Suicide Risk and Assessment with Peter Thorburn

Schedule

Tue Nov 17 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+13:00
Location

Papakura Sir Edmund Hillary Library (Papakura) | Papakura, AU

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Join Peter Thorburn and increase your confidence in recognising suicide risk, responding appropriately, and understanding your role in keeping people safe while connecting them with the right supports.
This series of ABACUS workshops is designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of people supporting those affected by alcohol and other drug harm. Learn through practical, evidence-informed workshops that can be applied in a range of support settings.
🗓 Workshop Schedule
Tuesday 21 July
💬 Communication Skills
📍 Papakura Library
Monday 3 August
🔒 Privacy, Ethics & Boundaries
📍 Takanini Library
Monday 31 August
🧠 Anxiety and AOD Issues
📍 Takanini Library
Tuesday 20 October
🗣 Motivational Interviewing (Intermediate)
📍 Papakura Library
We welcome people who have already completed the introductory workshop.
Tuesday 17 November
❤️ Suicide Risk and Assessment
📍 Papakura Library
Tuesday 1 December
🌱 Leadership Skills
📍 Papakura Library
🕙 All workshops run from 10:00am–1:00pm.
📝 Places are limited. Registering does not guarantee a place. Applications will be reviewed and we'll be in touch to let you know whether you've been offered a place.
If you're looking to focus on your own wellbeing and recovery, Recovery College workshops may be a better starting point.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wNhzmXSbHvRrxYOdrmEWPV7-wZT8DTvz
🌱 We look forward to learning with you.
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Where is it happening?

Papakura Sir Edmund Hillary Library (Papakura), 209 Great South Rd, Papakura 2110, New Zealand, Papakura

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