VIC STORM (2-day training 9.30am-4.00pm) – ONLINE

STORM® Training for Victorian Department of Education Staff

STORM® (Skills-based Training on Suicide Risk Management) is a two-day training designed specifically for staff within the Victorian Department of Education (DE) who are responsible for completing suicide risk assessments and safety plans. This training is available in both online and onsite formats, so please double-check the delivery mode before registering.

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This Session is Online

Please remember, you’ll need to be available and present for both full days, just as you would if attending an onsite session. The training is interactive, featuring group discussions, individual and group activities, and skills practice (including an opportunity for filmed practice). To get the most out of the training, please ensure you’re present and uninterrupted during both days.

For ethical and clinical reasons, you must attend both full days of the training. Unfortunately, part-time attendance isn’t an option.

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What You’ll Gain from This Training

• Confidence & Skills: You’ll build the skills and confidence to support children, adolescents, and young adults who self-harm.
• A Deeper Understanding of Self-Harm: You’ll learn more about the causes and effects of self-harm, and how to approach these sensitive issues.
• Positive Conversations: We’ll teach you how to engage in conversations around risk, vulnerability, and postvention in a positive and empowering way.
• Practical Skills: You’ll extend your skills in suicide risk assessment, short-term safety planning, and postvention (caring for those who are bereaved).
• Postvention Planning: Understand the strategic importance of postvention and how to implement it in a supportive manner.

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STORM® Modules Include:

• Suicide Risk Assessment
• Short-Term Suicide Safety Planning
• Postvention (Supporting the Bereaved)

This program is grounded in current best practices for working with young people (ages 12-24) who are at risk of suicide. It’s based on adult education theories and evidence showing that participants who engage fully (including filmed skills practice) see improvements in skills, confidence, and attitudes around suicide prevention.

To learn more, check out www.stormskillstraining.co.uk.

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Who Can Attend?

This training is only available to staff within the Victorian Department of Education (DE) who are responsible for conducting suicide risk assessments and safety plans with students experiencing suicidal thoughts. Priority is given to those in the following roles:

• Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs)
• Student Support Services (SSS)
• Secondary School Nurses (SSN)
• Wellbeing Staff (must have completed Suicide Risk Continuum Training)

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A Few Important Notes:

• This training builds on your existing knowledge of risk and safety conversations in prevention and postvention contexts. Please make sure to follow any relevant policies and procedures from the Department of Education.
• If you’ve been recently impacted by suicide or grief, we recommend considering delaying the training.

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On the Day:

• Time: Please log on 15 minutes before the training begins to resolve any technical issues. The session will start promptly, and the room will be locked 5 minutes after the advertised start time.
• Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams)
• Breaks: Regular breaks will be provided, along with a longer lunch break. Feel free to bring snacks, drinks, or even coffee to keep you refreshed.
• Private Space: Since we’ll be discussing sensitive topics (self-harm, suicide, grief), please ensure you’re in a private, quiet space where you won’t be overheard.
• Tech Requirements: Make sure you have a working microphone and camera. Test your equipment before the training so you can fully participate. Without these, you won’t be able to join

Skills practice is a key part of this training, and you’ll have the opportunity to take part in filmed practice to help reinforce the learning. Research shows this type of practice helps embed the knowledge long-term.

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Before the Training:

We’ll send you a reminder email and access details closer to the session. Please make sure to review the resources and print anything you might need 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 vicworkshops@headspace.org.au.

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We’re excited to have you join us!

Best regards,
headspace Schools & Communities