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Training

Livingstone Living Well supports and promotes free community training that is evidence-informed and delivered by professional trainers.
The focus is on building community capacity related to mental health and suicide prevention.
  • Donations are welcome to ensure we can continue providing these opportunities.
  • Please contact our Finance team:  LLW-SPG@outlook.com​​

CURRENT TRAINING SCHEDULED

 

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

  • Mental Health First Aid Refresher

13th October 2026; 12:30-4:30;

The Hub, 7-9 James Street Yeppoon;

Funded through the Qld Government's TRACC program and supported by Qld Health

EOI Clare Cullinan (Trainer); EmailCQMHAODS_TRACC@health.qld.gov.au

*** Please note that we generally have a wait list.  If you make a reservation, and are unable to attend, please advise the trainer immediately so people don't miss out unnecessarily.  ​​​

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

We are proud to partner with the following organisations to bring free training to our community.  If the trainer information is provided, please contact the LLW Training Coordinator:  EmailLLW-SPG@outlook.com

(1)  MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
  • Mental Health First Aid; (2 full days) 

  • Mental Health First Aid Refresher; 1/2 day

EOI Clare Cullinan (Trainer); Email:  CQMHAODS_TRACC@health.qld.gov.au; or the LLW Training Coordinator:   EmailLLW-SPG@outlook.com

 

(2)  WESLEY LIFEFORCE

As a member of the National Wesley Suicide Prevention Network, we are proud to promote their free (for community members) the following government funded Wesley LifeFORCE Suicide Prevention Training:

  • Community - Suicide Prevention Workshops

    • Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention half day workshop; 4.5hours 

    • Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention full day workshop; 6 hours with breaks - more role playing

    • Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention half day workshop; 4.5 hours - Online

check their website for online availabilities:  Wesley Suicide Prevention Workshops 

  • Community Services - Professional Suicide Prevention Training

    • Gambling and Financial Counsellors

    • Supporting Young People 

    • Disability Support Work

These three training opportunities range from 2 to 6 hours depending on the program.

  • Culturally Responsive Suicide Prevention Training

    • Refugee and Aylum Seeker Program

    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Training.

These training opportunities are around 5 hours.

 

ENQUIRIES:

For community members in Livingstone contact the LLW Training Coordinator:   EmailLLW-SPG@outlook.com

For organisations, please consult Wesley LifeFORCE via:  Email: lifeforce@wesleymission.org.au; ph 1800 100 024​

(3) STANDBY SUPPORT AFTER SUICIDE
  • What do I say, what do I do?

COMPLETED TRAINING: APPRECIATIONS 

This is a WIP - please check back soon. 

We have been facilitating  free training since 2023.  Almost all the training delivered has been supported by Livingstone Shire Council who continue to provide free training rooms. ​

Mental Health First Aid

  • 18-19th May 2026; free; funded through the Qld Government's TRACC program; supported by Qld Health. 13 people completed the training.

  • 2025

  • 2024

Mental Health First Aid - Refresher

Wesley LifeFORCE Suicide Prevention Training

Calm Care Train for Training

Calm Care

Mindframe/Everymind Communicating Safely 

Roses in the Ocean; Community Workshop

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Acknowledgements:  Livingstone Living Well acknowledges and pays our respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land and sea within the Livingstone Local Government Area.  We recognise the continuing connection to culture, land and waters of the Darumbal, Woppaburra and Barada Kalbalbara Yetimarala people.

 

We also pay our respects to those people with lived and living experience of mental health concerns and suicide and those who love, have loved and care for them.

Personal Safety:  Please consult your General Practitioner or other health professional should you have any concerns about your mental health and wellbeing.   If you, or someone you know is in crisis, please ring Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 000 in an emergency.

Livingstone Living Well do NOT provide crisis or personal one to one support. 

 

Disclaimer:  Livingstone Living Well is a community group and do not provide crisis or individual support.   ​We take care in what we post on this site; however, please use your own discretion.   The materials appearing on this website are intended for general information purposes only and provided with the best of intent: but it does not constitute professional advice.​​

Postal:  Livingstone Living Well | PO Box 219 | Yeppoon Qld 4703.     Email:  LLW-SPG@Outlook.com

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