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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January 2026

Wed 21 Jan 2026

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

  • Live online
  • $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
  • $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
  • $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.

Wed 18 Feb 2026

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

  • Live online
  • $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
  • 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
  • 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.

Thu 26 Feb 2026

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

  • Upper Hutt
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
  • $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
  • $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
  • $250.00 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.

WPNZ2617 Child Protection in Secondary Schools

5

Mar

WPNZ2617 Child Protection in Secondary Schools

Live online

Thu 5 Mar 2026

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

  • Live online
  • $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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • $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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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

  • Hamilton
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $185.00 excl. GST

Tue 24 Mar 2026

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM (4 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 24 Mar 2026

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

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

Tue 24 Mar 2026

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

WPAS2601 Child Protection Essentials: Identify, Respond, Report

31

Mar

Tue 31 Mar 2026

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

  • Manurewa, Auckland
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $185.00 excl. GST

Tue 31 Mar 2026

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM (4 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.

April 2026

WPNZ2618 Child Protection in Primary Schools

15

Apr

WPNZ2618 Child Protection in Primary Schools

Live online

Wed 15 Apr 2026

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

  • Live online
  • $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.

Wed 22 Apr 2026

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

  • Live online
  • $75.00 excl. GST

Wed 22 Apr 2026

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

Thu 23 Apr 2026

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

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

Thu 23 Apr 2026

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

May 2026

WPAC2602 Designated Person(s) for Child Protection - Public

5

May

Tue 5 May 2026

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

  • Parnell, Auckland
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $250.00 excl. GST

Tue 5 May 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.

WPNZ2620 Child Protection for Boarding Houses

6

May

WPNZ2620 Child Protection for Boarding Houses

Live online

Wed 6 May 2026

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

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

Wed 6 May 2026

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

Wed 13 May 2026

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

  • Invercargill
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Wed 13 May 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 13 May 2026

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

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

Wed 13 May 2026

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

Thu 14 May 2026

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

  • Balclutha
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Thu 14 May 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.

PPHS2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

18

May

PPHS2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

Havelock North

18 - 22 May 2026

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

  • Havelock North
  • $750.00 excl. GST

18 - 22 May 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.

June 2026

PPAS2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

8

Jun

PPAS2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

Auckland

8 - 12 Jun 2026

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

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

8 - 12 Jun 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.

PPIV2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

15

Jun

PPIV2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

Invercargill

15 - 19 Jun 2026

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

  • Invercargill
  • $750.00 excl. GST

15 - 19 Jun 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 16 Jun 2026

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

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

Tue 16 Jun 2026

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

July 2026

WPNZ2622 Child Protection in Secondary Schools

8

Jul

WPNZ2622 Child Protection in Secondary Schools

Live online

Wed 8 Jul 2026

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

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

Wed 8 Jul 2026

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

Thu 23 Jul 2026

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

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

Thu 23 Jul 2026

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

PPCH2602 Child Protection Studies Programme

27

Jul

PPCH2602 Child Protection Studies Programme

Christchurch

27 - 31 Jul 2026

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

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

27 - 31 Jul 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.

August 2026

WPNZ2636 Creating Space for Young Voices

11

Aug

WPNZ2636 Creating Space for Young Voices

Live online

Tue 11 Aug 2026

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

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

Tue 11 Aug 2026

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

Wed 19 Aug 2026

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

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

Wed 19 Aug 2026

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

Thu 20 Aug 2026

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

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

Thu 20 Aug 2026

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

September 2026

PPHM2602 Child Protection Studies Programme

7

Sep

PPHM2602 Child Protection Studies Programme

Hamilton

7 - 11 Sep 2026

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

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

7 - 11 Sep 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.

WPNZ2625 Child Protection in Primary Schools

8

Sep

WPNZ2625 Child Protection in Primary Schools

Live online

Tue 8 Sep 2026

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

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

Tue 8 Sep 2026

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

Tue 15 Sep 2026

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

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

Tue 15 Sep 2026

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

Wed 23 Sep 2026

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

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

Wed 23 Sep 2026

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

October 2026

WPNZ2627 Child Protection for Boarding Houses

14

Oct

WPNZ2627 Child Protection for Boarding Houses

Live online

Wed 14 Oct 2026

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

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

Wed 14 Oct 2026

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

Thu 22 Oct 2026

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

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

Thu 22 Oct 2026

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

November 2026

PPAC2602 Child Protection Studies Programme

2

Nov

PPAC2602 Child Protection Studies Programme

Auckland

2 - 6 Nov 2026

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

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

2 - 6 Nov 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.

Wed 18 Nov 2026

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

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

Wed 18 Nov 2026

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

December 2026

Tue 8 Dec 2026

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

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

Tue 8 Dec 2026

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