MELCA Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training

Join the MELCA Academy for 21 hours over six weeks to learn the fundamentals of interdisciplinary collaboration with award-winning and pioneer trainers who have completed hundreds of collaborative cases over the years - more than any other practitioners in Australia and parts of the world.

About the Course

Introduction to Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training

This introductory course presents an overview of team-based collaborative practice and is designed for professionals supporting separating couples. You’ll explore how collaboration works across disciplines and learn the skills needed to participate effectively in collaborative cases.

Course Delivery

• Format: Online via MELCA Academy

• Total Hours: 21 hours (self-paced with live components)

• Live Group Meetings: Up to 4 sessions (1–3 hours each)

• Materials: Accessible anytime at your own pace

• Start Date: Monday, 11 August 2025

• Platform Access: Provided upon enrolment

Learning Activities

• Training videos

• Prescribed readings

• Individual learning tasks

• Live online discussion forums

• Role plays and practical exercises

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, you will:

• Understand the foundations of team-based collaborative practice

• Recognize the paradigm shift from traditional roles to collaborative processes

• Learn to describe and position collaborative practice to potential clients

• Develop core skills to work in interdisciplinary teams

• Understand the full process of conducting a collaborative case

• Identify ongoing development pathways within the collaborative community

• Appreciate the importance of client-centered practice

You can enrol for the course here.