • $110.00 excl. GST

Wed 10 Dec 2025

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (4 hours 30 minutes)

February 2026

DAU2026 NZ Diploma in Child Protection - Auckland

17

Feb

17 Feb 2026 - 3 Dec 2026

6x 3-day Blocks, 9am-4pm daily

  • Auckland
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $1,100.00 excl. GST

17 Feb 2026 - 3 Dec 2026

6x 3-day Blocks, 9am-4pm daily

The New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection aims to contribute to the prevention of child abuse and neglect by promoting the rights of tamariki and rangatahi through child-centred practice and advocacy.

DHM2026 NZ Diploma in Child Protection - Hamilton

17

Feb

17 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

6x 3-day Blocks, 9am-4pm daily

  • Hamilton
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $1,100.00 excl. GST

17 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

6x 3-day Blocks, 9am-4pm daily

The New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection aims to contribute to the prevention of child abuse and neglect by promoting the rights of tamariki and rangatahi through child-centred practice and advocacy.