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Coonabarabran | Yamayamarra Aboriginal Accidental Counsellor
April 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL
We will be running the same workshop in Coonamble and Gilgandra:
Coonamble :
DATE: Tuesday 16 April 2024
TIME: 9am to 3pm
VENUE: Coonamble Bowling Club, Aberford St, Coonamble NSW 2829
COST: FULLY- FUNDED. Morning tea and lunch provided.
REGISTER: https://lifelinecentralwest.org.au/event/W19_AAC
Gilgandra:
DATE: Thursday 18 April 2024
TIME: 9am to 3pm
VENUE: Gilgandra Services Club, 33 Morris St, Gilgandra NSW 2827
COST: FULLY- FUNDED. Morning tea and lunch provided.
REGISTER: https://lifelinecentralwest.org.au/event/W21_AAC
The Lifeline Central West Yamayamarra Aboriginal Accidental Counsellor course is designed for anyone who would like to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiencing difficult situations or a crisis by understanding more about their culture and beliefs, and learn to:
Recognise when the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders might be experiencing a crisis
Respond in a culturally appropriate and compassionate manner.
Referring to an appropriate service.
Have you ever found yourself supporting your mob, a friend, customer, client, colleague or even a stranger who is experiencing distress or a crisis, and you aren’t sure what to say? Our Aboriginal Accidental Counsellor workshop equips participants with the skills and knowledge to respond appropriately in these situations.
Learning how to ‘Recognise, Respond and Refer’ helps participants build their confidence to support our First Nations peoples in distress or experiencing a crisis. Participants will gain valuable knowledge and education on our First Nations peoples’ culture and history, as well as Mental Health whilst learning some tips on the following:
How to identify someone in distress
How to respond to First Nations peoples in crisis
through using effective communication skills.
How to ask directly around suicide.
Importance of self-care.
This face-to-face workshop is delivered by Lifeline Trainers.
It is open to both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples.
No pre-existing skills or knowledge are required. (age 16+)
DATE: Wednesday 17 April 2024
TIME: 10am to 4pm
VENUE: Coonabarabran Bowling Club, 49 Edwards Street,
Coonabarabran NSW 2357
COST: FULLY- FUNDED thanks to Western NSW PHN . Morning tea and lunch provided.
