We run a series of training sessions throughout the year, across a range of topics. Preview the topics and register for training today.
The VDDS offers a series of recorded webinars on mental health issues affecting people with an
intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder. These training webinars are designed for mental
health and disability professionals; however, are open to all. Some prior knowledge may be helpful.
We facilitate regular workshops for healthcare professionals working in Victorian Area Mental Health Services. These interactive in person and online workshops dive deep into key topics.
People with intellectual disability experience high rates of mental illness yet often have difficulty in accessing services and getting appropriate treatment. This workshop will explore the reasons for this and cover some of the modifications to practice that can be made to account for this.
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This online workshop will explore how to recognise when a person may have co-morbid autism that may complicate the diagnosis and management of serious mental illness
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People with intellectual disability experience high rates of mental illness yet often have difficulty in accessing services and getting appropriate treatment. This workshop will explore the reasons for this and cover some of the modifications to practice that can be made to account for this.
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This workshop will explore how to recognise when a person may have co-morbid autism that may complicate the diagnosis and management of serious mental illness
Start time:
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People with intellectual disability experience high rates of mental illness yet often have difficulty in accessing services and getting appropriate treatment. This workshop will explore the reasons for this and cover some of the modifications to practice that can be made to account for this.
Start time:
| End time:
This workshop will explore how to recognise when a person may have co-morbid autism that may complicate the diagnosis and management of serious mental illness
Start time:
| End time:
The VDDS is able to provide training to mental health teams on a variety of topics relevant to dual disability topics specific to your service. These sessions can occur face-to-face or online depending on your team’s preference. To enquire please call us on 03 9231 1988 or email vdds@svha.org.au.
If you work in public mental health, MHPOD is available through your workplace. We’ve worked closely with MHPOD to develop their Dual Disability curriculum. Visit their website to learn more about what they offer, and how to register.
This interactive educational resource is for anyone with an interest in intellectual disability mental health. The training has been specifically developed to support carers and families, Health and mental health professionals, and Disability professionals.
This XSeries Program has been designed to influence, empower and educate a wider population to improve the health and healthcare of people with intellectual disability.
To refer, or to enquire about training, please call the Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS) on (03) 9231 1988 or email vdds@svha.org.au to discuss your enquiry. Alternatively, please complete an enquiry form and one of our clinicians will call you.
The Victorian Dual Disability Service recognises the Traditional Owners of the land on which our office is located; the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nations. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and welcome all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to our health service.
