MENTAL HEALTH PROTECT - LivingWorks safeTALK, MELBOURNE (CANCELLED)
The Mental Health Literacy and Suicide Prevention Training Program has been funded by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Under this funding, the LivingWorks workshop will be delivered free to the veteran community, with limited places until June 2025 or earlier if booked out.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to partake in the LivingWorks workshops, you must be 18 years or older and you must be part of the veteran community in Australia, such as:
- An ex-serving member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF)
- A family member (spouse, partner, or child) of a current or ex-serving ADF member
- A friend, carer, employer, or colleague of a current or ex-serving ADF member
- An advocate or Ex-Service Organisation (ESO) representative
- A healthcare professional supporting the veteran community or their families
- A community member supporting the veteran community or their families
- Other person offering support to veteran community not covered in the above categories
- Current members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF)
About
LivingWorks safeTALK is a half-day, in-person workshop that equips participants with the skills to reach in and have a conversation with someone having thoughts of suicide, explore attitudes that act as barrier to help, talk openly about suicide, and connect them to further help.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
* Hands-on skills practice and development