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RURAL ADVERSITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (RAMHP) QUARTERLY UPDATE APRIL – JUNE 2021
RAMHP Quarterly Update Report, April – June 2021
RAMHP Quarterly Update Report: April – June 2021
This report is intended to provide an update for our key stakeholders on the work being undertaken by the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program
(RAMHP). It is intended that this report will be emailed to key stakeholders and also available on the Program’s website and that of the Centre for
Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH). Please email comments or questions to: ramhp@newcastle.edu.au.
Table of Contents
Section Page Number
General RAMHP Program Updates 3
Data Considerations 16
RAMHP Updates by Program Component
LINK 17
TRAIN 23
INFORM 25
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The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program – Rachel Murray & Tara Phelps
RAMHP Program Updates
• 705 people were linked by our RAMHP Coordinators between April- June.
This is a 73% increase from last quarter, showing positive community Staff Updates
impact via the on-ground team as communities and organisations got back to Jeff Fuller (Acting RAMHP Program Manager) completed his
increased face to face initiatives.. contract with RAMHP at the end of June and moved into a
• 131 training sessions were conducted with a total of 2781 participants. This casual contract with the CRRMH Research Team. Big thank
included 7 online sessions. you to Jeff for all your hard work, and we wish you all the best.
• The Be Gentle on Yourself wellbeing events with RAMHP ambassador,
Melinda Schneider was a true success with all four events selling out. We We also welcomed RAMHP Coordinator Beth Holroyd (HNE
also received great feedback from the 267 participants showing promise for LHD) to the team in April.
the multi-faceted positive impact of executing similar state-wide community
engagement activities.
• RAMHP continued their partnership with UNSW- Rural Clinical Schools and
Country Universities Centre, where training and support was provided to staff
and students. Q2 2021 Report Highlights
• In response to a shark attack, RAMHP partnered with NALAG in creating two
new resources on trauma and grief. RAMHP Coordinator, Matthew Milne
• 705 People Linked to Care between Apr – Jun 2021
also had his abstract accepted into the Rural and Remote Mental Health
Symposium regarding the work he is doing within the community following
• 131 Training Courses were delivered to 2781
the fatality; Addressing community mental wellbeing after shark fatality: An
participants between Apr – Jun 2021
enhanced approach.
• RAMHP partnered with WorkSafe NSW for the delivery of Women in
• 161 Community Events were attended by RAMHP
Agriculture Workplace Health & Safety Lunch & Learn sessions, during June.
Coordinators between Apr – Jun 2021
• The triannual Face-to-Face was held at the CRRMH in May with all 20
RAMHP Coordinators in attendance. Coordinator’s wellbeing and shared
knowledge was a big focus during the event with a number of peer lead
sessions, and a team building activity.
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RAMHP Community Engagement Highlights – Compiled by the CRRMH Community Engagement team
'Be Gentle on Yourself' wellbeing events with RAMHP Ambassador Melinda
Schneider
"so very valuable in so many ways"
"Thank you RAMHP. Well done Melinda. Your presentation
was so open, honest & encouraging. Please BGOY & breathe,
always.."
"One lady come up to me after the event and said
she wanted the team to know that this was delivered
perfectly, it is so important to have those conversations
about mental ill health and the information was delivered in
a way that portrayed the importance of looking after
ourselves without being confronting. Well done to all
This quarter saw the planning and roll out of a major pilot project,‘Be Gentle On Yourself' involved." [Tracey Doherty, MC of Casino event]
which was a series of wellbeing sessions with RAMHP Ambassador, Country music
singer Melinda Schneider. "So grateful to the local team at RAMHP for bringing you to
Dubbo Melinda! You are an inspiration!"
The events were held in four communities: Wagga Wagga, Goulburn, Dubbo, Casino in
June. The session in Glen Innes was postponed due to the unfolding COVID –19 "A wonderful morning, all the speakers were
restrictions. Over 267 people attended the four events which were sold out. Numbers very informative and your story Melinda was
were capped due to venue capacity and waiting lists were created due to high demand. heart wrenching. Your songs and voice are amazing!"
As part of the format, local RAMHP Coordinators facilitated an engaging session on
wellbeing and self-care using an app called Mentimeter. Melinda shared her own lived
experience including songs she had written about being 'gentle on yourself.' Feedback
surveys have been sent out and feedback has been extremely positive. As part of the
project, we will be compiling an evaluation summary. Here is a little snapshot of what
people had to say about the events.
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New Let's Talk fact sheets – Grief and Trauma
Two new resources have been developed in consultation with
the National Association for Loss and Grief (NALAG). These
resources address trauma and grief and outline how people Update on Community Engagement projects- Take
can understand and cope with these experiences. Initially Time and Podcast Series 5
developed by Maitland-based Coordinator Matt Milne, these
fact sheets are a useful addition to our resource toolkit. While project plans have been developed for these
projects, their delivery has been paused due to funding
uncertainty and limited staffing capacity. We hope to
revisit these projects as soon as possible.
A special “Best of Let’s Talk” is planned for delivery in
Mental Health Month if new funding contract is
granted.
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RAMHP Online Connections – Compiled by Ashleigh Middleton
Table 1: Website Analytics 1st April – 30th June 2021
Website RAMHP You Got This Mate RAMHP eNewsletter
Link https://www.ramhp.com.au/ https://yougotthismate.com.au/ RAMHP released 1
eNewsletter during this
Website 5,872 (-11%) 2,367 (+41%) period.
Sessions
Top 5 1. Homepage – 2,422 views 1. Homepage – 1,677 views The April/May edition,
Pages 2. Downloadable Resources – 489 views 2. Podcast – Men's Mental Health – 661 Let’s Talk: the power of
3. Find a Coordinator – 483 views views lived experience, was
4. Online & Phone support – 470 views 3. Podcast – AOD – 218 views delivered to 2,400
5. Quick Quiz – 407 views 4. HYG Quiz – 206 views recipients and had an
5. Take Action – 100 views open rate of 27%
New Blog: Why didn't they ask for help? By Letitia -
Additions Cross, RAMHP Coordinator, Moree
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RAMHP Media and Social Media Highlights – Compiled by Jocelyn Johnston and Ashleigh Middleton
Social Media Campaigns
• Promotion of You Got This Mate continued this quarter, with
content developed across Facebook, Twitter and Google
Display. This promotion reached 89,948 men and resulted
in 755 referrals to the website. Media Releases
• Promotion of Take Time continued this quarter with Angus' story
featuring on our channels, reaching 16,601 people and resulting This quarter the team also sent out the following media releases:
in 507 clicks to read his full story. Peta's story was • Free wellbeing session in Casino with Melinda Schneider
also featured, reaching 19,327 people with 547 clicks to read Tuesday, June 6, 2021
her full story. • Free wellbeing session in Dubbo with Melinda Schneider
• Our wellbeing events with Ambassador Melinda Schneider Thursday, May 20, 2021
were advertised through a social media campaign on Facebook. • Free wellbeing session in Goulburn
The campaign generated significant interest in the events, with Thursday, May 20, 2021
all locations being sold out. • Free wellbeing session in Wagga Wagga with Melinda
Schneider
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
• Coping with extreme weather conditions
Monday, April 12, 2021
Editorial was also sent to the Northern Daily Leader
and the Daily Liberal about Men's Health Week.
Note: Examples of key media activity are presented in Table 1 on the following page. Please note this is a sample only. The full list for
April – June 2021 can be seen in Appendix 6 of the CRRMH Quarterly Report.
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RAMHP Media Highlights – Compiled by Jocelyn Johnston
Table 2: Overview of media Interactions (continued) - note this is a sample only.
Date Media Outlet Topic Spokesperson Link
6.04.2021 Forbes Advocate CWA reflects on drought support RAMHP Coordinator Di Gill https://transition.meltwater.com/paywall/r
quoted edirect/XSwTKhzy248fGs1BTy4oxi9y1H4
April South Coast Guide RAMHPs tips on having a RAMHP provided editorial https://specialpubs.austcommunitymedia.c
conversation om.au/e-mags/2021/bpq/0326_01/ (Page
16)
8.04.2021 Norther Carers need looking after too RAMHP mentioned https://www.northernriversreview.com.au/
Rivers Review story/7201941/carers-need-looking-after-
too/?cs=20185
19.04.2021 ABC New Self-care and mental RAMPH Coordinator Matt Audio not available
England North health and wellbeing Milne interviewed
West
21.04.2021 Moree Champion Check mental health following a RAMHP Matt Milne https://www.moreechampion.com.au/stor
natural disaster quoted y/7217534/floodwaters-passed-but-
emotions-may-be-overwhelming/
11.05.2021 The Farmer Mag Fitness for mental health of farmers RAMHP Program Manager https://thefarmermagazine.com.au/fitness-
Tessa Caton quoted for-mental-health-of-farmers/
15.05.2021 ABC Country Be Gentle On Yourself wellness RAMHP Ambassador Audio not available
Note this is a sample only – see Appendix A of the CRRMH April – June 2021 Quarterly Report for a full list
plus 40 ABC sessions with Melinda Schneider Melinda Schneider
outlets across the interviewed
country
Note this is a sample only – see Appendix A of the CRRMH April – June 2021 Quarterly Report for a full list
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RAMHP Media Highlights – Compiled by Jocelyn Johnston
Table 2: Overview of media Interactions (continued)
Date Media Outlet Topic Spokesperson Link
18.05.202 The Daily Liberal Melinda Schneider to RAMHP Coordinator https://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/7257233/lear
1 visit Dubbo for free Camilla Herbig ning-to-take-care-of-love-and-be-gentle-on-yourself/
RAMHP wellness session quoted
18.05.202 The Irrigator A networking event for female RAMHP A networking event for female farmers heads to
1 farmers heads to Leeton | The Coordinator Faith Leeton | The Irrigator | Leeton, NSW
Irrigator | Leeton, NSW Rogers quoted
21.05.202 The Daily Advertiser Be Gentle On RAMHP https://transition.meltwater.com/paywall/redirect/RY
1 Yourself workshop in Wagga Coordinator Aimee dtdOxY0Tkw6L2nsFtzUyMIEcg
Makeham
interviewed
23.05.202 Northern Loomberah Lunch a RAMHP https://transition.meltwater.com/paywall/redirect/glj
1 Daily Leader huge success as more than Coordinator Kate 5pyuQAN7dydnlNKNbnOhX5Jw
100 locals attend event for Arndell quoted
mental health
28.05.202 Great Lakes Wellbeing Awareness Day RAMHP mentioned Wellbeing awareness day | Great Lakes Advocate
1 Advocate | Forster, NSW
28.05.202 Manning River Times Information session to be held RAMHP https://transition.meltwater.com/paywall/redirect/TP
1 at Forster Surf Club Coordinator Matt ZyVict10jrsTlDHw7GStOmh-c
Milne quoted
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Table 2: Overview of media Interactions (continued)
Date Media Outlet Topic Spokesperson Link
31.05.2021 ABC New COVID, isolation and impact on RAMHP Audio not available
England North mental health Coordinator Matthew
West Milne interviewed
31.05.2021 2RE Radio , ABC Shark event hosted by RAMH, DPI RAMHP mentioned Audio not available
Coffs Coast FM, and Surf Life Saving NSW
ABC Mid North
Coast, ABC North
Coast
1.06.2021 Gilgandra Weekly FREE RAMHP Wellbeing session RAMHP On file
Dubbo Coordinator Camilla
Herbig quoted
1.06.2021 Northern Tamworth agents selling association RAMHP Coordinator Kate No link
Daily Leader mental health project Arndell mentioned
2.06.2021 Oberon Review Blue Tree Project toa RAMHP Coordinator Sonia https://transition.meltwater.com/paywall/r
raise awareness of suicide, Cox mentioned edirect/IMh2d8g_if6bukgHaMI8iiKJSYo
mental health
7.06.2021 Mirage News, Council's Bushfire Recovery RAMHP mentioned https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/coun
The National and Disaster Support for cil-s-bushfire-recovery-and-disaster-
Tribune Businesses Recognised in Major support-for-businesses-recognised-in-
State Awards major-state-awards/
Note this is a sample only – see Appendix A of the CRRMH April – June 2021 Quarterly Report for a full list
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Table 2: Overview of media Interactions (continued)
Date Media Outlet Topic Spokesperson Link
7.06.2021 ABC New Tough Enough Campaign RAMHP Audio not available
England North in Tamworth with RAMHP Coordinator Kate
West and Livestock selling agents Arndell mentioned
15.06.2021 Western Interagency | Rural RAMHP provided - https://www.westernadvocate.com.au/s
Advocate Adversity Mental Health Program Men's Health Week tory/7297330/interagency-heres-a-
healthy-tip-for-those-distracted-men/
15.06.2021 Daily Liberal You Got This Mate helps RAMHP – men's https://transition.meltwater.com/paywa
rural men reach their best health week and You ll/redirect/ZUdHU78MyRhkOcEDXHIL5Yc
possible mental health Got This Mate q6y8
16.06.2021 The Courier Are you Tough Enough RAMHP No link
Coordinator Letitia Cross
quoted
16.06.2021 2BS FM Effectiveness of RAMHP – men’s RAMHP Audio not available
health week Coordinator Matthew
Milne interviewed
17.06.2021 Dubbo Photo Be Gentle On Yourself event with RAMHP PressReader.com - Your favorite
News Melinda Schneider - Melinda's Ambassador Melinda newspapers and magazines.
wise words of life Schneider interviewed
Note this is a sample only – see Appendix A of the CRRMH April – June 2021 Quarterly Report for a full list
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RAMHP Social Media – Ashleigh Middleton
The following table provides an overview of the key statistics for RAMHP’s Facebook page.
Table 3: Overview of RAMHP’s Facebook Page Statistics, Apr – Jun 2021
Statistic Impact
139 new page likes were achieved during this period, Number of page likes increased by 4.5% over this quarter
bringing the total number of likes to 3,384
There were 41 posts published this quarter Publishing frequency decreased by 5% this quarter as compared with the previous
(January – March 2021) quarter. This decrease was an expected impact due to
staffing changes within the RAMHP management team as well as the CRRMH
(Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health) leading into the period.
There were 15,947 post engagements this quarter Total engagements increased by 79% this quarter, as compared to the previous
(January – March 2021) quarter. This is consistent with the increase in paid
campaigns during the quarter.
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RAMHP Social Media – Ashleigh Middleton and Lucy McEvoy
The following table provides an overview of the key statistics for RAMHP’s Twitter page.
Table 4: Overview of RAMHP’s Twitter Page Statistics, Apr – Jun 2021
Statistic Impact
11 new followers were achieved during this period, bringing Number of followers increased by 1% this quarter
the total number to 730
There were 17 tweets published this quarter Publishing frequency increased by 6% this quarter as compared with the previous
(January – March 2021) quarter.
There were 198 post engagements this quarter Total engagements decreased by 14% this quarter as compared with the January –
March 2021 period, which is consistent with a significant reduction in paid
campaigns during the quarter
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RAMHP Social Media – Ashleigh Middleton
The following table provides an overview of the key statistics for RAMHP’s Instagram page.
Table 5: Overview of RAMHP’s Instagram Page Statistics, Apr – Jun 2021
Statistic Impact
36 new followers were achieved during this period, bringing Number of followers increased by 5% this quarter
the total to 751
There were 5 posts published this quarter Publishing frequency decreased by 69% this quarter as compared with the previous
(January – March 2021) quarter. This decrease was an expected impact due to
staffing changes within the RAMHP management team as well as the CRRMH
(Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health) leading into the period.
There were 55 post engagements this quarter Total post engagements decreased by 81% this quarter as compared with the Jan –
Mar 2021 period.
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RAMHP Social Media – Ashleigh Middleton
The following table provides an overview of the key statistics for RAMHP’s LinkedIn page.
Table 6: Overview of RAMHP’s LinkedIn Page Statistics, Apr – Jun 2021
Statistic Impact
26 new followers were achieved during this period, bringing Number of followers increased by 2% this quarter
the total to 190
There were 14 posts published this quarter Publishing frequency decreased this quarter. This decrease was an expected impact
due to staffing changes within the RAMHP management team as well as the
CRRMH (Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health) leading into the period.
There were 115 post engagements this quarter Total post engagements increased by 20% this quarter as compared with the Jan –
Mar 2021 period
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Data Considerations
RAMHP Data and Evaluation – Corinna West and Nic Powell
The following pages in this report represent the data collected for Q2 2021 (April – June 2021) using the RAMHP App. There are a
number of considerations which must be taken into account when interpreting the results of this data. These include:
• Annual/personal leave taken by RAMHP Coordinators as well as vacant RAMHP Coordinator positions during the reporting period
may impact on their data presented in the Report. During this reporting period we had one Coordinator position vacant for the month
of April (Hunter New England) and one Coordinator on extended leave (Western).
• Population size and demography differs considerably in each of the LHDs covered by RAMHP Coordinators. RAMHP
Coordinators tailor their activities to cater to the priorities within their LHD. This must be taken into consideration when interpreting
the LHD comparative data.
• RAMHP data are collected by 20 different coordinators who may record their activities differently based on their background,
expertise and understanding.
• RAMHP Data and Evaluations Manager position has been vacant since March 2021, which allows for potential variations in the
methodology/analysis of the data by the acting Data Analysts which may impact the data presented in the Report as compared with
previous quarters.
Note: The data for the Q4 2020 and Q1 2021 periods has been updated in the respective reports, due to additional data being reported
by the RAMHP Coordinators for these periods.
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LINK: How Many People Were Linked?
Chart 1: Number of Links Apr – Jun 2021, by Linkage Type
Number of Links 263
180
123 137 163
452 141
280 279
130
Jul - Sep 2020 Oct - Dec 2020 Jan - Mar 2021 Apr - Jun 2021
Quarter
Unspecified reason for linking/Multi-link
Linked someone to services/resources to help someone else
Linked someone to services/resources for themselves
Note: The category ‘Unspecified’ was added to the Jan – Mar 2021 period to cover individuals who preferred not to identify who they were seeking assistance for.
• From April – June 2021, 705 people were linked to mental • Most links (n=279, 40%) were people linked to
health support services or resources by RAMHP services/resources for themselves.
Coordinators. This is an increase of 73% compared to the
previous January – March 2021 quarter..
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LINK: How Did Linking Take Place?
Chart 2: Proportion of Links Apr – Jun 2021, by Method of Linkage
1%1%
14% At RAMHP training
16%
At a disaster related community event or meeting (e.g. drought, fire)
7% At another type of community event or meeting
0%
Direct contact with the person in the community (e.g. on the street, by chance)
9%
Through an organisation in RAMHP's network
Referral to RAMHP coordinator
19% Via Zoom or other conference platform
By phone or email contact with a community member
17%
At a community organisation or other service
15% Other
Note: (n=444). 30 cases were not included as they were group links i.e. when a number of people are linked at the same time for a specific issue.
• During April – June 2021, the largest number of links took • A considerable proportion of linkages also occurred through
place at another type of community event or meeting an organisation in RAMHP’s network (n=76, 17%), as well
between RAMHP Coordinators and a member of the as via phone or email contact with a community member
community (n=85, 19%). (n=72, 16%).
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LINK: How Did Linking Take Place
Table 7: Proportion of Links Apr – Jun 2021, by Method of Linkage & Local Health District
Hunter New Illawarra Mid North Nepean/Blue
How linking took place Far West Murrumbidgee Northern Southern Western Total
England Shoalhaven Coast Mountains
At RAMHP training 24% 14% 0% 13% 7% 0% 14% 16% 9% 14%
At a disaster related community event or meeting
4% 9% 0% 13% 0% 0% 6% 13% 0% 7%
(e.g. drought, fire)
At another type of community event or meeting 9% 19% 25% 0% 43% 40% 11% 33% 22% 19%
Direct contact with the person in the community (e.g.
27% 21% 25% 13% 7% 0% 12% 8% 9% 15%
on the street, by chance)
Through an organisation in RAMHP's network 13% 6% 0% 13% 14% 0% 26% 18% 29% 17%
Referral to RAMHP coordinator 0% 8% 25% 0% 0% 60% 12% 1% 24% 9%
Via Zoom or other conference platform 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
By phone or email contact with a community member 18% 22% 13% 50% 7% 0% 19% 13% 0% 16%
At a community organisation or other service 4% 1% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Other 0% 0% 0% 0% 21% 0% 0% 0% 7% 1%
TOTAL 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Note: (n=444). 30 cases were not included as they were group links i.e. when a number of people are linked at the same time for a specific issue.
Note: Total percentages vary slightly due to rounding errors within the data.
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LINK: What Symptoms or Issues Were RAMHP Coordinators Assisting With?
Chart 3: Symptoms and Issues Identified when Linking, Apr – Jun 2021
The issues or symptoms RAMHP Coordinators
assisted with are presented in chart 3 (left). More
than one issue or symptom can be selected for each
person linked (N=927).
The top 5 most common symptoms or issues
identified during linking were:
1. Symptoms of an emerging health disorder
(n=105).
2. Relationship concerns (n=102)
3. Disclosed, known or suspected pre-existing
mental health disorder (n=98)
4. Bereavement (n=71)
5. Social disconnection (n=62)
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LINK: What Support or Resources Were Suggested by RAMHP Coordinators?
Chart 4: Number of Times a Type of Support or Resource was Suggested, Apr – Jun 2021
RAMHP Coordinators
often provide more
than one type of
support or resource
when they link
assistance
(N=769).
service
Rural
The 3 most common
Other social support or resources
support
Aboriginal service or
provided by RAMHP
community group
service
Coordinators were:
Charitable
Housing
support
assist. 1. I provided
service strategies (n=245)
Education
Care
Dom. Viol.
Disability
2. Website
services
Other RAMHP Other
services
Support
related
/ NDIS
worker or Service
specific Elderly information, app,
Child protective
RAMHP related
training MH service online therapy or
Other e-mental health
services
counselling
Fire online or (n=173)
Emergency
support/
Drought
support print
Services
resources 3. Printed
or self care
Suicide strategy
information
related (n=125)
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LINK: Coordinators’ Stories From Those We Help
A woman who lost her home in the fires and An individual presented who described a
has moved to a new area was feeling very long history of suicidal thoughts and a
isolated and not connected to the new diagnosis of bipolar disorder. They had
community, stating feeling of life being in recently started on new medication and
limbo. I encouraged her to access bushfire believe the side effects are too severe and
supports in new area and linked her to are thinking of ceasing medication.
my Bushfire recovery contacts. I encouraged him to speak to his GP before
stopping.
I linked a man with a history of
mental health problems including
substance abuse to a local men's
group for support.
I worked with a woman who lost her home and
livestock in the fires. She had attempted various A farmer explaining the mental toll on loss
supports with little success. We landed on of crops due to the mouse plague was
exploring equine therapy and I personally linked to the local farmgate counsellor for
connected her with a local therapist (with the I consulted with an older woman further assistance.
woman's permission) resulting in weekly video who is unable to see her children
check ins. or grandchildren as they are all
overseas. I helped her to
normalised these feelings and
explored ways of remaining
connected.
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TRAIN: How Much Training Was Delivered?
Chart 5: Number of Training Courses Delivered, by Course Type, Chart 6: Number of Training Participants, Apr – Jun 2021
Apr – Jun 2021
Number of training courses
Number of Training Participants
32
11 37
19
35
20
17
45 16
36 15
9 2,781
30
7
28 25
15
9 20 1,732
15 16 8 1,584
6
1,213
Jul-Sep 20 Oct-Dec 20 Jan-Mar 21 Apr-Jun 21
Quarter
Community Support Skills Workplace Support Skills
Jul-Sep 20 Oct-Dec 20 Jan-Mar 21 Apr-Jun 21
Heavy Industry Support Skills Tailored Training
MHFA Wellbeing & You
Volunteer Wellbeing Short presentation
• From April – June 2021, 131 training courses were • RAMHP Coordinators delivered mental health training to 2781
delivered by RAMHP Coordinators. While this is an increase of participants this quarter. This is a substantial increase on previous
58% compared to the Jan – Mar 2021 quarter, it is consistent with quarters. The significant rise in the number of training participants
the two previous quarters (Jul-Sep 2020 and Oct-Dec 2020). is due to an increase in the average number of participants per
course (21 participants) compared with the previous
• The most common training courses delivered were Short
3 quarters.
Presentations (n=37, 28%) and Tailored Training (n=30, 23%).
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Data Considerations LINK TRAIN INFORM
Program Updates Program Component
TRAIN: Who Did RAMHP Coordinators Train?
Chart 7: Number of Training Courses, Audience Type, Apr – Jun 2021
• Training courses were predominantly directed
General community members 24 towards General Community Members (n=24, 18%)
and Other Government (n=19, 15%).
Other government 19
• Examples of health workers who participated in
Primary industry 17 training between Apr-Jun 2021 include Bloomfield
Hospital Allied Health Managers, Orange Hospital,
Community group or organisation 15
PHN Members, NNSW LHD Managers, Lismore
Carers 8 Women’s Health Resource Centre, Marathon Health,
Bellingen and Dorrigo Suicide Prevention Committee
Physical health (eg medical) 7
Local council 7 Examples of Organisations Trained:
Audience Type
Sports club or group 6
• Department of Communities and Justice
Other private business 5 • UNSW Rural Clinical School
• TAFE NSW
Other 5
• LiveBetter
Youth 3 • Lithgow Council
• Bathurst Regional Council
Volunteers 3 • AgriAustralis
Education 3 • Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
• Commonwealth Bank
Community managed organisation 3 • Landcare
• Community Corrections
Aboriginal 3
Mental health staff 2
University students 1
Number of Training Courses
| 24 Rural Adversity Mental Health Program Quarterly Report: April - June 2021General RAMHP RAMHP Updates by
Data Considerations LINK TRAIN INFORM
Program Updates Program Component
INFORM: Which Audiences Were Reached Through Community Events?
Chart 8: Coordinator Attendance at Community Events, by Audience Type, Apr – Jun 2021
General Community 48 • RAMHP Coordinators attended 161 Community Events between
Apr – Jun 2021. This is an increase of 44% as compared with the
Farming (not disaster related) 38 previous Jan – Mar 2021 quarter.
Fire Related 16
• Most community events attended by RAMHP Coordinators were for
Women 13 General Community (n=48, 30%) or Farming (not disaster
related) (n=38, 24%).
Flood Related 12
• RAMHP Coordinators had direct contact with 2,477 visitors at events.
Drought Related 7
Audience Type
• Farming (not disaster) Related events included:
Other 6 • Farmers Safe Load Workshops
• Working dogs training days
Aboriginal people 5
• Women in Agriculture Lunch and Learns
Men 5
• Fire Related events included:
Sport 3 • Creative Resilience Project, Jerangle
• Writing for Resilience, Numeralla
Education 2 • Exploring 10 Years Beyond Bushfires Support, Ulladulla
• Community Development in Action, Bega
Internal LHD Event 2
• Flood Related events included:
Carers 1 • Pappinbarra Flood Recovery
• PMHC Flood Recovery Mobile Van (e.g. Beechwood,
Local Council Event 1
Laurieton, Byabarra, Rollands Plains, North Shore)
Youth
• Macleay Valley Flood Recovery
1
• Flood Recovery Pyree.
Coordinator Attendance at Community Events
| 25 Rural Adversity Mental Health Program Quarterly Report: April - June 2021If you have any questions regarding the content of this report, please contact:
Tara Phelps
Team Leader, RAMHP
Ph: (02) 63 63 8407
Email: tara.phelps@newcastle.edu.auYou can also read
