2009 Training
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV) is pleased to announce a range of new training initiatives for 2009. Our training courses have been specifically tailored for those who provide psychosocial rehabilitation services.
Make sure you don't miss this opportunity to further your qualifications in the field; click here to view our updated training schedule and secure your place.
For more information on any of our courses, contact VICSERV on 03 9519 7000 or send us an email with your enquiry.
Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health First Aid program was developed in 2001 and moved to Orygen Youth Health Research Centre at the University of Melbourne in 2005. The program is conducted at various locations all over Australia and Internationally.
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Facilitated by Sue Durham, VICSERV's Training manager and MHFA Instructor, this two-day program teaches participants how to provide initial support to adults experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of major mental health problems, where and how to get help, and, according to research, what sort of help is effective. The Mental Health First Aid program has been well evaluated and found to be effective in improving mental health literacy, reducing stigma and increasing helping behaviours. These evaluations have been carried out in a workplace and a community setting. The program is being offered in 2009 in February and May at VICSERV. Click here for more information. To register, click here. |
Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV) is the peak body for Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation and Support Services in Victoria, Australia.
We are celebrating 21 years of psychosocial rehabilitation in Australia. In the last decade, the word recovery has been used to describe a vision for guiding mental health services. This vision is based on the belief that given the right assistance people with a mental illness can recover and are able to develop meaningful and productive lives...
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News & Updates
» 2009 Training
Download the latest calendar or register online.
» Graduate Seminar Series 2009
An initiative of VICSERV and The University of Melbourne Mental Health Practice Research Unit.
2009 Program to be announced soon.
» Mental Illness Awareness Training
Delivered in your organisation.
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