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Become an Accidental Counsellor Trainer

Virtual , Australia

The Accidental Counsellor 4-day T4T Virtual Workshop Receptionist and front counter employees are often at the frontline and first contact with a client. If that contact presents as aggressive, angry, or upset sometimes it’s not easy to find a response to diffuse or sooth a situation. The Accidental Counsellor 1-day workshop equips staff how to handle difficult scenarios and provides a helpful, appropriate response. Participants learn how to take a calm and safe approach, while conveying empathy and encouraging cooperation. It will assist your staff to de-escalate an otherwise challenging situation or potential crisis. This workshop is ideal for counter staff, frontline workers, receptionists, telephone operators, support workers and members of the public. They will learn how to have a difficult conversation; help someone identify their strengths provide them with strategies to manage their stress and distress better; re-frame their thinking to give them a different perspective on things that previously appeared negative and unachievable. The Virtual T4T is effectively delivered over a 4-day period period. This ensures that all participants understand the theories, principles and key concepts that underpin and inform the Accidental Counsellor program; fully grasp and are able to demonstrate their ability to explain the contents of the program, and lastly to gain […]

Midland Men’s Table Entree

An introduction to The Men’s Table through stories and dialogue over dinner…for men interested in being part of the Men’s Table. “It really gives me a sense of belonging – I feel a part of something” – James, Entree attendee. The Men’s Table Entree is an introduction to The Men’s Table through open sharing over a relaxed and conversational meal. The cost includes a meal. The Entree event is a chance to meet other men, learn about how a Table works and helping you decide whether you’d like to part of this local Men’s Table group. It will be hosted by a couple of long standing members of other Men’s Tables, sharing their experiences from their Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas. What is the Men’s Table? The Men’s Table is all about men serving men. The first Men’s Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to […]

$30.25

The Men’s Table Entree Online via Zoom – VIC

An introduction to The Men's Table through stories and dialogue.. for men interested in being part of a Men’s Table "It really gives me a sense of belonging - I feel a part of something" - James, Entree attendee "A chance to have a different kind of conversation with men from the normal one down at the pub or at work" - Carlos, Entree attendee -- The Entree will introduce you to how the Men's Table works in a relaxed and conversational online video call. You'll meet other men, learn about how a Table operates, and get a good feel for whether it is a fit for you. It will be hosted by two experienced members from existing Tables, sharing our experiences from the first 130+ Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas as you consider joining an existing Men's Table or being part of starting a newly forming Table in your local area. -- What is the Men’s Table? The Men’s Table is all about men serving men. The first Men's Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity and community of men. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment […]

$5.50

Realising Reform: Growing the Lived & Living Experience Workforce

Conversation Quarter 328 Swanston Street, [Entrance via La Trobe Street] State Library Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

March 2024 marks the three-year milestone in transforming the mental health sector following the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. The Royal Commission highlighted the need for lived and living experience to be central to the design and delivery of a transformed mental health system. This event will be an opportunity to hear from services who are developing their Lived & Living Experience workforce and those working alongside them. What is working well, what challenges and opportunities are arising, and how are these initiatives contributing to a better, more sustainable and more person-centred mental health system. Join us for this networking breakfast event to dive deeper into the community and clinical experiences, contribute to the discussion on forward proposals and listen about the ways we can all work together to process the transformation. Breakfast included.  $95 per person OR a book a table of 8 people for $650

$95.00

Brighton Men’s Table Entree

An introduction to The Men’s Table through stories and dialogue over dinner…for men interested in being part of the Men’s Table. “It really gives me a sense of belonging – I feel a part of something” – James, Entree attendee. The Men’s Table Entree is an introduction to The Men’s Table through open sharing over a relaxed and conversational meal. The cost includes a meal. The Entree event is a chance to meet other men, learn about how a Table works and helping you decide whether you’d like to part of this local Men’s Table group. It will be hosted by a couple of long standing members of other Men’s Tables, sharing their experiences from their Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas. What is the Men’s Table? The Men’s Table is all about men serving men. The first Men’s Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to […]

$27.50

Improving Support for LGBTIQ Suicidal Behaviour: Insight from Lived Experience

Virtual , Australia

Funded by the Suicide Prevention Research Fund, hear from Professor Katherine Johnson and Dr Vanessa Lee-Ah Mat discuss their study “Improving support for LGBTIQ suicidal behaviour: insight from lived experience”.   Their research included the shared experience of First Nations LGBTIQA+ people, “Queer people of colour”, and other LGBTIQA+ people, and looked at how we can improve support for people experiencing suicidal distress, especially in cases of intersectionality. This webinar will broadly overview the research itself, with a strong focus on the practical implication for service delivery and will include some resources that have been developed as a result.  The webinar has been designed to introduce the latest research in suicide prevention and help everyday practitioners think about how to apply that research in the field.  Expected Audience: people engaged with policy, frontline service delivery for LGBTIQA+ people, and especially for First Nations LGBTIQA+ people, and “Queer People of colour”  Comms might target program and service delivery to LGBTIQ, First Nations, and CALD.  Research Translation Webinars are designed to introduce the latest research in suicide prevention, and help everyday practitioners think about how to apply that research in the field. 

$60

Adelaide Eastern Suburbs Men’s Table Entree

An introduction to The Men’s Table through stories and dialogue over dinner…for men interested in being part of the Men’s Table. “It really gives me a sense of belonging – I feel a part of something” – James, Entree attendee. The Men’s Table Entree is an introduction to The Men’s Table through open sharing over a relaxed and conversational meal. The cost includes a meal. The Entree event is a chance to meet other men, learn about how a Table works and helping you decide whether you’d like to part of this local Men’s Table group. It will be hosted by a couple of long standing members of other Men’s Tables, sharing their experiences from their Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas. What is the Men’s Table? The Men’s Table is all about men serving men. The first Men’s Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to […]

$27.50

Online Workshop: What works when supporting men?

REGISTER HERE Doing It Tough is excited to host its first online workshop ‘what works when supporting men?’ The free, 1.5 hour workshop will explore best practices in non-clinical male support pathways with opportunities to hear from service providers, ask questions, and share your learnings. This will build on the Australian Mens Health Forum (AMHF) resource ‘Making services work for men’ with a specific focus on suicide prevention initiatives in the following areas: promotion, structure and culture. The workshop will be hosted by Glen Poole, CEO of AMHF, and will include a panel discussion from expert non-clinical support services that focus on male suicide prevention. The panel discussion speakers include: Bruno Efoti, Founder of Tradies inSight Brad Parker, New South Wales CEO at MATES Tim Hewson, Founder of Mongrels Men Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their own learnings in dedicated breakout rooms, where all information will be collected and developed into a key learnings resource. There will also be time for a Q&A with the panel speakers. Funded by NSW Health, Doing It Tough is a partnership between Suicide Prevention Australia and Australian Men’s Health Forum. REGISTER HERE

Longley Men’s Table Entree

An introduction to The Men’s Table through stories and dialogue over dinner…for men interested in being part of the Men’s Table. “It really gives me a sense of belonging – I feel a part of something” – James, Entree attendee. The Men’s Table Entree is an introduction to The Men’s Table through open sharing over a relaxed and conversational meal. The cost includes a meal. The Entree event is a chance to meet other men, learn about how a Table works and helping you decide whether you’d like to part of this local Men’s Table group. It will be hosted by a couple of long standing members of other Men’s Tables, sharing their experiences from their Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas. What is the Men’s Table? The Men’s Table is all about men serving men. The first Men’s Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to […]

$27.50

Echuca/Moama Men’s Table Entree

An introduction to The Men’s Table through stories and dialogue over dinner…for men interested in being part of the Men’s Table. “It really gives me a sense of belonging – I feel a part of something” – James, Entree attendee. The Men’s Table Entree is an introduction to The Men’s Table through open sharing over a relaxed and conversational meal. The cost includes a meal. The Entree event is a chance to meet other men, learn about how a Table works and helping you decide whether you’d like to part of this local Men’s Table group. It will be hosted by a couple of long standing members of other Men’s Tables, sharing their experiences from their Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas. What is the Men’s Table? The Men’s Table is all about men serving men. The first Men’s Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to […]

$33

Series: Advocacy & Policy

Online , Australia

The advocacy skills capability workshop is designed to upskill the suicide prevention sector and enhance our collective influence so that effective funding and policy decisions can help to save lives and reduce distress in our communities. This free-to-members webinar will cover ways to effectively influence decision makers, work with political stakeholders, build champions and showcase strategies to ensure your messages get traction with the right people. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Launch of the Hanging Rock Water Tanks Mural Project, Batemans Bay NSW

Hanging Rock Sporting Complex Beach Rd, Batemans Bay, NSW, Australia

All community members are warmly invited to attend the launch of the Hanging Rock Water Tanks Mural Project on Friday 19 April at 3pm. The murals will serve as an enduring reminder to have conversations around mental health and suicide prevention, especially with young people. This location will become a place where events with a goal to raise awareness; education on self-care and support; and reducing suicide in our community can take place. The realisation of this community project is thanks to the vision and dedication of Deanne and Pat Griffin in tribute to their son, Sean. Members of the Bega Valley Eurobodalla Suicide Prevention Collaborative are working with Deanne and Pat to plan and deliver the murals and the launch event. Mural collaboration between BOHIE and Sion from Kraken Kreative. Community members can RSVP here to stay updated, or just come along on the day. This is a free community event so please consider sharing this invitation with your networks and encourage community members to get involved. We gratefully acknowledge the project funding from DRNSW's Office for Regional Youth as part of the Youth Community Coordinator Initiative. Backbone team of the Collaborative is proudly funded by COORDINARE - South Eastern […]

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