“... because of this training, I was able to apply the skills that I learned. This is not just a course full of new and exciting information – this course can help you save a life.”
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - ASIST, comprises two days of world’s best practice, evidence-based training, delivered by two skilled and qualified facilitators.
Applied Suicide
Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Virtually anyone age 16 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, can become an ASIST-trained helper. During the two-day interactive workshop, participants learn a 6-task suicide first-aid model through powerful audio visual learning aids, group discussions, skills practice and development through trainer-facilitated workgroups. Millions of people have taken the workshop worldwide, along with hundreds of thousands of Australians completing ASIST in all states and territories.
Participants in ASIST:
Learn the skills to provide a suicide first-aid intervention
Work to develop a personalised safety plan for someone with thoughts of suicide to keep “safe-for-now”
Connect the person with thoughts of suicide to further help
Acquire skills in a evidence-based intervention model, with the assistance of two LivingWorks registered trainer
“Great course. Well supported through whole course despite heavy topic. Managed to build up confidence and giving lots of practical pointers to my work.”