Training Events
MATES Training offers three levels of suicide awareness: General Awareness Talks (GAT), Connector Training, and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training). These sessions can be arranged for your site through your local MATES team or Field Officer (minimum requirements apply).
Enhance your MATES training with Respond, Supervisor, or Apprentice courses by using the links below.
QLD
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - February 2026
Wilston
2 February 2026
ASIST Training equips individuals to become an ASIST worker. These workers can be compared to the first aid officer on site. ASIST workers will talk to a perso...
SA
MATES in Construction - Connector Training Feb 2026
Fullarton
9 February 2026
The MATES in Construction Connector Training is a 3.5 - 4-hour interactive workshop that teaches you how to keep someone in crisis safe while at the same time ...
QLD
Supervisor 10th February 2026
Spring Hill
9 February 2026
This training is aimed at Supervisors, Leading Hands, Coordinators, Mangers or anyone in a leadership role.Supervisors Training - Creating a Mentally Healthier...
QLD
Connector Brisbane Wednesday 11th February 2026
Spring Hill
10 February 2026
“A Connector is a MATE who can keep you safe while connecting you to help.”The role of a Connector is to connect people who are struggling to a suicide first a...
WA
Open Connector February 2026
Balcatta
26 February 2026
Join over 30,000 People from the Construction industry who have taken part in this training Australia wide.What is a Connector? In short - “A Connector is a M...
QLD
Respond Brisbane March 2026
Spring Hill
3 March 2026
Mates Respond Training is only available to people who have already become MATES Connectors and ASIST volunteers. A Respond Volunteer can provide guidance to ...
WA
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - March 2026 Perth
Balcatta
5 March 2026
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid that teaches you how to recognise when someone may ...
QLD
Connector Southport Friday 6th March 2026
Southport
5 March 2026
“A Connector is a MATE who can keep you safe while connecting you to help.”The role of a Connector is to connect people who are struggling to a suicide first a...
QLD
Connector Brisbane Wednesday 18th March 2026
Spring Hill
17 March 2026
“A Connector is a MATE who can keep you safe while connecting you to help.”The role of a Connector is to connect people who are struggling to a suicide first a...