Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention for aged care workers | Mildura

Eco Education Centre 15 Scherger Drive, Mildura, Vic, Australia

Hosted by Wesley Lifeforce This workshop provides essential skills training to recognise and respond to a person who may be experiencing mental health distress and who may be at risk of suicide. Topics: Safe language when talking about suicide Australian suicide statistics Risk factors and protective factors Warning signs Supporting someone you are concerned about Notifying […]

Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention for disability support workers | Mildura

Eco Education Centre 15 Scherger Drive, Mildura, Vic, Australia

Hosted by Wesley Mission This workshop provides essential skills training to recognise and respond to a person living with a disability who may be experiencing mental health distress and who may be at risk of suicide. Topics: Safe use of language Australian suicide statistics Risk factors and protective factors Warning signs Supporting someone and active […]

Prostate cancer survivorship: a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care | Online

Hosted by the Australian Prostate Centre In this session, members of our multi-disciplinary team will provide an insight into each of their specialty areas to provide evidence-based practice to prostate cancer survivorship care. Case studies will be used for context. To make this session as interactive as possible and relevant to you in your general […]

Free

Let’s talk about sex: Understanding biological differences in CVD risk | Online

Hosted by the Heart Foundation Heart Week (5 - 11 May) is Australia’s national heart health awareness campaign held in May each year. It provides an opportunity for health professionals and the Australian public to start a conversation about heart health and take positive steps to reduce their heart disease risk. This year’s Heart Week […]

Free

Youth in distress: Managing suicidality and self-harm | Mildura

Quality Hotel Mildura Grand Corner Seventh Street and Langtree Avenue, Mildura , Victoria, Australia

Presented by Black Dog Institute, this training has been designed to build on the current level of skills of psychologists and counsellors working with young people. It aims to further develop confidence in undertaking risk assessments and safety planning for youth in distress. The workshop is suitable for mental health clinicians working with young people […]

Free

Standard Mental Health First Aid course | Albury

Atura Hotel 648 Dean Street, Albury, NSW, Australia

In this two-day course, participants will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues in adults and to provide initial assistance. The course covers when and where to seek professional help, including crisis situations, and explores research-backed strategies for effective support. Learning outcomes: Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health […]

Free

Hepatitis C Community of Practice Working with Homeless Populations | Online

Webinar

Hosted by the Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning program, this Hepatitis C Community of Practice session is intended to support the alcohol and other drugs workforce with the opportunity to bring case-based studies for discussion and mutual learning. Learning Outcomes: Identify appropriate point of care testing options for people at risk of […]

Free

Advanced training in suicide prevention – Blended learning | Online

Online

Presented by Black Dog Institute, this blended learning workshop, aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the […]

Free

Eating disorders: The context, your role, and tools to support you | Online

Webinar

GPs, nurses and other health professionals involved in the response to and care of people at risk of or experiencing eating disorders are invited to attend this webinar, hosted by National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) and Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) in collaboration with Murray PHN, Eastern Melbourne PHN, South Eastern Melbourne PHN, Gippsland PHN and […]

Free