Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training

Suicide prevention training

QPR training overview

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR) training is designed to provide everyday people with three simple steps to help save a life from suicide.

Are you QPR ready?

Key components of this training include the warning signs of suicide, how to ask the suicide question, common myths and misconceptions about suicide, and how to persuade someone to stay alive. The content can bring up strong emotions and be confronting.

QPR training is not recommended for individuals recently bereaved by suicide, as it is not a therapy or support group, rather an education session to learn how to support others.

Remember, your own health and wellbeing is a priority - participate when you are ready and in your own time. If you need support, services are available:

Access the training

If you live in the Sunraysia Mallee region or Benalla, you can log in to complete the training with the following details:

The self-paced session takes 60-90 minutes on average to complete and does not need to be completed in a single sitting – you can take as long as you like and take a break as needed.

All you need to complete QPR training online is access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection.

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