LivingWorks Australia

Funding can make all the difference in bringing ***dePrevention training to more people. But knowing where to look - and how to build a strong application - isn't always easy.

That's why we've added a new Su***de Prevention Grants resource to help organisations find funding opportunities.

Whether you're working in education, healthcare, a workplace or a community organisation, you'll find:
• Grant and funding opportunities by region
• Guidance to help strengthen your application
• Resources to demonstrate the impact of evidence-based su***de prevention training

Explore the new resource: 🔗https://ow.ly/wsyG50ZFHvg

Every successful grant has the potential to equip more people with life-saving skills and strengthen the in our communities.

Connection is something we can build, one everyday action at a time.

It can start with checking in, welcoming someone into a conversation, listening with care or simply making space for someone to feel seen and heard.

This week’s reflection: 💬 “I help build connection by…”

Share a word, reflection, photo or short video and tell us how you help create connection in your everyday life. There’s no single way to take part - share what feels meaningful, comfortable and true to you.

Join the conversation by commenting below, creating your own post with and tagging LivingWorks or emailing [email protected].

🌎 Follow the growing global story of connection and add your voice at https://ow.ly/6AUC50ZCJpi

Small actions can create meaningful connections. And every connection matters.

Connection doesn’t always need a big moment. Sometimes, it’s found in the ordinary ones.

Our colleague Ricky Nguyen shared this reflection for , reminding us what being fully present with the people who matter can look like.

A meal together. A walk. A meaningful conversation. Shared laughter. Simply being there.

Ricky’s reflection invites us to notice the everyday moments that help us listen, understand and stay connected to one another.

This week, we’re asking:

💬What is a moment of connection that has stayed with you?

Reply in the comments, post your own reflection using and tag LivingWorks or email us at [email protected].

You can also add your voice at https://ow.ly/jCoM50ZC59G.

Because every connection matters.

⏰ Starting in one hour!

Don't miss this conversation with Alex Hamilton, Fire Chief of the Oxnard Fire Department. Hear how leadership, connection and ***dePrevention training can help create ***de communities and better support first responders.

🔗Watch here: https://ow.ly/gVRe50ZBYVC

🚒 The next conversation premieres tomorrow!

Join Alex Hamilton, Fire Chief of the Oxnard Fire Department and Trainer, as he shares insights on ***dePrevention, leadership, supporting first responders and building stronger, more connected communities.

📅 Friday, Aug. 21 | 7:30 a.m. AEST
🔗Watch on LivingWorks Facebook

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When it comes to ***dePrevention, connection is powerful.

Evidence continues to show that meaningful social connections support wellbeing and help protect against isolation. From a brief conversation with a stranger to a trusted relationship or a community support network, connection can remind people they are not alone.

Creating su***de-safer communities takes all of us. It requires trained Helpers, supportive environments, strong community partnerships and access to care.

Together, these connections create pathways to hope, support and safety.

Swipe through to explore what the research tells us about the role of connection in su***de prevention and see how individuals and communities across the globe are sharing what connection means to them by visiting 🔗https://ow.ly/mJTX50ZB0vY

Sometimes a few words can stay with us.

Thank you, Paige Hirt, for sharing this moment with .

During a conversation focused on supporting someone else, a Trainer paused and said, “Paige, you matter.”

Simple words. But at the right moment, they helped her feel seen, valued and connected.

It’s a good reminder that connection doesn’t always need to be big or complicated. Sometimes it’s taking a moment to notice someone and say what they may need to hear.

💬 What is a moment of connection that has stayed with you?

Reply in the comments, post your own reflection using and tag LivingWorks, or email us at [email protected].

Add your voice to the global story of connection. Visit livingworks.net/connections to see these moments unfold.

Every day, moments of connection happen that stay with us.

A conversation. A check-in. A moment when someone listened, noticed or helped us feel less alone.

This week's reflection is:

💬 “A moment of connection that has stayed with me is...”

Share a word, reflection photo or short video. Share what feels meaningful, comfortable and true to you.

You can take part by replying in the comments, creating your own post with , tagging LivingWorks or emailing [email protected].

Follow the global story of connection and add your voice at www.livingworks.net/connections

Every action helps make connection visible.

💙 Community Spotlight

Thank you to Christopher Jay Allen, Trainer, for sharing this powerful perspective and adding his voice to .

Christopher reminds us that making a difference can begin with something simple: reaching out, asking, listening, and being willing to connect. A conversation or check-in may feel small, but its impact can reach further than we know.

Now we’d love to hear from you: What does connection mean to you? When do you feel most connected to others?

Here’s how you can take part:
✅ Reply in the comments
✅ Create your own post using and tag LivingWorks
✅ Email us at [email protected]
✅ Visit livingworks.net/connections/ to see what people around the world are sharing and add your own

Every contribution helps us build a global story of what connection looks like, one voice and one moment at a time.

🚒 How can leaders help create ***de communities?

Join us for the next conversation featuring Alex Hamilton, Fire Chief of the Oxnard Fire Department and a Trainer who has delivered nearly 50 ***dePrevention workshops for first responders across the country.

In this inspiring discussion, Alex shares:
✅ Why su***de prevention is critical for first responders
✅ How attitudes toward mental health and su***de prevention are changing
✅ The role leadership plays in creating a culture of safety and support
✅ How connection strengthens communities and saves lives

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a leader helping drive meaningful change across the fire service and beyond.

📅 Friday, Aug. 21 | 7:30 a.m. AEST

🔗Watch on LivingWorks Facebook and LinkedIn channels.