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Go Live For Youth Mental Health! Help change the game for young Aussies experiencing mental ill-health - Whether you’re an avid gamer, a whiz in the kitchen, a musician or artist, or even just love to chat, go live for youth mental health! Stream your favourite game or activity! Every dollar donated will support batyr’s vital preventative mental health initiatives in schools and universities across the country. Stay up to date by following @stigmafreestreamers on Instagram, access fundraising resources and check out the FAQs for more!

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Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Half Day Workshop – Tuncurry, NSW

Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club 21 Parkes Street, Tuncurry, 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

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Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training – Disability Support Work, Elizabeth Downs, SA

Elizabeth Rise Community Centre 26 Hamblynn Road #Shop 7, Elizabeth Downs, 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. 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

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Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training – Disability Support Work – Logan, QLD

Blackwood Arcade 38 Blackwood Road, Logan Central, Queensland, 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

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Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Seminar Aged Care Workers, Mildura, Vic

Mildura Eco Village 15 scherger Drive, Mildura, Victoria, Australia

This seminar is open to all Aged Care Workers and is FREE to attend. Welcome to the Suicide Prevention for Aged Care Workers in Mildura, VIC, presented by Wesley LifeForce. Join us for this 1-hour seminar on Thursday 8th May 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Eco Education Centre at the Mildura Eco Village, 15 Scherger Drive, Mildura (enter off Ontario Avenue) for essential skills training to recognise and respond to a person who may be experiencing mental health distress and who may be at risk of suicide. 1-hour program overview: Safe language when talking about suicide Australian suicide statistics Risk factors and protective factors Warning signs Supporting someone you are concerned about Notifying and recording your concerns 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.

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Wesley LifeForce Training – Building Resilience Workshop – Lismore, NSW

Resilient Lismore 215 Keen Street, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia

Building Resilience The Building Resilience workshop gives participants the chance to take ownership of their mental health and build new strategies to control their thoughts and emotions. Participants reflect on the personal management of their own mental health, in collaboration with others, and end the workshop with new techniques and healthy habits. Workshop structure Building Resilience runs over four hours, with two sessions in two parts each. Through the workshop, participants move from lifestyle-based factors and strategies to cognitive and self-awareness techniques for improving mental health. Session 1 Lifestyle factors in your mental health Part 1 - What is mental health? Part 2 - Lifestyle skills and strategies Session 2 Cognitive strategies for improving your mental health Part 1 - Cognitive capabilities Part 2 - Self awareness strategies Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention gratefully acknowledges the funding provided by the Mazda Foundation

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Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Training – ZOOM – Disability Support Work

Online , 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

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Wesley LifeForce Training – Building Resilience Workshop – Byron Bay, NSW

The Park Hotel Motel 223 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park, New South Wales, Australia

Building Resilience The Building Resilience workshop gives participants the chance to take ownership of their mental health and build new strategies to control their thoughts and emotions. Participants reflect on the personal management of their own mental health, in collaboration with others, and end the workshop with new techniques and healthy habits. Workshop structure Building Resilience runs over four hours, with two sessions in two parts each. Through the workshop, participants move from lifestyle-based factors and strategies to cognitive and self-awareness techniques for improving mental health. Session 1 Lifestyle factors in your mental health Part 1 - What is mental health? Part 2 - Lifestyle skills and strategies Session 2 Cognitive strategies for improving your mental health Part 1 - Cognitive capabilities Part 2 - Self awareness strategies Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention gratefully acknowledges the funding provided by the Mazda Foundation

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Albury/Wodonga 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

Robina 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 Memorial Service – Perth

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre WA, Australia

Join us for the Wesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Service in Perth to remember precious lives lost to suicide and to support those impacted by loss. If you’ve been impacted by the loss of a loved one to suicide, come together with a supportive community that shares the experience of bereavement at the service. Counsellors will be present to offer support. The event will feature music, stories of lived experience and hope, and a sunflower ceremony. Attendees are welcome to bring a photo and share a personal tribute on our memorial wall. Everyone is welcome. Perth Conference and Exhibition Centre – Liberty Bar - 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA 6000

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The Men’s Table Entree Online via Zoom

online via Zoom

The Men's Table Entree on Zoom  6:50 pm for 7:00 sharp - 8:30 pm AEST (6:20 pm for South Australia and 4:50 pm for Western Australia)   An introduction to The Men's Table through stories and dialogue.. for men interested in being part of a Men’s Table "It really gives me a sense of belonging - I feel a part of something" - James, Entree attendee "A chance to have a different kind of conversation with men from the normal one down at the pub or at work" - Carlos, Entree attendee -- The Entree will introduce you to how the Men's Table works in a relaxed and conversational online video call. You'll meet other men, learn about how a Table operates, and get a good feel for whether it is a fit for you. It will be hosted by two experienced members from existing Tables, sharing our experiences from the first 130+ Tables, and responding to your questions, concerns and ideas as you consider joining an existing Men's Table or being part of starting a newly forming Table in your local area. -- 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 […]

$5.50