ACCA continues to strengthen its commitment to professional development by expanding its training portfolio to better support members across the sector.
This includes the introduction of Roadshow Training programs, which are designed to bring practical, relevant training directly to regions and local communities. Taking place all over Australia we are excited to roll these out to ACCA members as well as the entire industry.
ACCA is pleased to be rolling out a series of targeted technical training opportunities, including Monumental safety training and upcoming cemetery safety programs. These courses are being developed to support compliance, risk management, and best-practice operations, while providing practical skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
As well as Psychological Wellbeing in the workplace & Supporting Grieving Clients delivered in partnership with Relationships Australia Victoria (RAVS), These sessions focus on building professional capability, supporting workforce wellbeing, and addressing real-world challenges faced by cemetery and memorial park professionals.
Schedule:
Monumental Safety Training | Brisbane QLD
23 – 24 February 2026 | 9.30am – 3.30pm
Mt Gravatt Cemetery, Brisbane QLD
620 Mains Rd, Nathan QLD 4111
This 2-day, in-person training will be delivered by Sach Killam, Specialist Heritage Stonemason and Monument Supervisor at Metropolitan Memorial Parks (MMP). The course draws on MMP’s established Monument Safety Assessment Program and combines expert instruction with hands-on, in-field learning.
Participants will benefit from real-world demonstrations and guided inspections at Mt Gravatt Cemetery, gaining practical insight into monument assessment within an operational cemetery environment.
Psychological Wellbeing & Supporting Grieving Clients | Geelong VIC
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 | 9.30am – 3.30pm
Geelong Memorial Park and Crematorium – Function Room
42–110 Burvilles Road, Armstrong Creek VIC 3217
Hosted by Geelong Cemeteries Trust
This interactive session equips staff and leaders with practical strategies, evidence-based tools, and compassionate communication skills to support grieving clients while fostering psychological wellbeing in the workplace.”
The ACCA Online Learning Hub, developed in partnership with Relationships Australia Victoria, has been a standout success throughout 2025, delivering high-quality training and resources to professionals across the cemeteries, crematoria, and bereavement sector. Since its launch, the Hub has consistently demonstrated strong participation and excellent completion rates, highlighting its effectiveness and value to the industry.
Designed as a central, user-friendly platform, the Learning Hub provides access to reliable information, practical tools, and flexible self-paced training that supports busy workloads. Participant feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many noting the convenience, relevance, and immediate applicability of the learning content.
ACCA remains committed to supporting ongoing professional development across the sector, and the Learning Hub continues to play a key role in strengthening workforce capability. Courses cover essential topics such as grief support, psychological safety, communication, and customer service, each tailored to the sensitive and vital work our sector performs every day. We are continually expanding and upgrading the course library, with a strong focus on WHS, monumental safety, and upcoming grave safety training to further support industry needs.
Benefits of the Education Hub:
ACCA is flexible when it comes to training and can coordinate education workshops in-person and onsite at your cemetery or crematorium, or online if that works better for you and your team.
The Learning Hub provides access to:
As the peak industry organisation we are committed to ensuring that our members and their employees have access to the training and tools they need to do their jobs. In addition to providing comprehensive onboarding training for new employees we provide access to courses for executives, management and operational staff – providing an opportunity for training and development to assist in retaining industry resources.
This training program has been developed in partnership by the Centre for Learning and Innovation at Relationships Australia Victoria and the Australasian Cemeteries & Crematoria Association (ACCA).
Providing professionals working in the funeral and cemetery workplaces with the knowledge, skills, and practical insights required to excel in their fields.
Our course subjects can include:
Please click on on the below link to access our extensive course program for 2026 which includes information on session dates, requirements and costs.
How to Register
For 2026 all registrations for roadshow workshops, online workshops and self-paced courses are now completed via the online registration form available in the ACCA Learning Hub on Moodle.
We continue to refine and review our course offerings to make sure we are providing the best education and support opportunities to you, our members. To this end we have reduced and merged some of the remaining courses.
Not a member of ACCA but wish to enrol into one of these courses? Email admin@accaweb.com.au to discuss your enrolment today.