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.

Welcome to the Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Full Day Workshop in Richmond, VIC! Join us on Thu Mar 13 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Jack Dyer Pavilion for a day filled with valuable information and resources on suicide awareness and prevention. This in-person workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to support those in need. Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention workshop participants increase confidence to: Identify risk and protective factors of suicide Understand the connection between risk factors and warning signs Engage in conversation appropriately with someone you are concerned about Ask a person if they are considering suicide Identify national and local suicide prevention resources