The issue of suicide in New Zealand has recently been prominent in the
media. The question has been talking more openly about suicide as a society.
This is an important debate, and a first step in acknowledging the problem.
The sad fact is that more people die by suicide than are killed on our roads
each year. Between 10 and 15 people each week complete suicide; as many as
10 times that figure engage in risky behaviours which can result in
hospitalisation. Also present behind these statistics are the whanau,
friends and colleagues affected by the traumatic loss of a loved one,
co-worker or buddy. Suicide is a problem occurring in our communities every
day.
Okay, but what can we do?
Lifeline Aotearoa works in suicide prevention education, and presents the
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop on a monthly
basis in the greater Auckland region.
ASIST is a practical workshop teaching participants to recognise suicide
signs, intervene and support with confidence, and link those at risk to
appropriate support services. The aim of the two-day workshop is to help you
become more ready, willing and able to respond safely and effectively to
someone you hold concern for.
ASIST represents a community response to a community problem.
As an on-going support for yourself and your organisation, ASIST graduates
are eligible for the half-day refresher course, called Tune-Up. Usually run
6 months to a year following the main course, it is a great way to reconnect
with the material and with other caregivers/kaiawhina in the area.
We have one course left at the pre GST rise price of $360 per person. The
date is September 23 & 24, to be held in Greenlane.
Places are limited and we don't want you to miss out so be in quick!
Early registration is essential. Enrol on-line at www.livingworks.org.nz
<http://www.livingworks.org.nz/> <http://www.livingworks.org.nz
<http://www.livingworks.org.nz/> >
For more information please contact me directly. I look forward to hearing
from you!
Ben Scott
Customer Liaison
Suicide Prevention Education
Lifeline Aotearoa
