Upcoming courses

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

Training and Courses

Clear filters

September 2025

Wed 24 Sep 2025

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

  • Dannevirke
  • Free

Wed 24 Sep 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 25 Sep 2025

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

  • Waipukurau
  • Free

Thu 25 Sep 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.

PPGM2501 Child Protection Studies Programme - Greymouth

29

Sep

29 Sep 2025 - 3 Oct 2025

5-days, 9am-4pm

  • Greymouth
  • $750.00 excl. GST

29 Sep 2025 - 3 Oct 2025

5-days, 9am-4pm

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.

October 2025

Wed 8 Oct 2025

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

  • Whanganui
  • Free

Wed 8 Oct 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 15 Oct 2025

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

  • Kaitaia
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Wed 15 Oct 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 21 Oct 2025

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

  • Manurewa
  • Free

Tue 21 Oct 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 29 Oct 2025

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

  • Live online
  • $150.00 excl. GST

Wed 29 Oct 2025

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

Thu 30 Oct 2025

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

  • Tokoroa
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • Free

Thu 30 Oct 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 30 Oct 2025

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

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

Thu 30 Oct 2025

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

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.

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
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • 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
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • 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
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • 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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

Wed 25 Feb 2026

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

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

Wed 25 Feb 2026

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

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 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

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

PPIV2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

4

May

PPIV2601 Child Protection Studies Programme

Invercargill

4 - 8 May 2026

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

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

4 - 8 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.

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

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

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

Wed 13 May 2026

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

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
Presented by
Child Matters NZ
  • $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
  • $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.

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

Thu 23 Jul 2026

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

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

Thu 23 Jul 2026

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

August 2026

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)

September 2026

Tue 15 Sep 2026

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

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

Tue 15 Sep 2026

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

October 2026

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

Wed 18 Nov 2026

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

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

Wed 18 Nov 2026

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

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)