PHN Male suicide prevention symposium – Tuesday 2nd June

In recent years there has been a marked increase in publicly funded initiatives that target male suicide. Much of this work has be commissioned by Primary Health Networks (PHNs). This event brings together PHNs from around Australia to share their experiences of working to prevent male suicide at a local level.

Hard to reach? How are PHNs engaging with men?

Speakers include:

Jacki Ward, Project Coordinator for the Suicide Prevention Trial (Midwest) with the WA Primary Health Alliance

Chris Jones, Mental Health Manager at South Western Sydney PHN

Michael Struth, Senior Manager Mental Health at Western Victoria PHN

Rachel Hughes, Senior Program Officer Suicide PreventionEastern Melbourne PHN

Working with PHNs, commissioned services share their experiences

Speakers include:

Anthony Hart, Director of Save our Mates (South Australia)

John Davis and Samina Alam of Launceston City Council

Jeremy Forbes, co-founder of HALT (Hope Assistance Local Tradies)

Glen Poole, Director, Stop Male Suicide

Lunchtime Lectures - Lyndal Halliday of the Black Dog Institute provides an update on the NSW LifeSpan trial update,

Lyndal Halliday of the Black Dog Institute provides an update on the NSW LifeSpan trial update, and planned analysis for assessing impact on men and women as well as an overview of the national suicide prevention sites (PHN led) and male priority groups.

Sharing best practice, which initiatives are working well?

Speakers include:

Ray Martin, ex-ADF Suicide Prevention Project Manager for Northern Queensland PHN

Aden Hemmerling, Peer Support Worker - STEPMI, Neami National

Naomi Petty, Program Officer, Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN

Kim Mulholland, Northern Territory PHN