LivingWorks ASIST v12 - Sunshine Coast

LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two-day, in-person workshop that equips you with the practical, life-saving skills to provide support when someone is thinking about suicide. You’ll learn how to recognise invitations for help, respond with confidence and work collaboratively to create a plan that helps keep someone safe-for-now.

By completing this training, you’ll become a Suicide First-Aid Helper - someone ready, willing and able to step forward when someone is struggling and guide them toward safety. Together, Suicide First-Aid Helpers help form a Network of Safety - a connected community committed to creating suicide-safer schools, workplaces and neighbourhoods.

Everyone has a role to play in building suicide-safer communities, and Lifeline Workplace Training is here to support you with training for every role.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

When someone is struggling with thoughts of suicide, your willingness and ability to help can make all the difference. LivingWorks ASIST gives you the skills and confidence to step in, listen and work together toward safety and hope. You’ll learn to:

• Recognise when someone may be thinking about suicide and approach with care and confidence
• Work together to build a SafePlan that keeps the person safe-for-now and connects them with ongoing support
• Apply a safety framework to guide your actions with empathy, structure and hope
• Understand how personal and community attitudes about suicide impact openness to seek help and your ability to provide it
• Build confidence and readiness to provide Suicide First-Aid in real-world situations

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

LivingWorks ASIST is recommended for anyone aged 18+ who wants to help keep others safer from suicide. No prior experience or training is required. Whether you’re a friend, parent, teacher, co-worker, caregiver or community member, anyone can have a role to play in suicide prevention.

HOW WILL YOU LEARN?

LivingWorks ASIST provides a safe, supportive learning environment led by certified-LivingWorks Trainers. You will learn through:

• Engaging presentations and video examples
• Hands-on skills practice to build confidence
• Trainer-facilitated small groups that encourage meaningful discussions
• Shared participant experiences that enrich learning

Open, honest discussion about suicide is encouraged – helping you prepare to reach in, talk directly and provide support with confidence.

LIVINGWORKS CONNECT

LivingWorks ASIST is part of the LivingWorks integrated training system. This system is fully supported by LivingWorks Connect - a digital platform and mobile app. With LivingWorks Connect, you’ll have access to ongoing resources, tools and a growing community of Helpers - right at your fingertips. This integration ensures your LivingWorks ASIST is not just a two-day experience, but an ongoing journey of learning, connection and impact.

By completing the order form questions, you consent to the collection of your personal information, including your first and last name and email address, for the purpose of providing you with LivingWorks ASIST training, certification upon training completion, and access to LivingWorks Connect. You authorize us to share this information with LivingWorks, who collect and process your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations. To provide these services, LivingWorks will securely store your data on systems that may be located outside your country, while using appropriate safeguards to protect your information. Your information will be handled in accordance with LivingWorks' Privacy Policy . You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting LivingWorks by email at [email protected] , though doing so may affect the ability to provide the service.

A certificate of attendance will be issued however, participants must complete the entire 2 days' training in full. It is important that no content be missed. It is strongly recommended to clear other commitments for the training days in advance.

Lifeline Training Queensland strongly advises individuals who have recently lost someone to suicide to contact us before participating in the workshop. This training may be triggering, and we recommend delaying participation. However, we acknowledge that everyone grieves differently.

If you or someone you know requires support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 - 24/7.

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