Male suicide: Men’s mental health research reveals extent of problem
Groundbreaking new research shows Australia’s male suicide epidemic is worse than previously thought, with at-risk behaviour among blokes up to three times higher than current estimates indicate. Mental health organisation Beyond Blue has released a world-first study investigating ambulance call-outs to men experiencing acute mental health issues, self-harm and suicidal instances.
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NDIS Information

Getting ready for the NDIS – a FREE information session on 24 July in Brighton for people with a mental illness and those who support them
Alfred Health Carer Services invites people with a mental illness and those who support them to attend this session to help you better understand the NDIS, how to prepare to transition to the NDIS and build confidence within the new disability system.
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FREE information sessions in June in Caulfield:  Are You Making the Most of the NDIS?
The City of Glen Eira together with Carer’s Victoria will be running NDIS Information Sessions for participants and/or carers. The topics include: How are you managing?; Working on the Challenges: Preparing for Review.
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https://mailchi.mp/cf4d49bf8d95/friday-extra-20-july-3028529?e=564ff7bf1a