Events List

Suicide Prevention Australia Data in Practice Series – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) – Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System

Online , Australia

Our Data in Practice series will take a deep dive into the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Suicide and Self-Harm Monitoring System. This national system is the most comprehensive collation of data for deaths by suicide as well as self-harming and suicidal behaviours. It’s designed to improve the quality, accessibility, and timeliness of data on suicide and self-harm and to support policy makers, researchers, and practitioners to drive better outcomes The first webinar of the year will be hosted by Chris Killick-Moran and Rosalind Morland from AIHW and will showcase the Suicide and Self-Harm Monitoring System, focussing on data relating to the priority populations under the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement: ·        LGBTQIA+SB people ·        Culturally and linguistically diverse communities and refugees ·        People with a disability ·        People experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Armadale 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

GEM Local Tutorial

Online , Australia

Strategic Grants will deliver a 45-minute tutorial on the new GEM Local service – one of our member offerings. The GEM Local Introductory Training will guide you through setting up and using GEM Local. You will learn how to identify prospects that match your organisation's funding needs, track applications and manage funder reporting requirements within the GEM Local system. All GEM Local subscribers have access to regular live refresher webinars to assist them in using the platform. GEM Local also contains inbuilt How To videos guiding users through the varied functions of the portal as well as multimedia resources on grant seeking and strategy. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Leeton 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 […]

$38.50

Rockingham 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

Learnlinc Member Induction

Online , Australia

This year Suicide Prevention Australia launched a new membership benefit, Learnlinc. Learnlinc is a comprehensive platform that aims to facilitate learning and skill development in the field of suicide prevention by offering a range of resources and educational opportunities to individuals and workplaces. Organisational Members*, Associate Members and Subscribers all receive licenses to the Learnlinc platform to assist in identifying your learning needs, achieve learning goals, and apply that knowledge effectively in suicide prevention efforts. This webinar is available to all Organisational Members, Associate Members and Subscribers of Suicide Prevention Australia. The webinar will explore the key features of the platform, how it can be accessed, and detail the benefits it provides. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Become an Accidental Counsellor Trainer

Virtual , Australia

The Accidental Counsellor 4-day T4T Virtual Workshop Receptionist and front counter employees are often at the frontline and first contact with a client. If that contact presents as aggressive, angry, or upset sometimes it’s not easy to find a response to diffuse or sooth a situation. The Accidental Counsellor 1-day workshop equips staff how to handle difficult scenarios and provides a helpful, appropriate response. Participants learn how to take a calm and safe approach, while conveying empathy and encouraging cooperation. It will assist your staff to de-escalate an otherwise challenging situation or potential crisis. This workshop is ideal for counter staff, frontline workers, receptionists, telephone operators, support workers and members of the public. They will learn how to have a difficult conversation; help someone identify their strengths provide them with strategies to manage their stress and distress better; re-frame their thinking to give them a different perspective on things that previously appeared negative and unachievable. The Virtual T4T is effectively delivered over a 4-day period period. This ensures that all participants understand the theories, principles and key concepts that underpin and inform the Accidental Counsellor program; fully grasp and are able to demonstrate their ability to explain the contents of the program, and lastly to gain […]

Midland 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

The Men’s Table Entree Online via Zoom – VIC

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 month for dinner and ever since. It is now growing to become a national charity and community of men. The Men’s Table creates a unique environment […]

$5.50

Realising Reform: Growing the Lived & Living Experience Workforce

Conversation Quarter 328 Swanston Street, [Entrance via La Trobe Street] State Library Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

March 2024 marks the three-year milestone in transforming the mental health sector following the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. The Royal Commission highlighted the need for lived and living experience to be central to the design and delivery of a transformed mental health system. This event will be an opportunity to hear from services who are developing their Lived & Living Experience workforce and those working alongside them. What is working well, what challenges and opportunities are arising, and how are these initiatives contributing to a better, more sustainable and more person-centred mental health system. Join us for this networking breakfast event to dive deeper into the community and clinical experiences, contribute to the discussion on forward proposals and listen about the ways we can all work together to process the transformation. Breakfast included.  $95 per person OR a book a table of 8 people for $650

$95.00

Brighton 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

Improving Support for LGBTIQ Suicidal Behaviour: Insight from Lived Experience

Virtual , Australia

Funded by the Suicide Prevention Research Fund, hear from Professor Katherine Johnson and Dr Vanessa Lee-Ah Mat discuss their study “Improving support for LGBTIQ suicidal behaviour: insight from lived experience”.   Their research included the shared experience of First Nations LGBTIQA+ people, “Queer people of colour”, and other LGBTIQA+ people, and looked at how we can improve support for people experiencing suicidal distress, especially in cases of intersectionality. This webinar will broadly overview the research itself, with a strong focus on the practical implication for service delivery and will include some resources that have been developed as a result.  The webinar has been designed to introduce the latest research in suicide prevention and help everyday practitioners think about how to apply that research in the field.  Expected Audience: people engaged with policy, frontline service delivery for LGBTIQA+ people, and especially for First Nations LGBTIQA+ people, and “Queer People of colour”  Comms might target program and service delivery to LGBTIQ, First Nations, and CALD.  Research Translation Webinars are designed to introduce the latest research in suicide prevention, and help everyday practitioners think about how to apply that research in the field. 

$60