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National funded
projects with a focus on Mental Health (MH) Promotion (P),
Prevention (P) and Early Intervention (EI)—MH PPEI
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Mindframe
A National Media Project including the Mindframe Media Education and
Training Project that seeks to influence the media industry to report
mental illness accurately and sensitively and the ResponseAbility
undergraduate curriculum for secondary school teachers and journalism
students. Resources have been developed for the mental health sector on
working with the media to support accurate and appropriate reporting of
suicide and mental illness. (Based in Newcastle, NSW)
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MindMatters
A national program to increase mental health literacy in school students
and develop teachers’ skills in addressing mental health issues. The
suite of initiatives includes the core MindMatters program, MindMatters
Plus, MindMatters Plus General Practice and Families Matter.
Representatives from the Department of Health, including Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Services and Department of Education and
Children’s Services are on the Mindmatters State Working Party to
coordinate program delivery in South Australia. (Based in Adelaide)
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beyondblue
A national initiative to “reduce the prevalence, risks for and the
impact of depressive disorders within the Australian community”.
Priorities for action for 2005-2010 include: community awareness and
destigmatisation, consumer and carer participation, prevention and early
intervention, primary care and targeted research. Planning with
beyondblue in South Australia regarding future initiatives and programs
is currently underway. (Based in Melbourne)
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depressioNET
depressioNET broadly aims to:
• increase understanding of depression;
• reduce the stigma people with depression feel;
• encourage and assist access to treatment;
• provide support and assistance during treatment; and
• educate on-going management and/or
relapse prevention.
The purpose of depressioNet is to empower people to make informed
choices and find solutions to the challenges of living with depression
through the provision of information, help and a 24 hour web based
support line. (Based in Melbourne)
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Auseinet
(Australian Network for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for
Mental Health)
A national project, funded by the Australian Government, Department of
Health and Ageing (DOHA) under the Mental Health Strategy and the
National Suicide Prevention Strategy. Auseinet is currently working with
the Department of Health regarding the ongoing development of mental
health promotion, prevention and early intervention initiatives
including increasing the communities’ awareness of mental health and
ways to reduce stigma. (Based in Adelaide)
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Living Is For Everyone (LIFE)
A national framework for suicide prevention activities across Australia.
Consultations in relation to revising the existing LIFE framework have
previously been conducted by Auseinet in partnership with the state
based DOHA and the Department of Health in South Australia. The revised
website, developed by Auseinet, will provide access to a broad range of
information about resources, events and projects which support suicide
prevention in Australia.
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Children of Parents affected by a Mental Illness (COPMI)
A national initiative, based in Adelaide, that aims to promote better
outcomes for children of parents with a mental illness. Resources
including guidelines and associated materials have been developed to
assist individuals and services that work with children of parents with
a mental illness. A training program is currently underway in South
Australia. (Based in Adelaide)
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