CHAMPS & Space4Us Facilitator Training

Workshop details

Learn to facilitate CHAMPS & Space4Us peer support groups. These groups aim to help kids learn more about mental health & connect with other young people who have a parent/adult family member with mental health challenges and learn ways to cope with tricky times.

Please note: day 2 of this workshop is not available via Zoom. You must attend The Bouverie Centre in person. You will not be able to join online.

What will you learn?

• Day 1: Livestream online via Zoom
  An introduction to CHAMPS & Space4Us peer groups.

• Day 2: In person at The Bouverie Centre
  Experiential day to learn and practice CHAMPS & Space4Us activities.

• Day 3: Livestream online via Zoom
  Consolidation of learning and planning for implementation.

Workshop style

This 3-day facilitator training will include theory and practical components. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to facilitate CHAMPS and Space4Us peer groups for children who have a parent/adult family member with a mental illness. 

This training is facilitated by Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness Program Co-ordinators, Children & Young People (CYP) Workers, and people with lived and living experience of the Victorian Program.

Relevant audience

This training is recommended for mental health clinicians, peer workers and community support workers who work with families where a parent has a mental illness and are interested in facilitating groups for children.