Session 1: Wednesday 22 July 2026, 6–8 pm (AEST)
Session 2: Wednesday 29 July 2026, 6–8 pm (AEST)
Session 3: Wednesday 5 August 2026, 6–8 pm (AEST)
*Registration is for all three sessions. This event will not be recorded, please attend all live online sessions.
Speech Pathology Australia strongly supports the Australian Government’s recommendation for psychological and mental health first aid and training in distress identification and response for all frontline workers and those working in consumer-facing roles that are likely to encounter individuals at risk for mental health issues and suicide. As such, Speech Pathology Australia is providing partial subsidy to all members wishing to access to this program.
This course offers foundation training in how to support someone who might be struggling due to a personal crisis or having thoughts of suicide. It aims to provide a safe space for participants to reflect on and discuss some of the issues that can arise, and practice how best to respond to them, for the sake of everyone's wellbeing.
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Recognise the common signs and behaviour changes when someone is experiencing emotional distress, and personal crisis including thoughts of suicide
- Define and apply the 3Rs (recognise, respond and refer)
- Engage and respond with empathy and without judgement
- Refer someone to appropriate support, including professional help, resources and information
- Define the importance of self-care
Who should attend
This workshop is open to all speech pathologists and speech pathology students.
Presenter
Mike Burns
Mike is a psychotherapist, supervisor and educator and first began working for Lifeline in 2010.
Mike has a private psychotherapy practice in Sydney and has been a trainer with Lifeline Northern Beaches, Mosman to Kirribilli for over seven years. He has worked for numerous organisations in varying roles both as a psychotherapist and trainer over his career. Mike enjoys working for Lifeline to support the amazing people who give their time to support others.
Pricing
- Members: $190
- Non-practicing members: $126
- Student Members: $95
- Non-Members: $285
FAQ
What should I expect in this LIVE Online session?
LIVE Online events are interactive workshops. Cameras are usually on, and participants are encouraged to take part in activities, discussions, and opportunities to share thoughts and answers throughout the session. You may also be invited to ask verbal questions directly to the presenter. By registering for this event, you are providing consent to be placed into break out rooms, should the presenter wish to incorporate these in their session. Break out rooms are not recorded.
Will there be breaks in the session?
Each presenter determines their own schedule and break times, and these will be communicated at the start of the session. Participants are welcome to turn off their camera and take a break at any time throughout the session, at their own discretion.
Do I need a Zoom account to join?
No – most participants can join directly using the Zoom link provided. Occasionally, Zoom may prompt you to sign in, especially if you’re joining via a browser or mobile device. If that happens, you can create a free Zoom account or sign in to an existing one.
When will I receive the Zoom link for this event?
You’ll receive an email with the Zoom link, password, and workshop timing on the morning of the event. Please check your junk/spam folder if you don’t see it. Please note the time zone of the event within this email. You can also access the link by going to your Learning Centre in the Learning Hub and clicking on the ‘attend’ button.
Will this event be recorded?
At the request of Lifeline, this event will not be recorded, so attendance at each live online session is required to ensure no content is missed. Please also note that if you are unable to attend Session 2, you will not be able to progress to Session 3.
Will there be pre-work to complete for this event?
No, there will be no pre-work to complete for this event.
Where can I find the resources for the session?
All resources are uploaded to the Resources tab, accessible via your Learning Centre within the Learning Hub. If the presenter has shared their slides, these will also be downloadable via the Resources tab.
Who do I contact if I need technical support on the day?
If you experience problems joining or during the session, please contact [email protected].
Where can I find my certificate?
You can download your certificate in your Learning Centre upon completion of the workshop or course. Navigate to the Completed Tab and select the relevant activity.
How can I submit my feedback?
You will receive an email the day after the event with a link to complete an evaluation.
Additional information
Your registration is for all three sessions. At the request of Lifeline, please note that these sessions will not be recorded, so attendance at each live online session is required to ensure no content is missed. Please also note that if you are unable to attend Session 2, you will not be able to progress to Session 3.
For further information, contact the Learning Hub.