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Conversations About Suicide
Introduction
The 4-hour Mental Health First Aid Conversations about Suicide course teaches any adult (18 years and over) how to identify, approach and support someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours. Learn how to identify the warning signs for suicide, how to safely have a conversation with someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours and confidently support the person in crisis. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice these skills in a safe environment.
At the completion of the course, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to safely have a conversation with a suicidal person. This is not a postvention course and is not recommended for individuals recently bereaved by suicide.
The MHFA Conversations about Suicide course is not therapy, or a support group and it is important that people undertaking the course are feeling relatively robust when they undertake it.
What the course covers:
Who Should Attend?
Any Adult can attend
Carers of those that are at risk
Study Format options:
This is a 4-hour specialised course
Pricing: $120pp
The course will teach you:
How to identify warning signs for suicide
How to a conversation with someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours
How to confidently support a person in a crisis
This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program.
How much does it cost to attend MHFA training? Read more We have a flexible price schedule to accommodate all needs! The cost of an individual booking is $385, including GST (Standard MHFA). Refresher MHFA is $200, incl GST. Team bookings are available, Contact us for details. Current Specials Buddy deal: $440 for Two (Standard MHFA) Individual Concession option: 15% discount (use code MHFA15 at the checkout) Community & Non Profit Groups: 20% discount (use code MHFA20 at the checkout) Education Industry: 20% discount (use code EDUCATION20 at the checkout)
What is Community Chest initiative? Together we can make a difference! It starts from heart felt actions. There are two sponsorship placements in each program. This is for those that are unable to pay the full amount but feel deeply drawn to attend. With a cost of $50 to cover catering and manual only. I believe in the ripples we can all have within our communities. If wish to be considered for a Community Chest sponsorship placement, email phillippa@thesharingshed.com.au
Where will the MHFA courses be held? We have two convenient locations in: Perth CBD Central Fremantle Please refer to the Booking Calendar for individual dates at each location. For rural, remote and corporate bookings, get in touch to express your interest.
I want to book a group, what do I do? Please use contact us form (https://www.thesharingshed.com.au/contact-8) to send us your enquiry. Please let us know the size of your group and industry / company name.
How credible is the MHFA program? We have done all the research work for you. By getting your accreditation through The Sharing Shed, you join an amazing MHFA family. With over 7 million people trained in 30 countries world wide.
Is this recognised accreditation training? Yes, it is! In fact, MHFA Australia has a teaching standard that is greater than is required by the Vocational Education and Training scheme. Shortly after the completion of the course, you will receive a short quiz to demonstrate learned knowledge. This consists of multiple choice and true or false questions. Once passed, you will receive your accreditation certificate. Your accreditation from MHFA Australia is valid for 3 years, and you will be qualified for a Refresher training after that time.
Is there Online Training available? Yes, absolutely! Standard Mental Health First Aid course is offered in face—2-face as well as in blended (online) formats. You can choose one of the two options: Blended Face-to-Face: Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by a 4-hour face-to-face session Blended Online: Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by 2 x 2.5-hour videoconferencing sessions Furthermore, to make it more suitable for your needs, some eLearning materials are tailored to either workplaces or community settings. When you make a booking for Blended course, you can select Community or Wokplace option
What is your refund policy? Bookings are non-refundable. However, in the event you are unable to attend a course you will be issued a credit to attend another course date within 90 days from the date of the initial course date (subject to availability). Please e-mail phillippa@thesharingshed.com.au if you are unable to attend. If the course is cancelled by The Sharing Shed, you will receive a refund of the amount paid.
I have completed MHFA training in the past, what are my options? If you have completed your MHFA with another training provider and wish you join our programs, you are welcome to attend! We offer Refresher courses for all Mental Health First Aiders who has completed their accreditation in the past 3 years.
What happens after the training? You will be offered an opportunity to become accredited Mental Health First Aider! As well as supported in your role with post-training support and recourses, that will help you continue to make the difference in your workplace and community. This is what truly sets The Sharing Shed apart! When you do training with us, you get our full support. Together, we can make a difference!
