Events, training & courses

This workshop is aimed at clinicians with advanced knowledge and experience of working with ACT in their clinical practice. During this 2-day workshop, participants will be delving deeper into the theory underlying ACT and translate this expanded understanding into more flexible implementation of

The Mental Health Act prescribes rights, processes and procedures for consumers whose treatment is compulsory. The Act can be applied to all settings and circumstances regarding mental health issues.

Bookings currently not available. Contact MHTDU for expressions of interest. Holistic, client-centred thinking underpins Safety and Inclusion (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, CALD, children, family and LGBTQIA+) practice. Clinicians delivering Trauma Informed Care, Single Session

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 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

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 2-day workshop aims to enhance participants’ skills in delivering ACT-consistent interventions in their practice. This is an intermediate workshop requiring participants to have a solid understanding of the core principles of ACT, and have used ACT in their practice for at least 6 months

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