Facing the Unexpected

Online, interdisciplinary learning, networking and reflective practice groups focused on the psychosocial aspects of prenatal diagnosis. 

For all professionals who work with parents in the perinatal period - because a fetal diagnosis is just the start of the journey through the unexpected.

We are currently rolling out our courses and building the community: During the rollout, courses are discounted and the community spaces are free and open to all who sign up to the platform. Start your learning and networking journey today with our free Introduction course. 
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Our courses

Our microcredential program and courses are...

Interactive & interdiscplinary

Multimedia resources and authentic activities that offer the chance to share disciplinary expertise, gain deeper insights and problem solve with others learners. Complete courses and gain knowledge, strategies, connections and resources.

Evidence informed for best practice

We synthesised the evidence, explored gaps and undertook focused Australian-based research to ensure our courses are informed evidence. Feel confident knowing you can follow the embedded citations to research, guidelines, standards and more. 

Co-designed & systems focused

We capitalised on insights from health and allied health professionals, researchers, parents with lived experience and experts in systems-dynamics. With a systems-lens we nurture improvement that supports professionals in their work with parents. 

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Associate Professor Alison Archibald
Stefan Bramble
Associate Professor Anne Chevalier McKechnie
Alison Deslandes
Professor Lisa Hui
Dr Renée Miller
Professor Ainsley Newson
Melanie Rolfe 
Dr Kate Russo
Elly Taylor

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Choose your pathway through our courses

Start our Intro course

Free

Start your learning and networking journey with our free course:
Introduction to Facing the Unexpected 

Single course

$55 each

Enroll in the course you are most interested in, and gain access to our networking spaces. 

Course bundle

$110 for 3 courses

Bundle courses and save. Start your journey to complete the Facing the Unexpected Microcredential. 

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