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eNews April 2022
Welcome to the April edition of the Life in Mind eNews, bringing you the latest news from the mental health and suicide prevention sector.
If you would like to share your mental health or suicide prevention news, current initiatives or published research, please email lifeinmind@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing the Gap: supporting mental health and suicide prevention of First Nations Australians
Closing the Gap reminds the sector, governments and community why a suicide prevention strategy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is critical.
Q&A with Life in Mind’s newest Champion, Mark Leopold Mark shares his insights into the work of suicide prevention, why SuperFriend signed the National Communications Charter, and what it means to be a Life in Mind Champion.
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NSW LGBTIQ+ Health Strategy 2022-2027: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Summary The Strategy outlines an intersectional range of priorities, envisioning that NSW Health organisations and staff collectively deliver best care and work with LGBTIQ+ people to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. |
Keep up with Towards Zero Suicides news and developments Discover some of the latest news and developments around NSW Health's Towards Zero Suicides, including the Building on Aboriginal Communities' Resilience initiative. Image credit: Desert Pea Media - Coomealla’s Kumpa Kiira Suicide Prevention Project |
Bilateral agreement marks investment in mental health care in NSW A new bilateral agreement between the New South Wales and Commonwealth governments will provide $383 million worth of additional funding, spread over seven service areas over the next five years. |
Lifeline Australia receives a $52.3 million funding boost The funding boost will help Lifeline meet the growing demand for their support services, maintain and improve infrastructure and responsiveness, and invest in innovation for crisis response, surge capacity and models of care. |
LiFE Awards winners announced Suicide Prevention Australia has announced the winners of the 19th Annual LiFE Awards which recognise excellence in suicide prevention. The four award categories included Communities in Action, Outstanding Contribution, Priority Populations and Workplace. |
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Bringing you news and insights into the latest mental health and suicide prevention research.
