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Suicide in rural and remote areas of Australia 73 Name Description Mode of intervention Royal Flying Doctor Service, Drop the Rock project Initiatives for farmers NSW Farmers Association Mental Health Network Salvation Army SANE Helpline Provides clinical counselling services; promotes mental health and social and emotional wellbeing (MH/SEWB), prevention and early intervention activities; Consultation to range of Primary Health Care and other Service providers regarding MH/SEWB; Development of Indigenous capacity to address MH/SEWB issues across Cape York. A group of agencies and individuals working together to improve the mental health and wellbeing of farming communities. 12 Rural Chaplains cover most of NSW, ACT and QLD. Rural Chaplains conduct regular visits to farmers and rural workers offering pastoral care, emotional support and practical assistance. Offers a wide range of information on mental illness and suicide prevention. Recent research indicates that a large number of consumers come from rural areas. Face-to-face Internet Telephone Face-to-face Telephone Internet Farm-Link Project Offers new types of service delivery for rural mental health services. There are three critical components attached to the project: 1) the provision of Mental Health First Aid to frontline agricultural workers; 2) the linking of services related to farmers and mental health and the development of a networked knowledge about services for people in rural areas; and, 3) mapping pathways to care. Working with Warriors A DVD to assist farmers and their families to understand rural men’s mental health, including the issues created by excessive stress and depression, and the need to seek professional help if under pressure. Initiatives for Indigenous persons Alive and Kicking Goals A suicide-prevention peer-education program aimed at Indigenous youth in the Kimberley region, WA. It is positively framed and centred on enhancing protective factors by esteem building, leadership training, and empowerment. Face-to-face DVD Face-to-face GriffithBook FINAL 20/09.indd 73 15/11/12 4:28 PM
74 Suicide in rural and remote areas of Australia Name Description Mode of intervention Hope, Opportunity, Purpose, Education and Employment or (H.O.P.E) Koori Kids Wellbeing Project Map of Loss Something Better, Queensland Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) Suicide Story Training Project, Mental Health Association of Central Australia Sustainable Personal Development for Aboriginal Men, Centacare Catholic Family Services – Port Pirie Diocese Yiriman Project, Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre Provision of psychological and coordination services to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at risk of suicide and self harm in the Mildura area. Provides mental health promotion programs and intensive counselling and psychological support for Aboriginal children. Also provides a parent education program and training about mental health and the wellbeing of Aboriginal children for local services. Provide workshops that help individuals develop self coping and resilience skills with a focus on Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal Health Workers. The project also provides professional development on mental health issues for Aboriginal Health Workers. Supports youth, improves communities through partnerships and programs, and promotes physical, and mental and social welfare of Indigenous youth. Suicide Story is a training resource developed with Indigenous people that uses fi lm, animation and music on DVD, in conjunction with interactive learning to contribute to an increased level of understanding about suicide and the skills necessary to intervene when someone is at-risk. Equips Indigenous men aged 15-45 years to more effectively manage challenging life situations and also provides guidance counselling services internally and to other agencies. Develop a culturally-appropriate suicide prevention program for Indigenous people in the Fitzroy Valley; foster networks and working relationships with community groups, service providers and government agencies with a focus on mental health and alcohol and drug issues. Undertakes a positive town-based activity that relates to young people’s interests, promoting strong positive messages and role models in a safe, healthy space. Face-to-face Face-to-face Face-to-face Face-to-face DVD Face-to-face Face-to-face GriffithBook FINAL 20/09.indd 74 15/11/12 4:28 PM
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