Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group (MRSPAG) transitional arrangements

Completed
Duration:

August 2022 – September 2023

Funding Amount:

This activity was part of the Macedon Ranges Place-Based Suicide Prevention Trials

Locations

Macedon Ranges

Melbourne Macedon Ranges Yarra Moonee Valley Darebin Maribyrnong Hobsons Bay Wyndham Brimbank Moorabool Melton Hume Merri-bek

Overview

From 2017 to 2022, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) supported the planning and delivery of the Macedon Ranges Place-Based Suicide Prevention Trial to reduce rates of suicide, improve people’s resilience, and improve the wellbeing of their communities.

When the trial ended in June 2022, NWMPHN funded Macedon Ranges Shire Council to employ a local coordinator to support the transition from the trial’s governance arrangements and operational activity to a new local, community-based model run by Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group (MRSPAG).

This support ensured that MRSPAG and participating partners have appropriate structures in place to engage in the planning and delivery of suicide prevention activities and projects for the Macedon Ranges community.

The local coordinator supported the transition to new governance arrangements and embedded best practice operations and processes.

Outcomes

Through this project, local partners continued to engage in the planning and delivery of suicide prevention activities and projects for the Macedon Ranges community through their membership with MRSPAG, ensuring sustainability and continuation of the work and achievements of the Macedon Ranges Place-Based Suicide Prevention Trials.

Services involved