Professional Development

Presented by Michelle Graeber (CEO – ARCVic) and Meredith Dalton

ASIST is the most widely used suicide intervention model in the world. In this 2-day interactive workshop, learn how to:

• Recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide
• Respond in ways that help increase their immediate safety (including reviewing risk and developing safe plans)
• Understand why suicide thoughts are present and link person at risk of suicide to further help

ASIST is run by registered LivingWorks trainers and uses internationally standardised learning materials.

We will be delivering Version 12 ASIST (latest version).

Dates:

• March Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th
• June Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th
• September Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th
• December Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd

Venue schedule:

• March – Trentwood at the Hub – Community House. Foard Williams Room. 2 Centre Way, Balwyn Nth Vic, 3132
• June – Balwyn Community Centre, Garden Room. 412 Whitehorse Rd, Surrey Hills Vic, 3127
• September – same as for June
• December – TBA

Cost: Please discuss on booking (volunteer/student/community member)

For more information or to register please or call us on 9830 0566 for or email admin@arcvic.connexionpoint.com.au

This is a two day workshop and you must be able to attend both days.

Presented by Michelle Graeber

You are invited to advance your professional skills and knowledge through this highly valued training (certificate provided). Based on the Calm Conversations programs (Calm Consulting Pty Ltd) this training explores reflective models and questions and takes a deeper dive into our feelings, emotions and reactions. It looks at communication and thinking styles, managing and responding to anger and conflict and the ability to support someone to reframe a situation.

Next Date: 

• November, Saturday 14th 
  Time: 9:30am – 5.00pm 
  Venue: Trentwood at the Hub – Community House. Foard Williams Room. 2 Centre Way, Balwyn Nth Vic, 3132 

Cost: External enquiries welcome. No cost to new and existing ARCVic volunteers

For more information or to register please or call us on 03 9830 0566 for or email admin@arcvic.connexionpoint.com.au

Presented by Jill Preston, Registered MHFA Trainer

This 12-hour (2-day) Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches any adult (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to someone who is experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.

Learn about:

• the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults
• how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help
• what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective
• how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.

Date: April/May TBC

Times: 9:30am to 4:30pm

Venue: ARCVIC office, Suite 1.05, Level 2, 171 Union Rd Surrey Hills 3127

Cost: $280 to general community. No cost to current ARCVic volunteers.

For more information or to register please or call us on 9830 0566 for or email admin@arcvic.connexionpoint.com.au

This is a two day workshop and you must be able to attend both days to receive certification.

Presented by Michelle Graeber

safeTALK is recognised as essential first level Suicide Intervention Training. It is a half-day  introductory course developed by LivingWorks Education for participants who want to develop more knowledge and skills concerning suicide, suicide awareness and prevention. The workshop offers participants an opportunity to role play some practice. The workshop is around 4 hours duration.

Please note this is an ideal  precursor to full ASIST training.

Dates

• March, Wednesday 25th
• May, Tuesday 5th
• September, Friday 4th

Time: 10am – 1:30pm

Venue: Trentwood at the Hub – Community House. Foard Williams Room. 2 Centre Way, Balwyn Nth Vic, 3132

Cost: Please discuss on booking (volunteer/student/community member). This training is free for new or current ARCVic volunteers.

For more information or to register please or call us on 9830 0566 for or email admin@arcvic.connexionpoint.com.au

ARCVic provides tailored training for organisations seeking to create program offerings for clients, to upskill their staff and/or volunteers.

We will liaise with your organisation or business to gain context: assessing your needs and designing suitable training.

Examples:

• Support Group Facilitator Training
• Volunteer training general or specific topics
• Training for employees or volunteers in understanding anxiety/anxiety conditions

Please forward your interest to admin@arcvic.connexionpoint.com.au