Manual of Resources for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention

∘ Cultural Understanding & Respect ∘

A Cultural Security Framework for Kimberley Mental Health/Social and Emotional Well-being and Alcohol and Other Drug Services

Clinicians & Front Line Workers, Communities, PHNs & Funding Organisations / By

This framework supports Indigenous and non-Indigenous organisations to improve their cultural security, both for employees and for clients/patients.
While developed specifically for the Kimberley, the principles are likely to be valuable in other regions. The framework sets out performance targets under four categories:

Professional development of the workforce
The workplace environment
Care models
Systems and processes
Source: Kimberley Aboriginal Health Planning Forum

Stories from Community: How Suicide Rates Fell in Two Indigenous Communities

Clinicians & Front Line Workers, Communities, PHNs & Funding Organisations / By

The Healing Foundation launched Stories from community: How suicide rates fell in two Indigenous communities at the Second National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Conference in Perth on 21 November 18. The stories captured from the communities of Yarrabah and the Tiwi Islands demonstrate the power of community control and self-determination. The two case studies presented explore the dramatic fall in suicide rates across both communities, from the high rates they experienced in the 1990s.

How to Apply for Funding in Suicide Prevention: A Guide for Communities

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This guide is based on the principles described in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project (ATSISPEP).
It shows how communities can identify sources of funding and host organisations for community projects, and outlines the information required to make a successful grant application.
Note: This 2017 resource is under review

Source: Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention

Indigenous Suicide Prevention Activity Evaluation Framework

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This evaluation framework is based on the principles described in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project (ATSISPEP).
It is designed to evaluate suicide prevention activities that are already underway, and to provide guidance around evaluation while in the planning stages.
Note: This 2017 resource is under review

Source: Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention

Indigenous Suicide Prevention Activity Assessment Tool

Clinicians & Front Line Workers, Communities, PHNs & Funding Organisations / By

This planning tool is based on the principles described in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project (ATSISPEP).
It shows how communities can plan and lead suicide prevention projects, using essential criteria for success.
Note: This 2017 resource is under review

Source: Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention

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