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HOPE Shared Responsibility Agreement (SRA)
Mildura Aboriginal Corporation (Mildura and Robinvale)
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Yiriman Project
Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre (Fitzroy Valley, Western Australia)
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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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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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Suicide Story Train the Trainer
Mental Health Association of Northern Territory (NT)
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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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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.
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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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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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.