Let's Talk Coleraine 2026: Conversations About Suicide Course

About This Course

Most people want to help when someone they care about is struggling. The barrier isn't caring - it's not knowing what to look for, what to say, or what to do.

The Conversations About Suicide course is a 4-hour, evidence-based program that teaches adults how to recognise when someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours, how to have a safe and supportive conversation, and how to connect that person to professional help.

Using a practical action plan developed by Mental Health First Aid Australia, you'll learn how to approach someone you're worried about, what to say- and what not to say - and how to support them through a crisis until professional help is in place.

This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality and effective suicide prevention program.

Who This Course Is For

Any adult aged 18 or over. No prior knowledge, experience or qualifications are needed - and there are no tests. This course is suitable for individuals, workplaces of all sizes, and volunteer and community-based organisations.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course you'll be able to:

• Recognise the signs that someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviours

• Understand the warning signs and risk factors of suicide

• Approach someone you're concerned about and start a real conversation

• Use an evidence-based action plan to provide initial, meaningful support

• Know what to say - and which phrases to avoid

• Understand the professional resources available and how to connect someone to help

• Recognise the barriers to help-seeking and how to gently address them

• Look after your own wellbeing as someone who shows up for others

Your Facilitators

You'll train with Kristie Walker and/or Phil Cousins - licensed MHFA Instructors with 25+ years of combined experience across emergency management, community recovery, counselling, and lived experience of mental health challenges. Participants consistently describe their approach as warm, practical and deeply relevant to real life.

Before You Register - Please Read

Register using a personal email address and mobile number - not a work or shared account. This creates your profile with MHFA Australia. If you lose access to this email, you'll lose access to your account and course records.

Availability

Places are strictly limited. Register early to secure your spot.

Questions? Call Kelly Marson, Regional Manager, Lets Talk Foundation, 0455 508 465

Click here to download the Conversations About Suicide course flyer.