CENTRE FOR RURAL & REMOTE MENTAL HEALTH
Quarterly Report July – September 2019 About the CRRMH
The Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH) is based in Orange NSW and is a major rural initiative of the University of Newcastle and the NSW Ministry of Health. Our staff are located across rural and remote NSW.
The Centre is committed to improving mental health and wellbeing in rural and remote communities. We focus on the following key areas:
• the promotion of good mental health and the prevention of mental illness;
• developing the mental health system to better meet the needs of people living in rural and remote regions; and
• understanding and responding to rural suicide. Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health
As the Australian Collaborating Centre for the International Foundation for PO Box 8043 Integrated Care, we promote patient-centred rather than provider-focused Orange East NSW 2800 care that integrates mental and physical health concerns. T +61 2 6363 8444 E [email protected] As part of the University of Newcastle, all of our activities are underpinned by research evidence and evaluated to ensure appropriateness and effectiveness.
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2 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Contents
Report Page Director’s Report 4
Snapshot of the Quarter 5
Research 6
John Hoskin Library 7
Connections 8
Communications 11
Online Connections 13
Partnerships 15
Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) 18
Staff News & Achievements 20
Appendix 21
3 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Director’s Report Centre Director Professor David Perkins
There is only one real theme this quarter, only one conversation and that is the drought. Its impact arises in many guises and impacts all of us in different ways. One theme is clear – no one seems to have a clear idea about how to address it. There is an obvious political imperative to do something and a wide range of initiatives from government, voluntary organisations and communities themselves to deal with impacts such as water insecurity, shortages of animal feed, the continued costs which are not balanced by incomes, the impact of reduced incomes on rural businesses and the impact on the carers and services such as our RAMHP Coordinators, Rural Resilience Workers and similar services.
The question, “Who cares for the carers?” arises in many forms. Our RAMHP workers live and work in rural and remote areas. They are “permanent residents” and cannot go home to escape the rigours of the drought. We have also experienced early and serious fires in the north of the state, and our RAMHP workers are fully engaged linking people to the services they need, providing information, and playing their full part in the strategic response. Frequently, they are going beyond their roles supporting newly appointed staff and new arrivals appointed to provide extra short-term resources. Our rural and remote staff and their families are not immune personally from the difficulties facing their communities with rural businesses and amenities facing reduced incomes and challenges to their viability and continued existence. As an established high-quality service, RAMHP and the CRRMH support team are proving their worth and their resilience and it is encouraging to see that contribution being recognised.
Most recently, the CRRMH was awarded the National Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Organisation of the Year and this follows upon the TheMHS Medal for the Glove Box Guide, a NSW Premiers Award, and a national nomination for our podcast series. Such recognition is encouraging but should not divert us from the main game which is the support of rural communities and their members as they face various adversities. These are long term issues requiring consistent and reliable support and towards the end of another year, I am truly proud of our team and their contribution to rural Australia.
David Perkins, Director CRRMH
4 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Snapshot of the Quarter
Research John Hoskin Library Connections Communications Online Connections CRRMH Director 7 new papers 367 articles supplied to The Orange David Perkins key Full Let’s Talk Rural published CRRMH and LHD staff Declaration on presenter at Mental Health Rural and Remote International podcast series Mental Health 2 conference Initiative for Mental released, with over landing page presentations Health Leadership 3,000 listens launched on website Exchange
Partnerships RAMHP Staff Achievements CRRMH releases RAMHP Coordinator findings from Glove Box Guide to Jen Keoiskie Barnados Mental Health awarded the Australia LINKER awarded the TheMHS Rainbow Inclusion Service evaluation Medal for Mental Award for her part in report at its official Health the Rainbow Waves launch festival
5 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Research Compiled by Research Assistant Lucy McEvoy
7 new papers published 2 conference presentations
The Mental Health Services Research Lead Dr Hazel Dalton Associate Professor Nelly Oelke on Conference in Brisbane in at the Barnardos Australia a Research Fellowship from the August - Building Healthy LINKER service launch in University British Columbia. Communities: Stories of September. Resilience and Hope.
For more detailed information please see Appendices 1-5
6 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 John Hoskin Library Compiled by CRRMH Librarian Paul Stanfield
Short ready reference inquiries proved to be high for this period, especially for Western Library Activity CRRMH LHD Patients Students Other Total NSW LHD staff (96) and patients (83). staff Staff health Short reference 44 96 83 19 9 251 Inter-library loan requests (GRATIS) were Inter-library loan requests 6 18 18 42 quieter for this period for Western (GRATIS) NSW LHD staff (18). UON inter-library loan requests were also down. Inter-library loan requests 5 14 19 (UON)
Articles supplied by the CRRMH library Inter-library loans incomplete 2 3 4 9 were down for Western NSW LHD staff (198), Request supplied from 145 198 4 20 367 but stable for CRRMH staff (145). CRRMH library Requests supplied externally 8 12 20 Data collection for library statistics has to CRRMH library changed during this quarter, the following table represents estimate figures only. Loans 6 59 2 12 4 93
Library Updates: CRRMH Librarian Paul Stanfield attended training in Endnote, research methods and web design at the UON Callaghan campus from August 5 – 9. Paul continues to work with UON Senior Research Librarian Debbie Booth on developing collection management strategies and identifying the research needs of CRRMH academic staff.
During the quarter, the reoccurring themes in CRRMH literature searches were stress and farming accidents.
7 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Connections Compiled by Senior Development Officer Vanessa Delaney
Key dates sector planning: In early July our RAMHP and CRRMH Communications Coordinators Lauren Dunkley and Jocie Johnston headed to Sydney to discuss planning for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day and RUOK? Day. The meeting was hosted by Suicide Prevention Australia, and communications and media representatives from across the mental health sector provided an update on key initiatives and discussed ways of working together.
International Leadership Exchange: CRRMH Director David Perkins was in Boulder, Colorado in September key presenting at the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) Leadership Exchange. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to share with international leaders the work that is taking place in Australia, including the work being led by the CRRMH in community wellbeing collaboratives and rural suicide prevention. World Suicide Prevention Day launch: Senior Development Officer Vanessa Delaney attended the official launch of World Suicide Prevention Day at Parliament House in Canberra on September 10. The event was organised by the Parliamentary Friends of Suicide Prevention, led by Julian Lesser MP and Mike Kelly MP, and hosted by Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA). SPA unveiled the latest in suicide prevention research with the launch of its white paper “Turning Points: Imagine a world without suicide”. Guest speakers included Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt and Shadow Minister for Health Chris Bowen.
8 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Connections cont. Compiled by Senior Development Officer Vanessa Delaney
Towards Zero Suicides planning workshop: On Telecommunications in September 10 Research Lead Dr Hazel Dalton attended Rural Areas: RAMHP a planning workshop to support the NSW Premier’s Program Manager Tessa Towards Zero Suicides Premier’s Priority to reduce the suicide rate in NSW by 20 per cent by 2023. Caton attended a meeting in Dubbo with CEO of NBN This unprecedented commitment is a unique opportunity Stephen Rue, Minister for for a whole-of-system and community-wide approach Communications The Hon. needed to reverse NSW’s rising suicide rate. Representing the CRRMH, Hazel joined people with Paul Fletcher and Assistant lived experience of suicide, suicide prevention experts, Minister for Regional key mental health system decision makers, leaders Services, Decentralisation from community managed organisations, government and Local Government The agencies, and the research sector to contribute to a Hon. Mark Coulton. successful and coordinated approach to deliver the Premier’s Priority. The purpose of this meeting was to raise the importance NSW Mental Health Minister, the Hon Bronwyn (Bronnie) Taylor joined the workshop, discussing her rural background, interest and expertise in health and implored the group to of quality internet connections seek workable solutions. to rural communities being able to access online mental health support services. Unicef Youth Drought Summit: RAMHP Program Manager Tessa Caton joined Unicef’s Working Committee to assist with organising the Youth Drought Summit. Tessa joined other rural stakeholders and service providers to ensure adequate support options were available at the Summit and that the agenda met the needs of drought affected youth.
9 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Communications Compiled by Senior Development Officer Vanessa Delaney and Communications Coordinator Jocie Johnston
Projects Editorial
Let's Talk Rural Mental Health Podcast – Series 3: The team was delighted to work once again Yass Tribune: The team with journalist and producer Kia Handley to produce a third series of the award- winning Let's Talk worked with RAMHP Rural Mental Health podcast. While the series launched in June, the Coordinator Judy Carmody to full series was released this quarter. develop content for a regular monthly column in the Yass The links to each podcast episode in series 3 are as follows: Tribune. The following three issues were published in July, Episode 1: Carer’s Mental Health August and September. Episode 2: First responder wellbeing Episode 3: Low prevalence mental illnesses July: Caring for our carers Episode 4: Alcohol and Other Drugs Episode 5: Masculinity and Mental Health August: Looking after our Episode 6: Homelessness homeless
September: Talking to Events someone about suicide
Mum Fest: On September 7 the CRRMH attended the inaugural Mum Fest event in Orange, where RAMHP Coordinator Di Gill spoke about the importance of mothers looking after their own mental health and wellbeing. A highlight was the rock-painting activity run in partnership with Orange Rocks.
Muswellbrook Free Family Movie Night: With the support of an Aurizon Community Giving Grant, RAMHP hosted a Family Movie Night at the Muswellbrook Racecourse on September 27. 190 people attended and were treated to a screening of ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’, free popcorn and delicious meals provided by the Muswellbrook Lioness Club.
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Events cont. Media
World Suicide Prevention Day: In the lead up to World Media coverage of the CRRMH, RAMHP and key initiatives was Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, the CRRMH overwhelmingly positive in this quarter. embarked on a social media campaign which promoted this Our partnership with the NSW CWA on the ‘Start a sconversation’ year’s theme “shining a light on suicide prevention” by campaign provided wide-spread media attention with RAMHP Program dispelling some common myths about suicide. Manager Tessa Caton being a spokesperson. Other topics were Mum Each day for ten days a different common myth was addressed Fest, the launch of the Let’s Talk Podcast series 3, drought support to raise awareness and encourage conversation. across NSW, the TheMHS Award for the Glove Box Guide, World This culminated on World Suicide Prevention Day with the Suicide Prevention Day, RUOK? Day and the Orange Declaration. CRRMH team This quarter the team sent out the following media releases: celebrating the day with a special September 24: Orange Declaration identifies ten solutions for action to improve rural mental health outcomes morning tea and September 10: Working together to prevent suicide - 10 myths that need further promoting the to be dispelled campaign. August 28: Glove Box Guide to Mental Health wins top Australasian award in mental health August 6: RAMHP appoints new Coordinator based in Mudgee September 13: Verily helps Nyngan carers get and give support September 13: Verily helps Molong carers get and give support September 13: RAMHP hosts free movie night in Muswellbrook August 6: RAMHP appoints new Coordinator based in Mudgee RUOK? Day: September 12 marked RUOK? Day, another August 6: RAMHP provides mental health support at AgQuip Field Days important day on the mental health calendar. The CRRMH August 6: Award winning podcast shines spotlight on homelessness and team celebrated with coffee and a muffin courtesy of the other rural mental health issues University of Newcastle, while RAMHP Coordinator Phil July 8: CRRMH partners with 'The Common Thread' to inspire Worrad joined service providers with information and resources conversations about rural youth mental health in Orange.
For a full list of media activity please refer to Appendix 6
12 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Online Connections Compiled by Marketing Officer Ashleigh Middleton
Website Analytics 1 July – 30 September 2019 The Orange Declaration CRRMH RAMHP To complement the publication of The Orange Declaration on Rural 8,551 website sessions (+17%) 4,782 website sessions (+21%) and Remote Mental Health in the Australian Journal of Rural Health, Average website session 2:18 mins Average website session 2:26 mins a website landing page was created for the CRRMH website. Top 5 pages Top 5 pages The Orange Declaration provides an opportunity to invite discussion 1. Homepage – 3,146 views 1. Homepage – 2,999 views 2. Downloadable Resources – 2. Downloadable Resources – 783 about how individuals and service providers can improve the mental 1,010 views views health of rural and remote residents through research, service 3. Programs & Projects: RAMHP – 3. Find a RAMHP Coordinator – design, and delivery. 770 views 713 views 4. Podcasts – 541 views 4. About Us: Meet the Team – 459 The content includes a supporting evidence document, blog post and 5. ARMHS – 400 views views 5. About Us – 437 views a link to endorse the declaration.
Social media promotions
Let’s Talk Rural Mental Health Podcast – Series 3: Throughout the quarter, the latest podcast series was promoted across our social media channels resulting in over 3,000 listens.
World Suicide Prevention Day: A social media campaign to dispel common myths was successfully rolled out. It reached 34,615 people and received 1,973 engagements.
13 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Online Connections cont. Compiled by Marketing Officer Ashleigh Middleton
CRRMH Conversations Social Media Analytics 1 July – 30 September 2019 e-newsletter Twitter Facebook LinkedIn E-newsletters continue to be sent CRRMH 902 followers (+3%) 2,502 page likes (+15%) 41 followers (+28%) 56 tweets posted 115 posts 14 posts each month to subscribers with 393 post engagements 14,033 post engagements 69 post engagements the following results: (+26%) (+84%) (+214%) July: Mental health in the RAMHP 511 followers (+9%) 1,905 page likes (+15%) 33 followers (+83%) 30 tweets posted 146 posts 7 posts media Open rate- 48% Click rate- 319 post engagements 13,629 post engagements 29 post engagements 24% (-3%) (-8%) (+38%) August: Rethinking suicide in rural Australia Open rate- 54% Click rate 9% September: Rethinking rural New website additions mental health with the Orange Declaration Open rate- 58% Click 8 July: CRRMH partners with ‘The Common Thread’ to inspire conversations about rural youth rate- 46% mental health 97 views 18 July: RAMHP welcomes Cas Mastrone to the team 121 views 29 July: RAMHP welcomes Aimee Makeham to the team 236 views 19 August: Series 3 ‘Let’s Talk Rural Mental Health’ podcast out now 65 views 28 August: Glove Box Guide to Mental Health wins top Australasian award in mental health 96 views 10 September: Working together to prevent suicide – 10 myths that need to be dispelled 81 views 11 September: The Orange Declaration homepage 261 views 16 September: Drought, global warming or rural adversity? 79 views 30 September: The Orange Declaration- rethinking rural mental health 6 views
14 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Partnerships Compiled by Senior Development Officer Vanessa Delaney, RAMHP Program Manager Tessa Caton and Research Assistant Lucy McEvoy
Industry partnerships
Being Here Films: During the quarter, the CRRMH became an official partner of The Common Thread, a six-part documentary series that aims to reduce stigma and spark open and positive discussions around youth mental health in Australia. The series was officially launched in early July and explores challenges faced by young Australians in a variety of settings, including rural areas, cities, coastal communities and tropical northern Australia. As part of this project, we were fortunate to have a custom video made profiling RAMHP Program Manager Tessa Caton, who talks about the challenges of mental health in the bush.
Barnardos Australia LINKER Service: In September the CRRMH was delighted to be part of the launch of the Barnardos Australia LINKER Service. The service provides emotional and practical after-hours telephone support to women accessing emergency short-term accommodation after leaving domestic violence. The LINKER Service has been successfully implemented in a wide range of communities throughout Western NSW and is changing the lives of women and children. As part of the launch, the CRRMH released findings on how LINKER supports victims, and how it can be improved to assist more women and children in crisis.
Country Women’s Association of NSW: The CRRMH and RAMHP were proud to partner with the Country Women's Association (CWA) of NSW in their “Start a Sconversation” campaign for this year’s CWA Awareness Week, launching in the first week of September. Several RAMHP Coordinators were also part of local CWA Awareness Week events.
Rural Doctors Network: The CRRMH and RAMHP have come on board as partners of the NSW Rural Doctors Network new Rural Health Pro digital platform, which was launched on September 18. This innovative project will keep healthcare professionals and organisations connected to keep our rural communities healthy.
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Community partnerships
Grainline Augers: Grainline Augers in Wagga Wagga donated $500 to the CRRMH in July. Frontline organisations such as this see first-hand the hardships of farming communities and we are pleased to see their selfless and generous support for their community.
Royal Agriculture Society: RAMHP Program Manager Tessa Caton was invited to present at the Royal Agricultural Society’s Ag Vision Expo in August. She presented on the importance of supporting the mental wellbeing of the agriculture workforce and the many positives about a career in rural mental health. Over 1,000 students from the city and the country attended the expo.
Academic Partnerships
Swinburne University of Technology and Australian National University (ANU): In August, CRRMH researchers met in Melbourne with researchers from Swinburne’s Social Research Innovation Institute and ANU's Centre for Mental Health Research. The group met to discuss upcoming and future collaborative work to improve rural mental health. This meeting follows on from a collaborative meeting last year with a number of key researchers in the rural mental health research space. The CRRMH are pleased to be collaborating with other groups, allowing research teams to pool resources, knowledge and experiences in order to maximise their collective impact. University of South Australia: CRRMH Research Fellow Dr Scott Fitzpatrick is working alongside the University of South Australia, rural-based Suicide Prevention Networks and other organisations to design community-based strategies for men in farming occupations. To ensure these strategies are driven and supported by local communities, the project involves speaking to men in farming occupations across the Riverina region who are willing to talk about their experiences of distress or poor mental health.
16 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) Compiled by RAMHP Program Manager Tessa Caton Train, Link and Inform Program Updates 1 July – 30 September 2019 • Supporting communities affected by the intensifying drought remains a strong priority for RAMHP Coordinators. Stress and Drought remain the two most common reasons our RAMHP Coordinators 599 people linked are linking people to care; this has been consistent for the last 12 months. to care • Many RAMHP Coordinators have been focusing on assisting communities to stay socially connected during the drought, with community events attended by RAMHP Coordinators increasing by 60% 3,705 participants during the third quarter. trained • RAMHP teamed up with our valuable partners, NSW Farmers and CWA to implement targeted communication campaigns to assist those impacted by the drought to look after their mental wellbeing. 215 community events This included the creation of a ‘Sconversations’ card using the popular How Are You Going poster and attended CWA scone recipe.
• Further collaboration with NSW Farmers occurred at their annual conference, where farmers were quizzed on what they are doing to look after themselves and RAMHP Coordinator Camilla Kenny joined a panel presentation on community resilience.
• Recognising the impact of the drought on young people continues with members of the RAMHP Management team contributing to the planning of Unicef’s Youth Drought Summit.
• Lithgow based RAMHP Coordinator Sonia Cox and RAMHP Program Manager Tessa Caton presented at the Australian Family Therapies Conference on how RAMHP supports the needs of rural families.
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• A Men’s Advisory Group was established and the first meeting held to gain insight and feedback on the development of our Staff Updates men’s mental health website, to be titled you got this mate.
• Finally, in August RAMHP was awarded the most prestigious • The program farewelled Wagga based RAMHP Mental Health Services award in Australia & New Zealand, the Coordinator Merilyn Limbrick. She is taking long service TheMHS Medal, for the Glove Box Guide to Mental Health. leave and will return August 2020. Federal Minister for Health The Hon. Greg Hunt, MP presented the award to RAMHP Program Manager Tessa Caton at the TheMHS Conference in Brisbane.
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Staff Training New Staff • In July Post Doctoral Research Fellow Dr Tonelle Handley attended training run by the Centre for Mental Health Research at ANU on coding mental health services and On July 30 we welcomed new RAMHP translating them into a mental health atlas format. Coordinator Aimee Makeham to the team • In August CRRMH Librarian Paul Stanfield spent a week at the UON Callaghan campus who will cover the Wagga Wagga region. "I attended training sessions on UON's research output system NURO. am looking forward to being part of a team • In September the CRRMH Communications team attended a Manning PR & Media of movers and shakers whose aim is to Masterclass on LinkedIn and social media marketing. improve the lives of all people living in rural and remote communities,” she said. Awards • On August 28 the Glove Box Guide to Mental Health won the TheMHS Medal for Mental Health. The award was presented at the annual TheMHS conference by The Hon. Greg Hunt. Winning this prestigious award demonstrates the value and integrity of the Glove Box Guide and the outstanding contribution it has made towards supporting rural communities.
• RAMHP Coordinator Jennie Keioskie was part of a team awarded a Mental Health Matters Rainbow Inclusion Award for their work organising the Rainbow Waves festival in the Bega Valley. The purpose of the festival was to create an inclusive event for everyone to come together in a safe space and show there is support in the wider community regardless of what sexual or gender issues a person may be struggling with.
20 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Appendix 1: Research
• Research Fellow Dr Scott Fitzpatrick travelled to Wagga Wagga on July 3-4 to conduct 2 focus groups as part of data collection for the NSW site of the ‘Designing suicide prevention for men in farming occupations’ project.
• Research Fellow Dr Scott Fitzpatrick was invited to give a guest lecture to Masters of Public Health students at The University of Sydney on August 17 as part of a 2-day intensive for the unit Public Health: Critical Challenges. Dr Fitzpatrick’s lecture addressed key issues relating to mental health as a public health issue.
• IFIC Australia launched its first webinar series in August. As part of the series, Research Lead Dr Hazel Dalton presented ‘Project Integrate Framework Elements’. The webinar reflected on the use of the Project INTEGRATE framework within the context of a formative evaluation of the Central Coast Integrated Care Program. Watch the webinar here.
• Research Lead Dr Hazel Dalton and Research Assistant Nic Powell presented the toolkit for community wellbeing in a workshop-style presentation at The Mental Health Services Conference on August 28. Around 40 people attended and used Mentimeter to collect their impressions of community wellbeing and their reflections of their own communities with most people recognising that social factors contribute to wellbeing. They also heard a lot of stories from people with a lived experience and how community has helped them in their recovery.
• On September 9, Research Lead Dr Hazel Dalton spoke at the launch of the Barnardos Australia LINKER service, which provides both emotional and practical after-hours telephone support to women who have accessed emergency short term accommodation as a result of leaving domestic violence. Find out more, watch the documentary and read the report here.
• Associate Professor Nelly Oelke arrived at the Centre on September 17 on a Research Fellowship from the University British Columbia. Whilst at the Centre, she hopes to better understand the programs and initiatives we deliver. You can read Associate Professor Oelke’s blog here.
• Virtual Dementia Friendly Rural Communities – In July, Research Assistant Dr Kristina Gottschall conducted interviews with service providers and carers in Molong. The VERILY team then returned to each of the communities in August and September to present preliminary findings and get further community feedback. Now in the final stages, the project will wrap up in November 2019 with negotiations underway for the VERILY app to go live to a national audience.
21 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Appendix 2: Proposals
Submitted Proposals Fitzpatrick, S. J., Brew, B., Perkins, D., Farmer, J. & Handley, T. Rethinking rural suicide: Accommodating complexity in research, policy and practice. NHMRC Ideas Grant App 1189098, $287,796. Submitted May 1 2019.
VERILY consortium. National Dementia Support Program submitted by La Trobe University and led by Professor Irene Blackberry. Awareness and Stigma Reduction Campaigns. $1,494,643.62. Submitted April 3 2019.
Unsuccessful Proposals Kypri, K., Hamed Hosseini, S. A., Buykx, P., Davies, K., Fitzpatrick, S. J., Paolini, S. & Senior, K. Transforming youth mental health through Well-Living: Multi-disciplinary investigation of a diverse tertiary student population. Rotary Mental Health Research Grant EOI.
22 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Appendix 3: Publications
Published Papers Kelly, B., Handley, T., Kissane, D., Vamos, M. & Attia, J. “An indelible mark” The response to participation in euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide among doctors: a review of research findings. Palliative & Supportive Care. DOI: 10.1017/S1478951519000518
Powell, N., Dalton, H. E, Perkins, D., Considine, R., Hughes, S., Osborne, S. & Buss, R. Our Healthy Clarence: a community-driven wellbeing initiative. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Fitzpatrick, S. J., Brew, B. K., Read, D. M. Y., Inder, K. J., Hayes, A. & Perkins, D. Rethinking Suicide in Rural Australia: A study Protocol for Examining and Applying Knowledge of the Social Determinants to Improve Prevention in Non-Indigenous Populations. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019, 16, 2994.
Maddox, S., Read, D. M. Y., Powell, N., Caton, T., Dalton, H. & Perkins, D. Reorientation of the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program: the value of a program logic model. Rural and Remote Health. 2019, 19, 5217. DOI:10.22605/RRH5217.
Dalton H. E., Read, D. M. Y., Booth, A., Perkins, D., Goodwin, N., Hendry, A., Handley, T., Davies, K., Bishop, M., Sheather-Reid, R., Bradfield, S., Lewis, P., Gazzard, T., Critchley, A. & Wilcox, S. Formative evaluation of the Central Coast Integrated Care Program (CCICP), NSW Australia. International Journal of Integrated Care, 2019, 19(3), 15. DOI: 10.5334/ijic.4633.
Perkins, D., Farmer, J., Salvador-Carulla, L., Dalton, H. & Luscombe, G. The ORANGE DECLARATION on Rural and Remote Mental Health. Australian Journal of Rural Health. 2019 Sep 12. DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12560.
Stanford, D., Ridoutt, L., Dalton, H. E., & Perkins, D. LINKER Service – Special Homelessness Service Domestic Violence Response Enhancement for Western NSW – Evaluation Report. Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health, University of Newcastle, Orange.
23 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Appendix 3: Publications cont.
Submitted Papers Peters, I., Handley, T., Oakley, K., Lutkin, S. & Perkins, D. Social Determinants of Psychological Wellbeing for Children and Adolescents in Rural NSW. Submitted to BMC Public Health June 24 2019.
Davies, K., Read, D., Booth, A., Turner, N., Gottschall, K., & Perkins, D. Connecting with social and emotional wellbeing in rural Australia: An evaluation of the ‘We Yarn’, Aboriginal gatekeeper suicide prevention workshop, Australian Indigenous Health Bulletin, submitted: February 22 2019.
Berg, E., Wilhlem, K. & Handley, T. Is there an association between dietary habits and recurrent deliberate self- harm? Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, submitted Februrary 3 2019.
23 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Appendix 4: Conferences
Presented Perkins, D. The Orange Declaration. The International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership Conference. Boulder Colorado and Washington DC. 10 September 2019.
Dalton, H.E. and Powell, N. 60min Workshop - “A collaborative approach to community wellbeing”. The Mental Health Services Conference, 27-30 August, Brisbane.
Accepted Perkins, D. The Orange Declaration. Australian Rural & Remote Health Symposium, 28-30 October 2019, Adelaide.
Dalton, H.E., Wilson, J., Read, D.M.Y., Booth, A., Day, J., Hayes, A., Handley, T. Development and enhancement of pathways created to Health and Social Care for clients in areas of family disadvantage in targeted Primary Schools in Sydney, Australia. 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Integrated Care, 11-13 November 2019, Melbourne.
Cosgrave, C., Dalton, H.E. and Bryant, R. Empowering and Engaging People and Communities - Volunteering and the role of the local community. 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Integrated Care, 11-13 November 2019, Melbourne.
24 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Appendix 5: PhD Students
Emma Austin continues to work towards the submission of her fourth results chapter.
Sophun Moch continues to analyse qualitative data for a descriptive study on suicide deaths in Tasmanian rural communities from 2010-2016 as part of his PhD thesis.
25 | Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Quarterly Report: July – September 2019 Appendix 6: Media Activity
Date Media Type Topic Spokesperson Link
JULY 02.07.2019 Bega District News Dairy research symposium in RAMHP Coordinator Jen www.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/6253299/dairy- Bega to cover industry’s latest Keioskie research-symposium-in-bega-to-cover-industrys-latest- developments developments/ 02.07.2019 South Coast Register Shoalhaven G’Day Mate mens RAMHP Coordinator Alison www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/6253596/next- get together barbeque Wed Tye shoalhaven-gday-mate-mens-get-together-barbecue-july- July 3 3/
03.07.2019 Inverell Times Gwymac to host drought- RAMHP mentioned www.inverelltimes.com.au/story/6254355/gwymac-to-host- focused workshop drought-focused-workshops/
03.07.2019 The Northern Daily Leader Drought mental wellness RAMHP Coordinator Sarah www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/6252725/forum-to- forum at Farrer Green keep-mental-health-issues-front-of-mind-in-drought/ 05.07.2019 Rural and Remote Health Journal: Reorientation of the Authors: Sarah Maddox, www.rrh.org.au/journal/early_abstract/5217 Rural Adversity Mental Health Donna MY Read, Nicholas Program: the value of a Powell, Tessa Caton, Hazel program logic model Dalton, David Perkins 07.07.2019 The Daily Examiner, The Daily Young Australians open up CRRMH On file Mercury, South Burnett Times, about mental health - The The Gympie News, Warwick Common Thread Daily News, Whitsunday Times, Sunshine Coast Daily, The Chronicle, The Morning Bulletin, The Coffs Harbour Advocate, Tweed Daily News, Gladstone Observer, Fraser Coast Chronicle, The Queensland Times, News Mail, Norther Star
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Date Media Type Topic Spokesperson Link
JULY 08.07.2019 About Regional Science supporting dairy RAMHP Coordinator Jen https://aboutregional.com.au/science-supporting-dairy- farmers, Bega symposium Keioskie farmers-bega-symposium-speaks-to-the-future/ speaks to the future 11.07.2019 ABC South East Radio Women in Dairy breakfast RAMHP Coordinator Jen No link Keioskie
12.07.2019 Inside Film The Common Thread CRRMH www.if.com.au/darius-devas-shines-a-spotlight-on-youth- partnership mental-health-in-the-common-thread/
15.07.2019 ABC Rural (Sally Bryant) online Drought and Mudgee small RAMHP Coordinator Di Gill No link field days 17.07.2019 ABC News Breakfast (National Drought and mental health RAMHP Coordinator Camilla No link TV) Kelly 18.07.2019 Border News, Southern Cross, Kids Helpline Report Professor David Perkins Link to article on website The Daily Advertiser
July Updates from the Australian Let’s Talk rural mental health CRRMH website https://us13.campaign- Institute of Disaster Resilience podcasts archive.com/?e=&u=6583356525a52a76054255f13&id=0b Newsletter 57066139
24.07.2019 The Australian Mental Health and Q Fever RAMHP Program Manager https://www.crrmh.com.au/content/uploads/Media- Tessa Caton Article_Farmers-in-drought-stricken-areas-are-dying-from- Q-fever-a-rural-leader-has-claimed_The-Australian_24- July-2019.pdf
24.07.2019 Yass Tribune Caring for our carers RAMHP Coordinator Judy www.crrmh.com.au/content/uploads/Media-Article_Yass- Carmody Tribune_Caring-for-our-carers_July-2019.pdf
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Date Media Type Topic Spokesperson Link
JULY 25.07.2019 NBN News Professionals shining a light RAMHP Coordinator Kate www.nbnnews.com.au/2019/07/25/professionals-shining- on mental health as drought Arndell a-light-on-mental-health-as-drought-worsens/ worsens 30.07.2019 Shepparton News NSW Farmers Conference RAMHP mentioned www.sheppnews.com.au/rural- news/2019/07/30/705477/diverse-agenda
30.07.2019 The Daily Examiner Clarence Valley RAMHP mentioned www.crrmh.com.au/content/uploads/Article-Clarence- Homelessness put in the Valley-homelessness-put-in-the-spotlight_July- spotlight 2019.docx.pdf 30.07.2019 In The Loop- UON Let’s Talk Rural Mental Health CRRMH Director Professor No link Podcast David Perkins 30.07.2019 ABC News Breakfast (National Drought and mental health RAMHP Coordinator Camilla No link TV) Kelly 30.07.2019 Shepparton News, The Corowa Diverse Agenda – NSW RAMHP mentioned www.sheppnews.com.au/rural- Free Press, Cobran Courier, Farmers news/2019/07/30/705477/diverse-agenda Seymour Telegraph, Tatua Guardian, The McIvor Times, Campaspe News, Kyabram Free Press, Southern Riverina News, Yarrowonga Chronicle, Deniliquin Pastoral Times, Country News, Benalla Ensign, Riverina Herald 31.07.2019 Dubbo Photo News Western RSSN Drought RAMHP Coordinator Camilla No link Support Kenny
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Date Media Type Topic Spokesperson Link
AUGUST 05.08.2019 Hit and Triple M- Southern Rural mental health in RAMHP Program Manager No link Cross Austereo podcast’s spotlight Tessa Caton
05.08.2019 Town & Country Magazine Let’s Talk Rural Mental Health RAMHP Program Manager www.townandcountrymagazine.com.au/story/6310936/rur Podcast Tessa Caton al-mental-health-in-podcasts-spotlight/
05.08.2019 Radio 2NUR Newcastle Let’s Talk Rural Mental Health RAMHP Program Manager No link Podcast Tessa Caton 05.08.2019 Crookwell Gazette Mission Australia and Gunning RAMHP mentioned www.crookwellgazette.com.au/story/6299295/community- District Association host rallies-to-support-and-enrich-lives-of-the-district-youth/ school holiday activity 06.08.2019 Rebel FM Rocks – QLD Let’s talk rural mental health RAMHP Program Manager On file podcast Tessa Caton
09.08.2019 ABC Sydney Radio (Focus) Drought and support available RAMHP Coordinator Camilla www.abc.net.au/radio/sydney/programs/focus/focus/11380 Kenny 154 14.08.2019 Mudgee Guardian A welcome boost for Mudgee RAMHP Program Manager www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/6323075/a-welcome- region mental health services Tessa Caton boost-for-mudgee-region-mental-health-services/
19.08.2019 Hunter Valley News, 2NM AM Hunter Local Land Services RAMHP mentioned www.huntervalleynews.net.au/story/6336268/taking-stock- and Hunter News England of-the-drought/ Health joining forces to help producers and their families 20.08.2019 The Northern Daily Leader RAMHP at AgQuip RAMHP Coordinator Letitia No link Cross 22.08.2019 Orange City Life Mums looking forward to RAMHP and CRRMH www.orangecitylife.com.au/home/2019/8/22/mums- having a beautiful night mentioned looking-forward-to-having-a-beautiful-night-together together – Mum Fest 23.08.2019 The Land Farmers urged to look out for RAMHP Coordinator Letitia www.theland.com.au/story/6341592/farmers-urged-to- drought support and Cross look-out-for-drought-support-and-themselves/ themselves
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Date Media Type Topic Spokesperson Link
AUGUST 23.08.2019 Ag Trader Conference aims to empower RAMHP mentioned www.agtrader.com.au/news/livestock-cattle/bale-up-nsw- women women-in-dairy-conference-aims-to-empower-women
24.08.2019 Great Lakes Advocate, Taking emotional stock during RAMHP mentioned www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au/story/6338388/taking- Manning River Times, the drought emotional-stock-during-the-drought/ Wingham Chronicle, Mirage News
24.08.2019 The Land Bale Up NSW Women in Dairy RAMHP mentioned www.theland.com.au/story/6346108/conference-aims-to- conference aims to empower empower-women/ women 25.08.2019 Crookwell Gazette Coping with stress: ‘You RAMHP Coordinator www.crookwellgazette.com.au/story/6341245/coping-with- can’t manage the unknown’ Judy Carmody stress-you-cant-manage-the-unknown/
26.08.2019 Crookwell Gazette, Yass Local Leaders | Mental Health: RAMHP Coordinator www.crookwellgazette.com.au/story/6349047/what-to-do- Tribune What to do when you have no Judy Carmody when-you-have-no-home/ home 26.08.2019 Tenterfield Star Start a 'Sconversation' about RAMHP Manager https://www.tenterfieldstar.com.au/story/6348248/start-a- women's mental health Tessa Caton sconversation-about-womens-mental-health/ 26.08.2019 Lithgow Mercury Tarana to host community RAMHP Coordinator Sonia www.lithgowmercury.com.au/story/6344788/tarana-to- breakfast to welcome first Cox host-community-breakfast-to-welcome-first-bathurst-bullet- Bathurst Bullet service service/ 26.08.2019 Inverell Times, The Northern Free community outreach CRRMH mentioned www.inverelltimes.com.au/story/6349102/free-community- Daily Leader sessions for rural areas outreach-sessions-for-rural-areas/ 26.08.2019 Tenterfield Star, The Young Start a Sconversation about RAMHP Program Manager www.tenterfieldstar.com.au/story/6348248/start-a- Witness Women’s mental health Tessa Caton sconversation-about-womens-mental-health/ 26.08.2019 The Northern Daily Leader This one-stop-shop will be a RAMHP mentioned www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/6348988/outreach- mine of information for rural service-helps-residents-with-everything-from-taxation-to- and regional residents drought-assistance/ 27.08.2019 The Land Community organisation hosts RAMHP Coordinators Aimee www.theland.com.au/story/6348292/planning-for-climate- climate uncertainty forum and Faith Rogers uncertainty-at-boorowa/#slide=7 mentioned
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Date Media Type Topic Spokesperson Link
AUGUST 27.08.2019 The Land Video: We're off and running RAMHP Coordinator Letitia www.farmweekly.com.au/story/6339570/off-and-running- for mental health campaign Cross for-good-mental-health-at-agquip/ launched atAgQuip 27.08.2019 The Young Witness CWA call on locals to start a RAMHP Manager www.youngwitness.com.au/story/6348695/starting-a- 'Sconversation' for mental Tessa Caton sconversation/?src=rss health awareness 27.08.2019 Pro Bono Australia Doco of the month: The CRRMH mentioned https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2019/08/doco-of- Common Thread the-month-the-common-thread/ 28.08.2019 The Land Glove Box Guide to Mental RAMHP Program Manager www.theland.com.au/story/6352759/mental-health-guide- Health wins top Australasian Tessa Catonwith Guide wins-major-medal/ award in mental health Editor Robyn Ainsworth 29.08.2019 The Daily Liberal Dubbo RSL Theatrette to host RAMHP Coordinator Camilla www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/6354275/menopause-all- free Women's Health Week Kenny your-questions-answered-at-free-forum-in-dubbo/ forum on Tuesday 29.08.2019 The Daily Advertiser 'New generation' of CWA RAMHP Manager No link members ready to lend some Tessa Caton support 29.08.2019 The Mudgee Guardian A special Monday History Talk RAMHP mentioned www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/6352460/a-special- leads the way in September monday-history-talk-leads-the-way-in-september/ 30.08.2019 Goulburn Post 'Sconversation' about RAMHP mentioned www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/6343577/its-time-to-start- women's mental health in sconversation-about-womens-mental-health/ Goulburn 30.08.2019 Dungog Chronicle Hunter Local Land Services RAMHP mentioned www.dungogchronicle.com.au/story/6358606/taking-stock- urge farmers to seek support of-mental-health/ if needed SEPTEMBER
02.09.2019 Wauchope Gazette CWA Wauchope branch RAMHP mentioned www.wauchopegazette.com.au/story/6361829/crafts-and- support mental health conversation-about-mental-health-awareness/ awareness
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Date Media Type Topic Spokesperson Link
SEPTEMBER 03.09.2019 National Farmers Federation Drought and Mental Health RAMHP Coordinator Letitia No link Newsletter Cross 04.09.2019 The Young Witness Carpe Diem to be performed RAMHP mentioned www.youngwitness.com.au/story/6355341/carpe-diem-in- in Wombat wombat/ 05.09.2019 The Guyra Argus, The Rotary to host first 'release RAMHP mentioned www.nynganobserver.com.au/story/6368920/rotary-help- Nyngan Observer valve' project in Nyngan this release-the-pressure-in-the-western-plains/ month 05.09.2019 The Crookwell Gazette Government agencies provide RAMHP mentioned www.crookwellgazette.com.au/story/6358084/support-for- support to Upper Lachlan those-affected-by-the-upper-lachlan-bridge-load-limits/ residents 05.09.2019 Walcha News What's the Goss || 'Old boys' RAMHP mentioned www.walchanewsonline.com.au/story/6367075/old-boys- cop a bit of stick cop-a-bit-of-stick/?cs=1038
06.09.2019 Hunter Valley News Singleton CWA branch urges RAMHP Manager Tessa www.huntervalleynews.net.au/story/6371367/cwas-recipe- community to Start a Caton for-success/ Sconversation about women's mental health 09.09.2019 2NUR News (pre-record) World Suicide Prevention Day CRRMH Research Leader No link (WSPD) - CRRMH focus Hazel Dalton 09.09.2019 Glen Innes Examiner GLENRAC fit farmer event to RAMHP Coordinator Matt www.gleninnesexaminer.com.au/story/6375587/fit- help agricultural battle with Milne mentioned farmers-up-for-fierce-fight-falconer/ drought 09.09.2019 The Inverell Times Delungra Community Drought RAMHP Coordinator Matt www.inverelltimes.com.au/story/6373981/delungra- Afternoon Milne mentioned community-drought-afternoon-photos/?cs=2687#slide=2 09.09.2019 Triple M- WA (pre-record) World Suicide Prevention Day CRRMH Research Leader No link (WSPD) - CRRMH focus Hazel Dalton 09.09.2019 Nine News Central West Barnardos LINKER launch CRRMH Research Leader https://www.facebook.com/9NewsCentralWest/videos/820 Hazel Dalton 428588353067/?v=820428588353067
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Date Media Type Topic Spokesperson Link
SEPTEMBER 10.09.2019 TV Prime News Women’s Wellbeing RAMHP Coordinator Di Gill No link
10.09.2019 ABC Hunter New England World Suicide Prevention Day CRRMH Research Leader No link (live) (WSPD) - CRRMH focus Hazel Dalton 10.09.2019 Bathurst Broadcasters (live) World Suicide Prevention Day CRRMH Research Leader MP3 file online (WSPD) - CRRMH focus Hazel Dalton
10.09.2019 Crookwell Gazette, Yass World Suicide Prevention Day CRRMH Director Professor www.crookwellgazette.com.au/story/6371396/dispelling- Tribune (WSPD) - CRRMH focus Perkins five-common-myths-about-suicide-this-world-suicide- prevention-day/ 10.09.2019 Central Western Daily Domestic violence victims CRRMH Research Leader www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/6374074/unique- back unique LINKER call Hazel Dalton call-service-helps-domestic-violence-victims-regain-their- service self-worth/ 11.09.2019 South Coast Register Nowra CWA has an important CRRMH Coordinator Alison www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/6379374/nowra- Sconeversation Tye cwa-has-an-important-sconversation/?cs=222
13.09.2019 Mirage News, Bega District Tough decisions ahead for RAMHP mentioned https://www.miragenews.com/tough-decisions-ahead-for- News, Narooma News, Town Tablelands producers tablelands-producers/ and Country Mag, Magnet, Bay Post, Bombala Times, Mirage News 17.09.2019 The Walcha News, The Hunter New England Central RAMHP Coordinator Kate https://www.walchanewsonline.com.au/story/6390602/gett Northern Daily Leader Coast Primary Health Network Arndell ing-through-the-big-dry-together-in-walcha/ host a free dinner at the ex- services club 19.09.2019 Lithgow Mercury Aboriginal, Torres Strait RAMHP Coordinator Sonia https://www.lithgowmercury.com.au/story/6393609/flag- Islander and Australian flags Cox raising-ceremony-acknowledges-land-notre-dame- raised at Notre Dame's campus-sits-on/ Lithgow Clinical School 19.09.2019 The Land Support for farmers RAMHP Coordinator Faith No link Rogers
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Date Media Type Topic Spokesperson Link
SEPTEMBER 20.09.2019 Parkes Champion Post, Looking at Landcare| RAMHP Coordinator Di Gill www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/story/6395509/a- Forbes Advocate Speakers invited to provide fantastic-line-up-for-new-season/ some advice to ease some pressures in the Spring and Summer seasons ahead 20.09.2019 ABC North Coast (The Women On The Land RAMHP Coordinator Sam No link Country Hour) preparedness sessions Osborne 23.09.2019 Moree Champion Young Aggies host Annual RAMHP Coordinator Letitia https://www.moreechampion.com.au/story/6400207/young Gold Rush Ball at Mallawa Cross guest speaker -aggies-host-annual-gold-rush-ball/
24.09.2019 ABC Country Hour (Michael The Orange Declaration CRRMH Director Professor www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/nsw-country-hour/rural- Condon) Perkins mental-health-plan/11542940
24.09.2019 ABC Central West – live The Orange Declaration CRRMH Director Professor No link interview Perkins 24.09.2019 ABC North West WA – pre- The Orange Declaration CRRMH Director Professor No link record. Broadcast on the 25 Perkins September 24.09.2019 Yass Tribune, Braidwood Reach out to someone RAMHP Coordinator Judy www.yasstribune.com.au/story/6402825/when-a-loved- Times Carmody one-is-in-the-worst-way/ 24.09.2019 Bathurst Western Advocate The Orange Declaration CRRMH Director Professor No link Perkins 25.09.2019 Bellingen Shire Courier Sun Restoring homes and fences RAMHP mentioned https://www.bellingencourier.com.au/story/6406783/restori after the Bees Nest fire ng-homes-and-fences-after-the-bees-nest-fire/ 26.09.2019 The Mudgee Guardian What's on : Creative minds RAMHP mentioned https://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/6407321/fabul family fun day and Wellbeing ous-families-together/ and You
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Date Media Type Topic Spokesperson Link
SEPTEMBER 28.09.2019 The Central Western Daily The Orange Declaration CRRMH Director Professor https://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/6409646/me Perkins ntal-health-experts-recognise-patient-support-falls-short- in-regional-areas/ 29.09.2019 South Coast Register What’s On|Everyone RAMHP Coordinator Alison https://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/6387613/glo welcomes at 2019 Prosperity Tye ve-box-guide-to-mental-health-set-for-launch-at- in the Park – GBG Launch prosperity-in-the-park/ September Publising ByChelle (REX Lifesavers without water Interview with RAMHP https://www.publishingbychelle.com/lifesavers-without- Mag – Oct/ Nov edition out Coordinator Di Gill water now) 30.09.2019 Wilcannia News Glove Box Guide to Mental RAMHP Coordinator Marie No link Health Launch Kelly
September Our Healthy Clarence October –mental health month Our Healthy Clarence Article on file Committee including RAMHP Coordinator Sam Osborne
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RAMHP QUARTERLY UPDATE JULY – SEPTEMBER 2019 RAMHP Quarterly Update Report, July – September 2019
RAMHP Quarterly Update Report: July – September 2019
This report is intended to provide an update for our key stakeholders on the work being undertaken by the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP). It is intended that this report will be emailed to key stakeholders and also available on the Program’s website and that of the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health. Please email comments or questions to: [email protected].
Table of Contents
Section Page Number
General RAMHP Program Updates 3
Data Considerations 16
RAMHP Updates by Program Component 17
LINK 17
TRAIN 23
INFORM 25
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The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program – Tessa Caton
RAMHP Program Updates
• Supporting communities affected by the intensifying drought • A Men’s Advisory Group was established and the first meeting held remains a strong priority for RAMHP Coordinators. Stress and to gain insight and feedback on the development of our men’s mental Drought remain the 2 most common reasons our RAMHP health website, to be titled you got this mate Coordinators are linking people to care, this has been consistent for • Finally, in August the RAMHP Program was awarded the most the last 12 months prestigious Mental Health Services award in Australia & New • Many RAMHP Coordinators have been focusing on assisting Zealand, the TheMHS Medal, for the Glove Box Guide to Mental communities to stay socially connected during the drought a, with Health. The Hon. Greg Hunt, MP, Federal Minister for Health community events attended by RAMHP Coordinators increasing by presented the award to RAMHP Program Manager at TheMHS 60% during Q3 Conference in Brisbane. • RAMHP teamed up with our valuable partners, NSW Farmers and CWA to implement targeted communication campaigns to assist People Updates those impacted by the drought to look after their mental wellbeing. • The program farewelled Wagga based RAMHP Coordinator, Merilyn This included the creation of a ‘Sconversation’s’ card using the Limbrick. She is taking long service leave and will return August popular How Are You Going Poster and CWA scone recipe 2020. • Further collaboration with NSW Farmers occurred at their annual Report 3 Highlights conference, where farmers were quizzed on what they are doing to look after themselves and Camilla Kenny joined a panel presentation • 599 People Linked to Care on community resilience between Jul – Sept 2019 • Recognising the impact of the drought on young people continues with members of the RAMHP Management team contributing to the • 134 Training Courses were planning of Unicef’s Youth Drought Summit delivered to 3,705 participants • Lithgow based RAMHP Coordinator, Sonia Cox & Program between Jul – Sept 2019 Manager, Tessa Caton presented at the Australian Family Therapies Conference on how RAMHP supports the needs of rural families • 215 Community Events were attended by RAMHP Coordinators between Jul – Sept 2019 | 3 General RAMHP RAMHP Updates by Data Considerations LINK TRAIN INFORM Program Updates Program Component
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RAMHP Communication Highlights– Jocelyn Johnston and Lauren Dunkley
This quarter saw some exciting developments and partnerships. As well as producing some new video resources the team launched a third series of the ‘Let’s Talk Rural Mental Health’ podcast. We also partnered with Country Women’s Association (CWA) on their “Sconversations” campaign which was very positively received. One of the main aspects of the campaign was handing out a RAMHP eNewsletters CWA scone recipe card with our How Are You Going? poster on the RAMHP released one eNewsletters during this period. other side. The other successful partnership was with a production company called 'Being Here' who produced a 6-part documentary series The August/September edition, 'Let's Talk' about suicide prevention was on youth mental health. delivered to 1131 recipients and had a 40.5% open rate. This edition focused on tools and resources community could access to help prevent suicide and the Conversations Matter resource was the most clicked Let's Talk Rural Mental Health – Podcast -Series 3 link. Click here to view the August/September eNewsletter. The team was delighted to work with journalist and producer Kia Handley to produce a third series of the award winning Let's Talk Rural Website Mental Health podcast. During this quarter the RAMHP website received 4,782 website The links to each podcast episode in series 3 are as follows: sessions (+21.59%) The average website session was 2:26 mins. Episode 1 – Carer’s Mental Health Episode 2 – First responder wellbeing The top 5 pages were as follows: Episode 3 – Low prevalence mental illnesses 1. Homepage – 2,999 views Episode 4 - Alcohol and Other Drugs 2. Downloadable Resources – 783 views Episode 5 – Masculinity and Mental Health 3 Find a RAMHP Coordinator – 713views Episode 6 - Homelessness 4. About Us: Meet the Team – 459 views 5. About Us – 437 views Lived Experience Videos Lived Experience videos: During August, RAMHP filmed three lived experience videos with the production team from Nick Wood Creative. The videos will be used in RAMHP training programs and will also feature| 4 on the upcoming RAMHP men’s mental health website. Two of the videos were filmed in and around Orange, while the third was filmed in Broken Hill. The videos will be launched in November. General RAMHP RAMHP Updates by Data Considerations LINK TRAIN INFORM Program Updates Program Component
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RAMHP Communication Highlights– Jocelyn Johnston and Events Lauren Dunkley RUOK? and World Suicide Prevention Day Planning day The Common Thread project – During this quarter, the CRRMH This quarter Communications Coordinators Lauren Dunkley and Jocie became an official partner with The Common Thread a six -part web Johnston attended a planning day to discuss planning for this year’s digital series produced by Darius Davas and his production team “Being World Suicide Prevention Day and RUOK? Day. The meeting was Here” The powerful series aims to reduce stigma and spark an open and hosted by Suicide Prevention Australia, and communications and media positive discussion around youth mental health in Australia. The series representatives from across the mental health sector provided an explores challenges faced by young Australians in a variety of settings, update on key initiatives and discussed ways of working together. including rural areas, cities, coastal communities and tropical northern Australia, and features a diversity of experiences including Indigenous Australians, refugees, farmers, white-collar workers and members of the LGBTIQ community. You can click on each episode below. The Common Thread – Intro The Common Thread – Coastal The Common Thread – Country The Common Thread – Outback The Common Thread – City The Common Thread – Top End .
As part of this partnership we also received an exclusive interview with RAMHP Manager Tessa Caton which you can watch here: here.
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RAMHP Communication Highlights– Jocelyn Johnston and Muswellbrook Free Outdoor Family Movie Night Lauren Dunkley Sarah Green and Lauren Dunkley, with the support of an Aurizon Community Giving Grant, hosted an outdoor movie night on 27 August at the Muswellbrook Raceclub. The purpose of the night RUOK? Day was to give families in Muswellbrook and surrounding drought- RAMHP Coordinator Phil Worrad attended a community event with other affected communities with a free night out. The movie, meals, local service provides in the Orange community on RUOK? Day to popcorn and magician were all provided free to the audience. 190 provide information to the community and share the RUOK? Day message. Back at the Centre the CRRMH team was treated to a muffin adults and children attended the event and enjoyed the screening and cuppa by the University of Newcastle. of How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World.
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Media Highlights Award winning podcast shines spotlight on homelessness and other Media coverage of RAMHP, the CRRMH and key initiatives was very rural mental health issues positive in Q3. Our partnership with CWA on the ‘Sconeversations’ Tuesday, August 6, 2019 campaign provided wide spread media attention with RAMHP Manager CRRMH partners with 'The Common Thread' to inspire conversations Tessa Caton being a spokesperson. Other topics were the MumsFest in about rural youth mental health Orange, the launch of the Let’s Talk Podcast series, drought support Monday, July 8, 2019 across NSW, the TheMHS Award for the Glove Box Guide, World Suicide Prevention Day, RUOK? Day and the Orange Declaration. The team also worked with RAMHP Coordinator Judy Carmody to This quarter the team sent out the following media releases: develop content for a regular monthly column in the Yass Tribune. The following three issues were published in July, August and September. Orange Declaration identifies ten solutions for action to improve rural mental health outcomes • July – Caring for our carers Tuesday, September 24, 2019 • August – Looking after our homeless Working together to prevent suicide - 10 myths that need to be • September – Talking to someone about suicide dispelled Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Glove Box Guide to Mental Health wins top Australasian award in Some examples of key media activity are presented in Table 1 on the mental health following page. Please note this is a sample only. The full list for July – Wednesday, August 28, 2019 September can be seen in Appendix A of the CRRMH Quarterly RAMHP appoints new Coordinator based in Mudgee Report. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Verily helps Nyngan carers get and give support Friday, September 13, 2019 Verily helps Molong carers get and give support Friday, September 13, 2019 RAMHP hosts free movie night in Muswellbrook Friday, September 13, 2019 RAMHP appoints new Coordinator based in Mudgee Tuesday, August 6, 2019 RAMHP provides mental health support at AgQuip Field Days |Tuesday, 7 August 6, 2019 General RAMHP RAMHP Updates by Data Considerations LINK TRAIN INFORM Program Updates Program Component
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Table 1: Overview of Media Interactions (note this is a sample only)
Date Media Topic Spokesperson Link Outlet
2.07.2019 South Coast Register Shoalhaven G’Day Mate RAMHP Coordinator Alison www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/6 men’s get together Tye 253596/next-shoalhaven-gday-mate- mens-get-together-barbecue-july-3/
3.07.2019 Northern Daily Leader Drought mental wellness RAMHP Coordinator Sarah www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/6 forum at Farrer Green 252725/forum-to-keep-mental-health- issues-front-of-mind-in-drought/
5.07.2019 Rural and Remote Health Journal: Reorientation of the Authors of the paper www.rrh.org.au/journal/early_abstract/52 Rural Adversity Mental 17 Health Program: the value of a program logic model 11.07.2019 ABC South East Radio Women in Dairy Breakfast RAMHP Coordinator Jennie No link Keioskie
15.07.2019 ABC Rural Radio Drought and Mudgee small RAMHP Coordinator Di Gill No link field days
17.07.2019 ABC Breakfast TV Drought and mental health RAMHP Coordinator Camila No Link (National) Kenny
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Date Media Topic Spokesperson Link Outlet 24.07.2019 The Australian Mental Health and Q Fever RAMHP https://www.crrmh.com.au/content/uploads/Me Manager Tessa dia-Article_Farmers-in-drought-stricken-areas-are- Caton dying-from-Q-fever-a-rural-leader-has- claimed_The-Australian_24-July-2019.pdf 25.07.2019 NBN News Professionals shining a light on RAMHP www.nbnnews.com.au/2019/07/25/professionals mental health as drought Coordinator -shining-a-light-on-mental-health-as-drought- worsens Kate Arndell worsens/ 5.08.2019 Town and Country New Lets Talk Podcast RAMHP www.townandcountrymagazine.com.au/story/63 Magazine Manager Tessa 10936/rural-mental-health-in-podcasts-spotlight/ Caton 9.08.2019 ABC Sydney Radio Drought and support available RAMHP www.abc.net.au/radio/sydney/programs/focus/fo (Focus) Coordinator cus/11380154 Camilla Kenny 14.08.2019 The Mudgee Guardian New RAMHP Coordinator in RAMHP www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/6323075/a- Mudgee Coordinator welcome-boost-for-mudgee-region-mental- Cassie health-services/ Mastrone 20.08.2019 Northern Daily Leader RAMHP at Ag Quip RAMHP On file Coordinator Letitia Cross
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Date Media Topic Spokesperson Link Outlet 22.08.2019 Orange City Life Mums Fest RAMHP and Di Gill www.orangecitylife.com.au/home/2019/8/22/mu mentioned ms-looking-forward-to-having-a-beautiful-night- together
25.08.2019 Crookwell Gazette Coping with stress: ‘You RAMHP Coordinator www.crookwellgazette.com.au/story/6341245/c Can’t manage the Judy Carmody oping-with-stress-you-cant-manage-the- unknown’ unknown/
26.08.2019 Tenterfield Star Start a ‘Sconeversation RAMHP Manager https://www.tenterfieldstar.com.au/story/63482 about women’s mental Tessa Caton 48/start-a-sconversation-about-womens- health mental-health/
27.08.2019 The Land Video: We’re off and RAMHP Coordinator www.farmweekly.com.au/story/6339570/off- running for mental health Letitia Cross and-running-for-good-mental-health-at-agquip/ campaign launched at AgQuip
9.09.2019 Glen Innes Examiner GLENRAC fit farmer event RAMHP Coordinator www.gleninnesexaminer.com.au/story/6375587 to help agricultural battle Matt Milne /fit-farmers-up-for-fierce-fight-falconer/ with drought
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RAMHP Social Media – Lauren Dunkley
The following table provides an overview of the key statistics for RAMHP’s Facebook page.
Table 2: Overview of RAMHP’s Facebook Page Statistics, Jul. – Sept. 2019
Statistic Impact
244 new likes were achieved during this period, bringing the total • Number of likes increased by 14.7% number of likes to 1,661
Post Publishing this quarter was 146 • This quarter featured posts on the rebranding of the How Are You Going? Poster, TheMHS Award win, and RAMHPs attendance at the NSW Farmers Annual Conference.
Engagement with posts: • Total engagements were down by 7.9% − Reactions 4244 • Posts that attracted high engagement included 'History of the Wiradjuri' posted during NAIDOC week, a video − Comments 421 interview from program manager Tessa Caton, and a video − Shares 646 of Kate Arndell's presentation to the NSW Farmers Annual Conference. − Link Clicks 431
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RAMHP Social Media – Lauren Dunkley
The following table provides an overview of the key statistics for RAMHP’s Twitter page.
Table 3: Overview of RAMHP’s Twitter Statistics, Jul - Sept. 2019
Statistic Impact
42 (+9%) new followers were achieved during this period, bringing • RAMHP’s Twitter audience continues to increase the total number to 511
Post Publishing this quarter was 30 during this period • Publishing frequency increased by 150% this quarter
30 Tweets during this period: − @mentions 68 • Engagement has decreased by 4.8% this quarter. − Replies 4 − Retweets 40 − Tweet Likes 82 − Retweet with comment 8
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RAMHP Social Media – Lauren Dunkley
The following table provides an overview of the key statistics for RAMHP’s Instagram page.
Table 4: Overview of RAMHP’s Instagram Statistics, Jul - Sept. 2019
Statistic Impact
105 new followers (+59.3%) were achieved during this period, • RAMHP’s reach on social media continues to grow bringing the total to 282.
Post Publishing this quarter was 26 during this period • Publishing frequency has been reliably consistent throughout the period for the newly launched Instagram account.
Engagement with 26 posts: − Likes 603 • Engagement decreased by 1.1% during this period. − Comments 10 − Saves 9 − Impressions 7972
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Overview of Social Media July – Sept 2019 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) In the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 the team embarked on a social media campaign which promoted this year's theme "shining a light on suicide prevention" by dispelling some common myths about suicide. Each day for ten days a different myth was addressed to raise awareness and encourage conversation. This culminated on WSPD with the CRRMH team celebrating the day with a special morning team and further promoting the campaign.
Rebranding of How Are You Going? Poster The new design of the How Are you Going? Poster was launched and shared widely on social media.
Tessa Caton provides RAMHP Overview Tessa gave an overview of what makes RAMHP different and impactful in rural NSW.
NAIDOC Week During NAIDOC week RAMHP posted information about the Wiradjuri people, the traditional owners of the land RAMHP head office is situated.
Sconversations RAMHP partnered with the Country Womens' Association to launch a Sconversations initiative, aimed at encouraging people to catch-up and check-in with each other over a cup of tea and scone.
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Data Considerations
This Report 3 represents the third period of data collected using the RAMHP App in 2019. There are a number of considerations which must be taken into account when interpreting the results of this Report. These include:
• Annual leave taken by RAMHP Coordinators during the reporting period may impact on their data presented in the Report.
• The correctness of data from the RAMHP App relies on the accurate data entry of the RAMHP Coordinators.
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How Many People Were Linked?
Chart 1: Number of Links Jan. – Sep. 2019, by Linkage Type
130 156
140
422 469
Number of Links Number of 310
Jan - Mar 2019 Apr - Jun 2019 Jul - Sep 2019 Quarter
Linked someone to services/resources to help someone else Linked someone to services/resources for themselves
• From July – September 2019, 599 people were linked to mental • The majority of links (n=469, 78%) were people seeking health support services or resources by RAMHP Coordinators. This assistance for themselves. indicates a steady increase in links since the start of the year.
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How Did Linking Take Place?
Chart 2: Proportion of Links Jul. – Sept. 2019, by Method of Linkage • During July – September 2019, the largest number of links took place when RAMHP Coordinators attended community events 8% (n=79, 34%). 4% • A considerable proportion of linkages also occurred by 4% providing advice to other professionals (n=42, 18%) and 34% through RAMHP training (n=40, 17%).
15%
18% 17%
I met them at a community event or meeting They attended training I delivered I provided linking advice to a professional in my partnerships/networks Through phone or email contact The ‘person in need’ works for a service in my partnerships/networks The ‘person in need’ was referred from another service Other
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How Did Linking Take Place?
Table 5: Proportion of Links Jul. – Sept. 2019, by Method of Linkage & Local Health District
Hunter New Illawarra How linking took place Far West Mid North Coast Murrumbidgee Nepean Blue Mtns. Northern Southern Sydney Areas Western England Shoalhaven Total
I met them at a community event 52% 40% 0% 0% 57% 0% 29% 22% 100% 25% 34% or meeting
They attended training I delivered 23% 23% 0% 0% 7% 0% 26% 11% 0% 10% 17%
I provided linking advice to a professional in my 6% 9% 50% 17% 14% 0% 12% 50% 0% 17% 18% partnerships/networks
Through phone or email contact 0% 13% 0% 33% 7% 100% 10% 8% 0% 35% 15%
The ‘person in need’ works for a service in my 6% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 2% 4% partnerships/networks
The ‘person in need’ was referred 3% 2% 0% 33% 0% 0% 7% 8% 0% 0% 4% from another service
Other 10% 13% 50% 0% 14% 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 8% TOTAL 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Note: (n=235). 364 cases were not included as they were group links i.e. when a number of people are linked at the same time for a specific issue.
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What Symptoms Or Issues Were RAMHP Coordinators Assisting With?
Chart 3: The Ten Most Frequent Symptoms Identified when Linking, Jul. – Sept. 2019
Grief and loss 65
Pre-existing mental health disorder 70
Symptoms of an emerging mental health disorder 88
Physical health concerns 94
Relationship concerns 114
Disaster or adverse event 116
Work or financial concerns 116
Change in behaviour 173
Drought 302
Stress 351
Number of Times a Symptom is Selected
• The 10 most common issues or symptoms RAMHP Coordinators • The issue drought has remained the second most common issue or assisted with are presented above. More than one issue or symptom symptom RAMHP Coordinators assist with since this measure was can be selected for each person linked (N=1,774). first reported in August 2018. This quarter, drought-related issues were reported in 50% (n=302) of all links. This is the • The most common issue or symptom was stress (n=351). highest proportion of drought-related links since this data was first recorded.
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What Support Or Resources Were Suggested by RAMHP Coordinators?
Chart 4: Number of Times a Type of Support or Resource was Suggested, Jul. – Sept. 2019
Education support services 5 Housing assistance service 5 Legal aid 9 Material or financial assistance service 14 Emergency services 17 Non-Gov MH Team 17 Social support group 20 Alcohol or Other Drug Service 21 Family or relationship service 23 Youth services 23 Carer support service 24 Employment support services 25 Other 27 CMHT 28 Social worker 31 MH Line or Accessline 99 Rural assistance services 112 Other mental health telephone support service 137 Farmgate 173 Website information, online therapy or e-mental health 181 Private specialist 224 I provided strategies 276 Printed information 378 GP 406 Number of Times a Suggestion was Given
• RAMHP Coordinators usually provide more than one type of • Farmgate was added as an option to the RAMHP App in support or resource when they link (N=2,279). December 2018. This will assist with collecting data on the utilisation and activity of LHD Farmgate Counsellors (now • The most common support or resources provided by RAMHP referred to as Drought Support Workers or Farming Family Coordinators were GP (n=406, 18%), printed information Counsellors) funded under the NSW Government Drought (n=378, 17%), and practical strategies (n=276, 12%). Package. There was a considerable increase in links to Farmgate Counsellors this quarter (n=173, 8%).
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Coordinators’ Stories From Those We Help
A physiotherapist concerned about a A man called me after information on how to get client who regularly speaks about suicide work as he is having trouble finding employment contacted me. I encouraged them to off-farm during the drought. He explained his speak to AccessLine for advice. We also long history of mental health problems, and we explored the physios need for debriefing discussed options for employment, financial and self-care. I got a phone call from a men's support and keeping mentally healthy. homelessness shelter. They were having difficulty accessing mental health services. The person of concern had multiple issues. I encouraged them to contact a social worker and/or NGO service provider I spoke to someone who had taken their such as Wellways. neighbours guns away and called emergency services out of concern for them. He wanted to know if he had done the right thing. I suggested I spoke with a colleague who is experiencing that he too could benefit from speaking to a a challenging clinical issue at work. I gave professional to debrief. I talked through the last support, an opportunity for them to talk, and pages of the Glove Box Guide and gave him a A partner agency contacted me for encouraged them to seek professional copy along with a copy of the How Are You information about any nearby supervision and Employee Assistance Going? poster, a Let’s Talk Mental Health gambling counselling services. I Program services. Phone Services sheet, a Let’s Talk Managing provided linkage to the local Stress sheet and a card explaining the other Lifeline gambling and financial services RAMHP offers. counselling team, legal support services and online/telephone supports for gambling concerns.
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How Much Training Was Delivered?
Chart 5: Number of Training Courses Delivered, by Course Type, Chart 6: Number of Training Participants, Jan. – Sept. 2019 Jan. – Sept. 2019
142 3 134 7 4 13 28
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3,705 66 61 1 3,044 5 56
17 Number of Training Courses 1,432 17
31 Number of Training Participants 28 22 10 Jan-Mar 2019 Apr-Jun 2019 Jul-Sep 2019 3 8 Jan-Mar 2019 Apr-Jun 2019 Jul-Sep 2019 Total number of training participants across all training courses Quarter
CSS WSS HISS TT MHFA W&Y VW GTD Total • RAMHP Coordinators delivered training to 3,705 participants this • From July – September 2019, 134 training courses were quarter. This is the highest number of participants since the RAMHP delivered by RAMHP Coordinators. App was first used to report this data in July 2016.
• The most common training courses delivered were Tailored Training • On average each course contained 28 participants. This is the (n=56, 42%), Workplace Support Skills (n=28, 21%), and Mental highest average number of participants recorded, indicating that Health First Aid (n=23, 17%). courses are being well attended.
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Who Did RAMHP Coordinators Train?
Chart 7: Number of Training Courses, Audience Type, Jul. – Sept. 2019
Primary industry 21 • Training courses were predominantly comprised of primary industry (n=21, 16%) and mental health employees Mental health 17 (n=17, 13%).
General Community Members 13
Community group or organisation 13
Other 12 Examples of Organisations Trained
Other Private Business 10 • Dareton Public School Other government or council 8 • Anglican Church Pastoral Care • Diggers Footy Club Youth 8 • Pacific Hope School Physical health (eg medical) 7 • AgTech Conference
Carers 5 • Duffy Elliott Lawyers • Waminda Aboriginal Women's Health Service
Police or emergency services 5 • Mannus Correctional Facility Audience Type Education 3 • Social Futures • Spotless Sports 2 • Life Pharmacy
Disability 2 • New South Wales Rural Fire Service • Department of Planning Industry and Environment Heavy industry 2 • National Charolais Youth Stampede Legal 2 • Active Farmers • Boyce Chartered Accountants Mixed welfare services 1
Housing 1
Aboriginal 1
Employment 1
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What Audiences Were Reached Through Community Events?
Chart 8: Coordinator Attendance at Community Events, by Audience Type, Jul. – Sept. 2019 • RAMHP Coordinators attended a large number of farming (n=78, 36%) and general community (n=76, 35%) events. Farming 78 • General community events included Menindee Rugby League General community 76 Knockout, Dundurrabin Bushfire Community Meeting, Moree Community Connect Day, Goulburn Play and Health Forum, Carpe
Women 12 Diem, Walk 'n' Talk Lithgow and Delungra Community Drought Afternoon.
Aboriginal 9 • RAMHP Coordinators had direct contact with 3,506 visitors at events.
Men 9
Youth 9
Drought agencies 7 AudienceType Professionals 5
Education 3
Service Providers 3
Carers 2
Consumers 1
Elderly 1 | 25 Coordinator Attendance at Community Events If you have any questions regarding the content of this Report, please contact: Tessa Caton Program Manager, RAMHP Ph: 0484 339 996 Email: [email protected]