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Lifeline trialling evidence-based Eclipse aftercare program
Posted in Sector news
Lifeline Australia is trialling and evaluating an evidence-based suicide aftercare program called Eclipse, which provides non-clinical, group-based and peer-led support.
Study reveals mental health impacts of Black Summer bushfires on volunteer firefighters
Posted in Research news
A study from Edith Cowan University has shown some of the ongoing negative impacts on wellbeing of emergency responders who helped during the 2019/20 bushfires.
Q&A with Dr Michelle Blanchard on stigma, mental health and suicide prevention communications
Posted in Sector news
Dr Michelle Blanchard is a Special Adviser at the National Mental Health Commission, leading the development of the National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Strategy.
Mardi Gras shines light on LGBTIQ+ health
Posted in Sector news
LGBTIQ+ people are identified as a priority population for suicide prevention in Australia and are identified as having a higher risk of suicidal behaviours than other Australians.
SPA Knowledge Exchange webinar highlights: communicating about suicide
Posted in Sector news
The final in a series of three Suicide Prevention Australia Knowledge Exchange webinars has explored communication around suicide.
Report reveals benefits of Australian Men’s Shed Association
Posted in Sector news
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.
Early bird registrations open for IASP Asia Pacific Conference
Posted in Sector news
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) will host their 10th Asia Pacific Conference in Gold Coast, Australia from 3-5 May 2022.
StandBy Support After Suicide service shows decrease in suicide risk
Posted in Sector news
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 news
The Be You Bushfire Response program wins the Resilience Australia National Mental Health and Wellbeing Award.
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