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

Supervisor 20th August 2026
Spring Hill
19 August 2026
This training is aimed at Supervisors, Leading Hands, Coordinators, Mangers or anyone in a leadership role.Supervisors Training - Creating a Mentally Healthier...
NSW

Connector - Sydney
Forest Lodge
2 September 2026
Become a MATES ConnectorA Globally Recognised LivingWorks SafeTALK CourseJoin us for a free, half-day Connector session delivered by MATES in Construction NSW....
QLD

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Cairns 2026
Cairns
15 September 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

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Adelaide September 2026
Adelaide
15 September 2026
Would you know what to do if someone told you they were thinking about suicide?ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a globally recognised, e...
SA

SafeTALK Suicide Alert Workshop Clare September 2026
Clare
16 September 2026
Would you know what to do if someone invited you to talk about suicide?safeTALK is a globally recognised, evidence-informed suicide alertness workshop that hel...
QLD

Connector Cairns 17th September 2026
Manunda
16 September 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

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - September 2026 Perth
Balcatta
24 September 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 ...
SA

SafeTALK Suicide Alert Workshop Kadina September 2026
Kadina
24 September 2026
Would you know what to do if someone invited you to talk about suicide?safeTALK is a globally recognised, evidence-informed suicide alertness workshop that hel...
QLD

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - Toowoomba September 2026
Toowoomba
28 September 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...
