Suicide Awareness & Prevention
Learn the basic skills to support those at risk of suicide.
3.5 hours
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
With so many hours spent in the workplace, staff are often the first to notice when a colleague is struggling. Yet many lack the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start what could be a life-saving conversation. The same is true in our personal lives — whether it’s a friend, family member, or neighbour, knowing how to offer support can make all the difference.
This course aims to save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training.
Description
- 3.5 hours
- Virtual or face-to-face delivery
- Minimum of 6 and maximum of 24 participants
- Audience: Anyone, 16 years +
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. Community awareness, connections, and resilience are critical to suicide prevention, recognising the important role of the wider population in building mentally healthy communities that are well-networked and resourceful.
Everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide. Workplaces, in particular, have a unique opportunity to contribute by embedding suicide prevention into their employee health and wellbeing initiatives. With the significant amount of time people spend at work — and the close relationships formed with colleagues — employees are often well positioned to notice when someone may be struggling. Just as importantly, the skills gained through this training can extend into our personal lives, helping us better support friends, family, and neighbours. Yet too often, people lack the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start what could be a life-saving conversation.
Suicide Awareness & Prevention training helps participants to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to:
- Identify suicide warning signs.
- Facilitate supportive conversations surrounding suicide
- Refer those at risk of suicide towards professional help.
Delivered within a convenient 3.5-hour time frame, our training supports organisations to upskill employees and support those at risk of suicide. This small investment builds a healthier, happier, and more resilient workplace as a result.
Booking conditions & pricing
- Prices start from $2100 (including GST) for 6-15 participants.
- Venue and catering costs not included.
- Additional participant fees apply.
- 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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