Safety checklist for your event’s organisers/speaker(s)
Do the organiser/speaker(s) understand how to talk about suicide safely? Do they know that messages should be strengths-based and give people hope? (See ‘How to talk safely about suicide’ on pg 12 ). Is the organiser/speaker(s) known/respected in your community? Will their experience help them connect with attendees and keep them safe? Do they know not to speak about suicide method(s)? Does the organiser/speaker(s) have lived experience of suicide? If so, are they ready to speak about their own experience(s)? Ensure they have good support strategies and support people with them on the day. Remember to always talk about where people can get help – include details about local support networks in handouts or prominently display resources at your event. If the kōrero about suicide is an open forum for people to share, have you found someone appropriate to lead or facilitate the discussion to ensure everyone’s safety?
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Your guide to planning a safe suicide prevention event
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