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 17th June 2026
Spring Hill
16 June 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
17 June 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
Connector Brisbane Tuesday 23 June 2026
Spring Hill
22 June 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
Respond Brisbane July 2026
Spring Hill
7 July 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 ...
QLD
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Townsville 2026
Townsville
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
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...
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...
WA
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - July 2026 Perth
Balcatta
28 July 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 ...