Do you want to prevent suicide? We do!
When Pro Patria Centre undertook the regional survey of veteran health and wellbeing needs in 2021, we knew things were grim for some and the data survey confirmed that. 60% of respondents said they had though about suicide at some time in the previous 2 years. The responses from first responders were equally concerning.
One thing we do know is that there is hope and where you have hope there are opportunities to seek alternatives and live well.
Pro Patria Centre will begin working with the Black Dog Institute and the Suicide Prevention Capacity Building Program at the end of this month. Being part of this program will help us reach more people and save lives. It is a fully funded program led by the Black Dog Institute and their clinical experience trainers. The Institute is providing training, coaching and ongoing assistance to give our community the tools to implement best practice suicide prevention.
If you want to be part of the solution and volunteer alongside the Pro Patria Centre Team to make a difference, we want you to apply. If you work in a related service and you have the support of your employer, we want you to apply. We know that the PPC support network is not only in Wagga Wagga and the Riverina, so we are inviting our Australia-wide network to apply too.
All of the training sessions for the PPC team will be online via Zoom and the first scheduled dates are:
Module 1&2 (Duration 2.5 hrs) - Thursday 30th March
Module 3 (Duration 2 hrs) - Wednesday 5th May
Time TBC
The program in brief
Positions are limited. You must apply to be part of this exciting and innovative program. Applications close 23 March 2023.
To apply to be part of this program and the ongoing collaboration please apply by email to contact@propatria.com.au .
You should include:
Cover letter explaining your reasons for applying to be part of the project (1 page)
CV. (1 Page)
A letter of support from your employer, if relevant.
“We know that every community faces unique challenges when it comes to suicide prevention. Effective suicide prevention employs a systems approach addressing local needs; it should be based on evidence, include lived and living experience voices and the voices of priority population groups, and be coordinated by local community members working in key sectors such as health, youth groups and public safety.
Navigating and distilling complex data, research and information can be daunting, but our team of Implementation experts are ready to help you find effective, community-led solution”
-The Black Dog Institute
