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New free adult Mental Health Hub opens its doors in Queanbeyan
9 October 2024
People living in Queanbeyan and surrounding communities can now access a new mental health service for adults who may be experiencing moderate psychological distress. The centre was visited today by The Hon. Emma McBride MP (Federal Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention), The Hon.
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How to start a conversation if you're worried someone is thinking about suicide
10 September 2024
More than 3000 people die by suicide in Australia each year, but it is preventable - and just starting a conversation can have a powerful impact. Story by Natalie Croxon, Illawarra Mercury.
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headspace Kiama opens its doors
19 August 2024
headspace Kiama located in Manning Street has opened its doors, giving young people aged 12 to 25 access to youth friendly, free and confidential mental health and wellbeing services in their local area.
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Community-led Batemans Bay mural project launched in Youth Week
20 April 2024
A mural project to communicate to local youth that they are valued and to revitalise the Hanging Rock Sports Complex in Batemans Bay officially opened today with a community event, as part of Youth Week.
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Batemans Bay locals join together to prevent suicide
25 March 2024
A mural project to communicate to local youth that they are valued and to revitalise the Hanging Rock Sports Complex in Batemans Bay, begins this week with artist-led workshops for youth at the mural site as the installation begins.
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Podcast opportunity for lived experience perspectives of local mental health services in South Eastern NSW
24 August 2023
People with a lived experience of accessing public mental health services, or supporting someone to access public mental health services, in South Eastern NSW are invited to share their story to benefit others.
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Bega Valley and Eurobodalla locals join together to prevent suicide
25 May 2023
With suicide being the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 44 years, a new cross-sectoral alliance has been formed in the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla, working together to lower suicide rates within the region.
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Where to go for local support over the holiday season
20 December 2021
If you need additional help or support this holiday season, you are not alone. Local support services are available over the Christmas and New Year period. You can find a list of key services below:
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Medicare Mental Health to support people in South Eastern NSW during the pandemic
6 September 2021
A Head to Health Pop Up service is now available to support the mental health of people of all ages in South Eastern NSW, struggling during the extended lockdown.
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Locals urged to reach out… anytime!
3 September 2021
An initiative to increase awareness of the support available for mental health, or drug and alcohol concerns in South Eastern NSW was recently launched by COORDINARE, in partnership with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, and Southern NSW Local Health District, as we work together across the region to keep our…
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Roadmap to embed people with lived experience of mental illness in local services
20 August 2021
Today marks the launch of the Mental Health Lived Experience (Peer) Work Framework to ensure people with experience of mental illness continue to shape and deliver the district’s mental health services.
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Open Letter: Responding to suicide in our community
11 May 2021
Dear Illawarra Shoalhaven residents, families, and community
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Re: Responding to suicide in our community
As you may know our communities have been profoundly saddened by a number of suicide deaths. Our heartfelt thoughts and sympathy extend to the bereaved families and friends.