Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
As one of the world’s leading suicide intervention workshops, this course is designed to give participants the tools to confidently support someone at risk of suicide.
Face-to-face only, 2 – days
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop, founded on the principle that everyone can make a difference in preventing suicide.
Participants are trained to recognise when a person may be at risk and how to respond to improve the immediate and long-term safety of the person at risk.
Description
- 15 hours
- Face-to-face delivery only
- Minimum of 8 and maximum of 30 participants
- Audience: Anyone, 16 years +
- *Refresher course available upon request
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop, founded on the principle that everyone can make a difference in preventing suicide. As the leading cause of death amongst Australians between the ages of 15 and 49, suicide has a devastating impact on individuals, families, workplaces, and entire communities.
The more people in the community who have suicide intervention training, the more likely it is they will be able to identify someone at risk and intervene to keep them safe.
ASIST is widely used by healthcare professionals and is a mandatory component of training in many workplaces. Nurses, physicians, mental health professionals, pharmacists, teachers, counsellors, youth workers, police, first responders, correctional staff, school staff, clergy, and volunteers have all found that ASIST complements their existing training and knowledge. However, as the training is comprehensive, applicable across many contexts, and doesn’t rely on previous qualifications, workers across all industries benefit from undertaking ASIST training.
In the course of the two-day workshop, ASIST participants learn to:
- Understand the ways personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions
- Provide guidance and suicide first-aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs
- Identify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it
- Appreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large
- Recognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care.
Participants are encouraged to share their attitudes about suicide and suicide intervention, reflect on how these attitudes may impact their caregiver role with a person at risk, and appreciate diverse perspectives by considering the views of others. The workshop encourages honest, open, and direct talk about suicide as part of preparing people to provide suicide first-aid.
Booking conditions & pricing
- Prices start from $6100 (including GST) for 8-15 participants
- *discounted rate for additional participants
- Venue and catering costs not included.
- Available for delivery in the Illawarra and NSW South Coast (travel costs may apply).
Our Workplace Training Offerings
Our training can be used for professional development, continuous education, manager support, or general awareness. Professionals may claim CPD hours/credits/points as a pre-approved or self-directed learning activity, with clearly defined learning outcomes and attendance certificates supporting reporting obligations. For more information, please refer to your professional association or regulatory body.
As well as the programs outlined below, we also offer contextualised sessions and bespoke workplace training, workshops, and presentations. Please reach out to us via email to training@llsc.org.au if you would like to discuss how we can work together to meet the needs of your team.
Why train with us?
Lifeline South Coast is a local volunteer-based charitable organisation, with over 55-years of experience providing crisis support. The knowledge and skills gleaned over this period have informed the development of evidence-based training programs that strengthen the resilience and resourcefulness of our South Coast community.
Passionate about building individual and community resilience and educating people to reduce stigma surrounding mental ill health and suicide, the Lifeline South Coast training team is made up of a diverse group of skilled trainers. Working together to ensure people do not have to face their darkest moments alone, each trainer brings their unique voice, expertise, and experiences to the team. Utilising a flexible format to encourage interactive participation and increase learner engagement, the team are adept at contextualising training to ensure the content is relevant and practically applicable to individual workplaces, as well as every-day life.
The Cost of Mentally Unhealthy Workplaces
Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of employees is essential to maintaining a safe and supportive working environment. When looking at the cost of mentally unhealthy workplaces, studies have shown that:
- 91% of employees think mental health is an important workplace issue, however only 52% believe their workplace is mentally healthy.
- 1/5 Australian employees report that they have taken time off work due to feeling mentally unwell in the past 12 months.
- $10.9 billion per year = the cost of mental health conditions on Australian workplaces (including absenteeism, presenteeism, and compensation claims).
Fostering Mentally Healthy Workplaces
A mentally healthy work environment is one that promotes a positive and inclusive culture where staff feel appreciated and supported. Studies have shown that cultivating such a workplace culture not only benefits individual employees, but has a profound impact on the organisation as a whole:
- 3/4 of Australian employees say a mentally healthy workplace is important when looking for a job.
- $1 spent creating a mentally healthy workplace results in a positive return on investment (ROI) of 2.3.
- Mentally healthy workplaces enjoy increased staff engagement, performance, and productivity, and are better able to recruit and retain talent.
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