VIC SAFEMinds In Practice - ONSITE - Melbourne/Naarm

SAFEMinds: In Practice, for Victorian Department of Education and Training Schools only, is delivered over 1 full day in mixed modes of online and onsite delivery. Please ensure you check the delivery modes before registering.

This training session is ONSITE.

Please note: Onsite delivery is subject to change. Where appropriate, delivery will occur ONLINE. Participants will be notified if this change occurs.

COVID-19 reminders:

Physical distancing of 1.5m is strongly recommended. Masks are not required when indoor but should be always carried. Stay home and do not attend training if you have symptoms or feel unwell. For more information, please see https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/

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.

SAFEMinds: In Practice equips school staff to become 'Champions' in the use of the NIP it in the bud! early intervention approach and SAFEMinds Toolkit resources including the SAFEMinds Online materials and how to incorporate SAFEMinds into the school's existing professional learning and student wellbeing policies and initiatives.

SAFEMinds is a professional learning and resource package for schools and families that aims to:

 Enhance early intervention mental health support for children and young people in schools; specifically regarding mild mood disorders and self-harm.

 Increase engagement of parents and carers with schools to support their child’s mental health more effectively; and

 Develop clear and effective referral pathways between schools and community youth and mental health services.

SAFEMinds: In Practice participants will;

• Develop an understanding of mental health in children and young people and how they are supported through SAFEMinds and the NIP it in the bud! early intervention approach.

• Develop an understanding of self harm in schools, children and young people and how to respond using the NIP it in the bud! early intervention approach.

• Be introduced to the NIP it in the bud! Toolkit, including the Safe and Healthy Bodies and Safe and Healthy Minds Brief Intervention Kits and explore the toolkit with a case study from SAFEMinds Online.

• Have an opportunity to use the entire NIP it in the bud! early intervention approach and Toolkit resources through a new case study.

• Reflect on local implementation of the NIP it in the bud! early intervention approach in your school community and develop an understanding of SAFEMinds: At Home resources for families.

Who can attend this training?

This training is restricted to Primary and Secondary school staff within the Victorian Government Department of Education and Training (DET).

On the day:

Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm (open from 8.45am)

Where: headspace National, Level 2 South Tower, 485 La Trobe Street, Melbourne

Breaks: BYO lunch (lunch is NOT provided). Regular breaks will be provided during the training. Please ensure you bring appropriate lunch, snacks and drinks.

Please ensure you arrive before the start time as access will be refused due to clinical governance and emotional safety.

Due to the nature of this training, participants need to ensure that the space is private enough so as not to be overheard by others as conversations about self harm and suicide may occur.

Prior to the day:

Please complete at least one of the SAFEMinds Online vignettes found under the schools tab of the SAFEMinds website (https://safeminds.org.au/ ).

For further information about using SAFEMinds within your school, please get in touch with your regional Department of Education and Training - Professional Practice Leaders.

Need to cancel? Please email as soon as possible, please provide your full name, school, and date of training.

Education and Training Consultants

vicworkshops@headspace.org.au

We look forward to seeing you there.

Regards,

headspace Schools and Communities