CALM Yarn

CALM Yarn is a culturally appropriate, full‑day suicide prevention workshop for people working with First Nations people, in primary health care across the NWMPHN region. Delivered by an accredited First Nations trainer and developed in partnership with a First Nations Elder, the training builds confidence to have a yarn and support someone from thoughts of suicide to safety. CALM Yarn is a one day, culturally appropriate suicide prevention workshop for people working with First Nations people, in primary health care in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.

CALM Yarn is a one day, culturally appropriate suicide prevention workshop for people working in primary health care in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region. 

The training is delivered face to face by an accredited First Nations Elder trainer and has been developed in partnership and with an Indigenous Elder.

The workshop is designed to support capacity building through increased confidence, knowledge and skills, to help people have a yarn and support someone from thoughts of suicide to safety. In this workshop, CALM Yarn acknowledges the broader social, cultural and historical factors that contribute to First Nations suicide and centres approaches that are culturally appropriate and community informed.

CALM Yarn introduces participants to the CALM model, which provides a structured and culturally responsive framework for supporting someone experiencing thoughts of suicide. The workshop includes opportunities for reflection and discussion, and participants are provided with practical resources to support their engagement. This includes;

• the CALM model that guides participants through the four stages of intervention,
• a workbook with tools, skills and contacts, 
• safety planning tools such as the “Be Safe” app or worksheet,
• certificate of attendance.

Speaker

Baydon Widdicombe is a proud Darug man living in Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Central Victoria. He is an experienced trainer and has worked within several Human Resource, Project Management and Training roles within Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and the Justice sector. 

The training content was developed by Suicide Programs. Suicide Programs is a national organisation dedicated to reducing suicide and its impact through evidence based education and training. Their programs are designed to empower individuals, communities and professionals to recognise suicide risk, engage in safe and meaningful conversations, and respond effectively to people in distress. Developed and delivered by experts in suicide prevention, mental health and counselling, Suicide Programs combines the latest research with lived experience to support compassionate, practical and person centred prevention approaches.

By registering for this session, you consent to having your registration information shared with Suicide Programs.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the factors contributing to Indigenous suicide.
• To recognise warning signs, risk factors, and protective factors.
• Culturally appropriate ways to ask about and discuss suicide.
• Culturally appropriate support networks.
• To develop plans for safety and strength in a culturally sensitive manner.
• To use the CALM Yarn model and relevant well-being apps.