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SUMMARY:Living Stories – Voices of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Artzability \n\n\n\nArtzability Incorporated has been providing weekly artistic opportunities for people living with a disability in the Augusta Margaret River region for the past 17 years.  \n\n\n\nOur focus is on creativity\, inclusion\, and community connection. \n\n\n\nThe Artzability: Living Stories – Voices of Resilience Book Launch will be a vibrant celebration of creativity\, courage\, and powerful storytelling\, showcasing the work of 11 talented local authors–all of whom live with disability. This inclusive and welcoming event invites the community to experience bold\, authentic stories shaped by lived experience—stories that challenge perceptions\, spark curiosity\, and leave a lasting impact. Each author offers a distinctive voice\, contributing to a rich and diverse collection that reflects the strength and imagination of our local creative community. \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to connect\, listen\, and be inspired. It aims not only to celebrate individual publications\, but also to ignite meaningful conversations around representation\, accessibility\, and the vital role of disabled voices in the arts. Through shared stories and community engagement\, the event encourages audiences to see the world through new perspectives. \n\n\n\nUltimately\, the Artzability: Voices of Resilience Book Launch is more than a celebration of locally written and illustrated books—it is a bold statement of inclusion\, creativity\, and community pride. This project affirms that diverse voices belong at the heart of storytelling and demonstrates how accessible\, inclusive events strengthen and enrich everyone involved. \n\n\n\nVenue Type\n\n\n\nFoyer \n\n\n\nAge Restriction\n\n\n\nChildren under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult as the bar will be open. \n\n\n\nRun-Time\n\n\n\nApprox. 120 Minutes \n\n\n\nTicket Prices\n\n\n\nRegistration Required
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/living-stories-voices-of-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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SUMMARY:Gatekeeper
DESCRIPTION:Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention is a 2-day workshop designed for professionals and para-professionals in the human services whose roles bring them into regular contact with people at risk of suicide. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis workshop aims to help participants:• Gain an understanding of the problem of suicide• Identify suicide risk• Provide a framework for risk assessment and intervention• Develop appropriate intervention skills• Understand the limits to confidentiality• Understand the importance of consultation• Gain an understanding of self-harming behaviour• Gain an understanding of the link between mental disorders and suicidal behaviours• Understand the importance of postvention \n\n\n\nWe acknowledge that attending a workshop that discusses suicide may bring up difficult and distressing emotions for people\, especially for those who have been personally or professionally impacted by suicide. Therefore\, we ask that you consider whether this is an appropriate time for you to attend a session before registering.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you are uncertain or wish to discuss further you are encouraged to contact the Suicide Prevention Coordinators on suicideprevention.southwest@sjog.org.au or by calling 0429 229 400. \n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 18th and Friday 19th June 2026Time: 9.00am to 4.30pm (Full attendance on both days is essential to complete the course)Location: Shire of Augusta Margaret River\, 41 Wallcliffe Road\, Margaret RiverCost: FREE (Light lunch and morning tea provided)Catering: Whilst efforts are taken to cater to individual dietary requirements\, this isn’t always possible. Please feel free to bring along your own food if that is more suitable. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL – MINIMUM WORKSHOP NUMBERS ARE REQUIRED.
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/gatekeeper/
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Local Events
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SUMMARY:Accidental Counsellor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Talk Ask Listen Connect – Accidental Counsellor TrainingAccredited by QIP – Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA 1243) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop empowers participants to become effective Accidental Counsellors\, equipping them with essential skills to support individuals in crisis. Attendees will learn communication techniques and deepen their understanding of mental health and suicide prevention. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to guide those in distress toward safety and support while also prioritising their own mental wellbeing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nObjectives  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIncrease mental health literacy   \n\n\n\nIncreased self-awareness  \n\n\n\nDevelop skills to initiate caring conversations  \n\n\n\nIncreased awareness of signs of stress or psychological distress  \n\n\n\nIncreased capacity to support others and connect them with safety \n\n\n\nIncreased understanding of supporting one’s own mental health and wellbeing while supporting others.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis workshop focuses on supporting those in mental health crisis\, which includes thoughts of suicide\, self-harm\, and suicide bereavement. This is an educational workshop and not a group counselling event. \n\n\n\nIf you are recently bereaved by suicide\, reach out to StandBy on 1300 727 247 for support. \n\n\n\nIf you have your own thoughts of suicide\, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for support. \n\n\n\nMind-Ed members – info@mind-ed.org.au for your discount code.Need support to attend?  \n\n\n\nAsk about community scholarships to waive course fees.Contact info@mind-ed.org.au \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions about the event\, please contact us at info@mind-ed.org.au or call us on 0448 760 737. \n\n\n\nLocation: Council ChambersMargaret River WA\, Australia \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/accidental-counsellor-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Mind-Ed workshops
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SUMMARY:Ask - Assessing Suicide In Kids Training
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop is for professionals working with children and young people aged 5-14 years old. The ASK Workshop is completed across two days plus reading completed prior to the live workshop. \n\n\n\nThe ASK Workshop online challenges commonly held notions about children’s capacity to consider suicide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow to talk about death with children\n\n\n\nHow to talk about suicide with children\n\n\n\nDevelopmentally appropriate strategies and tools to identify young children at risk of suicide\n\n\n\nHow to quickly gather and organise details needed to assess risk\n\n\n\nHow to explore and consider protective factors to inform safety planning\n\n\n\nTo consider common challenges when working with parents and possible solutions\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nImportant Course Information: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPre-Workshop reading is required to be completed prior to the workshop to be permitted access to the live stream\n\n\n\nYour live stream link and pre-reading will be emailed to you in the days prior to the training\n\n\n\nThe live stream will go from 8:30am to approximately 1:30pm both days \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse Structure \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants learn using case studies\, guided simulations\, discussion and practice using an assessment tool. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFollowing the course \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants will have an increased understanding and alertness to the fact that children can be at risk of suicide. They will know what risk factors to look out for and feel confident approaching the subject of death and suicide with a child. Participants receive a risk assessment tool\, a quick reference tool and a certificate. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse length: 9 hours – delivered across two live streams over two consecutive days (4.5 hours per day) plus 1-2 hours of self-paced pre-workshop reading \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants receive: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA certificate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA risk assessment tool \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA quick reference tool
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/ask-assessing-suicide-in-kids-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Mind-Ed workshops
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SUMMARY:Ask - Assessing Suicide In Kids Training
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop is for professionals working with children and young people aged 5-14 years old. The ASK Workshop is completed across two days plus reading completed prior to the live workshop. \n\n\n\nThe ASK Workshop online challenges commonly held notions about children’s capacity to consider suicide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow to talk about death with children\n\n\n\nHow to talk about suicide with children\n\n\n\nDevelopmentally appropriate strategies and tools to identify young children at risk of suicide\n\n\n\nHow to quickly gather and organise details needed to assess risk\n\n\n\nHow to explore and consider protective factors to inform safety planning\n\n\n\nTo consider common challenges when working with parents and possible solutions\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nImportant Course Information: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPre-Workshop reading is required to be completed prior to the workshop to be permitted access to the live stream\n\n\n\nYour live stream link and pre-reading will be emailed to you in the days prior to the training\n\n\n\nThe live stream will go from 8:30am to approximately 1:30pm both days \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse Structure \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants learn using case studies\, guided simulations\, discussion and practice using an assessment tool. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFollowing the course \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants will have an increased understanding and alertness to the fact that children can be at risk of suicide. They will know what risk factors to look out for and feel confident approaching the subject of death and suicide with a child. Participants receive a risk assessment tool\, a quick reference tool and a certificate. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse length: 9 hours – delivered across two live streams over two consecutive days (4.5 hours per day) plus 1-2 hours of self-paced pre-workshop reading \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants receive: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA certificate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA risk assessment tool \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA quick reference tool
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/ask-assessing-suicide-in-kids-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Mind-Ed workshops
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SUMMARY:Accidental Counsellor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Talk Ask Listen Connect – Accidental Counsellor TrainingAccredited by QIP – Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA 1243) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop empowers participants to become effective Accidental Counsellors\, equipping them with essential skills to support individuals in crisis. Attendees will learn communication techniques and deepen their understanding of mental health and suicide prevention. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to guide those in distress toward safety and support while also prioritising their own mental wellbeing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nObjectives  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIncrease mental health literacy   \n\n\n\nIncreased self-awareness  \n\n\n\nDevelop skills to initiate caring conversations  \n\n\n\nIncreased awareness of signs of stress or psychological distress  \n\n\n\nIncreased capacity to support others and connect them with safety \n\n\n\nIncreased understanding of supporting one’s own mental health and wellbeing while supporting others.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis workshop focuses on supporting those in mental health crisis\, which includes thoughts of suicide\, self-harm\, and suicide bereavement. This is an educational workshop and not a group counselling event. \n\n\n\nIf you are recently bereaved by suicide\, reach out to StandBy on 1300 727 247 for support. \n\n\n\nIf you have your own thoughts of suicide\, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for support. \n\n\n\nMind-Ed members – info@mind-ed.org.au for your discount code.Need support to attend?  \n\n\n\nAsk about community scholarships to waive course fees.Contact info@mind-ed.org.au \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions about the event\, please contact us at info@mind-ed.org.au or call us on 0448 760 737. \n\n\n\nLocation: Council ChambersMargaret River WA\, Australia \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://mind-ed.org.au/event/accidental-counsellor-workshop-3/
CATEGORIES:Mind-Ed workshops
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