For Suicide Prevention Coordinators, targeted activity requires targeted support

February 26, 2025
Black Dog Institute

As the Suicide Prevention Regional Response Coordinator for the Hunter New England and Central Coast (HNECC) Primary Health Network (PHN), Francesca Groves is leading a series of suicide prevention activities designed to meet the needs of her local region.

Francesca is one of the regional suicide prevention coordinators situated within Australia’s 31 PHNs. Since the 2022/23 budget, these roles have been funded through the Australian Government’s Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention (TRSIP) initiative. They’re currently set to continue until 2026.

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