Events List

Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Full Day Workshop – Port Macquarie, NSW

The Westport Club 25 Buller Street, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Suicide prevention training Informed by the latest research in suicide prevention, Wesley LifeForce has developed a quality suite of suicide prevention training. Our suicide prevention training equips participants with the knowledge and skills to increase awareness of suicide in Australia, identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide and appropriate action to take. Effective interventions can make a real difference and save lives. Our programs aim at training individuals from all walks of life, as well as organisational groups. All Wesley LifeForce facilitators are accredited trainers and have completed suicide intervention training. Below you will find an outline of our workshops. The outcomes understand risk and protective factors how to identify the warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide how to ask directly about suicide intent understand what local and national support and resources are available to support a person at risk Ensuring participant safety Our workshop material is specifically designed keeping participant’s safety in mind. The course material is vetted by MindFrame – an Australian Government body which provides expert advice to the suicide prevention sector on responsible reporting/portrayal of the issue of suicide.

Free

Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training – Disability Support Work, Beeliar, WA

Beeliar Community Centre - Main Hall 33 Lakefront Avenue, Beeliar, Western Australia, Australia

Wesley LifeForce has developed quality suicide prevention training suite. Our suicide prevention workshops are based on the latest research in suicide prevention and are designed to teach people how to identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide, how to engage and appropriate action to take. Effective interventions can make a real difference and save lives. These life-saving conversations offer support and a safe space for open discussions while encouraging help seeking. Our disability support work suicide prevention training is a 2-hour program which was created in consultation with disability support providers and lived experience. The outline of the 2-hour disability support work program is: Safe use of language​ Australian suicide statistics​ Risk factors & protective factors​ Warning signs Supporting someone & active listening How to ask about suicide Safety planning Engaging in self-care practice To learn more or to book a workshop visit wesleylifeforce.org.au or email lifeforce@wesleymission.org.au

Free

Bibra Lake/Walliabup (Zero Alcohol) Men’s Table Entree

An introduction to The Men’s Table through stories and dialogue over dinner…for men interested in being part of the Men’s Table. “It really gives me a sense of belonging – I feel a part of something” – James, Entree attendee. The Men’s Table Entree is an introduction to The Men’s Table through open sharing over a relaxed and conversational meal. The cost includes a meal. The Entree event is a chance to meet other men, learn about how a Table works and helping you decide whether you’d like to part of this local Men’s Table group. It will be hosted by a couple of long standing members of other Men’s Tables, sharing their experiences from their Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas. What is the Men’s Table? The Men’s Table is all about men serving men. The first Men’s Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to […]

$30.25

Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Half Day Workshop, Wollongong NSW

Boat Harbour Motel 3-9 Wilson Street, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Wesley LifeForce has developed quality suicide prevention training suite. Our suicide prevention workshops are based on the latest research in suicide prevention and are designed to teach people how to identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide, how to engage and appropriate action to take. Effective interventions can make a real difference and save lives. These life-saving conversations offer support and a safe space for open discussions while encouraging help seeking. Overall training goals, participants will increase confidence in their ability to: understand risk and protective factors identify the warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide ask directly and safely about suicide intent understand what local and national support and resources are available to support a person at risk These trainings are available for free for community members. To learn more or to book a workshop visit wesleylifeforce.org.au or email lifeforce@wesleymission.org.au  

Free

Wesley LifeForce First Nations Suicide Prevention Training – Coodanup, WA

Winjan Aboriginal Centre 19 Alderley Place, Coodanup, Western Australia, Australia

Wesley LifeForce has developed quality suicide prevention training suite. Our suicide prevention workshops are based on the latest research in suicide prevention and are designed to teach people how to identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide, how to engage and appropriate action to take. Effective interventions can make a real difference and save lives. These life-saving conversations offer support and a safe space for open discussions while encouraging help seeking. Overall training goals, participants will increase confidence in their ability to: understand risk and protective factors identify the warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide ask directly and safely about suicide intent understand what local and national support and resources are available to support a person at risk These trainings are available for free for community members. To learn more or to book a workshop visit wesleylifeforce.org.au or email lifeforce@wesleymission.org.au  

Free

Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Half Day Workshop – Wudinna, SA

Gawler Ranges Cultural Centre 48 Ballantyne Street, Wudinna, South Australia, Australia

Wesley LifeForce has developed quality suicide prevention training suite. Our suicide prevention workshops are based on the latest research in suicide prevention and are designed to teach people how to identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide, how to engage and appropriate action to take. Effective interventions can make a real difference and save lives. These life-saving conversations offer support and a safe space for open discussions while encouraging help seeking. Overall training goals, participants will increase confidence in their ability to: understand risk and protective factors identify the warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide ask directly and safely about suicide intent understand what local and national support and resources are available to support a person at risk These trainings are available for free for community members. To learn more or to book a workshop visit wesleylifeforce.org.au or email lifeforce@wesleymission.org.au

Free

Wesley LifeForce Supporting Young People Suicide Prevention Training – Richmond, VIC

Richmond Library Meeting Room 415 Church Street, Richmond, Victoria, Australia

Welcome to the Supporting Young People Suicide Prevention Full Day Workshop in Richmond, VIC, presented by Wesley LifeForce. Join us on Thursday 10th April 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Richmond Library Meeting Room, Cnr Swan Street and Bridge Road, Richmond, for essential skills training to recognise and respond to a young person experiencing mental health distress who may be at risk of suicide. Around 9 lives are lost by suicide every day in Australia One in two young people are impacted by suicide by the time they turn 25 Workshop participants will increase confidence in their ability to: Identify signs that a young person in distress may be at risk of suicide Offer support, resources and a safe space for open discussion Ask if the young person is considering suicide Encourage help seeking behaviour

Free

Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Half Day Workshop – Whyalla Norrie, SA

The Nest 19 Ekblom Street, Whyalla Norrie, South Australia

Wesley LifeForce has developed quality suicide prevention training suite. Our suicide prevention workshops are based on the latest research in suicide prevention and are designed to teach people how to identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide, how to engage and appropriate action to take. Effective interventions can make a real difference and save lives. These life-saving conversations offer support and a safe space for open discussions while encouraging help seeking. Overall training goals, participants will increase confidence in their ability to: understand risk and protective factors identify the warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide ask directly and safely about suicide intent understand what local and national support and resources are available to support a person at risk These trainings are available for free for community members. To learn more or to book a workshop visit wesleylifeforce.org.au or email lifeforce@wesleymission.org.au

Free

Blackburn Men’s Table Entree

An introduction to The Men’s Table through stories and dialogue over dinner…for men interested in being part of the Men’s Table. “It really gives me a sense of belonging – I feel a part of something” – James, Entree attendee. The Men’s Table Entree is an introduction to The Men’s Table through open sharing over a relaxed and conversational meal. The cost includes a meal. The Entree event is a chance to meet other men, learn about how a Table works and helping you decide whether you’d like to part of this local Men’s Table group. It will be hosted by a couple of long standing members of other Men’s Tables, sharing their experiences from their Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas. What is the Men’s Table? The Men’s Table is all about men serving men. The first Men’s Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to […]

$27.50

Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Full Day Workshop – Woolgoolga, NSW

Wiigulga Sports Complex Solitary Islands Way, Woolgoolga, New South Wales, Australia

Suicide prevention training Informed by the latest research in suicide prevention, Wesley LifeForce has developed a quality suite of suicide prevention training. Our suicide prevention training equips participants with the knowledge and skills to increase awareness of suicide in Australia, identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide and appropriate action to take. Effective interventions can make a real difference and save lives. Our programs aim at training individuals from all walks of life, as well as organisational groups. All Wesley LifeForce facilitators are accredited trainers and have completed suicide intervention training. Below you will find an outline of our workshops. The outcomes understand risk and protective factors how to identify the warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide how to ask directly about suicide intent understand what local and national support and resources are available to support a person at risk Ensuring participant safety Our workshop material is specifically designed keeping participant’s safety in mind. The course material is vetted by MindFrame – an Australian Government body which provides expert advice to the suicide prevention sector on responsible reporting/portrayal of the issue of suicide.

Free

North Sydney Men’s Table Entree

An introduction to The Men’s Table through stories and dialogue over dinner…for men interested in being part of the Men’s Table. “It really gives me a sense of belonging – I feel a part of something” – James, Entree attendee. The Men’s Table Entree is an introduction to The Men’s Table through open sharing over a relaxed and conversational meal. The cost includes a meal. The Entree event is a chance to meet other men, learn about how a Table works and helping you decide whether you’d like to part of this local Men’s Table group. It will be hosted by a couple of long standing members of other Men’s Tables, sharing their experiences from their Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas. What is the Men’s Table? The Men’s Table is all about men serving men. The first Men’s Table (MT1) began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to […]

$33.00

Wesley LifeForce SP Training for Supporting Young People – Gold Coast, QLD

Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus 1 Parklands Drive, Southport, Queensland, Australia

Suicide prevention training for supporting young people Informed by the latest research in suicide prevention, Wesley LifeForce has developed a quality suite of suicide prevention training. Our suicide prevention training equips participants with the knowledge and skills to increase awareness of suicide in Australia, identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide and appropriate action to take. Effective interventions can make a real difference and save lives. Our supporting young people suicide prevention training is a program which was created in consultation with youth support providers and lived experience. ​ The outcomes • Safe use of language​​ • Australian suicide statistics​​ • Risk factors & protective factors​​ • Warning signs •Supporting someone & active listening​ • How to ask about suicide ​• Safety planning ​• Engaging in self-care practice​ Ensuring participant safety Our workshop material is specifically designed keeping participant’s safety in mind. The course material is vetted by MindFrame – an Australian Government body which provides expert advice to the suicide prevention sector on responsible reporting/portrayal of the issue of suicide.

Free