About the webinar

Studies consistently show that men represent approximately 75% of lives lost to suicide in Australia annually, while often being less likely to seek help for mental health issues. This essential panel discussion offers a comprehensive and compassionate look at the complex challenges men face, emphasising the critical need for effective engagement strategies.

This insightful training features a panel of men who openly share their unique experiences with suicide and mental health challenges, discussing the direct impact on their relationships and offering key learnings for advocacy and support. The session provides strategies to combat complex barriers, challenge stereotypes, and promote help-seeking behaviour within communities and services.

Secure your registration to gain profound insights from Lived Experience, empowering you to engage effectively with men going through difficult times and strengthen suicide prevention efforts across the board. 

Learning outcomes

Participating in this online professional training will enable you to:

• Gain an understanding of why it's critical to engage everyone in suicide prevention, particularly men.
• Learn how to effectively engage with men who are going through difficult times in their lives.
• Explore some of the key challenges involved in this work, including complex and multifaceted barriers to help-seeking.
• Hear practical stories and learnings about how to engage effectively with men in the mental health and suicide prevention space.

Who should attend

This webinar is highly relevant for all professionals and community members committed to supporting men's mental health and reducing the male suicide rate.

The target audience includes:

• Community Organisation Workers and Social Services Staff
• Clinicians and Counsellors
• Health Professionals and Psychologists
• Youth Workers and Educators
• Professionals working with Dads and Father-Figures
• Workplace Managers and Human Resources Professionals

About the presenters

The webinar is led by a host and features a panel of individuals dedicated to advocacy and sharing their journeys:

Dominic Alford (Host and Panel Member) – Project Coordinator of Relationships Australia Victoria's Support for Fathers project. This national initiative focuses on supporting dads and father-figures with information about fatherhood, relationships, and connecting with their children. Dom has spent over six years highlighting the role of men as fathers in prevention and supporting professionals in this space.

Panel of Men with Lived Experience – The panel shares personal journeys and provides valuable, first-hand insights into the complex nature of suicide, helping to shape effective support systems and fostering empathy for those who are struggling.

Purchase access

Use the purchase button to process your payment through our secure gateway. As soon as your purchase is complete, we’ll email you the details for immediate access to the recording within our Moodle Learning Management System.

System requirements for online training

To ensure you can participate in this webinar, please have access to the following:

• Desktop or laptop computer
• A reliable, stable internet connection
• Working microphone and speakers
• Webcam (either built-in or external to your computer)
• Headphones (recommended for optimal audio clarity)

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Phone: (03) 8573 2222

Email: [email protected]