Culturally grounded
Designed to reflect and uphold the values and lived experiences of diverse communities across Aotearoa, particularly for Māori.
Evidence informed
Grounded in proven approaches and research, giving you the confidence and skills to support others with care.
Practical skills
Gain practical tools you can apply in real-life situations to recognise risk and offer meaningful support.
Online & in person
Join a LifeKeepers training in the way that works best for you, wherever you are.
How it works
Me pēhea te mahi
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Sign up
Create your LifeKeepers account.
*LifeKeepers is for New Zealand residents over the age of 18 years.
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Choose your training
Complete your training online at your own pace, or join an in-person training near you.
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Certified LifeKeeper
Once you’ve completed your training, you’ll receive a certificate recognising you as a certified LifeKeeper.
Trainings
Ngā ara ako
LifeKeepers Aotearoa
- FREE
- e-Learning or in-person
- Public or private
- 18 years +
2 upcoming courses
LifeKeepers is a free, community-focused suicide prevention training that helps you recognise when someone may be at risk, have safe conversations, and connect them to support. Funded by Te Whatu Ora and designed by Le Va for community members and frontline services across Aotearoa
Mana Akiaki
- FREE
- In-person
- Public or private
- 18 years +
2 upcoming courses
Mana Akiaki is a free, culturally-grounded suicide prevention training delivered through a Māori lens. You'll learn to kōrero safely about suicide, understand risk and protective factors, recognise warning signs, and support whānau with confidence. Priority is given to Māori participants.
Mānava Ola
- FREE
- In-person
- Public or private
- 18 years +
Mānava Ola is a free, community focused suicide prevention training designed for Pacific peoples. It combines evidence-based learning with Pacific knowledge, values, and beliefs to build confidence in recognising risk, having open conversations, and connecting people to support. Priority is given to Pacific participants.
LifeKeepers e-Learning
- FREE
- e-Learning
- Public or private
- 18 years +
LifeKeepers eLearning is a free, self-paced online suicide prevention training that helps you recognise when someone may be at risk, have safe and supportive conversations, and connect them to help. Funded by Te Whatu Ora and designed by Le Va, it provides flexible, accessible learning for community members and frontline workers across Aotearoa.
Training Aotearoa workplaces
LifeKeepers offers tailored suicide prevention courses for commercial entities, equipping teams with the essential skills to recognise and support those at risk of suicide, fostering a safer and more supportive workplace.
FAQ
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LifeKeepers has been created in partnership with communities across Aotearoa to ensure it’s relevant, respectful, and grounded in our local context.
The training includes examples, stories, and approaches that resonate with diverse groups. For Māori, Mana Akiaki weaves te reo, tikanga, whakataukī, and mātauranga Māori into a safe, empowering learning experience. For Pacific communities, Mānava Ola combines evidence-informed practice with Pacific knowledge and values to create a culturally grounded approach.
We continue to work alongside communities to ensure LifeKeepers remains adaptable, inclusive, and connected. If you’d like to explore how the training can meet the specific needs of your community, our team is happy to kōrero with you.
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What people are saying
Ngā horanga kōrero a te iwi
51%
Of participants feel more confident to intervene after the training.
43%
Of participants feel more confident to identify the warning signs after the training.
*Evaluation results pre and post training