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) Townsville 2026
Aitkenvale
13 July 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...
NSW
ASIST - Sydney
Baulkham Hills
13 July 2026
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)World-leading Suicide First Aid TrainingASIST is a 2-day, interactive face-to-face workshop designed to bui...
QLD
Connector Brisbane Wednesday 15th July 2026
Spring Hill
14 July 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...
NT
GAT Darwin 15th July 2026
Winnellie
14 July 2026
The MATES General Awareness Talk (GAT) is a 45 minute training session to inform workers of the prevalence of suicide and mental health in our industry and wha...
NT
Connector Darwin 15th July 2026
Winnellie
15 July 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...
NT
Building on 8 Years: MATES NT Industry Update
Darwin City
15 July 2026
Join us for a free networking event as we celebrate 8 years of MATES in Construction in the NT.Meet our new Field Officers, Georgia and Karl, connect with indu...
QLD
Supervisor 16th July 2026
Spring Hill
15 July 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 Southport Friday 17th July 2026
Southport
16 July 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...
NSW
Connector - Newcastle MBA
23 July 2026
Become a MATES ConnectorA Globally Recognised LivingWorks SafeTALK CourseJoin us for a free, half-day Connector session delivered by MATES in Construction NSW....