Events, training & courses

This highly engaging program brings together concepts, themes and skills derived from the contemporary literature including the Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events (CASE) approach; a risk assessment and formulation model that emphasises prevention over prediction; and Safety Planning

This interactive workshop will examine frameworks that inform nursing practice and reinforce how critical thinking leads to improved outcomes for consumers and reduces clinical errors. The workshop will utilise the principles of clinical reasoning and critical thinking in mental health nursing

This workshop introduces the application of psychological management principles within a recovery framework assisting people who experience problematic persistent auditory hallucinations and to a lesser extent, delusions. Drawing on CBT, ACT and information processing models, it combines theoretical

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication, with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for, and commitment to, a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within

This training will explore new developments in psychoactive substance use with a particular focus on methamphetamines and examine the tension/dichotomy in the literature around substance misuse. It will also identify current trends and innovations in clinical interventions.

This clinical intervention focuses on the use of environments, equipment and activities to regulate individuals’ sensory experience and optimise physiological and emotional well-being. This introductory workshop offers opportunities to experience the sensory approach and explore the application of

The application of legislation within the mental health setting can be complex and raise ethical dilemmas. This interactive workshop considers relevant legislation and provides a framework for approaching dilemmas. It draws upon the experience of consumers, families and carers, medical and legal

This highly engaging program brings together concepts, themes and skills derived from the contemporary literature including the Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events (CASE) approach; a risk assessment and formulation model that emphasises prevention over prediction; and Safety Planning

This interactive and practice based workshop looks at approaches to implementing Safewards in acute inpatient units with a focus on making the Safewards package useful for staff and consumers. This workshop provides practical examples of how the 10 identified domains in the Safewards model can be

This workshop is designed for key staff working in services and teams who have a focus on providing clinical expertise and support around working with parent consumers and those who have children in their care. This workshop will provide an opportunity to discuss complex aspects of working in the

This workshop explores how we understand and work with consumers with BPD. Drawing on General Psychiatric Management and the Relationship Management model to develop client-centred treatment and management plans. Principles for practice to help guide your clinical work will also be discussed