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Conversations about Suicide

A nationally recognised course building the skills and confidence to support someone experiencing suicidal thoughts, and to have a direct and safe conversation.

Conversations about Suicide

Conversations about Suicide is a nationally recognised Mental Health First Aid course. It builds the skills and confidence to support someone experiencing suicidal thoughts, and to have a direct, safe and honest conversation about suicide.

The course is open to the general public and is also available as a private session tailored to individual workplaces.

What you’ll learn

  • Intervene early. Recognise the signs that someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
  • Offer support. Learn the skills to have an open, supportive conversation about suicide.
  • Respond in a crisis. Respond to a person experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
  • Reduce stigma. Reduce stigma and increase support for adults experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.

Practical details

All courses and workshops include a light morning tea and tea or coffee. The exact venue is confirmed on registration.

Download the course flyer

Mental Health First Aid Australia’s flyer for this course, with the learning outcomes. PDF, 539 KB

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