Corporate Training - Occupational Violence and Aggression and other related topics

How will the training benefit my business or organisation and my team?

The program benefits your business or organisation by:

• ensuring the safety of your staff and clients or customers,

• reduces the incidents of workplace violence and the subsequent impacts of this including costs for your businesses or organisation.

• ensures that staff members are confident to perform their role in the workplace and generally leads to higher self-esteem and a general feeling of empowerment.

• increases positive interactions and reduced conflict between staff members.

• increased productivity in the workplace.

• a reduction in and improved resilience to anxiety and stress for staff in the workplace.

• team building.

We can also provide several options for employers looking to run self-defence programs for team building, or as part of their Health and Wellbeing initiative.

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Who is the facilitator of the program?

The facilitator of the program is Tracey McCurdy. She has worked in the welfare sector for the last twenty years and is a qualified Social Worker and Trainer and Assessor. She’s spent over a decade managing a range of Community Services programs including the Family Violence and Victims Assistance Program.

She also has a passion for martial arts and has been studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the last 9 years. She has seen in herself the benefits any kind of self-defence and situational awareness training can have and now wants to share this with others.

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What is included in the program content?

The content of the training can be tailored to suit your business or organisations needs. The facilitator has extensive experience in training design and development and can ensure both the content and delivery method work for you! 

For Occupational Violence and Aggression Training the content includes:

• Predisposing factors and triggers for aggression and violence

• Interpersonal factors that may contribute to aggression and violence

• Recognition of early signs of increased agitation

• Communication skills, including body language and use of micro skills

• Verbal de-escalation strategies including conflict resolution

• Non-verbal de-escalation strategies and techniques

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All content is aligned to meet the duty of care requirements under the Work Health and Safety Act and the occupational violence and aggression training is aligned to the Department of Health and Human Services guide for violence and aggression training in health services. 

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How will the training be structured?

The program includes a combination of instructional learning, role play, reflection, and simulation in addition to theoretical review. 

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How long is the program?

We can tailor the program to suit your needs; sessions can range from 60-minutes, 90 minutes, half day, or full day format. We can deliver a one-off session or multiple sessions at your workplace or at our venue.

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Where can I get more information, including the cost or make a booking?

You can request a quote using the 'Get a quote' form below, use the 'contact us' form to get more information, email us tracey.mccurdy@ovait.com.au or give us a call 0434 604 808.

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