Sector update
OzHelp now offering 24/7 phone support for building, construction, transport and logistics industries
Posted in Sector update
OzHelp has partnered with the Trauma Centre Australia to provide 24/7 support lines for building and construction workers, logistic industries and their families.
Lifeline Australia receives a $52.3 million funding boost
Posted in Sector update
An additional 52.3 million dollars will assist Lifeline to meet service demand.
New funding to develop National Eating Disorder Research and Translation Centre
Posted in Sector update
A new National Eating Disorder Research and Translation Centre will be developed to support research into the way eating disorders are diagnosed and treated.
Suicide Prevention Australia releases new report to reduce gambling-related harm and suicide
Posted in Sector update
Gambling and Suicide Prevention: A roadmap for change examines what can be done to reduce gambling-related suicides.
Lifeline trialling evidence-based Eclipse aftercare program
Posted in Sector update
Lifeline Australia is trialling and evaluating an evidence-based suicide aftercare program called Eclipse, which provides non-clinical, group-based and peer-led support.
Report reveals benefits of Australian Men’s Shed Association
Posted in Sector update
The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) released a report in December 2021 which found that Men’s Sheds deliver significant, tangible benefits to participants and communities.
StandBy Support After Suicide service shows decrease in suicide risk
Posted in Sector update
StandBy has recently released evidence-based evaluation results indicating the program’s effectiveness in supporting those bereaved or impacted by suicide.
Beyond Blue’s Be You Bushfire Response program wins award
Posted in Sector update
The Be You Bushfire Response program wins the Resilience Australia National Mental Health and Wellbeing Award.
Lifeline’s crisis text service now available 24/7
Posted in General Sector update
Australians seeking support can now access Lifeline’s crisis text service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
High school mental health program proven to reduce suicidal thoughts in students
Posted in General Sector update
The Youth Aware of Mental Health program has been shown to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviours in new research published by the Black Dog Institute.
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