South West suicide prevention training calendar

These training events are suitable for General Practitioners (GPs), other health professionals and para professionals (e.g. teachers). 

Val Lishman Health Foundation – GP online training

The program trains GPs to manage suicidal patients. It is accredited by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners as a CPD Accredited Activity until the 2023. Upon completion of the training program, GPs will receive 40 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points in the RACGP CPD 2020-2022 Triennium (Activity Number 186493).

• Provider: Val Lishman Health Foundation
• Cost: TBC
• Contact: Lishman Health Foundation

Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training

Gatekeeper Workshops are for participants who are professionals or para professionals whose role brings them in to regular contact with people at risk of suicide.

• Provider: Mental Health Commission - Government of Western Australia
• Contact and more information: Mental Health Commission - Suicide Prevention Training

These events are available to allied health workers, teachers, community organisations, students and the general public. 

LivingWorks Start (Online, self paced)

LivingWorks Start is a 90-minute online training program for all Australians 15 years and over to learn how to recognise when someone is having thoughts of suicide and respond to keep them safe.
Cost: $39.95
Booking and more information

• Black Dog Institute Training
• Open Arms (Veteran's and Families Counselling)
• Perth Metro Suicide Prevention Training Calendar
• Western Australian Association for Mental Health events and training