Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Workshop 2026 - Kalgoorlie

This event is held from 20 Oct 2026 to 21 Oct 2026

For more information:

KAREN SIM

0890935609

Karen.Sim@education.wa.edu.au

Where is the event held?

Goldfields Education Regional Office
23-27 Federal Road
KALGOORLIE WA 6430

Who is the event for?

School Leaders
Teachers
ABORIGINAL AND ISLANDER EDUCATION OFFICER (AIEO)
School Psychologists


Additional information:

Event status
95% filled - Last place available
Last registration: 13 October 2026
Registration cost: NIL
Delivery: Face to face
Event - 74681

2-day Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Workshop

Attendance throughout the day from 8:30am to 4:00pm on both days is required for accreditation.
 
Time:    8:15am registration for 8:30am start
Venue:  Goldfields Education Regional Office, Federal Road, Kalgoorlie
Room:   Marvel Loch Room
 
Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention is a 2-day workshop designed for professionals and para-professionals within organisations in the human services, in a role bringing them into regular contact with people at risk of suicide.
 
Participants are encouraged to consider the suitability of the course content and the potential personal impact on themselves before registering.
 
This workshop is provided at no cost with a light morning tea only and resources.  Please indicate dietary allergies on PLIS during the registration process.  Please bring your own lunch each day.
 
Register in an alternative workshop if unable to complete all modules over the specified 2-days.
 
 

Sessions

Program details:

Course/Program delivered:
Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention

Module delivered:
Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Program (Day 1) - 02 - Version: 1

Professional standards:
- None

Session presenter/s:
Miss MELANIE HAYWARD, Miss KATE PASCHO

Delivery type:
Face to face

Required equipment:
None

Session details:

Day 1 - Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Workshop

This workshop has an education focus and aims to help participants.
  • Gain an understanding of the problem of suicide
  • Identify suicide risk
  • Provide a framework for risk assessment and intervention
  • Develop appropriate intervention skills
  • Understand the limits of confidentiality
  • Understand the importance of consultation
  • Gain an understanding of self-harming behavior
  • Gain an understanding of the link between mental disorders and suicidal behaviors
  • Understand the importance of postvention
General enquiries email:  gatekeepersuicideprevention@education.wa.edu.au

Program details:

Course/Program delivered:
Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention

Module delivered:
Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Program (Day 2) - 02 - Version: 1

Professional standards:
- None

Session presenter/s:
Miss MELANIE HAYWARD, Miss JONNENE THOMSON

Delivery type:
Face to face

Required equipment:
None

Session details:

Day 2 - Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Workshop

This workshop has an education focus and aims to help participants.
  • Gain an understanding of the problem of suicide
  • Identify suicide risk
  • Provide a framework for risk assessment and intervention
  • Develop appropriate intervention skills
  • Understand the limits of confidentiality
  • Understand the importance of consultation
  • Gain an understanding of self-harming behavior
  • Gain an understanding of the link between mental disorders and suicidal behaviors
  • Understand the importance of postvention
General enquiries email:  gatekeepersuicideprevention@education.wa.edu.au

Presenters

MELANIE HAYWARD (Miss) Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Workshop (Day 1) - 20 October 2026 20 October 2026 (08:30 AM-04:00 PM)
KATE PASCHO (Miss) Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Workshop (Day 1) - 20 October 2026 20 October 2026 (08:30 AM-04:00 PM)
MELANIE HAYWARD (Miss) Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Workshop (Day 2) - 21 October 2026 21 October 2026 (08:30 AM-04:00 PM)
JONNENE THOMSON (Miss) Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Workshop (Day 2) - 21 October 2026 21 October 2026 (08:30 AM-04:00 PM)

Optional extras

No optional extras available

Restrictions

There are no restrictions for this event

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this event