Training & Events
Start - On Demand
90-minute online course: Develop the foundational skills to recognise when someone might be thinking of suicide and connect them to further help. This is a self-paced, interactive course with a variety of simulation options.
Cost: AUD $45
To purchase the online course: Fill in the contact page and let us know that you’re wishing to get a start license. You can access the contact page by clicking HERE
A member of the VetHerd team will contact you to arrange payment and email you the instructions to access the course.
safeTALK Gold Coast
In a LivingWorks safeTALK workshop you will learn to be a “Connector”.
What will you learn?
Recognise when someone might be having thoughts of suicide
Ask the person about suicide and know what to do if they say “yes”
Provide the person with a “warm handover” to connect them to further help (e.g., connect them to an ASIST caregiver)
How much does it cost? No cost to participants as this service is supported by funding from the Australian Government through the PHN Program.
Who can come? If you are a part of the veterinary community in the Gold Coast area, then come along!
REGISTER HERE:
2026 safeTALK - EOI
In a LivingWorks safeTALK workshop you will learn to be a “Connector”.
What will you learn?
Recognise when someone might be having thoughts of suicide
Ask the person about suicide and know what to do if they say “yes”
Provide the person with a “warm handover” to connect them to further help (e.g., connect them to an ASIST caregiver)
How much does it cost? VetHerd partners with sponsors and other funding bodies to make workshops free or as affordable as possible for participants.
Who can come? If you are a part of the veterinary community, then come along!
REGISTER YOUR EOI HERE:
2026 ASIST - EOI
In a LivingWorks ASIST workshop you will learn to be an ASIST Caregiver
What will you learn?
Recognise when someone might be having thoughts of suicide
Ask the person about suicide and know what to do if they say “yes”
Help the person develop a personalised safety plan, access help, and find hope
No previous experience required - participants can register for ASIST without having to do START or safeTALK
How much does it cost? VetHerd partners with sponsors and other funding bodies to make workshops free or as affordable as possible for participants.
Who can come? If you are a part of the veterinary community, then come along!
REGISTER YOUR EOI HERE:
safeTALK funded by Flynn’s Walk
Learn how to identify thoughts of suicide and connect the person with someone who can help.
ASIST Brisbane South
In a LivingWorks ASIST workshop you will learn to be an ASIST Caregiver
What will you learn?
Recognise when someone might be having thoughts of suicide
Ask the person about suicide and know what to do if they say “yes”
Help the person develop a personalised safety plan, access help, and find hope
No previous experience required - participants can register for ASIST without having to do START or safeTALK
How much does it cost? No cost to participants as this service is supported by funding from the Australian Government through the PHN Program.
Who can come? If you are a part of the veterinary community and work, reside or benefit the Brisbane South or Gold Coast areas, then come along!
REGISTER HERE:
ASIST Gold Coast
In a LivingWorks ASIST workshop you will learn to be an ASIST Caregiver
What will you learn?
Recognise when someone might be having thoughts of suicide
Ask the person about suicide and know what to do if they say “yes”
Help the person develop a personalised safety plan, access help, and find hope
No previous experience required - participants can register for ASIST without having to do START or safeTALK
How much does it cost? No cost to participants as this service is supported by funding from the Australian Government through the PHN Program.
Who can come? If you are a part of the veterinary community and work, reside or benefit the Brisbane South or Gold Coast areas, then come along!
REGISTER HERE:
safeTALK Brisbane South
In a LivingWorks safeTALK workshop you will learn to be a “Connector”.
What will you learn?
Recognise when someone might be having thoughts of suicide
Ask the person about suicide and know what to do if they say “yes”
Provide the person with a “warm handover” to connect them to further help (e.g., connect them to an ASIST caregiver)
How much does it cost? No cost to participants as this service is supported by funding from the Australian Government through the PHN Program.
Who can come? If you are a part of the veterinary community and work, reside or benefit the Brisbane South or Gold Coast areas, then come along!
REGISTER HERE:
safeTALK Brisbane South
In a LivingWorks safeTALK workshop you will learn to be a “Connector”.
What will you learn?
Recognise when someone might be having thoughts of suicide
Ask the person about suicide and know what to do if they say “yes”
Provide the person with a “warm handover” to connect them to further help (e.g., connect them to an ASIST caregiver)
How much does it cost? No cost to participants as this service is supported by funding from the Australian Government through the PHN Program.
Who can come? If you are a part of the veterinary community and work, reside or benefit the Brisbane South or Gold Coast areas, then come along!