Upcoming courses

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

Training and Courses

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November 2025

Tue 4 Nov 2025

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

  • Auckland
  • $185.00 excl. GST

Tue 4 Nov 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.

Wed 5 Nov 2025

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

  • Onehunga
  • Free

Wed 5 Nov 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 5 Nov 2025

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

  • Whakatane
  • Free

Wed 5 Nov 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 11 Nov 2025

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

  • Hamilton
  • Free

Tue 11 Nov 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 12 Nov 2025

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

  • Christchurch West
  • Free

Wed 12 Nov 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 12 Nov 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Live online
  • $75.00 excl. GST

Wed 12 Nov 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

Tue 18 Nov 2025

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM (2 hours)

  • Live online
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $75.00 excl. GST

Tue 18 Nov 2025

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM (2 hours)

Thu 20 Nov 2025

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

  • Live online
  • $150.00 excl. GST

Thu 20 Nov 2025

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

December 2025

Tue 2 Dec 2025

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

  • Hamilton
  • $185.00 excl. GST

Tue 2 Dec 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.

Wed 3 Dec 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Live online
  • $75.00 excl. GST

Wed 3 Dec 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

Thu 4 Dec 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Live online
  • $75.00 excl. GST

Thu 4 Dec 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

Tue 9 Dec 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Live online
  • $75.00 excl. GST

Tue 9 Dec 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

Wed 10 Dec 2025

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

  • Live online
  • $150.00 excl. GST

Wed 10 Dec 2025

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

January 2026

Wed 21 Jan 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Live online
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $75.00 excl. GST

Wed 21 Jan 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

Thu 22 Jan 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $150.00 excl. GST

Thu 22 Jan 2026

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

February 2026

PPCH2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

9

Feb

PPCH2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

Christchurch

9 - 13 Feb 2026

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

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

9 - 13 Feb 2026

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.

11

Feb

WPNZ2615 Child Protection and the Privacy Act

Live online

Wed 11 Feb 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Live online
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $75.00 excl. GST

Wed 11 Feb 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

DHM2026 NZ Diploma in Child Protection - Hamilton

17

Feb

17 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

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

  • Hamilton
  • $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.

Wed 18 Feb 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $150.00 excl. GST

Wed 18 Feb 2026

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

Tue 24 Feb 2026

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM (2 hours)

  • Live online
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $75.00 excl. GST

Tue 24 Feb 2026

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM (2 hours)

Wed 25 Feb 2026

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

  • Blenheim
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Wed 25 Feb 2026

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 26 Feb 2026

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

  • Grey Lynn
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Thu 26 Feb 2026

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.

March 2026

PPHM2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

2

Mar

PPHM2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

Hamilton

2 - 6 Mar 2026

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

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

2 - 6 Mar 2026

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 3 Mar 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Live online
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $75.00 excl. GST

Tue 3 Mar 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

Wed 4 Mar 2026

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

  • Hamilton
  • $140.00 excl. GST

Wed 4 Mar 2026

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

The Designated Person for Child Protection is the go-to person in an organisation or school for all child protection concerns.

5

Mar

WPNZ2617 Child Protection in Secondary Schools

Live online

Thu 5 Mar 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Live online
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $75.00 excl. GST

Thu 5 Mar 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

Tue 10 Mar 2026

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

  • Oamaru
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Tue 10 Mar 2026

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 11 Mar 2026

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

  • Timaru
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Wed 11 Mar 2026

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 12 Mar 2026

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

  • Ashburton
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Thu 12 Mar 2026

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.

PPAC2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

16

Mar

PPAC2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

Auckland

16 - 20 Mar 2026

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

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

16 - 20 Mar 2026

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 17 Mar 2026

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

  • Alexandra
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Tue 17 Mar 2026

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 18 Mar 2026

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

  • Queenstown
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Wed 18 Mar 2026

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 19 Mar 2026

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

  • Tauranga
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Thu 19 Mar 2026

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 24 Mar 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $150.00 excl. GST

Tue 24 Mar 2026

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

April 2026

15

Apr

WPNZ2618 Child Protection in Primary Schools

Live online

Wed 15 Apr 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Live online
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $75.00 excl. GST

Wed 15 Apr 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

Tue 21 Apr 2026

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

  • Hamilton
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Tue 21 Apr 2026

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.