VIC Suicide Risk Continuum Training - ONSITE - Melbourne/Naarm

Suicide Risk Continuum Training (SRCT) is specifically designed for Victorian Department of Education (DE) Secondary Schools. It’s delivered over one full day, with both online and onsite options available. Make sure to check the delivery method when registering!

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This Session is Onsite

Please note: While this session is currently scheduled as onsite, there is a possibility of the training moving to an online format due to circumstances. If this change occurs, participants will be notified in advance.

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What’s the training about?

• 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 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.

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Need to Cancel?

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 ..

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We’re excited to have you join us!

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