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PENRITH | ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
April 7 @ 9:00 am – April 8 @ 5:30 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. A waitlist is available. To be placed on the waitlist, please complete the form below.
This is a closed workshop. Priority workshop placements will go to YES and PCYC members working or residing within the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow or Penrith LGAs.
Recognised as the gold standard in suicide intervention training, LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two-day, interactive and in-person workshop in suicide first-aid. Appropriate for anyone in the community, including wellbeing staff, counsellors, psychologists, crisis lines, clinical staff, student support, youth workers or first responders.
You will learn to become ready, willing and able to intervene with someone who has thoughts
of suicide, and help them develop a safety plan, access help and find hope. People count on
LivingWorks training to build safer communities and workplaces. This workshop will increase your willingness, confidence, and capacity to provide suicide first aid. Two knowledgeable, supportive trainers will guide you through the course, ensuring a comfortable and safe learning environment.
Trusted by professionals, approved by the World Health Organisation and learnable by anyone,LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is the only workshop of its kind. Age 16+.
DATE: Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th April 2025 (must attend both days)
TIME: 9:00am to 5:30pm on both days
VENUE: YES Employment, Shop 8/9 450 High St., Penrith NSW 2750
COST: FULLY – FUNDED | Morning tea and lunch provided
