Build a Workplace Culture That Saves Lives
Most people spend more waking hours at work than anywhere else. When someone on your team is struggling, the people around them are often the first to notice – but rarely feel equipped to act.
Conversations About Suicide is a four-hour, face-to-face workshop delivered at your premises that gives your team the knowledge and confidence to recognise when a colleague may be struggling, have a supportive conversation, and connect them with the right professional help.
Recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality and effective suicide prevention program.
Delivery Format
MiTraining can deliver Conversations about Suicide Training as either:
- A 4-hour face-to-face workshop for your team at your premises
- A 4-hour face-to-face workshop for your team at an arranged venue
A minimum of six participants are required per delivery, with a maximum of 24. Prices start from $2,500 plus GST (excluding travel and venue costs).
To discuss your specific requirements for Conversations about Suicide training, contact MiTraining today.
What This Course Covers
This course provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and applying conversations about suicide. It covers:
- Recognising warning signs and risk factors
- Common myths and facts about suicide
- Barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome them
- How to approach a colleague you're concerned about
- How to initiate a conversation about suicide
- How to offer initial support and create a safety plan
- How to encourage professional help and connect someone to local resources
What Your Team Will Walk Away With
Upon completion of the Conversations about Suicide course, participants will have:
- The confidence to recognise when a colleague may be struggling
- The language to start a conversation without fear of saying the wrong thing
- A practical, evidence-based action plan they can apply immediately
- A shared understanding of suicide that reduces stigma across your workplace
- The knowledge to connect a colleague with the right professional support
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is suicide prevention training?
Suicide prevention training equips individuals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise when someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviours and respond effectively.
Conversations About Suicide is a practical, evidence-based suicide prevention program recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as safe, high-quality and effective.
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What is the Conversations About Suicide MHFA course?
Conversations About Suicide is a four-hour, face-to-face suicide prevention workshop developed by Mental Health First Aid Australia. It teaches participants how to recognise warning signs, initiate a supportive conversation about suicide, and connect someone with the right professional help.
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Why is suicide prevention training important in the workplace?
People spend more waking hours at work than almost anywhere else. When someone is struggling, their colleagues are often the first to notice.
Suicide prevention training gives teams the confidence and practical skills to have conversations that could save a life – reducing stigma and building a culture where no one struggles alone.
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Can suicide prevention training help reduce stigma in the workplace?
Yes. Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to employees seeking help – research by SANE Australia found that almost 62% of people avoided mental healthcare services because of stigma. In a workplace context, this can mean struggling employees go unnoticed and unsupported until a crisis point.
Conversations About Suicide MHFA directly addresses this. A peer-reviewed study evaluating the MHFA for the Suicidal Person course found significant improvements in stigmatising attitudes from pre- to post-course, with those improvements maintained at six-month follow-up.
When your team completes suicide prevention training together, it builds a shared language and culture where people feel safer to seek and offer support.
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How do I recognise if someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviours?
Talking about harming themselves or that there’s no point in them being around are some signs, but recognising the signs that someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts isn't always straightforward.
Conversations About Suicide teaches participants to identify the behavioural, emotional and situational indicators that suggest someone may be struggling, so they can intervene early before a crisis escalates.
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Who is suicide prevention training designed for?
Conversations About Suicide is suitable for any workplace. It's particularly valuable for people managers, HR professionals, and anyone who works closely with others and wants to feel better equipped to support a colleague in crisis.
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How many people can attend a Conversations About Suicide Corporate Workshop?
We recommend a minimum of six and a maximum of 20 participants per session to ensure every participant gets the most out of the suicide prevention training.
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Is Conversations About Suicide MHFA accredited?
There is no formal accreditation for this course. Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the suicide prevention training.
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How do we book a Conversations About Suicide Corporate Workshop for our team?
Get in touch with the MiTraining team to discuss your requirements and find a date that works for your organisation.
