Connecting with People - Webinar - Emotional Resilience - 20th May 2026

Free training - building your skills and confidence to support community wellbeing and resilience.

Creating safe, connected communities begins with understanding and compassion for self and others. This free, evidence-based training provides practical strategies to recognise emotional distress, reduce stigma, and understand how everyday actions can make a difference. By the end of the training, you will have the knowledge and confidence to support yourself and others, fostering wellbeing across families, workplaces, and communities.

What you will leave with:

• Practical tools to boost your emotional wellbeing and resilience

• Positive coping strategies for stress and distress

• Knowledge of how to create your own Wellbeing Plan

• Confidence to support others with compassion, and empathy.

What makes this session different?

It’s evidence-based and designed for everyday life. You will learn how to spot signs of emotional distress, break down myths and stigma, and respond compassionately to yourself and others.

Training Details: Online. SA residents only. Cameras are required to be turned on. AI recording not permitted.

Duration: 3 hours

Cost: Free

Funded by: South Australian Government’s Drought Response

Delivered by: Preventive Health SA

Prior knowledge: None required

Skills you will gain:

• Understand common myths and barriers to seeking help
• Learn practical ways to guide others to the right support
• Explore the role of compassion, hope, and empathy in wellbeing
• Develop everyday strategies to cope with stress and build resilience
• Know where to access further help for yourself or others.