Tracksafe suicide awareness training

Every life lost on the rail network is a tragedy. The impacts on family, friends, communities, rail & recovery staff & witnesses can be profound.

On average there are 74 suicides or suspected suicides on the Australian heavy rail network each year. In addition, there are 67 attempted suicides by the heavy rail network & a small number on the light rail network reported by the rail regulator. As well there are many self-harm incidents & threats of selfharm. In New Zealand there is an average of 6 suicides per year on the heavy rail network.

TrackSAFE has launched its new suicide awareness training, which

As part of TrackSAFE’s suicide prevention activities, this training aims to contribute to a decrease in the number of deaths by suicide on the rail network and reduction in the trauma to family, friends, rail workers, first responders and witnesses.

Intervention by a third party such as a rail worker is an important part of preventing suicides in a public place including the rail environment. TrackSAFE’s new training aims to help build skills & confidence available for rail workers post incident.

The training is free, accessible via smart phone and takes only 30 minutes to complete.

Register at tracksafefoundation.com.au using your work email to receive immediate access.