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The community managed mental health sector is a key provider of mental health services and supports to people in the community.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Responding to the Risk of Suicide

Course Fee: Fully funded, free for all participants

Duration

2 days

Course Outcomes

Reduce immediate risk of suicide and increase safety Identify risk and protective factors, warning signs and points of change and explore ambivalence
Develop collaborative care plans and understand how best to manage people at risk of suicide
Recognise the limits of the workers’ role, when and how to refer to specialist assistance or facilitate links to further care
Ensure information related to suicidality is communicated effectively in the workplace and how to conduct a risk assessment
Stay healthy as a worker – ensure self-care and access to support services

If you have any questions or issues completing the registration form below, please contact us by email training@mhcc.org.au or phone 02 9060 9627.

REGISTRATION FORM

Thank you for your interest. Registrations for this course are currently closed. If you are interested in attending this course at a future date, please email your details to training@mhcc.org.au. New course dates will be listed on our website as they become available, or you can subscribe to our Training newsletter to be notified.