Connecting with trusted support services Goal
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Everyone in the community is aware of the range of reputable suicide and wellbeing supports available and can access inclusive care (and support) that meets their needs when they need it most.
What’s happening in Gippsland?
Actions
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Raise awareness of relevant support services and resources* including: Beyond Blue Suicide Resource Kids Helpline Lifeline Gippsland Mens Line Suicide Call Back Service Support After Suicide Yarning SafeNStrong A1. Lifeline are monitoring and updating the Gippsland Mental Health - Support Directory. The website is mobile friendly and includes a feedback and suggestion form. A2. Gippsland PHN will continue to update the Suicide Prevention page of their website and include new resources as they become available. For more info: Suicide Prevention Resources – Gippsland 2021 A3. Support After Suicide services are provided by Jesuit Social Services for anyone in Gippsland bereaved by a suicude death.
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COMMUNITY SUICIDE PREVENTION ACTION PLANNING RESOURCE FOR GIPPSLAND
Goals and actions B Identify and train gatekeepers who represent the diversity of our communities and can raise awareness of suicide prevention. LGBTQI+ people Aboriginal people People from CALD and refugee backgrounds People living with disabilities B1. Wellways provide people with lived experience of suicide, training to safely share their story, support and networking through a facilitated peer support group: The Lived Experience Workforce Project. Contact Wellways Gippsland branches for more information. B2. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) online learning module. QPR aims to save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training, empowering all people to make a positive difference. Anyone can do this 90-minute, self-paced online course from home. All people living, working or studying in Gippsland are eligible for free registration via Gippsland PHN’s suicide prevention program.
