Workshops
Quambatook - safeTALK
A half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone to become a suicide alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST.
Kerang - Accidental Counsellor Foundations
The Accidental Counsellor Foundations Workshop will provide you with the necessary skills and tools to be able to step into the shoes of an accidental counsellor momentarily, respond appropriately, efficiently and effectively to people in crisis or distress when there may not be a professional immediately available.
Cohuna - Accidental Counsellor Foundations
The Accidental Counsellor Foundations Workshop will provide you with the necessary skills and tools to be able to step into the shoes of an accidental counsellor momentarily, respond appropriately, efficiently and effectively to people in crisis or distress when there may not be a professional immediately available.
Cohuna - safeTALK
A half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone to become a suicide alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST.
Heathcote - safeTALK
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Heathcote and surrounding areas.
A half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone to become a suicide alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST.
Macedon - safeTALK
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Macedon and surrounding areas.
A half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone to become a suicide alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST.
Bendigo - safeTALK
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Bendigo and surrounding areas.
A half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone to become a suicide alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST.
CAMPBELLS CREEK DV-alert - 2 Day Foundations Workshop
This workshop provides practical knowledge and skills in implementing the
Recognise, Respond and Refer Model © in a frontline worker context.
Echuca - ASIST 2 Day Workshop
This is a 2-day event - Wednesday 22 January 2025 & Thursday 23 January 2025
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Echuca and surrounding areas.
ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
No parking on site, parking available Anstruther St near the Campaspe River
BENDIGO DV-alert - 2 Day Foundations Workshop
This workshop provides practical knowledge and skills in implementing the
Recognise, Respond and Refer Model © in a frontline worker context.
Bendigo - safeTALK
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Bendigo and surrounding areas.
A half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone to become a suicide alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST.
BENDIGO DV-aware 2 hour
Free for members of the public and community to attend, this workshop offers a deeper understanding of the complexities of domestic and family violence. Attendees will learn about the impact of family violence and how to Recognise the signs, Respond safely and Refer effectively.
Kyneton - ASIST 2 Day Workshop
This is a 2-day event - Monday 7th October and Tuesday the 8th October
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Kyneton and surrounding areas.
ASIST is the worlds leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
Swan Hill - ASIST 2 Day Workshop
This is a 2-day event - Wednesday 2nd October and Thursday 3rd October
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Swan Hill and surrounding areas.
ASIST is the worlds leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
Robinvale - safeTALK
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Robinvale and surrounding areas.
A half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone to become a suicide alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST.
ECHUCA DV-alert Foundations (Day 2)
This is a 2-day event - Monday 19 August and Tuesday 20th (please register for day 1)
*Please note
No parking on site, parking available Anstruther St near the Campaspe River
This workshop is for frontline workers to learn how to recognise the signs of domestic violence, respond appropriately, and refer to support services. It covers the nature and scope, patterns and impacts of domestic and family violence, what to consider for diverse groups, communication skills, safety planning, referral pathways and more.
ECHUCA DV-alert Foundations (Day 1)
This is a 2-day event - Monday 19 August and Tuesday 20th (please register for day 1)
*Please note
No parking on site, parking available Anstruther St near the Campaspe River
This workshop is for frontline workers to learn how to recognise the signs of domestic violence, respond appropriately, and refer to support services. It covers the nature and scope, patterns and impacts of domestic and family violence, what to consider for diverse groups, communication skills, safety planning, referral pathways and more.
MILDURA DV-alert Foundations (Day 2)
This is a 2-day event - Thursday 8th August and Friday 9th August (please register for day 1)
This workshop is for frontline workers to learn how to recognise the signs of domestic violence, respond appropriately, and refer to support services. It covers the nature and scope, patterns and impacts of domestic and family violence, what to consider for diverse groups, communication skills, safety planning, referral pathways and more.
MILDURA DV-alert Foundations (Day 1)
This is a 2-day event - Thursday 8th August and Friday 9th August (please register for day 1)
This workshop is for frontline workers to learn how to recognise the signs of domestic violence, respond appropriately, and refer to support services. It covers the nature and scope, patterns and impacts of domestic and family violence, what to consider for diverse groups, communication skills, safety planning, referral pathways and more.
Kerang - safeTALK
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Kerang and surrounding areas.
A half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone to become a suicide alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST.
Rochester - safeTALK
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Rochester and surrounding areas.
A half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone to become a suicide alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST.
Charlton - ASIST DAY 2
This is a 2-day event - Wednesday 31st July and Thursday 1st August (please register for day 1)
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Charlton and surrounding areas.
ASIST is the worlds leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
Charlton - ASIST DAY 1
This is a 2-day event - Wednesday 31st July and Thursday 1st August (please register for day 1)
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Charlton and surrounding areas.
ASIST is the worlds leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
Bendigo - ASIST DAY 2
This is a 2-day event - Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th (please register for day 1)
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Bendigo and surrounding areas.
ASIST is the worlds leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
Bendigo - ASIST DAY 1
This is a 2-day event - Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th (please register for day 1)
This event is fully funded by Murray PHN for those who live or work in Bendigo and surrounding areas.
ASIST is the worlds leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
Goornong - Mental Health First Aid
This event is fully funded for those who live and work in Goornong
There are 3 sessions to be completed over 3 dates to complete this workshop.
Thursday June 6
Thursday June 13
Thursday June 20
Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Axedale - Mental Health First Aid
This event is fully funded for those who live and work in Axedale
There are 3 sessions to be completed over 3 dates to complete this workshop.
Thursday May 16
Thursday May 23
Thursday May 30
Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Axedale - Accidental Counsellor Foundations
This event is fully funded for those who live and work in Axedale
Ever had to step in the shoes of an accidental counsellor?
The Accidental Counsellor Foundations Workshop will provide you with the necessary skills and tools to be able to step into the shoes of an accidental counsellor momentarily, respond appropriately, efficiently and effectively to people in crisis or distress when there may not be a professional immediately available.
Goornong - Accidental Counsellor Foundations
This event is fully funded for those who live and work in Goornong
Ever had to step in the shoes of an accidental counsellor?
The Accidental Counsellor Foundations Workshop will provide you with the necessary skills and tools to be able to step into the shoes of an accidental counsellor momentarily, respond appropriately, efficiently and effectively to people in crisis or distress when there may not be a professional immediately available.
CASTLEMAINE - safeTALK
A half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone to become a suicide alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST.
HARCOURT Accidental Counsellor Foundations
The Accidental Counsellor Foundations Workshop will provide you with the necessary skills and tools to be able to step into the shoes of an accidental counsellor momentarily, respond appropriately, efficiently and effectively to people in crisis or distress when there may not be a professional immediately available.
MARYBOROUGH DV-alert - 2 Day Foundations Workshop
This workshop provides practical knowledge and skills in implementing the
Recognise, Respond and Refer Model © in a frontline worker context.
MILDURA DV-alert - 2 Day Foundations Workshop
This workshop provides practical knowledge and skills in implementing the
Recognise, Respond and Refer Model © in a frontline worker context.
BENDIGO DV-alert - 2 Day Foundations Workshop
This workshop provides practical knowledge and skills in implementing the
Recognise, Respond and Refer Model © in a frontline worker context.
Accidental Counsellor Foundations- 1 Day Workshop - BOORT
Offers a set of toolbox skills for those moments when you might least expect to be called upon in a counselling or caring capacity.
Accidental Counsellor Foundations- 1 Day Workshop - COHUNA
Offers a set of toolbox skills for those moments when you might least expect to be called upon in a counselling or caring capacity.
DV-alert - 2 Day Workshop - BENDIGO
LOCATION
Quality Hotel Lakeside
286 Napier Street, Bendigo VIC 3550
DV-alert is free, nationally accredited training to help frontline workers recognise the signs of domestic and family violence and know what to do next. Frontline workers hold a unique position of trust in the community and may be the first to see the signs.
DV-alert is led by experienced trainers dedicated to reducing violence against women and their children. Our workshops provide a safe space for frontline workers to learn, connect and be empowered to recognise and respond confidently to those in crisis. After successfully completing the workshop, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency CHCDFV001: Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence.
Accidental Counsellor Foundations- 1 Day Workshop - BOORT
LOCATION
Boort Memorial Hall
Godfrey Street, Boort, VIC
The accidental Counsellor Foundations Workshop offers a great set of toolbox skills for those moments when you might least expect to be called upon in a counselling or caring capacity.
In community services work we may often be the first point of contact for someone in crisis needing immediate assistance.
Even without a formal qualification in counselling, a toolbox of counselling techniques and questioning frameworks provides the necessary support to clients when they are anxious, angry, experiencing loss or a challenging time in their life.
Participants gain a greater understanding of how to communicate more effectively and learn strategies to help foster effective and trusting relationships with clients or peers.
In this workshop, we ask participants to reflect on personal values and beliefs and how they influence interactions with clients.
Accidental Counsellor Foundations- 1 Day Workshop - Wedderburn
LOCATION
Wedderburn Community House
24 Wilson Street Wedderburn, VIC 3518
The accidental Counsellor Foundations Workshop offers a great set of toolbox skills for those moments when you might least expect to be called upon in a counselling or caring capacity.
In community services work we may often be the first point of contact for someone in crisis needing immediate assistance.
Even without a formal qualification in counselling, a toolbox of counselling techniques and questioning frameworks provides the necessary support to clients when they are anxious, angry, experiencing loss or a challenging time in their life.
Participants gain a greater understanding of how to communicate more effectively and learn strategies to help foster effective and trusting relationships with clients or peers.
In this workshop, we ask participants to reflect on personal values and beliefs and how they influence interactions with clients.
Accidental Counsellor Foundations- 1 Day Workshop - Pyramid Hill
LOCATION
Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall
Kelly Street Pyramid Hill, VIC 3575
The accidental Counsellor Foundations Workshop offers a great set of toolbox skills for those moments when you might least expect to be called upon in a counselling or caring capacity.
In community services work we may often be the first point of contact for someone in crisis needing immediate assistance.
Even without a formal qualification in counselling, a toolbox of counselling techniques and questioning frameworks provides the necessary support to clients when they are anxious, angry, experiencing loss or a challenging time in their life.
Participants gain a greater understanding of how to communicate more effectively and learn strategies to help foster effective and trusting relationships with clients or peers.
In this workshop, we ask participants to reflect on personal values and beliefs and how they influence interactions with clients.
Accidental Counsellor Foundations- 1 Day Workshop - Tarnagulla
LOCATION
Tarnagulla Public Hall
69-71 Commercial Road Tarnagulla, VIC 3551
The accidental Counsellor Foundations Workshop offers a great set of toolbox skills for those moments when you might least expect to be called upon in a counselling or caring capacity.
In community services work we may often be the first point of contact for someone in crisis needing immediate assistance.
Even without a formal qualification in counselling, a toolbox of counselling techniques and questioning frameworks provides the necessary support to clients when they are anxious, angry, experiencing loss or a challenging time in their life.
Participants gain a greater understanding of how to communicate more effectively and learn strategies to help foster effective and trusting relationships with clients or peers.
In this workshop, we ask participants to reflect on personal values and beliefs and how they influence interactions with clients.
MHFA - 2 Day Workshop - BENDIGO
LOCATION
The Bendigo Tennis Centre
21-26 Nolan Street, Bendigo VIC 3550
Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course is for any interested adult.
You will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in help provided.