CALM is an evidence-based Australian training program designed to empower individuals to recognise, respond to, and prevent suicide. Through interactive workshops, participants learn to have CALM conversations that reduce stigma, promote help-seeking, and provide life-saving support. Delivered in a respectful and inclusive environment, CALM equips attendees with practical tools to create safety plans, deeply listen, and guide individuals toward hope.
The CALM model to guide you through all four stages of suicide intervention.
A 24-page workbook filled with practical guidance, helpline resources, and key takeaways.
Access to the “Be Calm” app to support interventions in real time.
The “Be Safe” app or worksheet to help individuals create and document their safety plan.
A wallet card with prompts for effective interventions.
Additional reading materials to deepen your knowledge.
A printed certificate of attendance, presented by a fully accredited CALM trainer.
Recognise signs that someone may be thinking about suicide.
Learn effective ways to ask someone about suicide.
Comfortably hold conversations after asking about suicide.
Help someone express their worries and reduce feelings of judgment.
Work with the person to create a safety plan and explore alternatives to suicide.
Use and guide the person in using the 'Be CALM' and 'Be Safe' apps.
Monitor and follow up on the person’s progress to ensure ongoing safety and
1-day workshop (In-person or virtual facilitator-led)
Small organisations
Big organisations
Fantastic workshop, Made all efforts to make the virtual workshop as close to face to face as possible. Very informative and very open to discussion. Would recommend to anyone wanting…
This was great! The trainer was knowledgeable and passionate, and I found the content incredibly valuable both professionally and personally. Thank you.
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