About this Event
Who is this training for?
Victorian Department of Education staff who work in Secondary School settings.
Delivery mode: IN-PERSON
How to register for this training:
There are multiple dates available for this training. Participants can choose a preferred date and time:
- Click the ‘Check Availability’ button on this event page.
- A calendar will appear. You will be able to scroll through this calendar to see dates that are available. Select a suitable date.
- Next, choose the available time slot (there is usually only one time slot available for this training).
- Next, select the 'Register' button to proceed with your registration booking.
- If you need support with registering for this training, please email us at [email protected]
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More about this training
Please note: This training focuses on understanding risk within the context of school settings and supports working within pre-existing Victorian DE policies and procedures.
Suicide Risk Continuum Training (SRCT) helps school staff better understand and respond to self-harm and suicidal behaviours in secondary school students. The training also provides insights into identifying vulnerabilities and supporting students in line with existing Victorian DE policies and procedures.
SRCT is all about:
- Exploring a common language and understanding around features of risk and protection in secondary school students.
- Assisting wellbeing staff members to assess situational risk and determine what support might be needed.
- Supporting school staff in developing a framework around identifying vulnerabilities and the school’s role in managing risk.
- Supporting wellbeing staff to work within their scope and boundaries.
- Providing a shared understanding of how to engage with and refer to external services when necessary.
- Identifying and supporting the emergence of risk in secondary students and promoting mental health literacy.
During the training, you’ll:
- Get a deeper understanding mental health and mental health difficulties in secondary students.
- Dive into risk and how to respond to risk situations to support the student.
- Reflect on responding to self-harm and suicidal ideation in secondary students.
- Planning a response to risk and engaging with external services to ensure continuity of care.
- Use case studies and activities to apply existing experience and knowledge alongside the training materials.
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Who Can Attend?
This training is strictly for Secondary school staff within the Victorian DE.
Please note: This training focuses on understanding risk within the context of school settings and supports working within pre-existing Victorian DE policies and procedures.
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On the Day:
Arrival: It’s important to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time, as access will be denied if you arrive late, for clinical governance and emotional safety reasons.
Location: Please see your ticket or registration confirmation emails for address details.
Breaks: Regular breaks will be provided throughout the day. Please bring your own lunch, snacks, and drinks.
What to Bring: The SRCT workbook is available via Dropbox. If you plan to take notes, please bring the necessary materials.
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Before the Training:
We will send you a reminder email with details closer to the session. Please make sure to review the resources ahead of time.
Please note, for ethical and clinical considerations, you are expected to be available and present for the entirety of the training. No part-time attendance is offered. It is a requirement of training that your camera and microphones are on for the duration of the training to ensure you can actively participate in the discussions.
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Cancelling or changing your booking
If you need to cancel your registration, please email us as soon as possible with your full name, school, and training date. You can reach us at [email protected]
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We look forward to welcoming you into training!
headspace Schools & Communities
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
headspace National, Level 38, 360 Elizabeth Street,, Melbourne, Australia
AUD 0.00
