About this Event
Suicide Risk Continuum Training, for Victorian Department of Education and Training Secondary Schools only, is delivered over 1 full day in mixed modes of online and onsite delivery. Please ensure you check the delivery modes before registering.
This training session is ONSITE.
Please note: Onsite delivery is subject to change. Where appropriate, delivery will occur ONLINE. Participants will be notified if this change occurs.
COVID-19 reminders:
Physical distancing of 1.5m is strongly recommended. Masks are not required when indoors but should be always carried. Stay home and do not attend training if you have symptoms or feel unwell. For more information, please see https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/
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.
Suicide Risk Continuum Training (SRCT) participants will;
• Explore a common language and understanding around features of risk and protection in Secondary school students.
• Assist wellbeing staff members to assess the situational risk and what might be required to support the student.
• Support school staff to develop a framework around identifying vulnerabilities, and the school’s role in assisting to manage risk in Secondary school students.
• Support wellbeing staff to work within their scope and boundaries.
• Provide a shared understanding about how to engage with and refer to external services, should the need arise.
• Identify and support emergent of risk in Secondary school students and encourage mental health literacy.
Suicide Risk Continuum Training (SRCT) is a specialised package for Secondary school staff with a targeted focus on identification, support and responding to self-harm and suicidal behaviour amongst students. Utilising the ‘NIP it in the bud ‘approach, this training will assist you to:
• Understand mental health and mental health difficulties in Secondary students.
• Understand risk and how to respond to risk situations to support the student.
• Understand self-harm and suicidal ideation in Secondary students.
• Plan a response to risk and engage with and refer to external services to ensure continuity of care for the student.
This training will provide opportunities to work through case studies and activities to apply your existing experience and knowledge combined with the training materials.
Who can attend this training?
This training is only for Secondary school staff within the Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET).
Please note that this training is focusing on understanding risk in context of school settings and support working within pre-existing Victorian Government Department of Education and Training (DET) policies and procedures.
On the day:
Time: 9.00am to 3.30pm (open from 8.45am)
Breaks: BYO lunch (lunch is NOT provided). Regular breaks will be provided during the training. Please ensure you bring appropriate lunch, snacks and drinks.
Please ensure you arrive before the start time as access will be refused due to clinical governance and emotional safety.
What you need to bring: A Suicide Risk Continuum Training workbook will be provided on the day for your convenience.
Need to cancel? Please email as soon as possible, please provide your full name, school, and date of training.
Education and Training Consultants
We look forward to seeing you there.
Regards,
headspace Schools & Communities
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
headspace National, Level 2 South Tower, 485 La Trobe Street,, Melbourne, Australia
AUD 0.00
