# Event Details - **Event Name**: Learning More About BPD: A Workshop For Families & Friends (1 day) - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: *Please note this workshop is designed for families and friends (over the age of 18) of people living with BPD. It is NOT for clinicians.About this EventLearning More About BPD: A Workshop For Families & Friends (1-day)This one day workshop is for carers (families and friends) who support someone with (or a likely diagnosis) of borderline personality disorder (BPD). It provides information about BPD and how to best support the person whilst still caring for yourselves. The group will explore a number of educational and practical approaches to learning new skills in the context of a safe environment amongst other carers.Presenters:Jo Veltkamp is a mental health nurse with extensive experience in a variety of roles in both private and public metal health settings. Her predominant interest lies in working with those with a lived experience of personality disorder and their carers. She is currently employed as a Senior Clinician at Spectrum working in collaboration with the Spectrum Lived Experience Team (consumer and carer) and the intake team. She also continues to work with adolescents and adults in public mental health settings.Jackie Knight works as a Lived Experience Worker – Carer here at Spectrum. She uses her lived experience as a carer for her son who lives with mental health issues to inform her work with carers. Jackie has been supporting carers and running various workshops for carers for nearly ten years and finds the experience both enlightening and rewarding. Jackie advocates for carers’ interests through her involvement with peak carer organisations. She has an educational background in psychology and public policy.Who should register? Family and friends (over the age of 18) of people with (or a likely) diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Not suitable for people with BPD or paid carers (unless also in a personal caring role). NB Victoria residents only.Cost: $20.00 (via credit card only) [Please contact spectrumcarers@easternhealth.org.au if this is likely to cause difficulties]Lunch: A light lunch, morning and afternoon tea including a vegetarian selection is provided.Getting to Spectrum: Spectrum is located at 110 Church Street, on the corner of Church Street and Tweedie Place. Entrance is via the front of the building, to the right of the Skoda car dealership.Public transport:Tram 78 on Church Street. Alight at Tweedie Pl/Church Street (Stop 63).Tram 109 on Victoria Parade (about a 5 min walk to 110 Church Street)Tram 75 on Bridge Rd (about a 7 min walk to 110 Church Street)Car parking:There is very limited 2 hour street parking available in the area. All day parking is available in:Richmond Traders, 271 Bridge rd, Richmond – 7 minute walk ($18/day)35 Elizabeth Street, Richmond – 11 minute walk ($20 a day)1 Allowah Terrace, Richmond – 12 minute walk (about $26/day)Cancellation policy: If your circumstances change and you no longer can attend this event, please log into your Eventbrite account and cancel your ticket and request a refund no later than one (1) week prior to the event. A refund will not be issued if notification has not been received within this time frame and you will be required to pay for the event. Please note that Eventbrite's booking fees are non-refundable and will not be covered by Spectrum should you wish to cancel your ticket.General enquiries: Email spectrumtraining@easternhealth.org.au or phone Spectrum (03) 8413 8750.COVID-19 Update: To ensure a COVIDsafe event, please do not attend if you:Show symptoms of COVID-19, including cough, fever, runny nose, shortness of breathHave been recently diagnosed with COVID-19 and released from self-isolation on day 5 or day 6Are a close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 caseNB This workshop is aimed at those who provide care and support in a voluntary capacity to those experiencing BPD. It is not relevant for:people with lived experience unless they are in an active caring role for someone with BPD themselves.clinicians and workers. Spectrum provides separate clinician training. Please refer to our . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/learning-more-about-bpd-a-workshop-for-families-and-friends-1-day/100001996967118408 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, mental-health, nonprofit, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Richmond - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Spectrum - **lat**: -37.8142613 - **long**: 144.99965350000002 - **full address**: Spectrum, 110 Church Street, Richmond, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Learning More About BPD: A Workshop For Families & Friends (1 day) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a9ce28c2193094ffd297da9ef26e638b3781ab96ae0152ffa9217a90b02fd0e4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8e8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786305171 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Learning More About BPD: A Workshop For Families & Friends (1 day) being held? - **A:** Learning More About BPD: A Workshop For Families & Friends (1 day) takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Spectrum, 110 Church Street, Richmond, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Learning More About BPD: A Workshop For Families & Friends (1 day)? - **A:** Learning More About BPD: A Workshop For Families & Friends (1 day) is organized by Spectrum Personality Disorder Service for Victoria. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Learning More About BPD: A Workshop For Families & Friends (1 day) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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