THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch, has received funding from the Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) to conduct early suicide prevention training to both community pharmacy staff and members of the public.
The Queensland Branch has partnered with ConNetica to deliver free, early suicide prevention training programs 'Conversations for Life' and 'Stronger Smarter Yarns for Life' in early 2020.
Queensland Branch President Trent Twomey said this initiative provides an integrated training approach that connects both pharmacy staff and members of the public.
"By integrating both community pharmacy staff as well as members of the public, this training promotes community connections and social inclusion whilst reducing stigma related to mental illness," Twomey said.
Between 80,000 and 90,000 people attempt suicide in Australia each year, and more than 3,000 die.
"It is critical that pharmacy staff and the community are confident in engaging in conversations with people at risk for early intervention," he added.
Pharmacy staff and others can register at guild.org.au.
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