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2016 Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium Program

The 2016 Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium Program is now available to view here: https://dev3.anzmh.asn.au/rrmh/program/16/program16.pdf Mark your calendar with this important event being held 2 – 4 November at Mantra on Salt Beach, Kingscliff, NSW, located less than 15…

Brittany George September 6, 2016 Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium

Minister Ley to Address Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium

There has never been a more exciting time to be involved in rural and remote mental health. Since our last symposium, 5 states and territories have released their mental health plans/strategies and the Commonwealth has committed to local solutions and…

Brittany George May 25, 2016 rural and remote health, Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium, Rural Depression, rural mental health

Government urged to address ‘epidemic’ Indigenous suicide rates in remote Australia

Aboriginal communities across the nation are calling on the Federal Government to urgently address what they describe as an “epidemic” of Indigenous suicides in remote Australia. The crisis is most acute in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia, where…

Brittany George April 28, 2016 Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium, Rural Health

Sugarland performance provides platform for regional students to discuss mental health

Hoping to shed light on mental health issues and Indigenous culture, north Queensland high schools have opened their doors to educational performance arts workshops. Pioneer State High School drama teacher, Sarah Ling, welcomed the workshops into her classroom earlier this…

Brittany George August 26, 2015 Australian Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium, depression, Mental Health, Mental Health Australia, mental health awareness, Mental Illness, rural and remote health, Rural and Remote Mental Health, Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium, Rural Mental Health Conference

Lack of rural mental health services puts youth at risk

Originally Published by The Daily Examiner 12th Aug 2015 RURAL and regional children are struggling to find the right mental health support according to an in depth Federal report into the mental wellbeing of our youth. The Mental Health of…

Brittany George August 5, 2015 Mental Health, Mental Health Commission, rural and remote health, Rural and Remote Mental Health, Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium, Rural Health, suicide, suicide prevention

Rural and Remote Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: An Update on Progress

Mr David Butt, CEO of the National Mental Health Commission, will present an update on the progress in rural and remote mental health and suicide prevention in a Keynote presentation at the 7th Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium. The Symposium will be…

Brittany George July 30, 2015 Rural and Remote Mental Health, Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium

Rural and Remote Mental Health – Innovation and Opportunity

Rural and Remote Mental Health in Australia – Innovation and Opportunity Mental health services in rural and remote Australia have unique challenges compared to metropolitan centres due to distance, remoteness and isolation. These challenges can create barriers to the effective…

Brittany George January 30, 2015 Australian Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium, Mental Health, rural and remote health, Rural and Remote Mental Health, Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium

Tell us where you would like to conference in 2015 (Snapshot Poll)

The 7th Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium values your feedback – tell us where you would like to conference in 2015: [pollone id=”2″] Ballarat, Victoria Where the past, present and future meet. Ballarat gets your heart pulsing and taste-buds dancing…

Brittany George October 8, 2014 farmer mental health, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium

Glove Box Guide to Mental Health

NSW Farmers launch Glove Box Guide to Mental Health NSW Farmers president Fiona Simson has launched a new Glove Box Guide to Mental Health at the association’s head office in St Leonards. “The Glove Box Guide is a great initiative…

Brittany George October 1, 2014 Mental Health, Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium

Incorporating Evidence Based e-Mental Health Resources into Primary Care

The 6th Australian Rural and Remote Mental Health Symposium theme, The Practitioner’s Voice, seeks to give voice to practitioners who are faced with these challenges on a regular basis. Be a part of the discussion by registering for the symposium to be held 12-14…