Training Calendar 2014

We are pleased to set out details of our Training Calendar for 2014. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. Our contact details are at the end.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: DV-ALERT - 2 DAY WORKSHOP

About: DV-alert is a nationally-run accredited training program designed to build the capacities of health, allied health and frontline workers who come in contact with people at risk of or experiencing domestic and family violence to provide the best possible support and referral. Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the program participants will have the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to recognise the signs of domestic violence; respond with appropriate care; and refer people experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence to appropriate support services. A Certificate of Attainment for the Unit CHCDFV310A Recognise and Respond Appropriately to Domestic and Family Violence is available. Intended for: DV-alert is for health, allied health and frontline workers who are most likely to come in contact with people experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence. Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points available for nurses.

Dates: 8 & 9 April (other dates to be announced) Cost: FREE Federally funded program for health, allied health and frontline workers. For further details and registration follow this link

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: AWARENESS SESSION - 2 HOURS

About: Anyone can experience domestic and family violencefemale and male, rich and poor, young and old, people in same-sex relationships, between partners and ex-partners, people with disabilities, across all cultures, religious beliefs and places. Nearly all Australians (98 per cent) recognise that violence against women and their children is a crime. However, the prevalence of violence continues to be unacceptably high. DV-alert Awareness sessions are two-hour learning sessions where individuals and groups can talk and learn about the issue of domestic violence. Outcomes: Participants who complete this session will be more aware of the signs of domestic violence, the ways in which it may occur and what they can do to put a stop it. Intended for: for health, allied health and frontline workers who are most likely to come in contact with people experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence.

Dates: 10am -12 noon (registration 9.50am) 28 February; 28 March; 17 April; 10 June; 26 June; (register through Lifeline Central Coast NSW) Cost: FREE Federally funded program for health, allied health and frontline workers.
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SUICIDE PREVENTION: SAFETALK WORKSHOP 3.5 HOUR WORKSHOP
About: More people in Australia under the age of 44 Intended for: The course is open to anyone over the die by suicide each year than any other cause. Yet age of 15 and no special skills are needed. It is of suicide is mostly preventable. Most people with particular benefit to those people who have an thoughts of suicide want to live and indicate directly interest in reducing suicide within community or indirectly that they want help. Tragically, often organisations such as; reception staff, volunteers, these signals are missed. carers, and teaching staff. Participants will leave more Outcomes: The safeTALK program trains participants willing and able to help people with thoughts of to recognise people with thoughts of suicide, how to suicide. talk to them and how to connect them with further suicide intervention help. Dates: 11 March; 5 June; 26 August; 2 October; 9.30am 1pm Cost: $75 per person

SAFETALK SCHOOLS AND YOUTH PROGRAM 3.5 HOUR WORKSHOP

Thanks to generous funding from the Rotary Club of North Gosford, the Safetalk program is available free of charge to Central Coast schools and youth organisations. Registered SafeTalk trainers are available to visit your school or organisation to deliver the program to groups of 10 or more people over the age of 15 (for example, students, teachers, youth workers support staff and others in contact with young people). For further information, please contact the Training and Development Manager (contact details are at the end).

CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS: MOVING ON - 3.5 HOUR WORKSHOP

About: This workshop explores the type of client that may be difficult to manage. Many of us have to deal with angry or unhappy clients as part of our roles, and it's never easy. However, having a good idea of how to deal with these problems beforehand will make it easier to react when they occur. Outcomes: Participants will recognise the importance of dealing effectively with difficult clients (both professionally and personally) and learn effective strategies that can be utilised immediately and in the longer term to improve professional performance and personal life. Participants will also develop a greater awareness of the effect such clients can have upon themselves - and the consequences. Intended for: This half day workshop will be useful for anyone having to deal on a professional level with clients they find challenging.

Dates: 25 February; 24 June; 9.30am 1pm Cost: $75 per person

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SELF-HARM - 3.5 HOURS WORKSHOP
About: People define self-harm in lots of different Outcomes: Participants will gain an awareness of ways. Usually self-harm is defined as someone why people self-harm and how to develop effective deliberately hurting themselves without wanting to support strategies. Participants will also develop an die. Engaging in self-harm may not mean that awareness of the impact upon themselves of someone wants to die. It is a behaviour that is used supporting someone who is self-harming and how to cope with difficult or painful feelings. Self-harm they can develop appropriate self-care. can be linked to a mental illness such as anxiety, Intended for: This workshop is designed for anyone depression and others and it is important to get who, as part of their employment, may find help for any mental health problems in order to themselves supporting someone who self-harms. help with the self-harm. Dates: 4 March; 14 October; 9.30am 1pm Cost: $75 per person

CRISIS SUPPORT WORKPLACE TRAINING [TELEPHONE CRISIS LINE TRAINING]

Are you interested in being part of an organisation that really makes a difference? Lifeline Central Coast NSW is calling for people from all walks of life to help maintain its 24 Hour Telephone Crisis Line by training to become a volunteer Telephone Crisis Supporter. To receive an information pack please ring Lifeline Central Coast 4323 6105 or email admin@lifelinecentralcoastnsw.org

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TAILORED TRAINING: You can also invite us to your organisation if you have more than ten
participants; please ask for details and cost.

VENUE:

Unless stated otherwise, all courses are conducted at Lifelines Training Facility at 15 Cary Street, Wyoming 2250.

FURTHER DETAILS
If you have any queries or questions, please contact:

Filiz Niyazi Training and Development Manager Lifeline Central Coast NSW PO Box 9094 Wyoming 2250 Tel: 02 4323 6105 Fax: 02 4324 2753 email: trainercc@lifelinecentralcoastnsw.org

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