We are thrilled to announce the following organisations have been selected as recipients of a Country SA PHN Grant under the Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention (TRISP). Grants of up to $20,000 were awarded for initiatives to enact community-based priorities that play a role in preventing suicide and designed specifically to benefit those living in regional communities.
Development of a folding information card (business card size) and drink coasters with actions that can be taken to support someone in distress. Including information on how to access support or referral for ongoing mental health support. Resources will incorporate a specific design for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a resource designed for use in the workplace.
Development of a mental health distress training program and digital resources to support the existing local workforce in recognising and responding to risk factors for suicide and distress. This initiative will deliver workshops and resources for general practitioners, mental health support staff and healthcare professionals.
The aim of this activity is to reduce stigma, increase help seeking, and improve community responsiveness and advocacy through creation of a co-designed survey, short-form video, and other multimedia content. This will share insights and solutions by people who have lived experience of distress or have been impacted by suicide in rural and regional South Australian communities.
This community activity will promote help seeking and inclusivity, raise awareness and strengthen protective factors for transgender, gender diverse and gender questioning individuals living in country South Australia. Three face-to-face workshops will be delivered in Port Lincoln, Berri, and Mount Gambier with an evaluation pre and post event.
Country SA PHN wish to congratulate all Grant recipients on their unique and locally driven initiatives for meaningful change within these communities. We look forward to seeing them delivered across 2024/2025.
