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SUMMARY:I-ASIST (Indigenous Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)- Alice Springs
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training I-ASIST provides a culturally relevant framework for participants to learn how to use a unique 6 task model to provide a suicide first aid intervention\, work with someone to develop a personalised safety plan to keep safe for now and connect with further help. This course has been developed by First Nations people with First Nations facilitators\, to provide culturally appropriate suicide prevention training. \nI-ASIST is for Indigenous workforces\, people who work with Indigenous communities\, as well as schools\, community groups\, and sports clubs. Virtually anyone age 16 or older\, regardless of prior experience or training\, can become an I-ASIST trained helper \nDuring the two-day interactive workshop\, participants learn through powerful audio-visual learning aids\, group yarns\, skills practice and development through trainer-facilitated workgroups. \nParticipants in I-ASIST: \n\n\nLearn the skills to provide a suicide first-aid intervention \n\n\nWork to develop a personalised safety plan for someone with thoughts of suicide to keep “safe-for-now” \n\n\nConnect the person with thoughts of suicide to further help \n\n\nAcquire skills in an evidence-based intervention model\, with the assistance of two LivingWorks registered I-ASIST trainers \n\n\nClick here for information on the evidence supporting I-ASIST\, or for a short introduction film click here \nAll accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. Evidence of pension card or current student card required. For registration\, please email training@mhaca.org.au \nContent on this website is sourced from the LivingWorks Website: I-ASIST & safeYARN » LivingWorks Education Australia \n    
URL:https://www.mhaca.org.au/event/i-asist-alice-springs-2-2/
LOCATION:Mercure Alice Springs Resort\, 34 Stott Terrace\, Alice Springs NT 0870\, 34 Stott Terrace\, Alice Springs NT 0870\, Alice Springs\, Northern Territory\, 0870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Alice Springs,Training
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SUMMARY:safeYARN
DESCRIPTION:safeYARN is a suicide prevention program\, designed to foster meaningful connections and open dialogues within Indigenous communities. \n\n\n\n\nThis culturally grounded training emphasises: \n\nStory-telling and Connection: using yarning in a safe space for participants to share experiences\, build trust and create a supportive network.\nCultural Safety: tailored content respects local customs\, values and traditions\, making it relevant to the unique needs of each community.\nEarly Identification: equipping participants with practical skills to recognise warning signs and provide compassionate support to individuals with thoughts of suicide.\n\nThrough safeYARN\, we aim to build resilient communities where everyone feels connected\, valued and supported. ​ \nClick here for information on the evidence supporting the safeYARN and I-ASIST programs\, or for a short introduction film click here. \nPrice: Government/Business $95\, Concession/Not for Profit $75 \nAll accredited training is available free of charge to pension card holders and Higher Education and VET students. Evidence of pension card or current student card required. For registration\, please email training@mhaca.org.au \nInformation about the safeYARN course has been sourced from LivingWorks Website: I-ASIST & safeYARN » LivingWorks Education Australia \n       
URL:https://www.mhaca.org.au/event/safeyarn/
LOCATION:Mercure Alice Springs Resort\, 34 Stott Terrace\, Alice Springs NT 0870\, 34 Stott Terrace\, Alice Springs NT 0870\, Alice Springs\, Northern Territory\, 0870\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Alice Springs,Training
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