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Suicide support in schools
UNE expertise in suicide postvention and education is being employed to support high school communities struggling with loss and grief throughout Australia.
The power of partnerships
Collaboration is at the very heart of Manna Institute’s efforts to improve mental health throughout rural and regional Australia.
Suicide bereavement – when and how to help
Navigating the emotional turmoil and grief that follows the death of a loved one to suicide is extremely challenging.
Mental health innovations hidden in budget
Manna Institute 2023 Budget response
Participant recruitment
Developing ‘Best Practice Guidelines for Youth Suicide Prevention in Rural Australian Communities’
Pedalling a positive message
Darren's Break the Cycle ride
Country universities champion local charity research
President of the Kilkivan District Community Care group (KDCCG), Rosie Fitzgerald. Picture by KDCCG.
Grow your own mental health support
A “grow your own” mental health strategy being explored by Manna Institute could help rural and regional communities meet pressing workforce shortfalls – and a growing number of vulnerable people.
Mental health in the regions becomes fresh focus for CQU First Nations researcher
Dr Vicki Pascoe hopes to make a difference in regional mental health through her work with the Manna Institute.
Vital voices boost Manna’s governance
The depth of expertise and knowledge within Manna Institute has been bolstered with the appointment of five new representatives to senior governance roles.
Regions in focus for $3.66m mental health initiative
From left: Dr Ratika Kumar, Associate Professor Christian Swann, Dr Eric Brymer
A year of growth
As 2022 draws to a close, we pause to reflect on a year of profound growth and learning, of new partnerships and exciting projects, the likes of which have never been seen before.