Supported Residential Services Training
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services funds training for Supported Residential Services (SRS) staff and proprietors. For enquiries, please phone 1300 111 636 or email events@lasa.asn.au
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June 2019
Medication Administration and Management in SRS (Dandenong, VIC)
This workshop will inform personal support coordinators and workers, managers and proprietors about medication administration and management requirements as specified in legislation and will include an overview, and interactive session around: Effective communication skills when administering residents’ medication Correct administration of prescribed and non-prescribed medications Minimising the risks associated with the administration of residents’ medication. Click here to download PDF brochure
Register here »Responding to Concerning and Challenging Behaviours in SRS (Ballarat, VIC)
Learning outcomes for the workshop: • Develop an understanding of why challenging behaviour may occur in an SRS. • Broaden knowledge in recognising verbal and physical signs which may indicate the potential for violence. • Utilise de-escalation techniques for the challenging situations. • Communication and documentation pre and post incident. • Understand the support you need after a challenging situation. • Minimise the risk of challenging/ threatening behaviour occurring in the SRS. Click here to download the brochure
Register here »Residents and Mental Health: Better Practice in SRS (Melbourne, VIC)
East Melbourne, Victoria 3002 Australia + Google Map
Attending this training will support proprietors and staff of SRS to: Understand mental illness and behaviour, Recognise behaviour triggers, Interpret behaviour change, Take safe and effective action. As of August 2015, the department requires all proprietors and staff of pension-level SRS to complete mental health training. Prior qualification may be recognised as meeting this requirement. Click here to download the flyer for further information
Register here »August 2019
Residents and Mental Health: Better Practice in SRS (Dandenong, VIC)
Attending this training will support proprietors and staff of SRS to: Understand mental illness and behaviour, Recognise behaviour triggers, Interpret behaviour change, Take safe and effective action. As of August 2015, the department requires all proprietors and staff of pension-level SRS to complete mental health training. Prior qualification may be recognised as meeting this requirement. Click here to download the flyer for further information
Register here »Medication Administration and Management in SRS (Ballarat, VIC)
This workshop will inform personal support coordinators and workers, managers and proprietors about medication administration and management requirements as specified in legislation and will include an overview, and interactive session around: Effective communication skills when administering residents’ medication Correct administration of prescribed and non-prescribed medications Minimising the risks associated with the administration of residents’ medication. Click here to download PDF brochure
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