Mental Health Rights Manual
An online guide to help explain your legal and human rights in the mental health and human services systems in New South Wales.
Read moreRecovery Oriented Language Guide
Words are important. The language we use and the stories we tell have great significance to all involved.
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Explore our range of highly regarded training pathways for the mental health workforce.
This online workshop is an introduction to the Hearing Voices Approach, a recovery model that aims to provide tools to assist people to alleviate the distress associated with voices. Course outline Responding to Voices: Compassionate approaches and hopeful alternatives is an introductory course perfect for anyone new to the Hearing Voices Approach who would like […]
Build your skills to effectively support clients with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues through this new two-day online workshop. Course outline Many people who experience mental health issues also have co-occurring needs related to drug and alcohol use. Build your skills to effectively support clients with co-existing mental health and Alcohol […]
Two days online plus a third day for those wanting to complete the assessment.
Two free training modules providing an introduction to Supported Decision-Making. Course outline The training has been designed as continuous professional development activities for Psychosocial Recovery Coaches, but also suits people working in the mental health and human services sectors, people with lived experience, carers and family. Course details Module 1: Supported Decision-Making: What it is […]
40 - 60 minutes
This one-hour online session guides participants through simple, yet effective ways to start giving back to yourself. Learn how to care for your mind, body and spirit. Course details Participants are taken through practical tools to help support their wellbeing, including simple breathing practices. This one hour session is based on research-based tools, including mindfulness […]
1 hour, interactive Zoom Webinar facilitated by a trainer
Practical tools and tips to help manage personal and client wellbeing. Gain a renewed sense of energy and expertise in wellbeing and self-care. Course outline Self-Care focuses on you! As the saying goes, ‘You can’t pour from an empty cup’ and so during the course, you will learn new skills and tools to help you […]
1 day
Essential skills for workers in community settings to support hope, recovery and connection among people living with mental health conditions. Course outline Gain the confidence to support and respond to people living with a mental health condition, using recovery-oriented, person-centred principles. Understanding Mental Health is an introductory course aimed at people in a wide range […]
2 day
This online course provides a comprehensive look at trauma in a social service and healthcare setting, and aims to provide tools to better support people who have experienced trauma. Course outline Do you provide support and practical assistance to people who have experienced trauma? Trauma informed care and recovery-orientated practice is a two-day online workshop […]
2 days
9 & 16 June
Helping people you support to understand and manage their medication. For many people medication is a part of their recovery journey. For people living with a mental health condition, having an understanding of the impact of medication can increase their sense of control over their health and recovery. Feel more confident to support people when […]
1 day or assessable 2 day option to attain nationally recognised unit of study
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Half day workshop to improve the skills of participants who use their lived experience in service provision. Course outline The Safe Storytelling workshop teaches participants about purposeful, meaningful and sustainable storytelling, which can help guide interactions that require shared storytelling of lived experience. Participants will be given the chance to craft their own purposeful story, […]
1/2 Day
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This online workshop will improve the skills of participants who use their lived experience in service provision. Course outline The Safe Storytelling online workshop teaches participants about purposeful, meaningful and sustainable storytelling, which can help guide interactions that require shared storytelling of lived experience. Participants will be given the chance to craft their own purposeful […]
Learn how mental and physical health interact, and strategies to improve the physical health of the people you work to support. Course description Connecting Physical & Mental Health equips mental health workers with vital strategies to improve the physical health of the people they work to support. People living with mental health conditions have a […]
This two day course will help participants understand the ethical rights of workers who experience mental health conditions including the right to freedom from stigma, stereotypes and assumptions, the recognition of changing needs and the right to self-determination. Course outline Managing Workers with Lived Experience is for managers, team leaders and HR professionals who support […]
