The Men's Table
The Men's Table supports men to build meaningful social connections through peer-led community gatherings across Queensland. Eight Men’s Tables have been established in Nundah, Toowoomba, Logan, Ipswich, Gympie, Cairns, Townsville and Hervey Bay.
Key activities include:
- establishing local men's groups
- creating safe spaces for connection and conversation
- increasing awareness of men's wellbeing
- strengthening pathways to support.
The initiative helps reduce social isolation and promotes help-seeking among men.
Suicide Prevention for Men and Boys Grant Program
Gold Coast Primary Health Network (PHN), SANE Australia, Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good, Council on the Ageing Queensland and yourtown are funded under this grants program. They include peer support, support for new fathers, First Nations-led initiatives, older men's wellbeing, workplace wellbeing, and community-based support services.
Key activities include:
- strengthening peer support
- improving community connection
- increasing access to support services
- building understanding of suicide prevention.
The program supports tailored responses for men and boys who may be at increased risk of suicide.
Learn more about the Suicide Prevention for Men and Boys grant recipients.
Systemic review of suicide deaths in Queensland
We’re working with the Coroners Court of Queensland to review deaths linked to mental health distress, alcohol and other drug use, and suicidal crisis.
Key activities include:
- reviewing First Nations passings in Queensland (led by the Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention)
- reviewing police shooting deaths involving people experiencing mental health distress, alcohol and other drug crisis, or suicidal crisis
- identifying opportunities for system improvement
- informing future policy, planning and service delivery.
The reviews help build understanding of the systemic factors contributing to these deaths. They also identify opportunities to improve services and support across Queensland.
Resources and training to support older people
The Council on the Ageing Queensland is developing resources and training to support older Queenslanders and the aged-care workforce.
Key activities include:
- health literacy resources
- suicide prevention training
- workforce capability development
- stigma reduction initiatives.
The initiative supports older people and those who work with them to recognise and respond to suicide risk.
Yarns Heal and Talking Heals expansion
The Queensland Council for LGBTI Health delivered this initiative through its 2Spirits program. It provided culturally safe suicide prevention activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities.
Key activities include:
- community conversations
- suicide prevention training
- culturally responsive resources
- wellbeing and healing activities.
The initiative strengthens connection, wellbeing and support within participating communities.
Evidence-based resources for transgender, gender diverse, non-binary and gender questioning young people
Transcend Australia has developed evidence-based resources to support transgender, gender diverse, non-binary and gender questioning young people, as well as their families, carers and professionals in Queensland.
Key activities include:
- co-designing resources with the community
- developing education resources
- creating tailored resources for clinicians
- providing access to information and support.
Supporting a Suicidal Young Person training
The Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning delivered training to Child Safety practitioners across Queensland. It was delivered in partnership with the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety.
Key elements of the training included:
- recognising suicide risk in children and young people
- having conversations about suicide
- developing safety plans
- strengthening referral and support pathways.
The initiative builds practitioner confidence and capability to support young people at risk of suicide.
Young Mum's Wellbeing Program
Sisters Inside is delivering a wellbeing program for young Aboriginal mothers who have had contact with the criminal justice system.
Key activities include:
- providing holistic support
- strengthening wellbeing and social connection
- improving access to services
- supporting young mothers and their families.
The initiative aims to improve wellbeing outcomes for young Aboriginal mothers and their children.