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
Respond Brisbane May 2026
Spring Hill
5 May 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
Connector Brisbane Wednesday 13 May 2026
Spring Hill
12 May 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) - May 2026 Perth
Balcatta
13 May 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 ...
NSW
Connector - Sydney
Eastern Creek
13 May 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
Supervisor 14th May 2026
Spring Hill
13 May 2026
This training is aimed at Supervisors, Leading Hands, Coordinators, Mangers or anyone in a leadership role.Supervisors Training - Creating a Mentally Healthier...
NSW
The MATES Stronger Together NSW Annual Charity Lunch
Randwick
22 May 2026
NT
Darwin June 2026 ASIST
Tiwi
1 June 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...
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...
WA
Open Connector June 2026
Balcatta
17 June 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...