A Quiet Crisis. A Clear Responsibility.
In Australia, more than 3,000 people die by suicide each year—an average of nine lives lost every single day. For every life lost, it is estimated that 30 people attempt suicide, and countless others suffer in silence.
Suicide is the leading cause of death among Australians aged 15 to 44. These are not just numbers. These are patients, clients, friends, colleagues, and loved ones.
Many do not ask for help. Many show no obvious signs. But many do encounter a health professional in the days, weeks, or months before their death.
This course was created to change that outcome.
You Deserve to Feel Confident in Crucial Moments
Support Over Suicide: Certified Training for Health Professionals is a CPD-accredited online course designed to help frontline health and community workers identify subtle signs of suicide ideation and respond with calm, confidence and compassion.
This course is not about ticking boxes. It is about saving lives—quietly, ethically, and skilfully—before it is too late.
You will not be asked to fix or diagnose. Instead, you will learn how to create a safe space, ask the right questions, and connect people to the support they need.
Who This Course is For
This suicide prevention training is for any Australian professional working in a health, care, or support capacity, including:
- —General Practitioners and Practice Nurses
- —Psychologists, Counsellors and Social Workers
- —Paramedics and Emergency Workers
- —Allied Health Professionals (Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists)
- —Aged Care, Disability and Community Workers
- —School Nurses, Youth Workers and Pastoral Carers
If you work with people, this training is for you.
What You Will Learn
This course provides clear, evidence-informed, and compassionate instruction in:
- —Recognising verbal, behavioural and non-verbal signs of suicide ideation
- —Creating safety through presence, not pressure
- —Knowing what to say—and what not to say—in a moment of crisis
- —Understanding your ethical and legal responsibilities as a health professional
- —Knowing when to refer and how to access appropriate mental health services
- —Using a simple, adaptable response framework in any professional setting
- —Supporting yourself and others after a distressing encounter
Course Details
- —Delivery: 100% online, self-paced
- —Duration: 4–6 hours
- —CPD Recognition: Accredited for Continuing Professional Development
- —Assessment: Reflective exercises and short knowledge checks
- —Certification: Digital certificate issued upon completion
Enrolment Information
You will not learn theory alone. You will build the real-world confidence to respond to risk with empathy, clarity, and action.
Developed in partnership with mental health experts and people with lived experience, this course delivers:
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- —Practical conversation-based skills
- —A human approach rooted in connection and safety
- —Confidence to take action without overstepping your role
- —CPD recognition for your ongoing professional development
CPD Points
Completing the Support Over Suicide: Certified Training for Health Professionals course allows you to fulfil 4 hours of your required Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Designed specifically for health professionals, this accredited training not only deepens your understanding of suicide prevention and intervention, but also contributes meaningfully to your ongoing professional education. It’s a powerful way to meet your CPD obligations while gaining critical, life-saving skills that directly impact your practice and the wellbeing of those you serve.
We Believe Quiet Conversations Save Lives
You do not need to raise your voice to make a difference. You do not need to be a counsellor to create connection. You do not need to know all the answers to help someone find theirs.
You just need to be present, be prepared, and be willing to listen.
Support Over Suicide: Certified Training for Health Professionals will show you how.
