Recent News
Q&A with Edmund Rice College Principal about the YAM program roll out
27 March 2018
We spoke to Edmund Rice College Principal, Peter McGovern, about the benefits of the YAM (Youth Aware of Mental Health) program for school students.
Read MoreAFL stars hit the road to promote awareness for suicide prevention – first stop Wollongong!
14 March 2018
This Friday 16th March, 30 cyclists will embark on a gruelling 8-day, 1433 kilometre bike ride from Sydney to Melbourne.
Read MoreNew research highlights the important role friends, family and workmates can play in reducing suicide
12 February 2018
The Illawarra Shoalhaven’s Suicide Prevention Collaborative has issued a reminder that we all have a role to play in suicide prevention – and you don’t have to be an expert to make a difference.
Read MoreCollaborative sums up a big 2017 with the release of its first Progress Report!
18 December 2017
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative has released its first Progress Report, summing up a massive year in suicide prevention for the region.
Read MoreAn exciting opportunity to help reduce suicide and promote mental health in young people
17 November 2017
Are you passionate about promoting mental health, resilience & help-seeking in young people?
Read MoreExpress your interest: Mental Health Screening and Support Package
26 October 2017
COORDINARE - South Eastern NSW PHN and the Black Dog Institute are seeking Expressions of Interest from general practices to utilise a new mental health screening and support package.
Read MoreFifth National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan released
23 October 2017
Around four million Australians who experience a mental health condition will benefit from a strengthened mental health system under the Fifth National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan.
Read MoreResources to support LGBTI people during marriage equality debate
3 October 2017
ACON has developed some useful resources to support LGBTI people who may be experiencing distress due to the marriage equality debate.
Read MoreWe all have a role to play in suicide prevention!
27 September 2017
The release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Causes of Death today has shown that suicide rates have started to fall.
Read MoreNew approach to suicide prevention launched
13 September 2017
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative officially launched the Black Dog Institute’s LifeSpan trial in the Illawarra Shoalhaven on Thursday 14 September.
Read MoreThree steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide
12 September 2017
We all have a role to play in suicide prevention - it could be as simple as signing up to the Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) training.
Read MoreLifeSpan official launch - You're invited!
18 August 2017
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative invites you to the official launch of the Black Dog Institute’s Lifespan project in the region.
Read MoreMindframe provides local media training
18 August 2017
Illawarra Shoalhaven is working together to reduce suicide by doing what works.
Read MoreISLHD Community Mental Health Consumer Consultation
14 August 2017
Adult Community Mental Health (ISLHD) are looking at how they can improve how they provide services to you.
Read MoreISLHD Community Mental Health (Adult) - Model of Care / Service Provider Consultation
15 June 2017
Over the next few months, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) Community Mental Health Service (Adult) will be reviewing, designing and implementing their Model of Care (Moc).
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