Funding Available For Suicide Prevention

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) announced the availability of funding dedicated to community groups focused on suicide prevention.

The funding, provided by the Department of Health and Aged Care under the Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention initiative, aims to enhance the suicide prevention capability and capacity of community groups within the Murrumbidgee region.

Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Manager, Maja Asmus said MPHN was committed to supporting local community groups in their efforts to prevent suicide.

“We know there are so many passionate, dedicated community groups in our region already doing everything they can to help support people who are going through challenging times,” Ms Asmus said.

“This funding opportunity will empower these groups to implement evidence-based suicide-prevention activities.

“Successful applicants will also join a MPHN-facilitated Community of Practice which will provide a platform for networking, collaboration, and training for the community groups.”

MPHN has invited established or newly formed community groups within the Murrumbidgee region to apply.

Eligible groups may include wellbeing action groups, mental health action groups, suicide prevention networks, or collaboratives.

The initiative aims to build capability and capacity to respond to suicidality within local communities, raise awareness of suicide prevention and aftercare services, and empoer communities to adopt a preventative approach, reducing the risk of suicide.

Ms Asmus said supporting groups actively engaged in suicide-prevention would contribute to a more resilient and connected broader community.

“By supporting activities that are community-driven and demonstrate long-term benefits, we’re aiming to ensure people have the support they need in the environments they’re most comfortable in.”

Funding is available to support up to six eligible community groups. Activities are expected to be completed by November 30, 2024, with each successful group receiving $7000.

Submissions close 29 January 2024. For more information, visit mphn.org.au/eoi.

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• Mental Health and Welbeing
• Community Groups
• Grants / Funding
• Health & Wellbeing