Run or walk 9000 (9k) steps per day for 30 days for the 9 Australians we lose through suicide every day. Raise awareness and much-needed funds to help save lives and deliver community-based mental health services in Australia. Together we can combat depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. Kick off your 30-day challenge anytime from September 1st, 2024 with the journey concluding on November 30th. SIGN UP TODAY!
This Mindframe training session on safe and sensitive public communication around suicide and mental health concerns will include: A brief overview of the Mindframe program The Australian context, with current data The guidelines in-depth Examples of problematic communication Information about help-seeking and self-care Opportunity for a Q&A with Everymind team members about Mindframe.
The role of compassionate colleagues in workplace mental health. Join Director and Founder of Better Being, Greg Stark and Dr Natalie Flatt (PhD) Chief Mental Health Advisor, SuperFriend, and discover the key to supporting mental health outcomes by becoming a compassionate colleague including: • Diving into the art of holding space for others. • Enhance your skills in having difficult conversations. • Understand compassion versus empathy. • Learn how to have quality conversations. • Discover the power of vulnerability. Join us at 11am on Thursday the 7th of Nov by registering below! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IJjy_ujWRJW8gzOHfkfRkw?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9iUouCGMuuyx1LI7Z9ZGA37vzF_cUcoi2Wh9lcLrarPsdC8XRxv22sRlzFFnuE2ceqAX8r5P3LosjTqmS9I8c7K2Tv-Fo0UiT00nY5N7elNcv4Vko&_hsmi=331035450&utm_content=330564484&utm_source=hs_email#/registration
“In this webinar, our Data in Practice series takes a deep dive into the Victorian Suicide Register. The Register has been in operation since 2012 and is the most accurate and timely data source for suicide in Victoria. The data is regularly used by the Victorian Department of Health, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Victoria Police, health services, and other bodies engaged in suicide prevention to inform their work.”
Sat 16 Nov'24 @ 7.30pm Marking International Men's Day In aid of local N.Beaches based male suicide prevention charity North Curl Curl Surf Club Huston Road Curl Curl NSW 2100 Doors open 7pm, performance kicks of 7.30pm Food provided and drinks are available to purchase at the club
In this 2-day Standard Mental Health First Aid Training program, you'll learn to - Break the stigma Know the ACT Feel empowered to offer support Intervene early and confidently Provide initial aid Inclusions Morning Tea Light lunch Coffee & Tea Training manual Notebook & Pen Available in Sydney on 19th & 20th November & Melbourne 21st & 22nd November
Join us in Canberra to remember precious lives lost and to support those impacted. Wesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Service Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club Thursday 21 November 2024 7.30 - 8.40am If you’ve been impacted by the loss of a loved one to suicide, join a community who share the experience of bereavement. 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.
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 Shared lunch following the workshop
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. 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 utilises the MindFrame expert guidance regarding responsible reporting/portrayal of the issue of suicide.
