VIC Suicide Risk Continuum Training - ONLINE

Suicide Risk Continuum Training for Victorian Department of Education Secondary Schools

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. Be sure to check the delivery method when registering!

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This Session is ONLINE

Please note, for ethical and clinical considerations, you are expected to be available and present for the entirety of the training. No part-time attendance is offered.

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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.
• Technical Requirements: Log on with your own computer with a working microphone and camera. Please ensure your equipment is functioning properly before the training. Those who do not have a working camera or microphone will not be able to participate.
• Privacy: Due to the nature of this training, participants need to ensure their space is private enough so as not to be overheard by others, as conversations about self-harm and suicide will occur.
• Breaks: Regular breaks will be provided, along with a longer lunch break. BYO food, snacks, drinks, or even coffee to keep you refreshed.

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Before the Training:

We’ll send you a reminder email and 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 vicworkshops@headspace.org.au.

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We’re excited to have you join us!

Best regards,
headspace Schools & Communities