Communicating About Suicide in the Media
Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre
Accreditation:
Beginner; Foundation
Priority Groups
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre have developed this self-directed, online training course to upskill media professionals working with culturally diverse media outlets on how to report suicide safely in the media.
Duration: Location: Online
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact Information: hanan.al-alawneh@health.qld.gov.au (07) 3317 1234
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Compassionate Foundations
Australian Public Service Commission
Accreditation: Yes
Beginner; Foundation
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
This is an upstream capability-building training suite developed specifically for the Australian Public Service (APS) to help APS staff provide early support to people before their experience leads them to become distressed and/or suicidal in the understanding that a simple act of compassion may be the life-raft a person needs to hold on to hope. Note: Compassionate Foundations is only available to Australian Public Service staff registered with APSLearn
Duration: Up to 6 Hours Location: Online
Cost: Free to Australian Public Service Staff Only Is this a free resource? Yes with conditions
Contact Information:
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Cores Suicide Prevention Training
Kentish Regional Clinic
Accreditation: Yes
Beginner; Foundation
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
The training is designed to provide individuals and communities with the essential skills and resources required to identify and respond to a person at risk of suicide and build on a community's capacity to eliminate suicide.
Duration: 1 Day (7 Hours) Location: Victoria
Cost: Varies Is this a free resource? No
Contact Information: admin@kentishrc.com.au 0364911552
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Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Populations Policy Position Statement
Suicide Prevention Australia
Accreditation: No
Advanced; Priority Groups
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Type of Activity: Report or Policy Document
A policy position about culturally and linguistically diverse communities suicide prevention. Policy on providing culturally appropriate services for suicide prevention, including policy, context and commentary.
Duration: Location:
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact Information:
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Culturally Responsive Suicide Prevention Training for Human Service Workers
Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre
Accreditation: Yes
Beginner; Foundation
Priority Groups
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Health
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre has developed a self-directed, online Training - which teaches human service workers how to identify and support people from culturally diverse backgrounds who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviours.
Duration: 5-6 Hours Location: Online
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact Information: hanan.al-alawneh@health.qld.gov.au (07) 3317 1234
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Defence and Veteran Suicide Policy Position
Suicide Prevention Australia
Accreditation: No
Advanced; Priority Groups
Veterans
Type of Activity: Report or Policy Document
Policy on moral injury management, and suicide prevention for military veterans.
Duration: Location:
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact Information:
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Disasters Policy Position Statement
Suicide Prevention Australia
Accreditation: No
Advanced; Social Risk Factors
Financial Insecurity
Type of Activity: Report or Policy Document
A policy position focused on disasters. A statement on suicide prevention needs in the event of disasters or economic crises. Includes context and commentary.
Duration: Location:
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact Information:
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Effective interventions to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviours among children in contact with child protection and out of-home care systems: a rapid evidence review
Suicide Prevention Australia
Accreditation: No
Beginner; Priority Groups
Children and Youth
Social Risk Factors
Contact with the Criminal Justice System
Type of Activity: Research Paper
This rapid evidence review outlines the role played by involvement in the child protection system—including placement in OOHC—as a risk factor for suicidal behaviour, and reviews the effectiveness of interventions focused on OOHC for at-risk children in reducing suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts and suicide deaths
Duration: Location:
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact Information:
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Equal not the same: Introduction to LGBTIQ+ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
Accreditation: No
Beginner; Foundation
Priority Groups
LGBTIQA+
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
The aim of this workshop is for people who work in the mental health and suicide prevention sectors to gain a basic understanding of diverse bodies, gender, gender identity and sexuality; To have an appreciation of the lived experience of LGBTI people and communities; And to become aware of the qualities of an LGBTI inclusive organisation.
Duration: Location:
Cost: Fee for service Is this a free resource? No
Contact Information: education@lgbtiqhealth.org.au (02) 7209 6301
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Evaluating the Feasibility and Effectiveness of an Australian Safety Planning Smartphone Application: A Pilot Study Within a Tertiary Mental Health Service - PMC (nih.gov)
Beyond Blue
Accreditation: No
Advanced; Social Risk Factors
Type of Activity: Research Paper
Short Debate in the ANZ Journal of Psychiatry
Duration: Location:
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
Contact Information:
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