Courses

Personal Safety is a one day workshop. Topics covered include basic physiology, first aid considerations, communication and de-escalation and the practice and proficiency in a range of evasive techniques

Team Restraint training is a 3 day workshop that is conducted in addition to the Personal Safety workshop for identified staff. Topics covered include a revision of the personal safety evasive techniques, and a range of team restraint techniques

This course provides training in situational awareness, personal safety, verbal de-escalation, non-violent breakaway techniques and principles underpinning the causes and types of youth violence.

This course is for workers who may face danger from people affected by alcohol or drug abuse.

Review, refresh and update VPM skills. In this course the Instructor will work with participants to develop an individualised learning plan to ensure that they achieve their personal learning goals in both knowledge and skills. Participants may be required to present records from previous training.

Often a confident manner can discourage violence in others. An improvement in physical fitness and has been shown to have reciprocal improvements in mental well-being and confidence. The VPMA Fitness Instructor will conduct a pre-exercise screening to ensure the safety of participants prior to engaging in the exercise program. The program includes the development of a comprehensive individual fitness profile and exercise program to address specific needs or achieve desired fitness goals. Programs are reviewed and updated monthly through online access with our Instructors or in person by arrangement. Fitness services include traditional gym based programs as well as yoga and tai chi style exercise and meditation.