Mon, 01 May
|Walgett
Accidental Counsellor Training - Walgett
Free 3 day training course with LifeLine & ACON - registration essential
Time & Location
01 May 2023, 7:00 pm – 02 May 2023, 7:00 pm
Walgett, 77 Fox St, Walgett NSW 2832, Australia
About the event
What is an accidental counsellor?
An accidental counsellor is trained to safely and effectively support friends, family, colleagues, and strangers who are in distress or experiencing a crisis.
Accidental Counsellor training
The National Rural & Remote Suicide Prevention Program will sponsor a 3 day community workshop in Mental Health First Aid, Accidental Counsellor Training and SafeTalk. Workshops will be run by LifeLine and ACON.
Accidental counsellors will also receive ongoing support and regular coffee catchups.
What is the National Rural & Remote Suicide Prevention Program (NRRSP)?
The NRRSP is a federal government-funded program that aims to reduce suicide rates in rural and remote NSW, by improving awareness in the community, creating support networks and improving access to services.
The course will be fully funded under the NRRSP Program.
WHEN: Postponed until early 2023 due to floods
WHERE: Walgett Shire Council Chambers, 77 Fox Street, Walgett
TIME: 9am - 4pm
Moring tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.