The sessions aim to understand the needs, issues, strengths, and opportunities of suicide prevention in the Torres and Cape region and capture the opinions, experiences, and input of all stakeholders. The workshops will be facilitated by Beacon Strategies with support from local agencies.
Four tailored focus groups will be held to capture the valuable feedback and thoughts of lived experience representatives, community members, sector professionals, and Hospital and Health Staff in the Torres and Cape region. For event details, see below.
Focus group for lived experience representatives (individuals and families)
This meeting will be specifically tailored for lived experience representatives - anyone who has been directly impacted by suicide, whether they are an individual person or family members.
Date: Tuesday 31 May 2022
Time: 2pm-4pm
Venue: NPA Regional Council Conference Room - New Mapoon, 180 Adidi Street, Bamaga
To learn more, download the flyer.
To register to attend, click here.
Can’t make it?
Individuals who are unable to attend but would still like to share their thoughts can complete an online survey by clicking here.
Staff working in the Health and Hospital Service setting
This meeting will be specifically tailored for Health and Hospital Service Staff: anyone who works directly for the Torres and Cape HHs as well as service staff that are regularly accessing HHS services.
Date: Tuesday 31 May 2022
Time: 10am-12pm
Venue: Bamaga Hospital Boardroom, 82 Sagaukaz Street, Bamaga
To learn more, download the flyer.
To register to attend, click here.
Can’t make it?
Individuals who are unable to attend but would still like to share their thoughts can complete an online survey by clicking here.
Sector stakeholder professionals
This meeting will be a specifically tailored for sector stakeholders: anyone who holds a paid role working in health, human services, and government.
Date: Wednesday 1 June 2022
Time: 1pm-3pm
Venue: NPA Regional Council Conference Room - New Mapoon, 180 Adidi Street, Bamaga
To learn more, download the flyer.
To register to attend, click here.
Can’t make it?
Individuals who are unable to attend but would still like to share their thoughts can complete an online survey by clicking here.
Community members
This meeting will be a specifically tailored for community members - anyone who has an interest in preventing suicide in the local community including people associated with sporting clubs, churches, community groups, and more.
Date: Wednesday 1 June 2022
Time: 9apm-11am
Venue: NPA Regional Council Conference Room - New Mapoon, 180 Adidi Street, Bamaga
To learn more, download the flyer.
To register to attend, click here.
Can’t make it?
Individuals who are unable to attend but would still like to share their thoughts can complete an online survey by clicking here.
For more information about this project, visit www.torresandcapespcap.com.au
If talking or reading about suicide brings up thoughts that are troubling, you can find quality resources and by visiting the Head to Health website: www.headtohealth.gov.au
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 or visit your nearest hospital emergency.