Free youth mental health and suicide prevention training in Karratha & Dampier

Through a four-year partnership with Rio Tinto, Lifeline WA is delivering free, evidence-based youth mental health and suicide prevention training across regional Western Australia, including Karratha & Dampier.

These sessions are practical, inclusive and community-focused, designed to build confidence and skills so people feel better equipped to notice when a young person may be struggling and know how to respond safely and early.

If you work with, care for, or support young people in your community, or if you are a young person wanting to better support your peers, this training is for you.

Thanks to the continued support of Rio Tinto, all events and training are free to attend.

Registrations are essential as places are strictly limited.

LivingWorks ASIST

14–15 September 2026, 9:00am – 5.00pm
Karratha, WA
Free to attend | Suitable for 16+

LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) equips participants with confidence, knowledge and practical skills to support individuals who may be at risk of suicide.
Across more than 30 countries, millions have been trained in LivingWorks ASIST to recognise signs of suicide, offer support, and connect people to safety. Led by certified LivingWorks Trainers, you’ll learn in an engaging, safe and supportive environment.

Objectives:

• Explore how your personal attitudes and beliefs can affect your ability to help
• Build confidence to ask directly about suicide and listen without judgement
• Create a collaborative Safety Plan to help someone stay safe for now
• Connect the person to further care and ongoing support

Suitable for anyone 16 years or older who wants to feel prepared to recognise when someone may be thinking of suicide, have a supportive conversation, and learn how to help someone move towards safety.

You don’t need a professional background to attend. Anyone can learn Suicide First-Aid Helper skills. Most people who experience suicide thoughts first reach out to family, friends, coworkers or someone they trust in their community.

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LivingWorks safeTALK

16 September 2026, 9:00am – 5.00pm
Karratha, WA
Free to attend | Suitable for 15+

LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) equips participants with confidence, knowledge and practical skills to support individuals who may be at risk of suicide.
Across more than 30 countries, millions have been trained in LivingWorks ASIST to recognise signs of suicide, offer support, and connect people to safety. Led by certified LivingWorks Trainers, you’ll learn in an engaging, safe and supportive environment.

Objectives: 

• Notice and respond to invitations for help
• Practice open, direct conversations about suicide
• Explore how your attitudes and beliefs can affect your ability to help
• Identify available resources and connect people with further care and support

Who will benefit from this training?

• Anyone aged 15 years or older who wants to help keep people around them safe from suicide.

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Youth Mental Health First Aid

17–18 September 2026, 9:00am – 5.00pm
Dampier, WA
Free to attend | Suitable for 18+

Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches participants how to provide initial support to a young person (aged 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis. Participants learn how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, approach a young person they are concerned about, offer initial support and information and help the young person to seek professional help or other supports.

Topics include depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use disorders, thoughts of suicide, panic attacks, and providing support after a traumatic event. The course is led by an MHFA trained and Licensed Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

Participants who complete the course and a short online assessment can become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditations are valid for 3 years and can be extended for a further 3 years with a Refresher.

Objectives: 

• Identify signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in young people
• Use an evidence-based action plan to engage young people in mental health first aid conversation
• Assess for a range of crises and provide initial support
• Distinguish differences between expected changes during adolescence and the development of mental health problems
• Understand the MHFA role and the medical rights of minors
• Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider

This session is suitable for anyone aged 18 years or older. It is recommended for adults supporting adolescents across a wide range of settings including schools, community groups, organisations and sporting clubs.

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Thank you, Rio Tinto.

Thanks to the continued support of Rio Tinto, all sessions are free for you to attend. If you have a question on a workshop or would like more information, please get in touch with Lifeline WA via the email address below.

communityengagement@lifelinewa.org.au