Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - Talking About Suicide
Mental Health First Aid International
Accreditation: Yes
Beginner; Foundation
Priority Groups
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
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 (MHFA) - Yarns
Mental Health First Aid International
Accreditation: Yes
Beginner; Foundation
Priority Groups
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
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: 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 & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - Youth
Mental Health First Aid International
Accreditation: Yes
Beginner; Foundation
Priority Groups
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Children and Youth
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 and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Policy Position
Suicide Prevention Australia
Accreditation: No
Advanced; Priority Groups
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
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
Black Dog Institute
Accreditation: No
Advanced; Health
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: 6.5 hours (5.5 hours education + 1 hour performance review Location: Online
Cost: $75 Is this a free resource? No
Contact Information: education@blackdog.org.au
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Aftercare Policy Position Statement
Suicide Prevention Australia
Accreditation: No
Beginner; Foundation
Support After Suicide
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
Beyond Blue
Accreditation: No
Beginner; Foundation
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)
Suicide Prevention Australia
Accreditation: No
Beginner; Social Risk Factors
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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Be You
Beyond Blue
Accreditation: No
Beginner; Foundation
Priority Groups
Children and Youth
Type of Activity: Resources
Be You is the national mental health in education initiative delivered by Beyond Blue, in collaboration with Early Childhood Australia and headspace. Be You supports educators from early learning services and schools to develop a positive, inclusive and resilient learning community where every child, young person, educator and family can achieve their best possible mental health.
Duration: Location:
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact Information:
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CALD Lived Experience Research Stage 1 Report (National Suicide Prevention Taskforce)
Suicide Prevention Australia
Accreditation: No
Advanced; Priority Groups
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Lived Experience of Suicide
Type of Activity: Research Paper
This research piece focuses on people who have attempted suicide or experienced a suicidal crisis and who are from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. A focus on the lived experience of people from CALD backgrounds also allows the consideration of immigration and its consequences as a factor in suicidal behaviour and crisis.
Duration: Location:
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact Information:
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