Suicide Prevention Training
This training examines the prevalence of depression and suicide in Australia, understanding depression and anxiety and links to thoughts of suicide and self-harm, comorbidity of mental ill-health, substance disorders, gambling and self-medicating. It empowers participants with the skills to identify red flags and risk factors of suicidal thinking and behaviours, to start a conversation and encourage help seeking.
- WHS Compliant
- Certificate Included
- Lived Experience Trainers
- Customisable Content
Key Content
- Examination of depression and suicide in Australia
- Understanding depression and anxiety and links to thoughts of suicide and self-harm
- Comorbidity of mental ill-health, substance disorders, gambling, “self-medicating”
- Being alert to signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide
- Behavioural change, anger, loneliness, isolation, disconnection
- Risk factors: PTSD, stress factors, chronic anxiety
- Identifying red flags and risk factors of suicidal thinking and behaviours
- “Talking about suicide”; how to start a conversation, encouraging “help seeking”
- Connection, intervention and treatment
- When to call, who to call for help and advice
- Help, crisis intervention and treatment services available
Workplace Benefits
- Equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to recognise warning signs of suicidal thinking
- Build skills to have direct, compassionate conversations about suicide
- Connect people with appropriate professional help and crisis services
- Contribute to building a workplace culture where it is safe to ask for help
This training is delivered by experienced facilitators with lived experience. We follow safe messaging guidelines and provide comprehensive support materials. Supporting publication: A Handbook of Workplace Mental Health.
Pricing
Per-session pricing for organisations training their teams.
Standard Session
1 hourEquip your team with the knowledge and confidence to recognise warning signs, intervene supportively, and connect people with help.
- On-site or live webinar delivery
- Up to 25 participants per session
- Trainer with lived experience
- Certificate of completion for each participant
Extended Session
2 hoursComprehensive suicide prevention program with interactive exercises, facilitator-led discussions, and practical intervention frameworks.
- On-site or live webinar delivery
- Up to 25 participants per session
- Trainer with lived experience
- Interactive group exercises & case studies
- Certificate of completion for each participant
- Follow-up support resources
Custom Package
FlexibleTailored suicide prevention training for your industry's specific risk profile, EAP integration, and crisis response protocols.
- Multi-session programs available
- Content tailored to your industry & risks
- Co-branded materials with your logo
- Unlimited participants per session
- Dedicated account manager
- Ongoing support & refresher options
All prices in AUD. Business pricing excludes GST.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Suicide Prevention Training. Need something else? Get in touch.
How to recognise warning signs of suicidal thoughts, how to ask the direct question safely, how to keep a person safe and connect them to professional help, and how to look after yourself as a supporter. The framing is practical and action-focused, not academic.
It can be, and we're upfront about that. Trainers are experienced at managing the emotional load of the topic, the room is held with care, and clear support pathways are provided to participants throughout and after the session.
Any team that wants to be able to act, not just observe, when a colleague is in distress. Particularly relevant in high-stress industries (emergency services, healthcare, construction) and for HR, mental-health champions, and leaders.
2–3 hours, delivered face-to-face on-site or via live online webinar. Sessions include the direct-question practice the topic calls for.
Trainers brief the room on how to step out if needed, signpost crisis services (Lifeline 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636), and where appropriate, follow up privately with anyone who indicates they may need support after the session.
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"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."