LivingWorks Suicide Prevention Training

LivingWorks is a world leader in suicide intervention training and are committed to:

A community-wide, collaborative approach to keep people safe from suicide.

Empowering everyone to play a role in suicide prevention by creating safety networks in our communities.
The programs they deliver are evidence based NESA accredited training providing CPD hours with professional organisations.
LivingWorks has been funded by NSW Health to deliver a suite of training programs across NSW.
LivingWorks will be delivering three programs at UOW campuses commencing in September 2023 until June 2024 (Anticipated Workshop Dates)

TESTIMONIAL FROM A UOW PARTICIPANT.....

“I did the ASIST (Suicide Prevention) training on Monday and Tuesday. This training is free at the moment, the cost is the two days it takes you.

I've done a few different programs in the past and this was by far the best. If it has been a few years and you need a refresher, or you haven't done a comprehensive one before, I recommend taking advantage of the upcoming dates. The more people who have this training, the safer our communities become, both at work and in our personal lives. I'm really grateful I had the opportunity..”

START for staff and students - NOW AVAILABLE

Learn the skills to recognise and respond.

START is a 90 min self directed learning module that covers the following features:

An evidence-based practical four step model to keep someone safe from suicide.
Interactive simulations and scenarios to practice your skills.
Lifetime access to resources and refresher training.
Proven to increase confidence in talking to someone about suicide and connecting them to care.

By completing this training, you will help create a suicide safer community for UOW. Follow the link below to register and learn how to save a life.

ASIST

Applied Intensive Interactive Skills Training for UOW STAFF, Students and Alumni

During the two day interactive workshop, participants learn a 6-task suicide first-aid model through powerful audio visual learning aids, group discussions, skills practice and development through trainer-facilitated workgroups.

Participants in ASIST (2 days) will:

Learn the skills to provide a suicide first-aid intervention.
Work to develop a personalised safety plan for someone with thoughts of suicide to keep “safe-for-now”
Connect the person with thoughts of suicide to further help.
Acquire skills in a evidence-based intervention model, with the assistance of LivingWorks registered trainers.

*Please note: To receive certificates, participants are required to attend the full 2 day interactive program.

Honest, open and direct talk about suicide will be encouraged in these workshops to help prepare discussions with person at risk.

Safe TALK for STAFF, ALUMNI and STUDENTS

Preparing anyone to become a suicide alert helper.

This half day alertness workshop prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training to become a suicide-alert helper. Connecting people with life-saving intervention resources.

SafeTALK (4hrs) Workshop features:

Presentations and guidance from a LivingWorks registered trainer.
Access to support from a local community resource person.
Powerful audio-visual learning aids.
The simple yet effective TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe.
Hand-on skills practice and development.

Honest, open and direct talk about suicide will be encouraged in these workshops to help prepare discussions with person at risk.

LivingWorks suicide prevention postvention training