Oral Presentation (max 25mins) The National Suicide Prevention Conference 2024

Empowering NSW Communities supporting young people: Suicide First Aid Training for Parents, Teachers and Youth Touchpoints  (106361)

Anthea Jirgens 1
  1. LivingWorks Australia, Kembla Grange, NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia

This presentation will outline the NSW Ministry of Health 3-year suicide prevention training program with LivingWorks Australia, which has trained over 20,000 school communities, first responders, parents and youth crisis support services across the state. A summary of the dissemination, program design, evaluation and early findings, as well as opportunities for involvement.