Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (MHFATM) - Talking about Non-Suicidal Self Injury
Accreditation: Yes
Learning Pathway = Awareness; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention;
ORGANISATION: Mental Health First Aid International
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
This half-day course is for adults assisting an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who may be engaging in non-suicidal self-injury. The course is only delivered by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people trained and accredited by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Duration: 5 hours Location: Australia Wide
Cost: Varies Is this a free resource? No
Contact information: mhfa@mhfa.com.au 03 90790200
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (MHFATM) - Talking About Suicide
Accreditation: Yes
Learning Pathway = Awareness; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention;
ORGANISATION: Mental Health First Aid International
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
This half-day course is for adults assisting an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours. The course is only delivered by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people trained and accredited by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Duration: 5 hours Location: Australia Wide
Cost: Varies Is this a free resource? No
Contact information: mhfa@mhfa.com.au 03 90790200
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (MHFATM) - Yarns
Accreditation: Yes
Learning Pathway = Awareness; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention;
ORGANISATION: Mental Health First Aid International
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
This 9-hour course teaches adults who provide information to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities about mental health first aid and self-care. The course is open any adult and is only delivered by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people trained and accredited by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Duration: 9 hours Location: Australia Wide
Cost: Varies Is this a free resource? No
Contact information: mhfa@mhfa.com.au 0390790200
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (MHFATM) - Youth
Accreditation: Yes
Learning Pathway = Mental Health; Groups Disproportionately Affected by Suicide; Children and young people
ORGANISATION: Mental Health First Aid International
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
This 14-18 hour course teaches adults how to assist an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, including suicidal thoughts and behaviours. The course is only delivered by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people trained and accredited by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Duration: 14-18 hours Location: Australia Wide
Cost: Varies Is this a free resource? No
Contact information: mhfa@mhfa.com.au 03 90790200
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (MHFATM)
Accreditation: Yes
Learning Pathway = Mental Health; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention;
ORGANISATION: Mental Health First Aid International
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
From a culturally informed perspective you will learn how to assist an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. The course is only delivered by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people trained and accredited by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Duration: 14 Hours Location: Australia Wide
Cost: Varies Is this a free resource? No
Contact information: mhfa@mhfa.com.au 03 90790200
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Policy Position
Accreditation:
Learning Pathway = Suicide Policy and Prevention; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention;
ORGANISATION: Suicide Prevention Australia
Type of Activity: Report or Policy Document
Position and Commentary on Suicide Prevention Australia's position for suicide prevention in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities.
Duration: Location:
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact information:
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Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention
Accreditation:
Learning Pathway = Intervention; Health;
ORGANISATION: Black Dog Institute
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. It also provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement.
Duration: 7.5 hours (education plus performance review) Location:
Cost: $75 Is this a free resource? No
Contact information: education@blackdog.org.au
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Aftercare Policy Position Statement
Accreditation:
Learning Pathway = Aftercare; Foundation;
ORGANISATION: Suicide Prevention Australia
Type of Activity: Report or Policy Document
Suicide Prevention Australia has developed a policy position focused on aftercare. This statement recognises that surviving a suicide attempt is a risk factor of a future attempt, and provides context and commentary for a position.
Duration: Location:
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact information:
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Associations of training to assist a suicidal person with subsequent quality of support: Results from a national survey of the Australian public
Accreditation:
Learning Pathway = Awareness; Foundation;
ORGANISATION: Beyond blue
Type of Activity: Research Paper
When a person is in severe distress, people in their social network can potentially take action to reduce the person’s suicide risk. The present study used data from a community survey to examine whether people who had received training in how to assist a person at risk of suicide had higher quality intentions and actions to provide support.
Duration: Location:
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact information:
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Background Paper: Socio-economic and environmental determinants of suicide (Aug 2023)
Accreditation:
Learning Pathway = Suicide Policy and Prevention; Social Determinants of Suicidal Behaviour;
ORGANISATION: Suicide Prevention Australia
Type of Activity: Report or Policy Document
A comprehensive list of Socio-economic and Environmental Determinants of Suicide (SEDS) is set out, giving for each a brief description and a summary of evidence of links to suicide. This list will provide the basis for a final report in this project which will set out key recommendations for each SEDS as well overarching recommendations.
Duration: Location:
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact information:
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