Safetalk

2019 workshop public schedule

SafeTALK is a LivingWorks program designed to run alongside ASIST, forming a key part of a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy. While ASIST provides in-depth suicide intervention skills for Safety Aiders, SafeTALK equips Connector Helpers with the ability to recognize suicide risk and confidently connect individuals to life-saving intervention resources.

💡 Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die—they are looking for help. SafeTALK-trained helpers recognize these invitations for support and take action.

What You’ll Learn

🔹 Recognize Signs of Suicide Risk – Identify invitations for help in everyday conversations.
🔹 Overcome the Tendency to Miss, Dismiss, or Avoid Suicide – Understand why people often overlook warning signs and learn how to respond.

🔹 Apply the TALK Steps:
✔ Tell – Identify the signs that may indicate someone is struggling.
✔ Ask – Start a direct and compassionate conversation.
✔ Listen – Hear their concerns without judgment.
✔ KeepSafe – Connect them to the right support, such as an ASIST-trained caregiver.
🔹 Know Community Resources – Learn how to link someone to further help.

Training Features

✔ Part of the LivingWorks Suicide Prevention Framework – Designed to work alongside ASIST for a full-spectrum suicide prevention strategy.
✔ Guidance from a LivingWorks Registered Trainer – Expert-led training designed to build confidence in real-world situations.
✔ Hands-On Learning – Engage in practical scenarios and role-playing exercises.
✔ Powerful Audiovisual Learning Aids – Real-life video examples tailored for diverse audiences.
✔ Simple Yet Effective TALK Steps – Easy-to-remember tools for immediate use.
✔ Local Support Connections – Learn about available resources in your community.

Who Should Attend?

SafeTALK is for anyone 16 years and over who wants to strengthen their ability to recognise and respond to suicide risk. This training is essential for:

✔ Workplaces & Managers – Equip staff with suicide alertness skills to create a safer work environment.
✔ Educators & Youth Workers – Identify and support students and young people at risk.
✔ Community Leaders & Volunteers – Strengthen community suicide prevention efforts.
✔ Healthcare & Social Services – Enhance frontline professionals’ ability to recognise warning signs.
✔ Friends, Family & Individuals – Learn how to confidently support loved ones in distress.

💡 SafeTALK works alongside ASIST to create a suicide-safer community, where everyone knows how to respond and where to get help.