The Ripple Effect: A digital intervention to reduce suicide stigma among farming men
Accreditation: No
Learning Pathway = Awareness; Groups Disproportionately Affected by Suicide; People living in rural and remote communities
ORGANISATION: Beyond Blue
Type of Activity: Research Paper
In Australia, farming populations have been identified as having higher rates of suicide, in comparison to metropolitan, rural and regional communities. The reasons for this are unclear although stigma is considered a risk factor. This study was designed to understand the role of suicide stigma and suicide literacy and the relationship between these.
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Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
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The role of alcohol and other drugs in suicidal behaviour and effective interventions to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Accreditation: No
Learning Pathway = Suicide Policy and Prevention; Social Determinants of Suicidal Behaviour; Alcohol and other drug use
ORGANISATION: Suicide Prevention Australia
Type of Activity: Research Paper
This Rapid Review and Evidence Check outlines the role of alcohol/other drugs as a risk factor for suicidal behaviour, and to review interventions focussed on alcohol/ other drugs for their effectiveness in reducing suicide attempts and suicide deaths (as opposed to suicidal ideation only)
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Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
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The Role of Housing Insecurity and Homelessness in Suicidal Behaviour and Effective Interventions to Reduce Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours: A Review of the Evidence
Accreditation: No
Learning Pathway = Suicide Policy and Prevention; Social Determinants of Suicidal Behaviour; Financial insecurity
ORGANISATION: Suicide Prevention Australia
Type of Activity: Research Paper
This evidence check on the role of housing insecurity and homelessness in suicidal behaviour and effective interventions to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviours was prepared by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI).
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Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
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They can only talk themselves out of it if they're talking
Accreditation: No
Learning Pathway = Suicide Policy and Prevention; Lived Experience of Suicide;
ORGANISATION: Suicide Prevention Australia
Type of Activity: Research Paper
This report prepared for the National Suicide Prevention Advisor and National Suicide Prevention Taskforce utilises three strategies to extend the diversity of voices discussing insights into suicide well beyond those who are already dedicated to sharing their experience to inform the direction of suicide prevention and support in Australia.
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Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
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Toolbox Talk Training Packages for All Workplaces
Accreditation: No
Learning Pathway = Awareness; Workplace Strategy;
ORGANISATION: Beyond Blue
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
Beyond Blue’s ‘Mental health in the workplace’ toolbox talk training package is designed to equip anyone managing staff with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver mental health toolbox talks to their team. It aims to encourage conversations about mental health in the workplace, reduce workplace stigma and support staff who may be experiencing a mental health condition.
Duration: Location: Online
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
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Accreditation: Yes
Learning Pathway = Awareness; Lived Experience of Suicide;
ORGANISATION: Roses in the Ocean
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
Community members represent numerous ‘TouchPoints’ for person to seek and receive help. This informative and interactive four-hour workshop is designed specifically to give community members an insight into suicide through the lens of people who have personally experienced it, and equip them with the right knowledge and practical tools to reduce the emotional pain experienced by many around us, and even save a life.
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Cost: Varies - Check website Is this a free resource? Yes with condition
Contact information: enquiries@rosesintheocean.com.au 1300411461
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Accreditation: No
Learning Pathway = Awareness; Trauma Informed Approaches to Suicide Prevention;
ORGANISATION: Blue Knot Foundation
Type of Activity: Worksheet/Factsheet
A series of factsheets about categories of trauma, stress and trauma responses, and different people affected by complex trauma for people with lived experience of complex trauma – abuse, neglect, violence and their personal supporters. Suitable for anyone concerned with Suicide Prevention.
Duration: Location: Online
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
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Trauma Fact Sheets for Professionals
Accreditation: No
Learning Pathway = Awareness; Trauma Informed Approaches to Suicide Prevention;
ORGANISATION: Blue Knot Foundation
Type of Activity: Worksheet/Factsheet
A series of factsheets about categories of trauma, stress and trauma responses, and different people affected by complex trauma for professionals and staff working with people with lived experience. Fact sheets for Health Care Professionals.
Duration: Location: Online
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
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Using social media following the suicide of a young person to help prevent suicide clusters
Accreditation: No
Learning Pathway = Postvention; Groups Disproportionately Affected by Suicide; Children and young people
ORGANISATION: Orygen
Type of Activity: Report or Policy Document
This resource is based on the #chatsafe guidelines and has been developed to help communities who may have experienced the suicide of a young person provide information and support via social media in a safe and supportive way.
Duration: Location: Online
Cost: Free Is this a free resource? Yes
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Accreditation: Yes
Learning Pathway = Postvention; Lived Experience of Suicide;
ORGANISATION: Roses in the Ocean
Type of Activity: Workshop or Seminar
This workshop is a highly reflective, facilitated process to give you time to reflect and explore your own story, time to connect with others who have walked in similar shoes, time to hear different perspectives of suicide, and time to develop a structured, well messaged story that will have a positive impact on whoever has the privilege of hearing it.
Duration: 2 Days Location: Australia Wide
Cost: Varies Is this a free resource? No
Contact information: enquiries@rosesintheocean.com.au 1300411461
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