Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training (Bunbury)

Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention is a two-day workshop designed for professionals and para professionals in the human services whose roles bring them into regular contact with people at risk of suicide.

This workshop aims to help participants:

• Gain an understanding of the problem of suicide
• Identify suicide risk
• Provide a framework for risk assessment and intervention
• Develop appropriate intervention skills
• Understand the limits to confidentiality and importance of consultation
• Gain an understanding of self-harming behaviour
• Gain an understanding of the link between mental disorders and suicidal behaviours
• Understand the importance of postvention

We acknowledge that attending a workshop that discusses suicide may bring up difficult and distressing emotions for people, especially for those who have been personally or professionally impacted by suicide. Therefore, we ask that you consider whether this is an appropriate time for you to attend a session before registering.

If you are uncertain or wish to discuss further you are encouraged to contact the Department of Education Gatekeeper Coordinator at gatekeepersuicideprevention@education.wa.edu.au or Suicide Prevention Coordinators on suicideprevention.southwest@sjog.org.au.

Date: Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd August, 2025

Time: 9.00am to 4.30pm (Full attendance on both days is essential to complete the course)
Please arrive by 8.45am each day to ensure a prompt 9am start

Location: Bunbury Tower (Koombana Room)
Level 10, Bunbury Tower, Victoria Street, Bunbury WA

Cost: FREE

Catering: Morning tea & refreshments are provided. Participants will need to
bring/purchase their own lunch.

Register here

REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL – MINIMUM WORKSHOP NUMBERS ARE REQUIRED.