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The Mental Health Training and Development Unit (MHTDU) is committed to professional development and training for clinicians of all disciplines in mental health/psychiatric programs.
The MHTDU is a unit of NorthWestern Mental Health and its primary role is to assist in the workforce development needs of clinical staff. It offers a variety of workshops and programs designed for mental health practitioners of all disciplines.
Registration for 2008 workshops NOW OPEN
Please see right-hand side of screen for 2008 calendar and registration form.
UPDATE: the following workshops are Fully Booked, no further applications will be registered:
- 'Understanding and treating people with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder' 14th May
- 'Working with the complex client with a forensic history and a mental illness' 28th May
- 'ASIST' 5th & 6th June
- 'Mental state assessment, interviewing and documentation' 26th & 27th August
The main workshop venue is located at:
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Function and Convention Centre
Main Block, Ground Floor
Entrance from Grattan St
Parkville Vic 3050
(check confirmation letter as workshops occasionally held at alternative venues)
Confirmation of registration:
The MHTDU processes the registration details and provides a confirmation letter via email or fax to the participant within 1-3 days. The confirmation letter provides details regarding workshop Start/Finish Times, Catering and Parking Information.
If the workshop is already fully booked, the MHTDU will notify the applicant and will be placed on the waiting list. The applicant will be contacted if a position becomes available.
Participants are encouraged to arrive early if driving, as parking at The Royal Melbourne Hospital - Wilson Car Park is extremely limited and there is no other all-day parking near the hospital. Public transport is highly recommended, with a variety of trams servicing the area. Please plan your trip thoroughly to ensure you arrive on time.
The MHTDU has a strict policy with regard to changes or cancellations to registrations. An administration fee of up to 50% of the course fee will apply to all cancellations made within 7 days prior to the workshop day. Name changes to the registration can be made up until the day prior to the workshop.
Enquiries and requests:
The MHTDU welcomes enquiries and requests for assistance. Our training consultants can assist in the identification of organisational training needs and the development of training processes. On-site, team-based and discipline specific training can be tailored to the individual requirements of organisations across Australia.
For all your Professional Development and Training Needs, please contact us at MHTDU@mh.org.au
Tel: (03) 9342 7565
Fax: (03) 9342 8216
| Manager: |
Tracey Pearce |
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Clinical Specialist/Training Consultant: |
Treena Mossop |
| Clinical Specialist/Training Consultant: |
Liz Currie |
| Clinical Specialist/Training Consultant: |
Emma Smith |
| Administrative Officer: |
Trish North |
MHTDU postal address:
Mental Health Training and Development Unit
NorthWestern Mental Health
1 North, Main Block
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Grattan Street
Parkville Vic 3050
ABN: 73 802 706 972
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