Suicide Prevention for Universities

Course description

PLEASE NOTE: This is an Online Course available all the time.

Universities Australia, in partnership with Suicide Prevention Australia, have released a new e-learning tool to help university staff and students build the skills they need to help prevent suicide.

Universities Australia Chief Executive Officer Luke Sheehy said the e-learning package was designed to help universities prevent the devastating impact of suicide across their communities. "Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians and, sadly, too many people suffer in silence," Mr Sheehy said. "Tragically, over 3,000 people take their own lives every year - a desperately confronting and devastating statistic."

The e-learning package contains four modules which will complement and support the implementation of Suicide Prevention: a Competency Framework for Universities, which was released to the sector in February 2022.

The modules include:

1. Safe Communication
2. Warning Signs, Risk & Protective Factors
3. Responding to People in Distress
4. Self-Care

The e-learning package is designed for staff, but is also suitable for students. It can be found online here: https://universitiesaustralia.edu.au/policy-submissions/safety-wellbeing/suicide-prevention-a-competency-framework-for-universities/

Type of course

Online course