Organisations in Farrer can now apply for grants to help reduce suicide in their communities.
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The federal government has increased funding to reduce Australia's suicide rates through the $114 million National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program.
Out of that, $64.5 million has been set aside for at-risk populations (which include young people, men, LGBTIQA+ people, veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those living in rural or remote communities).
Farrer MP Sussan Ley said the last two years had been "a particularly difficult time for many people in my electorate, with COVID-19 taking an extra toll on their mental health and wellbeing".
"There are many organisations in Farrer which have stepped up and have been working tirelessly to support those who are struggling, and I encourage these organisations to apply for this grant opportunity," she said.
David Coleman, the Prime Minister's assistant minister for mental health and suicide prevention, has called for applications that focus on communities disproportionately impacted by suicide.
"We know that men are three times more likely than women to take their life, but less likely to access mental health support,"
"We also know people in rural and remote Australia have a much higher rate of suicide than people living in our lager cities."
The National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support grant applications are open from now until January 28, 2022. For details visit grants.gov.au.
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