Introduction to personal support for community leaders

Next date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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VCC Emergencies Ministry has been working in the emergency management space providing support to communities following emergencies and disasters for over 45 years.

Our facilitators have significant first-hand experience in emergency management settings such as Relief Centres, community outreach, vigils etc.

This program offers and introduction to personal support and facilitating self-recovery following an emergency. It will provide you with the opportunity to learn simple safe ways to support those affected by emergency events, your colleagues and yourself.

It will cover how stress and critical incidents affect us and how we can be better prepared to work through these challenging times and come through well.

Objectives are to understand

  • Stress reactions
  • Different types of stress
  • Psychological first aid
  • The importance of self-care

Sessions are being held at:

  • Alexandra: Tuesday 10 November, 9am–12pm, Alexandra Shire Chambers
  • Highlands: Wednesday 11 November, 9am–12pm, Highlands Hall
  • Yea: Wednesday 11 November, 1:30pm–4:30pm, Yea Shire Hall (Supper Room 
  • Yarck: Tuesday 10 November, afternoon/evening, time and venue TBC.

When

  • Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, 12 November 2026 | 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM

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