Mental Health First Aid (MHFATM) Older Person
Accreditation: Yes
Learning Pathway = Awareness; Groups Disproportionately Affected by Suicide; People living with mental illness
ORGANISATION: Mental Health First Aid International
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
This 12-hour course teaches adults how to assist an older person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, including suicidal thoughts and behaviours. Suitable for adults who work with, live with or care for a person aged over 65 and is available via face-to-face delivery mode. The course is only delivered by Accredited Mental Health First Aid Australia Instructors.
Duration: 12 Hours Location:
Cost: Varies Is this a free resource? No
Contact information: mhfa@mhfa.com.au 03 90790200
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Mental Health First Aid (MHFATM) Teen
Accreditation: Yes
Learning Pathway = Awareness; Groups Disproportionately Affected by Suicide; Children and young people
ORGANISATION: Mental Health First Aid International
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
This 3.5 hour course teaches adolescents how to assist a peer who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis including suicidal thoughts and behaviours. Suitable for adolescents in Years 7-9 and 10-12 to provide peer-to-peer support and is available via a face-to face delivery mode. The course is only delivered by Accredited Mental Health First Aid Australia Instructors.
Duration: 3.5 hours Location: Australia Wide
Cost: Varies Is this a free resource? No
Contact information: mhfa@mhfa.com.au 03 90790200
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Mental Health Workshop - Suicide Prevention
Accreditation: Yes
Learning Pathway = Awareness; Foundation;
ORGANISATION: Mindblank
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
Tools and templates to support further understanding of early intervention mental health practice in the workplace; clear definitions of the role of an accidental counsellor.
Duration: 1.5-3 hours Location:
Cost: Varies Is this a free resource? No
Contact information:
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Mindout - LGBTIQ+ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Webinars
Accreditation: No
Learning Pathway = Mental Health; Groups Disproportionately Affected by Suicide; People who identify as LGBTIQA+
ORGANISATION: LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
Type of Activity: Online Event
MindOut webinars critically engage with topics related to mental health and suicide prevention for LGBTIQ+ people. Webinars are free to watch and cover a wide range of subjects.
Duration: Location: Australia Wide
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact information: mindout@lgbtiqhealth.org.au (02) 7209 6301
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MindOut Webinar: Communicating about mental illness and suicide in LGBTI Communities
Accreditation: No
Learning Pathway = Mental Health; Foundation; People who identify as LGBTIQA+
ORGANISATION: LGBTIQA+ Health Australia
Type of Activity: Online Event
Guidelines for the safe and accurate portrayal of suicide and mental illness developed by Mindframe. The program acknowledges the increased need for resources and support for the mental health of the LGBTI community. Consequently, it has specific resources for the reporting of mental illness and suicide in LGBTI communities. (Video)
Duration: 1 Hour Location: Online
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact information: mindout@lgbtiqhealth.org.au 02 72096301
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Online assessment of suicide stigma, literacy and effect in Australia’s rural farming community
Accreditation: No
Learning Pathway = Suicide Policy and Prevention; Social Determinants of Suicidal Behaviour; People living in rural and remote communities
ORGANISATION: Beyond Blue
Type of Activity: Research Paper
In Australia, farming populations have been identified as having higher rates of suicide, in comparison to metropolitan, rural and regional communities. The reasons for this are unclear although stigma is considered a risk factor. This study was designed to understand the role of suicide stigma and suicide literacy and the relationship between these.
Duration: Location: Online
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact information:
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Accreditation: Yes
Learning Pathway = Awareness; Lived Experience of Suicide;
ORGANISATION: Roses in the Ocean
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
A two-day workshop designed to develop specific skills for impactful engagement in suicide prevention activities. Gain clarity of your lived experience insights, prepare to step into lived experience representative or advisory roles, and experience how to bring your perspectives and those of others to a consultation process. It provides a framework to explore your lived experience and how it can be combined with other skills for the greatest influence and meaning.
Duration: 2 Days Location: Australia Wide
Cost: See website Is this a free resource? No
Contact information: enquiries@rosesintheocean.com.au 1300411461
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Accreditation: No
Learning Pathway = Postvention; Foundation;
ORGANISATION: Standby Support After Suicide
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
This workshop is offered to communities as a means of community engagement. It engages a range of community stakeholders in a single activity and allows community assets to be recognised through a community specific scenario focusing on the impact of suicide on individuals, and groups within the community. The workshop allows the community response to be understood from each stake-holders perspective.
Duration: 1 Day Location:
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact information: 1300 727 247
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Accreditation: Yes
Learning Pathway = Intervention; Foundation;
ORGANISATION: OzHelp Health and Wellbeing at Work
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
Training in the appropriate methods and techniques to assist with 'on the ground support' to workmates who may be experiencing a tough time. This training session delivered by OzHelp is aimed at people who have an interest in health and wellbeing, and who want to develop skills to give them the confidence to look out for individuals within their team/organisation.
Duration: 3.5 Hours Location:
Cost: Varies Is this a free resource? No
Contact information:
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Postvention Policy Position Statement
Accreditation: No
Learning Pathway = Postvention; Foundation;
ORGANISATION: Suicide Prevention Australia
Type of Activity: Report or Policy Document
A policy position focused on postvention. A statement on access to postvention services, including context and commentary
Duration: Location:
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact information:
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