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Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Service
UCA Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter (NSW: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter, New England and Mid North Coast regions)
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Community Connections Toowoomba
Toowoomba Older Mens Network Inc (TOMNET) (Toowoomba, QLD)
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HOPE Shared Responsibility Agreement (SRA)
Mildura Aboriginal Corporation (Mildura and Robinvale)
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Community Connections
Consumer Activity Network (Sydney)
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Expanded Horizons
Wesley Mission Brisbane (Brisbane QLD)
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NEXUS
Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma (Toowoomba and Brisbane, QLD)
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Burdekin Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support
Burdekin Community Association (Burdekin Shire QLD)
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Living Beyond Suicide
Anglicare South Australia Inc (South Australia)
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The Victorian Building and Construction Industry Life Care Skills Program
Incolink Foundation Limited (Victoria)
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National Suicide Call Back Service
Crisis Support Services (National)
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Support After Suicide
Jesuit Social Services Ltd (Victoria)
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Mental Illness and Bereavement Project
SANE Australia (National)
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Apprentices Project OzHelp ACT
Ozhelp Foundation (ACT and surrounding regions)
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Active Life Enhancing Intervention (ALIVE) Program
Perth Primary Care Network (Western Australia)
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Workplace Training and Education
The OzHelp Tasmania Foundation (Offices in Launceston and Hobart)
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The Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Project
Wesley Mission (National)
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SANE Media Centre and Stigmawatch
SANE Australia (National)
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StandBy ACT
Supportlink Aust Ltd (ACT)
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Rural Alive and Well
Rural Alive and Well Inc (Tasmania)
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Phoenix Centre SP Project
Migrant Resource Centre (Tasmania)
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Real engagement and linking for Men in industry (REAL4Mii)
OzHelp Ltd WA (Pilbara region of Western Australia)
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SPA Strategic Partnership
Suicide Prevention Australia (National)
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Active Response Bereavement Outreach (ARBOR) Project
Anglicare WA (WA)
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Hope for Life
Salvation Army Property Trust NSW (National)
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Yiriman Project
Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre (Fitzroy Valley, Western Australia)
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Farm link
Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health – University of Newcastle (Northern New England Region, NSW)
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ATAPS Additional Support for Patients at Risk of Suicide and Self-Harm Project
Various (sites exist in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, NT)
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Peer Support
Peer Support Foundation Ltd (National)
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ReachOut! Pro Website
The Inspire Foundation (National)
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Mindframe Education and Training Projects
Hunter Institute of Mental Health (National)
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Community Broadcasting Suicide Prevention Project
Community Broadcasting Association Australia (National)
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National Centre of Excellence in Suicide Prevention
AISRAP, Griffith University (National)
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WHO START Project
AISRAP, Griffith University (National)
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MindMatters Initiative
Principals Australia (National)
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Apprentices Project NT
Oz Help Foundation NT (Northern Territory)
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Post Discharge Care from hospital EDs
General Practice Queensland (QLD)
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Healing Through the Map
Injury Control Council of WA (WA)
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Koori Kids Wellbeing Program
South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (Shoalhaven, NSW)
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Sustainable Personal Development for Aboriginal Men
Centacare Catholic Family Services – Port Pirie Diocese (Port Augusta, South Australia)
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Mens' Health Information and Resource Centre (MHIRC)
University of Western Sydney (Emerton, Sydney NSW)
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Deadly Alive
Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association (QLD)
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Basic Needs Project
General Practice Network NT Ltd (NT)
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The Strength Within
Royal Flying Doctor Service (QLD)
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Suicide Story Train the Trainer
Mental Health Association of Northern Territory (NT)
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RUOK? Day
RUOK? Ltd (National)
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LIFE Communications
Crisis Support Services Inc (National)
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Response to Youth Suicide in Greater Geelong
Anglicare Victoria (Greater Geelong)
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StandBy Brisbane
Lifeline Community Care Brisbane (Greater Brisbane region)
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Building Bridges
Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Queensland (Dalby and St George area )
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StandBy 6 Sites
United Synergies Ltd (Sunshine & Cooloola Coasts, Cairns, Kimberley Region, Pilbara Region, North Tas, South Tas)
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MindOUT!
National LGBTI Health Alliance (National)
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Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Service
Organisation
Region
NSW: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter, New England and Mid North Coast regions
Contact
Description
Creates a holistic suicide prevention approach for attempters, those bereaved by suicide, other at risk groups and rural areas. Build individual resilience and community capacity by psychosocial education programs and awareness raising.
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Community Connections Toowoomba
Organisation
Region
Toowoomba, QLD
Contact
Description
Provide individual outreach peer support to 50 older men in their home and consolidate and enhance existing rural groups and assist in the establishment of new rural groups.
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HOPE Shared Responsibility Agreement (SRA)
Organisation
Mildura Aboriginal Corporation
Region
Mildura and Robinvale
Contact
MAC (03) 50 22 1852 (Tania Dowesly)
MPS (03) 50 23 1851 (Tina DeGroot)
Description
Psychological and coordination services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at risk of suicide or self harm. Uses the interface between education and anti-social behaviour and provides opportunities to develop healthy lifestyle behaviours through sport and connection to Primary Health Care.
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Community Connections
Organisation
Consumer Activity Network
Region
Sydney
Contact
Description
Supports mental health consumers through the Hospital to Home Service with practical and peer support within 28 days of discharge from the Liverpool and Campbelltown psych units, and support the Phone Connections Service - a noncrisis peer telephone line four evenings a week.
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Expanded Horizons
Organisation
Wesley Mission Brisbane
Region
Brisbane QLD
Contact
Description
Build individual resilience, support networks, educational engagement in the target groups and raise awareness, acceptance, tolerance in the community and schools.
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NEXUS
Organisation
Region
Toowoomba and Brisbane, QLD
Contact
Tracy Worrall (Director) 07 3391 6677
Description
Improve community awareness to better identify and help young people at risk of suicide and increase the number and quality of connections of young people from refugee backgrounds.
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Burdekin Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support
Organisation
Region
Burdekin Shire QLD
Contact
Description
Establish a community based education and awareness program on suicide prevention, provide drug abuse and suicide prevention programs though schools and youth groups and heighten community awareness amongst the mentally ill.
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Living Beyond Suicide
Organisation
Region
South Australia
Contact
Description
Build on the current bereavement support service and extend into rural areas.
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The Victorian Building and Construction Industry Life Care Skills Program
Organisation
Region
Victoria
Contact
Description
Assist apprentices and young workers in the building and construction industry to reduce the suicide risk, increase access to information and resources and training providers of TAFE and Group Training Centres for the industry and increase access to support services.
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National Suicide Call Back Service
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
03 8371 2800 or enquiries@crisissupport.org.au
Description
The Suicide Call Back Service aims to provide a counselling, referral and information service, as a safety net for callers with a range ofsuicide risk factors and ensure that needed supports are accessed.
Provide a highly targeted 'call back' service, a safety net for callers at risk to ensure needed support is accessed and a vehicle for monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of information, referral or any other strategy suggested by a counsellor.
Support After Suicide
Organisation
Region
Victoria
Contact
Description
Provide information and resources for the bereaved and supporting professionals, counselling/groupwork with a focus on children, young people and families and raise awareness about suicide and suicide bereavement the community, professionals and the bereaved.
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Mental Illness and Bereavement Project
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
Description
Build the evidence base to improve services for relatives and friends of people with mental illness who have suicided or gone missing, enhance support provided in the community to the target groups and provide staff development and training for other services.
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Apprentices Project OzHelp ACT
Organisation
Region
ACT and surrounding regions
Contact
Description
Build the capacity of workers in the building, construction and mining industries in the ACT and surrounding regions to recognise warning signs of suicide, be able to access support and provide mentoring support to colleagues.
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Active Life Enhancing Intervention (ALIVE) Program
Organisation
Region
Western Australia
Contact
Description
This project is to build integrated pathways, reduce risk of suicide and/or self-harm associated with harmful drug and alcohol use and increase early intervention and prevention of suicide.
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Workplace Training and Education
Organisation
Region
Offices in Launceston and Hobart
Contact
Description
Provide suicide prevention services to the Tasmanian building, construction, retail, hospitality, farming and mining industries; bridge gaps between those at risk and existing professional services, collaborate with the local and broader community and provide counselling for EI, and referral services.
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The Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Project
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
02 9263 5555
Description
The aim of the Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention Project is to build community capacity to engage in suicide prevention activity, improve access to appropriate services and to support those at risk of suicide and bereaved by suicide. This is achieved through the establishment and support of suicide prevention community networks throughout Australia, and the development and maintenance of training programs, workshops and other events targeting suicide awareness and prevention.
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SANE Media Centre and Stigmawatch
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
Description
Promote accurate, respectful and sensitive depiction of mental illness and suicide by exposing cases of media stigma to public scrutiny and educating those responsible to change their practices.
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StandBy ACT
Organisation
Region
ACT
Contact
Description
The StandBy Suicide Bereavement Response Service provides a 24 hour face to face response service for those bereaved by suicide, training for front line emergency response services in the community, and coordination of suicide response services.
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Rural Alive and Well
Organisation
Region
Tasmania
Contact
Description
Assist communities to respond to crises, recover after adversity using structures and networks to assist men, families and communities to deal with suicide, counselling for men and their families at risk of mental health problems and suicide and advocate stigma reduction.
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Phoenix Centre SP Project
Organisation
Region
Tasmania
Contact
03 6231 1264
Description
Build partnerships with and support for key organisations that provide services to CALD groups including planning, training re those at risk of suicide.
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Real engagement and linking for Men in industry (REAL4Mii)
Organisation
Region
Pilbara region of Western Australia
Contact
Description
Identify workers who are at risk of suicide or have mental health issues in the building, construction and mining industries in the Pilbara region, facilitate access to support services, improve referral pathways for workers at risk of suicide or with mental health issues.
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SPA Strategic Partnership
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
Description
Provide national advocacy, education and research for suicide and self-harm prevention, intervention and postvention and to build networks in the suicide prevention sector.
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Active Response Bereavement Outreach (ARBOR) Project
Organisation
Region
WA
Contact
Description
Short to medium term bereavement counselling for those bereaved by suicide. ARBOR is complemented by its Volunteer Peer Supporters - volunteers who have been bereaved by suicide and volunteer their time to accompany Counsellors to walk alongside the newly bereaved. ARBOR is proud to offer training packages to professionals such as suicide bereavement and awareness training and Grieving Aboriginal Way training. ARBOR is also able to offer emergency debriefing, support for workplace, education and training settings, telephone counselling (by appointment) and support groups. ARBOR has MOUs with organisations and services such as the Coronial Counselling Service, Samaritans WA and City of Armadale to enhance support for those in need of a bereavement service.
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Hope for Life
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
Description
Deliver the Salvation Army suicide bereavement support service including a website, online and face to face Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper training and a resource kit for frontline Salvation Army staff.
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Yiriman Project
Organisation
Region
Fitzroy Valley, Western Australia
Contact
Description
- To develop a culturally appropriate suicide prevention program for Indigenous people in the Fitzroy Valley
- Undertake cultural activities and trips that build strong relationships, self identity and confidence in young people;
- Utilise cultural frameworks and trips to promote suicide prevention activities including community awareness and education;
- Build stronger relationships and support mechanisms within family groups for individuals at risk of suicide and self harm;
- Foster networks and working relationships with community groups, service providers and government agencies with a focus on mental health and alcohol and drug issues; and
- Undertake a positive town-based activity that relates to young people’s interests, promoting strong positive messages and role models in a safe, healthy space.
Farm link
Organisation
Region
Northern New England Region, NSW
Contact
Description
Improve access to and the responsiveness of mental health services for NSW farming communities by developing NSW Farmer's Mental Health Networks in rural areas and improving e-access to effective mental health services for farmers and farm families.
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ATAPS Additional Support for Patients at Risk of Suicide and Self-Harm Project
Organisation
Various
Region
sites exist in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, NT
Contact
Description
ATAPS - Additional Support for Patients at Risk of Suicide and Self Harm Demonstration Projects
Since 2008 the Department of Health and Ageing provided additional funding to Divisions of General Practice to offer a more intensive, prioritised service for people who are at risk of suicide (e.g., those who have made a recent suicide attempt, have recently self-harmed, or are having severe suicidal thoughts), who may or may not have a mental disorder. The project has now been extended to the end of the 2010-11 financial year.
- The project is delivered by allied health providers who meet the guidelines of the existing ATAPS program and is not intended to provide long-term intensive support, but to provide immediate treatment (within 24-72 hours following referral) and short term support for patients over a period of acute suicide risk. In most cases this would be for a period of up to 2 months. It includes specific training and support to GPs and allied health professionals.
- The model of care under this pilot includes the additional support of out of clinical hours counselling and call-back services which are provided through the SuicideLine (VIC). This line can be utilised directly by patients in crisis or allied health professionals seeking follow-up for their patients out of their standard working hours. These two clinical services are supported by case management strategies.
- In addition to the pilot, in 2010-11 all Divisions of General Practice will be provided with additional funding to develop infrastructure and referral pathways to specialised allied psychological services for people who have self-harmed, attempted suicide or who have suicidal ideation.
- For further information on the suicide prevention activities in your area, please contact your local Division of General Practice.
Peer Support
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
Description
A school-based promotion and prevention program targeting children and young people. The program aims to enhance resilience and resourcefulness, respect, interconnectedness and mental health in young people, families and communities.
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ReachOut! Pro Website
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
02 8585 9300
Description
A website for professionals to provide information, updates, best practice case studies, interactive content to facilitate help-seeking among young people aged 16-25.
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Mindframe Education and Training Projects
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
Description
Deliver the Responsibility Journalism and Public Relations Project, Mindframe Media and Mental Health Project, Mindframe for the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Sector Project, Mindframe Stage and Screen Project and Mindframe Police and Courts Project.
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Community Broadcasting Suicide Prevention Project
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
Description
Deliver help-seeking and wellbeing messages to a wide and diverse network of communities nationally including Indigenous communities, rural and remote and CALD through satellite and local radio providing 24 hour a day national delivery of suicide and mental helaht and well-being messages.
National Centre of Excellence in Suicide Prevention
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
Description
Provide advice to the Department of Health and Ageing and other agencies on best practice in suicide prevention, provide direct support to agencies contracted by the Department, a bi-annual critical literature review regarding suicide and suicide prevention, advice on evaluation of suicide prevention work and advice on data quality.
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WHO START Project
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
Description
Provide for a researcher to investigate preventative interventions across various countries, cultures and population sub-groups with the Asia-Pacific region. This project is an Australian component of a broader international research project.
MindMatters Initiative
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
Description
The MindMatters Initiative is the national mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention initiative for Australian secondary schools and has the goals of:
- Enhancing the development of school environments where young people feel safe, valued, engaged and purposeful;
- Developing the social and emotional skills required to meet life’s challenges;
- Helping school communities create a climate of positive mental health and wellbeing;
- Developing strategies to enable a continuum of support for students with additional needs in relation to mental health and wellbeing; and
- Enabling schools to better collaborate with families and the health sector.
Apprentices Project NT
Organisation
Region
Northern Territory
Contact
Description
Build the capacity of workers in the building, construction and mining industries in the Darwin Region to recognise warning signs of suicide, be able to access support and provide mentoring support to colleagues.
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Post Discharge Care from hospital EDs
Organisation
Region
QLD
Contact
Description
Improve discharge planning, referral and support of people at risk of deliberate self harm or suicide, who present to hospital Emergency Departments.
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Healing Through the Map
Organisation
Region
WA
Contact
Description
Build capacity and community resilience in Aboriginal communities, provide workshops that help individuals develop self coping and resilience skills with a focus on Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal Health Workers, provide professional development on mental healthy issues for Aboriginal Health Workers.
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Koori Kids Wellbeing Program
Organisation
South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation
Region
Shoalhaven, NSW
Contact
Description
Target Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in primary schools with whole school mental health promotion programs, counselling/psychological support for children with emotional wellbeing and behavioural problems and target school truancy or underachievement through parent education programs and local services.
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Sustainable Personal Development for Aboriginal Men
Organisation
Region
Port Augusta, South Australia
Contact
08 8644 2021
Description
Equip Indigenous men aged 15-45 to more effectively manage challenging life situations through culturally appropriate personal development resources and training modules.
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Mens' Health Information and Resource Centre (MHIRC)
Organisation
Region
Emerton, Sydney NSW
Contact
Description
Provide practical, emotional support and referral services for men 16 years plus. Link with local services to provide a one stop shop at the 'Shed' and support adult males who have attempted suicide, bereaved relative/friends and establish links with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
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Deadly Alive
Organisation
Region
QLD
Contact
07 4040 4934
Description
Provide: structured suicide prevention training for Sport and Recreation Officers, relevant PCYC staff; exposure to support and advice from qualified professionals trained in youth suicide, particularly from QLD Health and Police; and facilitate access to organised sporting and recreational activities.
Basic Needs Project
Organisation
Region
NT
Contact
Description
Provides resources for Aboriginal Mental Health Workers (AMHWs) in the General Practice Network NT (GPNNT) Aboriginal mental health program in Borroloola, Yirrkala, Laynhapuy Homelands, Angurugu & Galiwinku and assist the consolidations of a ‘model of practice’ for AMHW’s.
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The Strength Within
Organisation
Region
QLD
Contact
Description
Develop a training program for community based counsellors consistent and integrated with government traineeship schemes and identify and employ one male and one female community person to take up the community counsellor positions.
Suicide Story Train the Trainer
Organisation
Region
NT
Contact
Description
Delivery of ‘Suicide Story’ in the NT to train Indigenous community members in the delivery of ‘Suicide Story’ which is an Indigenous focussed DVD/program aimed at reducing the incidence of suicide/suicide attempts in remote communities.
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RUOK? Day
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
Description
Encourages connecting with family and people in the community if they have concerns about their mental health and wellbeing through coordinated TV, internet and press coverage of their theme, coupled with advice on help seeking avenues.
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LIFE Communications
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
Description
Provide access to ‘Living Is For Everyone’ resources, the latest information, activities and resources in suicide prevention and provide a vehicle to contribute learnings and draw on each other’s expertise to facilitate communication across suicide prevention stakeholders in Australia.
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Response to Youth Suicide in Greater Geelong
Organisation
Region
Greater Geelong
Contact
Description
Conduct 16 ASIST courses for secondary school teachers.
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StandBy Brisbane
Organisation
Region
Greater Brisbane region
Contact
Description
The StandBy Suicide Bereavement Response Service provides a 24 hour face to face response service for those bereaved by suicide, training for front line emergency response services in the community, and coordination of suicide response services.
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Building Bridges
Organisation
Region
Dalby and St George area
Contact
Description
Develop and implement a framework to strengthen and develop the capacity of existing organisations in the Dalby and St George area to bridge identified gaps in service provision to support suicide prevention.
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StandBy 6 Sites
Organisation
Region
Sunshine & Cooloola Coasts, Cairns, Kimberley Region, Pilbara Region, North Tas, South Tas
Contact
Libby Wherrett (07) 5442 4277
Description
The StandBy Suicide Bereavement Response Service provides a 24 hour face to face response service for those bereaved by suicide, training for front line emergency response services in the community, and coordination of suicide response services. The sites are: Sunshine & Cooloola Coasts, Cairns, Kimberley Region, Pilbara Region, North Tas, South Tas.
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MindOUT!
Organisation
Region
National
Contact
Warren Talbot, General Manager National LGBTI Health Alliance 02 8568 1120
Description
The MindOUT! Project is establishing networks and linkages between the LGBTI sector, mainstream mental health services and other significant suicide prevention and mental health projects, programs and research.