Learn how to communicate safely about suicide (Mindframe Plus)
Mindframe Plus: Safe Communication About Suicide and Mental Health
Free online workshop | Presented by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)
Learn how to communicate safely and compassionately about suicide, mental health, and alcohol or other drugs (AOD) in this evidence-based Mindframe Plus workshop.
This free, practical session will help individuals and organisations strengthen their confidence when responding to suicide incidents and develop communication that minimises harm and promotes hope.
What you’ll gain
Practical skills to communicate safely and reduce stigma around suicide and mental health
Tools to respond confidently and compassionately after a suicide incident
Guidance on working effectively with media and community partners
Strategies to create clear, safe messaging that supports wellbeing
Workshop details
Thursday 20 November 2025 | 9.00am–12.00pm
Register here
Thursday 5 March 2026 | 9.00am–12.00pm
Register here
This is a free workshop, made possible through funding from the Federal Government.
Content warning: Suicide will be discussed during the workshop. Support will be available during and after the session.
Find out more at mindframe.org.au or contact emma.bromham@mphn.org.au for further information.
Supporting Seniors: Free Suicide Prevention Training (Wagga)
Would you know what to do if an older person was having thoughts of suicide?
Join Anglicare’s Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program for a free training session that equips you with the skills to:
Have empathetic conversations
Identify suicide risk in older adults
Support them with a safety plan and referral
This QIP-accredited training meets Suicide Prevention Australia standards and offers self-directed CPD points. A certificate is available upon request.
Be the person who makes a difference. Register now:
Foundations for Building Trauma Awareness (Deniliquin)
Delivered by Blue Knot Foundation. Funded by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.
One day only
8.30am to 4.30pm
Free
This training provides the foundations for understanding complex trauma and its impacts. You’ll gain a trauma-informed lens to help you see challenging behaviours not as problems, but as adaptive responses to trauma.
Trauma Informed Practice is not about treatment — it’s about recognising that trauma is a possibility for anyone.
Understand the types, prevalence, and impacts of trauma
Explore the neurobiology of trauma and its effects on life and coping
Reframe challenging behaviours through a trauma-informed lens
Apply practical strategies to enhance safety, minimise re-traumatisation, and support recovery
Use real-world case studies to practice trauma-informed responses
Wagga Wagga – Tuesday 28 October 2025 – Register here
Young – Tuesday 18 November 2025 – Register here
Griffith – Tuesday 17 February 2026 – Register here
Deniliquin – Tuesday 24 March 2026 – Register here
Blue Knot Foundation is Australia’s National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. Their programs are evidence based, practical, and designed to support safer, more compassionate workplaces and communities.
MATES Connector (Griffith)
Become a MATES Connector
A Globally Recognised LivingWorks SafeTALK Course
Join us for a free, half-day Connector session delivered by MATES in Construction NSW. This evidence-based workshop equips everyday people – aged 16 and above – to become suicide alert helpers on site or in the community. No prior experience is needed.
Workshop Details
Date & Time: 8:00am start – runs for 4 hours (including breaks)
Cost: Free
Attire: Casual office wear
Food: Light refreshments will be provided
🟢 Connectors are easy to spot – they wear the green MATES sticker.
What Is a Connector?
A Connector is:
A mate who looks out for their workmates
The go-to person when someone needs to talk
Someone who notices when others aren’t themselves
A person trained to recognise the signs that someone is struggling – and help them access support
Connectors play a critical role in suicide prevention.
Important Info
Limited to 30 participants – first come, first served
MATES reserve the right to cancel Workshop if minimum numbers aren't met
All training materials and resources are provided by MATES in Construction NSW.
MATES General Awareness Talk (GAT) - Griffith
Become MATES Inducted in the General Awareness Talk (GAT)
Our first level of training at MATES in Construction.
Workshop Details
Cost: Free
Attire: Casual office wear
Food: Tea/Coffee and light snacks (please bring your own if you have dietary needs/allergies)
The MATES General Awareness Talk (GAT) is a 45 minute training session to inform workers of the prevalence of suicide and mental health in our industry and what we can do about it. The GAT informs construction workers of some behavioural changes that we may see in colleagues and mates, that could indicate when someone may be struggling with their mental health and at risk of suicide, as well as how workers may be able to offer them help.
Important Info
Limited to max 50 participants – first come, first served.
All training materials and resources are provided by MATES in Construction NSW.
MATES Connector (Narrandera)
Become a MATES Connector
A Globally Recognised LivingWorks SafeTALK Course
Join us for a free, half-day Connector session delivered by MATES in Construction NSW. This evidence-based workshop equips everyday people – aged 16 and above – to become suicide alert helpers on site or in the community. No prior experience is needed.
Workshop Details
Date & Time: 8:00am start – runs for 4 hours (including breaks)
Cost: Free
Attire: Casual office wear
Food: Light refreshments will be provided
🟢 Connectors are easy to spot – they wear the green MATES sticker.
What Is a Connector?
A Connector is:
A mate who looks out for their workmates
The go-to person when someone needs to talk
Someone who notices when others aren’t themselves
A person trained to recognise the signs that someone is struggling – and help them access support
Connectors play a critical role in suicide prevention.
Important Info
Limited to 30 participants – first come, first served
MATES reserve the right to cancel Workshop if minimum numbers aren't met
All training materials and resources are provided by MATES in Construction NSW.
MATES General Awareness Talk (GAT)
Become MATES Inducted in the General Awareness Talk (GAT)
Our first level of training at MATES in Construction.
Workshop Details
Cost: Free
Attire: Casual office wear
Food: Tea/Coffee and light snacks (please bring your own if you have dietary needs/allergies)
The MATES General Awareness Talk (GAT) is a 45 minute training session to inform workers of the prevalence of suicide and mental health in our industry and what we can do about it. The GAT informs construction workers of some behavioural changes that we may see in colleagues and mates, that could indicate when someone may be struggling with their mental health and at risk of suicide, as well as how workers may be able to offer them help.
Important Info
Limited to max 50 participants – first come, first served.
All training materials and resources are provided by MATES in Construction NSW.
MATES General Awareness Talk (GAT) (Wagga)
Become MATES Inducted in the General Awareness Talk (GAT)
Our first level of training at MATES in Construction.
Workshop Details
Cost: Free
Attire: Casual office wear
Food: Tea/Coffee and light snacks (please bring your own if you have dietary needs/allergies)
The MATES General Awareness Talk (GAT) is a 45 minute training session to inform workers of the prevalence of suicide and mental health in our industry and what we can do about it. The GAT informs construction workers of some behavioural changes that we may see in colleagues and mates, that could indicate when someone may be struggling with their mental health and at risk of suicide, as well as how workers may be able to offer them help.
Important Info
Limited to max 50 participants – first come, first served.
All training materials and resources are provided by MATES in Construction NSW.
MATES Connector (Wagga)
Become a MATES Connector
A Globally Recognised LivingWorks SafeTALK Course
Join us for a free, half-day Connector session delivered by MATES in Construction NSW. This evidence-based workshop equips everyday people – aged 16 and above – to become suicide alert helpers on site or in the community. No prior experience is needed.
Workshop Details
Date & Time: 8:00am start – runs for 4 hours (including breaks)
Cost: Free
Attire: Casual office wear
Food: Light refreshments will be provided
🟢 Connectors are easy to spot – they wear the green MATES sticker.
What Is a Connector?
A Connector is:
A mate who looks out for their workmates
The go-to person when someone needs to talk
Someone who notices when others aren’t themselves
A person trained to recognise the signs that someone is struggling – and help them access support
Connectors play a critical role in suicide prevention.
Important Info
Limited to 30 participants – first come, first served
MATES reserve the right to cancel Workshop if minimum numbers aren't met
All training materials and resources are provided by MATES in Construction NSW.
Black Dog Institute: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention
This multidisciplinary program provides advanced, evidence-based training for health professionals working with people at risk of suicide. Grounded in science, compassion and action, the program is designed to strengthen skills and confidence in suicide risk assessment, collaborative safety planning and ongoing management across the full spectrum of suicide risk.
The training combines self-directed online learning with interactive Zoom workshops and facilitated case discussion. Participants are supported with practical tools to respond to acute suicidal crises, provide care following a suicide attempt, and support individuals, families and carers impacted by suicide and suicide bereavement.
Who should attend
This program is suitable for a multidisciplinary audience including GPs and GP registrars, allied health professionals, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals.
What you’ll learn
Participants will be supported to:
Undertake suicide risk assessments effectively
Develop collaborative safety plans
Implement a team-based approach to treatment planning
Provide effective management following a suicide attempt
Format and duration
6.5 hours CPD delivered online
Module 1: self-directed online learning (1.5 hours)
Module 2: live interactive Zoom workshop (3 hours)
Module 3: facilitated case discussion group via Zoom (1 hour 45 minutes)
Accreditation
6.5 CPD hours including 5.5 hours Educational Activity and 1 hour Reviewing Performance (RACGP and ACRRM)
Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC)
6.5 CPD hours for psychologists
Optional Measuring Outcomes CPD activity available for GPs, with details provided in the training handbook
Date and time
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
9am–3pm AEDT
Location
Online via Zoom
This event is supported by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.
For more information, email education@blackdog.org.au.
Foundations for Building Trauma Awareness (Griffith)
Delivered by Blue Knot Foundation. Funded by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.
One day only
8.30am to 4.30pm
Free
This training provides the foundations for understanding complex trauma and its impacts. You’ll gain a trauma-informed lens to help you see challenging behaviours not as problems, but as adaptive responses to trauma.
Trauma Informed Practice is not about treatment — it’s about recognising that trauma is a possibility for anyone.
Understand the types, prevalence, and impacts of trauma
Explore the neurobiology of trauma and its effects on life and coping
Reframe challenging behaviours through a trauma-informed lens
Apply practical strategies to enhance safety, minimise re-traumatisation, and support recovery
Use real-world case studies to practice trauma-informed responses
Wagga Wagga – Tuesday 28 October 2025 – Register here
Young – Tuesday 18 November 2025 – Register here
Griffith – Tuesday 17 February 2026 – Register here
Deniliquin – Tuesday 24 March 2026 – Register here
Blue Knot Foundation is Australia’s National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. Their programs are evidence based, practical, and designed to support safer, more compassionate workplaces and communities.
Black Dog Institute: Youth in Distress
This multidisciplinary, evidence-based program focuses on supporting adolescents experiencing distress, self-harm and suicidality. Designed for clinicians working with young people, it builds on existing skills and confidence in suicide risk assessment, safety planning and post-attempt care.
The program is delivered through a blended learning format combining self-paced eLearning with interactive online workshops. Participants complete four modules covering the suicidal crisis, assessing and managing risk, self-harm, after a suicide attempt, and clinician self-care. A strong emphasis is placed on collaborative, team-based approaches to care.
Who should attend
Psychologists, social workers and guidance officers working with young people.
What you’ll learn
Participants will be supported to:
Manage youth in distress and self-harm
Undertake effective suicide risk assessments
Develop collaborative safety plans
Implement a team approach to treatment planning
Provide appropriate care following a suicide attempt
Identify practical self-care strategies
Format and duration
6.5 hours CPD
Module 1: eLearning, to be completed prior to the live training
Modules 2 and 4: live online workshops (9am–4pm AEDT)
Module 3: eLearning
Online delivery via Zoom
CPD certificates are provided upon completion of all four modules.
Date and time
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
9am–4pm AEDT
Location
Online via Zoom
This event is supported by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.
For more information, email education@blackdog.org.au.
Supporting Seniors: Free Suicide Prevention Training (Online)
Would you know what to do if an older person was having thoughts of suicide?
Join Anglicare’s Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program for a free training session that equips you with the skills to:
Have empathetic conversations
Identify suicide risk in older adults
Support them with a safety plan and referral
This QIP-accredited training meets Suicide Prevention Australia standards and offers self-directed CPD points. A certificate is available upon request.
Be the person who makes a difference. Register now:
Learn how to communicate safely about suicide (Mindframe Plus)
Mindframe Plus: Safe Communication About Suicide and Mental Health
Free online workshop | Presented by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN)
Learn how to communicate safely and compassionately about suicide, mental health, and alcohol or other drugs (AOD) in this evidence-based Mindframe Plus workshop.
This free, practical session will help individuals and organisations strengthen their confidence when responding to suicide incidents and develop communication that minimises harm and promotes hope.
What you’ll gain
Practical skills to communicate safely and reduce stigma around suicide and mental health
Tools to respond confidently and compassionately after a suicide incident
Guidance on working effectively with media and community partners
Strategies to create clear, safe messaging that supports wellbeing
Workshop details
Thursday 20 November 2025 | 9.00am–12.00pm
Register here
Thursday 5 March 2026 | 9.00am–12.00pm
Register here
This is a free workshop, made possible through funding from the Federal Government.
Content warning: Suicide will be discussed during the workshop. Support will be available during and after the session.
Find out more at mindframe.org.au or contact emma.bromham@mphn.org.au for further information.
Foundations for Building Trauma Awareness (Young)
Delivered by Blue Knot Foundation. Funded by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.
One day only
9.30am to 4.30pm
Free
This training provides the foundations for understanding complex trauma and its impacts. You’ll gain a trauma-informed lens to help you see challenging behaviours not as problems, but as adaptive responses to trauma.
Trauma Informed Practice is not about treatment — it’s about recognising that trauma is a possibility for anyone.
Understand the types, prevalence, and impacts of trauma
Explore the neurobiology of trauma and its effects on life and coping
Reframe challenging behaviours through a trauma-informed lens
Apply practical strategies to enhance safety, minimise re-traumatisation, and support recovery
Use real-world case studies to practice trauma-informed responses
Wagga Wagga – Tuesday 28 October 2025 – Register here
Young – Tuesday 18 November 2025 – Register here
Griffith – Tuesday 17 February 2026 – Register here
Deniliquin – Tuesday 24 March 2026 – Register here
Blue Knot Foundation is Australia’s National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. Their programs are evidence based, practical, and designed to support safer, more compassionate workplaces and communities.
Foundations for Building Trauma Awareness (Wagga)
Delivered by Blue Knot Foundation. Funded by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.
One day only
9.30am to 4.30pm
Free
This training provides the foundations for understanding complex trauma and its impacts. You’ll gain a trauma-informed lens to help you see challenging behaviours not as problems, but as adaptive responses to trauma.
Trauma Informed Practice is not about treatment — it’s about recognising that trauma is a possibility for anyone.
Understand the types, prevalence, and impacts of trauma
Explore the neurobiology of trauma and its effects on life and coping
Reframe challenging behaviours through a trauma-informed lens
Apply practical strategies to enhance safety, minimise re-traumatisation, and support recovery
Use real-world case studies to practice trauma-informed responses
Wagga Wagga – Tuesday 28 October 2025 – Register here
Young – Tuesday 18 November 2025 – Register here
Griffith – Tuesday 17 February 2026 – Register here
Deniliquin – Tuesday 24 March 2026 – Register here
Blue Knot Foundation is Australia’s National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. Their programs are evidence based, practical, and designed to support safer, more compassionate workplaces and communities.
Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program
Would you know what to do if an older person was having thoughts of suicide?
Free suicide prevention training provided by Anglicare Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program
Learn how to
Hold a conversation with empathy
Determine whether the person is having thoughts of suicide
Support the person with a safety plan and referral.
Self-directed CPD points apply and certificate provided upon request.
This program is QIP accredited and meets the Suicide Prevention Australia standards.
