Safer Together Program spotlight: Faster care, better lives for Victorians
Delivering timely stroke care can mean the difference between lifelong disability and a full recovery.
Delivering timely stroke care can mean the difference between lifelong disability and a full recovery.
The handbook is an essential starting point for all services. This handbook is designed to assist with the implementation of Safewards in your service. It contains:
This collection of video resources provides a comprehensive overview of the Safewards model and it’s interventions.
These videos are designed for general health services. They support both the understanding of the Safewards model and it’s 6 domains and examples of how each intervention can be used in the clinical setting. Whether you’re introducing Safewards for the first time or refreshing your team’s knowledge, these resources are designed to support your journey.
Safer Care Victoria
This year we began expanding the Safewards model from mental health into general health settings. To support this we are developing a resource guide and video tools to help health services implement the model effectively.
We are proud to support health services in embedding the Zero Suicide Framework (ZSF) into practice, in direct response to the Royal Commission’s recommendations.
The fifth Improving Sexual Safety Workshop in May brought together leaders and practitioners dedicated to advancing sexual safety in mental health settings. The event was opened by Kate Thwaites, Deputy Chief Mental Health Nurse, with a video address from Minister Ingrid Stitt reinforcing the initiative’s importance.
Five mental health services showcased significant achievements over the past two years, including:
Safer Care Victoria