safeTALK suicide alertness is for everyone. It helps participants recognize a person with thoughts of suicide and connect them with resources who can help them in choosing to live. Participants don’t need any formal preparation to attend the training — anyone aged 15 or older who wants to make a difference can learn the safeTALK steps.
SafeTALK provides continuing professional development points for:
- Australian Psychological Society (APS)- 4 hours, accredited, details uploaded by member.
- Australian Counselling Association (ACA)- 4 points, accredited, details uploaded by member.
- NSW Education Accreditation Authority (NESA)- 4 hours, accredited, details uploaded by LivingWorks to eTAMS once the training is completed. For teachers/early childhood educators.
- Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)- 4 hours, self-identified hours, details uploaded by member.
- Royal Australian College GP's (RACGP)- 4 hours, self-identified hours, details uploaded by member.
- Australian College of Nursing (ACN)- 4 hours, self-identified hours, details uploaded by member.
For more information about the training see the information sheet here: LivingWorks safeTalk Suicide Prevention Training
About the training company:
LivingWorks is a mission-driven organisation with an industry-leading approach to suicide prevention: we want to empower everyone to play a role. Guided by our values and our commitment to across-the-board quality, we're here to help keep communities everywhere safe from suicide.
Training Information:
Please arrive 15 minutes early at 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start. Coffee and tea are provided.
Training will be at the Nowra Library Meeting Room. Aiming for a 1:30 pm finish time.
Upon completion, all participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
**Please note we only have a limited amount of tickets, so if you register and fail to attend without letting us know, you will be charged $30
You can contact us at info@cigroup.org.au
