The workshop is also a foundational entry point for organisations embarking on the design of suicide prevention programs or services to ensure they include all of the voices to uncover and meet the needs of their community.
This interactive workshop explores the meaningful integration of lived experience of suicide into program design and re-design/evaluation, emphasising respectful engagement and collaborative approaches to create more effective and inclusive programs. Through a range of small group activities, practical application and collaborative discussions this workshop addresses critical aspects of integrating lived experience, including:
- Assessment of various participatory methods
- Determining when co-design is (and isn’t) the most appropriate approach
- Applying essential principles for engaging with people with lived experience
- Key considerations for meaningful integration of lived experience into program design
This workshop provides organisations with training that meets the National Suicide Prevention Accreditation Standard #3 – 3.1 3, regarding the inclusion of people with Lived Experience in the development and implementation of Suicide Prevention services.
On completion of this workshop, participants will be equipped to:
- Draw from a comprehensive understanding of lived experience of suicide and its value in program design
- Implement effective strategies for engaging people with lived experience
- Design more inclusive and responsive programs
- Create safe and supportive environments for lived experience consultation
- Embed guiding principles for meaningful integration of lived experience in program design
- Apply cultural awareness in the context of suicide
- Design, recruit, and deliver genuine co-design
- Value and being accountable to lived experience expertise
Who is the program for?
This workshop is designed for organisations, workplaces and teams seeking to develop their understanding and skills in the planning, co-design, and implementation of suicide prevention services and programs.
Duration of the Workshop
4 hours (online or face to face)
