❓ Question regarding suicide prevention awareness and training programs funded by the WA suicide prevention strategy, specifically asking about program content, approval processes, and funding in the South West region. The answer clarifies the funding mechanism and review process.
AnsweredQoN 4076Legislative Council
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I refer to the suicide prevention public awareness and training programs being funded by the suicide prevention strategy funding, and I ask: (a) what do the awareness and training programs tell people to do if they suspect or know a colleague, family member or friend is at risk of suiciding; (b) are the programs being funded from the strategy, approved by the Government; (c) if yes to (b), who in Government reviews and approves the programs; and (d) what suicide prevention programs were funded in the South West region in 2015-2016, please identify the program, the provider and the cost of the program?
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Answered
10 May 2016
Responded by
Minister for Planning representing the Minister for Mental Health
Response time
34 days
The response pertains to the Suicide Prevention Small Grants program (the Small Grants), which opened in March 2016 with a focus on suicide prevention training.
(a) The training programs to be funded through the Small Grants provide a range of different strategies and techniques for discussing suicide and taking action with a colleague, family member or friend they believe to be at risk. These strategies and techniques vary between programs, and are based strongly in evidence and best practice both nationally and internationally.
(b) At this time, the State Government does not formally approve the use of any specific suicide prevention training programs. Each training program under the Small Grants is considered on an individual basis for funding, dependent on their evidence-base and need within the community.
(c) Each small grant application is reviewed by the Mental Health Commission at the point of evaluation for awarding of the grants.
(d) Not applicable - the Small Grants round closed 31 March 2016, with successful applicants expected to be notified early May 2016.
(a) The training programs to be funded through the Small Grants provide a range of different strategies and techniques for discussing suicide and taking action with a colleague, family member or friend they believe to be at risk. These strategies and techniques vary between programs, and are based strongly in evidence and best practice both nationally and internationally.
(b) At this time, the State Government does not formally approve the use of any specific suicide prevention training programs. Each training program under the Small Grants is considered on an individual basis for funding, dependent on their evidence-base and need within the community.
(c) Each small grant application is reviewed by the Mental Health Commission at the point of evaluation for awarding of the grants.
(d) Not applicable - the Small Grants round closed 31 March 2016, with successful applicants expected to be notified early May 2016.
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