vetAWARE
vetAWARE is a veteran mental health training package for Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) contracted community nurses.
Mental health is an important issue for the veteran and ex-service community as mental health issues may arise from military experience.
Lifeline Australia has been contracted by the DVA to develop and deliver a national mental health training package for DVA-contracted community nursing providers.
The training focuses on the mental health issues of veterans, war widow(er)s and former and current Defence Force members.
vetAWARE training
The training will:
• enable community nurses to identify mental health conditions and respond appropriately to clients presenting with mental health issues, including appropriate referral processes; and
• enhance nurses' confidence and provide them with self care strategies when working with clients with potential mental health issues.
The training package has been endorsed by the Royal College of Nursing Australia. Community nurses who complete the training will achieve Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) points and Continuing Development Points (CDP) towards their professional development.
vetAWARE workshops
To register for a vetAWARE workshop, please select from the list of vetAWARE training dates and register using the vetAWARE workshop registration form
vetAWARE online training
From 1 September 2011 registered and enrolled nurses will also have the option of participating in the training online. The online version of the training will provide nurses, who are unable to attend the workshops, with an interactive, engaging and user-friendly training package.
Watch this site for updates on vetAWARE online registration details.
Further information
Please contact vetaware@lifeline.org.au