What we do & Why we do it

For over 10 years now, Rural and Remote Mental Health has been delivering mental health programs and services to people living and working in rural and remote Australia.

We are a non-for-profit public company limited by guarantee with deductible gift recipient status.

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Our three key programs are:

Our program objectives are to:

  • deliver culturally targeted and demonstrably effective prevention programs linked directly to early interventions;
  • raise awareness, reduce mental ill-health stigma and prevent suicides;
  • evaluate and translate the outcomes;
  • educate and train natural helpers and community leaders so as to embed skills and knowledge in these rural and remote communities where access to health and/or mental-health clinicians is either severely limited or non-existent;
  • educate individuals, families and communities with pathways to help.

Rural and remote Australia is marked by unpredictability, isolation, economic and financial uncertainty, incessant change and extreme weather events.

No-one should feel alone and no-one should be left behind.

These challenges can have a serious impact on the mental health of the men and women who live out here. Our communities don’t enjoy the services that urban Australians take for granted.

Rural and Remote Mental Health develops and implements mental health awareness, prevention and intervention programs specifically for rural and remote communities – leaving no-one behind.

Our tailored programs include practical workshops designed to destigmatise mental ill-health and deliver information about mental health, well-being and suicide prevention. We ensure that program knowledge and capability remain embedded at a local level in communities and organisations.

Our work is evidence-based, and follows a Knowledge Translation approach.

Our mental health programs are professionally researched, designed and administered by our team of specialists.

We constantly evaluate our programs to ensure the best and most relevant practice.

“It was deadly. The workshop gave me a whole new perspective on the way we think, issues and techniques to put in place to help myself and others. I would certainly recommend that others do this training.”

Deadly Thinking Community Member

“I feel privileged to have attended this course. The content was excellent and the whole group was really engaged and open. We had a rich time sharing and learning together. Thank you so much!”

Deadly Thinking Community Member

“Breaking down the stigma and raising awareness, “an awakening” for me, and encouraging us to help ourselves.“

Iron Ore Worker, WA

“It inspired me to think about new and innovative ways of raising awareness and preventing mental distress on remote worksites. Since then we have worked with the RRMH team and rolled-out targeted, comprehensive mental health programs which are delivered in an informative yet engaging and humorous manner.”

Manager Health Services, WA

“A fellow worker came to me about his family’s mental health issues and I was able to help.”

Safety Co-ordinator, SA

“The presenters provide a safe and confidential environment for all people, are culturally minded and respectful in acknowledging the people of the land. Thank you for allowing this great experience.”

Deadly Train-the-Trainer Participant

“I really enjoyed the workshops and hopefully will develop a ‘new found’ confidence in conducting presentations in the future! Thanks again for the encouragement, sensitivity and support.”

Deadly Train-the-Trainer Participant

“I appreciated the information, honesty, no bullshit, informal approach and humour.“

Underground Gold Miner, WA

“A tough subject made easier to talk about.”

Underground Copper Miner, SA

“The wide range of knowledge and presenters captured our attention. Anyone can help anyone, even as small as just being there to listen.”

Underground Copper Miner, SA

“Hopefully it [Resource Minds] hits home to the others as much as it did with me, so we’re all on board, helping each-other.”

Underground Gold Miner, SA

“Gets you thinking about your own lifestyle and brings issues out into the open. The informal approach felt like we were having a chat, not in school, but still addressed the important issues.”

Underground Gold Miner, SA

“Everyone was made aware of mental health issues, the foreman, site managers, all of us, no one is left out.”

Underground Miner, SA

“It was an eye-opener to mental health and just how common it really is and how it links to our safety. I didn’t realise.”

Underground Miner, SA

“It was lighthearted and on our level.”

Underground Miner, SA

“I appreciated the straight forward no bullshit delivery and honesty.“

Underground Miner, SA

“Definitely something that should be shown to as many as possible.”

Rural Minds for Resourceful Communities Participant, Roxby Downs

“Well presented in an interactive-safe sharing environment. Helps to break down the stigma.”

Rural Minds for Resourceful Communities Participant, Roxby Downs

“Videos and workbooks were relevant, factual and interesting. Good entry level awareness and education to mental health.”

Rural Minds for Resourceful Communities Participant, Roxby Downs

“Helps me understand how to help when people come to me with their issues.”

Rural Minds for Resourceful Communities Participant, Roxby Downs

“Thank you for the valuable workshop – I feel much more confident about my role as a suicide intervention caregiver.”

Rural Minds Participant, Charleville

“Trainers were fantastic. Very informative and nothing was too hard for them. They made learning easier by breaking down the content to increase confidence, especially in the role plays.”

 

ASIST Participant Dalby

“Very practical training, supportive trainers give you the confidence to learn and apply the skills.”

ASIST Participant Miles

“I expected this workshop to challenge me – and it did, but I feel much more confident in dealing with a suicide situation now. Thank you.”

ASIST Participant, Charleville

“This training was very beneficial to me personally (confronting at times). I had to visit places and thoughts that I had not in the past. Highly recommended.”

ASIST Participant, Charleville

“Absolutely loved it! Very relevant in both personal and professional! Thank you so much!”

ASIST Participant, Charleville

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