Online Workshop: Transitioning into Leadership - 27/10/2026

Date: 27/10/2026

Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm AEDT

A workshop to support new and emerging leaders in the community services sector to step confidently into leadership roles and inspire others as you make your next career move. 

In this online workshop, we’ll focus on building effective leadership skills, transitioning smoothly into the leadership space and managing challenges inherent in these roles. We’ll take a 360-degree view on leadership which includes you, your manager, your team, and organisation or workplace. 

What you’ll learn 

At the end of this workshop, you'll have the knowledge and skills to: 

• undertake an effective transition into a leadership role that inspires people 

• explain the difference between leading and managing, including when and why you need to do both 

• manage competing priorities 

• master the art of ‘managing up' 

• work strategically within existing systems. 

Who is this workshop for?  

New and emerging leaders working in the community services sector, and those wanting to enhance their management and leadership skills. 

About the presenters 

Astrid Horter is the program leader for learning delivery at the Centre of Learning and Innovation. She holds tertiary qualifications in law and psychology and is an experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), mediator and child consultant. Astrid leads the delivery of RAV’s accredited training programs, provides supervision to external organisations and designs and facilitates customised workshops. She has extensive experience working in community organisations as a clinical supervisor, trainer and manager.  

Cath Tregillis is a highly experienced FDRP qualified in dispute resolution and family therapy. She has held diverse roles across community organisations as a manager, clinical supervisor, and trainer, providing mediation and restorative processes in family, community, and workplace settings. Cath is currently a trainer and assessor within the Centre of Learning and Innovation’s FDR and mediation training programs. 

Registration information 

• When you register, you'll be taken to our payment gateway to complete your registration. A new account will be automatically created for you in our Learning Management System (Moodle). 

• Registrations for scheduled workshops close 48 hours before the event. 

• Workshops must be paid for at least 2 business days before the training date, or your registration will be cancelled.  

• If paying by invoice, proof of payment needs to be provided at least 24 hours ahead of the event. 

Training Workshops Cancellation Statement [PDF, 1MB]  

Other information 

Please note that you'll need access to the following to participate in this workshop: 

• desktop or laptop computer 

• reliable internet connection 

• headphones recommended 

• microphone/speakers 

• webcam (built-in or external to your computer) 

Contact us 

Centre for Learning and Innovation 
Phone: (03) 8573 2222 
Email: ravtraining@rav.org.au