DE VIC STORM (2-day training 9.30am-4pm) – ONSITE - Melbourne/Naarm

STORM Skills Training®Training for Victorian Department of Education Staff

STORM Skills Training® is a two-day training for staff within the Victorian Department of Education (DE) who have capacity to support students in distress.

This training is delivered online or onsite. Make sure to check the delivery method when registering!

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This Session is ONSITE

Please remember, you’ll need to be available and present for both full days. The training is interactive, featuring group discussions, individual and group activities, and skills practice (including filmed skills practice). To get the most out of the training, please ensure you’re present and uninterrupted during both days.

For ethical and clinical reasons, you must attend both full days of the training. Unfortunately, part-time attendance isn’t an option.

Please note: While this session is currently scheduled as onsite, there is a possibility of the training moving to an online format due to circumstances. If this change occurs, participants will be notified in advance.

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What You’ll Gain from This Training

• Confidence & Skills: You’ll build the skills and confidence to support adolescents and young adults who self-harm.
• A Deeper Understanding of Self-Harm: You’ll learn more about distress in adolescents and young people and how self-harm can present and how to approach this topic in conversation.
• Positive Conversations: We’ll build on how to engage in conversations around risk and vulnerability in a positive and empowering way.
• Practical Skills: You’ll extend your knowledge and skills to confidently identify, assess, and support individuals at risk of self-harm and/or suicide.

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STORM Skills Training® Skill Sets Include:

• Skill Set 1: Connecting and understanding
• Skill Set 2: Assessment of vulnerability to suicide and self-harm
• Skill Set 3: Working towards sharing information
• Skill Set 4: Supporting the support network
• Skill Set 5: Safety planning

This program is grounded in current best practices for working with young people (ages 12-24) who are at risk of self harm and/or suicide. It’s based on adult education theories and evidence showing participants who engage fully (including filmed skills practice) see improvements in skills, confidence, and attitudes around suicide prevention.

Skills practice is a key part of this training, and you will take part in filmed practice to help reinforce the learning. Research shows this type of practice helps embed the knowledge long-term.

To learn more, check out www.stormskillstraining.co.uk.

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Who Can Attend?

This training is only available to staff within the Victorian Department of Education (DE) who are responsible for conducting suicide risk assessments and safety plans with students experiencing self harm and/or suicidal thoughts. Priority is given to those in the following roles:

• Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs)
• Student Support Services (SSS)
• Secondary School Nurses (SSN)
• Wellbeing Staff (must have completed Suicide Risk Continuum Training)

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A Few Important Notes:

• This training builds on your existing knowledge of risk and safety conversations in prevention contexts. Please make sure to follow any relevant policies and procedures from the Department of Education.
• If you’ve been recently impacted by suicide or grief, we recommend considering delaying the training.

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On the Day:

• Arrival: It’s important to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time, as access will be denied if you arrive late, for clinical governance and emotional safety reasons.
• Location: Please see your ticket for address and 2 day reminder email
• Breaks: Regular breaks will be provided, along with a longer lunch break. BYO food, snacks, drinks, or even coffee to keep you refreshed. Please note, this event is NOT catered.

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Before the Training:

We’ll send you a reminder email and access details closer to the session. Please make sure to review the resources and print anything you might need ahead of time.

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Need to Cancel?

If you need to cancel your registration, please email us as soon as possible with your full name, school, and training date. You can reach us at vicworkshops@headspace.org.au.

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We’re excited to have you join us!

Best regards,

headspace Schools & Communities