Workshops

Quambatook - safeTALK
Nov
18

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.

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Kerang - Accidental Counsellor Foundations
Nov
18

Kerang - Accidental Counsellor Foundations

  • 16-30 Fitzroy Street Kerang, VIC, 3579 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Cohuna - safeTALK
Nov
19

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.

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Heathcote - safeTALK
Dec
9

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.

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Macedon - safeTALK
Dec
9

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.

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Bendigo - safeTALK
Dec
10

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.

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Echuca - ASIST 2 Day Workshop
Jan
22
to 23 Jan

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

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Bendigo - safeTALK
Feb
5

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.

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BENDIGO DV-aware 2 hour
Feb
5

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.

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Kyneton - ASIST 2 Day Workshop
Oct
7
to 8 Oct

Kyneton - ASIST 2 Day Workshop

  • Kyneton Community House 34 Mollison St Kyneton 3444 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Swan Hill - ASIST 2 Day Workshop
Oct
2
to 3 Oct

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.

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Robinvale - safeTALK
Oct
1

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.

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ECHUCA DV-alert Foundations (Day 2)
Aug
20

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.

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ECHUCA DV-alert Foundations (Day 1)
Aug
19

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.

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MILDURA DV-alert Foundations (Day 2)
Aug
9

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.

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MILDURA DV-alert Foundations (Day 1)
Aug
8

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.

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Kerang - safeTALK
Aug
6

Kerang - safeTALK

  • Northern District Community Health Conference Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Rochester - safeTALK
Aug
6

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.

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Charlton - ASIST DAY 2
Aug
1

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.

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Charlton - ASIST DAY 1
July
31

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.

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Bendigo - ASIST DAY 2
July
18

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.

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Bendigo - ASIST DAY 1
July
17

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.

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Goornong - Mental Health First Aid
June
6

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.

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Axedale - Mental Health First Aid
May
16

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.

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Axedale - Accidental Counsellor Foundations
Apr
24

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.

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Goornong - Accidental Counsellor Foundations
Apr
18

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.

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CASTLEMAINE - safeTALK
Mar
6

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.

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HARCOURT Accidental Counsellor Foundations
Mar
5

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.

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DV-alert - 2 Day Workshop - BENDIGO
June
7
to 8 June

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.

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Accidental Counsellor Foundations- 1 Day Workshop - BOORT
May
1

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.

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Accidental Counsellor Foundations- 1 Day Workshop - Wedderburn
Mar
20

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.

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Accidental Counsellor Foundations- 1 Day Workshop - Pyramid Hill
Feb
27

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.

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Accidental Counsellor Foundations- 1 Day Workshop - Tarnagulla
Feb
17

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.

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MHFA - 2 Day Workshop - BENDIGO
Nov
16

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.

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