The Next Step Australia
Richie Welch & Dr Simon Tyler
Category
Mental Health
Type of Service/s
Psychology, Counselling, Activities Based Counselling, Life Coaching, Breathwork, Meditation, Holistic Counselling, Psychotherapy, Support Groups
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Location:
SA (South Australia)
All of South Australia
Cost Estimation:
FREE - $4,500
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Biography:
The Next Step Australia, founded and directed by Dr Simon Tyler (PhD and Registered Psychologist) and Mr Richie Welch (Mental Health & Wellbeing Advisor, Dipolma in Counselling), is a community focused registered not-for-profit charity created as the result of lived experience of suicide bereavement and behaviours. The Next Step Australia provides support and pathways to better enable the community, particularly men who are at greatest risk of suicide death, to seek support for mental health and suicidal challenges through peer-to-peer support.
In 2022, 3,249 Australians took their lives, with 8.6 Australians dying every day by suicide these numbers a more than double the national road toll.
Suicide outcomes have significant socio-economic impacts, and each outcome is reported to impact 135 people, including family members, work colleagues, friends and first responders at the time of death. In Australia, as in many western countries, the majority of suicide outcomes are males. In 2022 men accounted for over 75% of suicide deaths with seven men dying by suicide every day. While not discounting the impact that suicide and suicidal behaviours can have on women and other communities, there is a significant issue regarding men and suicidal behaviour that requires focus.
There are a range of factors that are suggested to drive this disparity, including a lack of awareness within the community of the issue of male suicide, including the prevalence of deaths by suicide for the male population, what drives these outcomes and how to best receive support when in suicidal crisis. Additionally, research has suggested that stigma regarding suicide, suicidal behaviours and mental health for men which limits engagement with support services that may assist in time of need, is also apparent and requires reduction to mitigate men from taking their lives.
By engaging with the community in an open an interactive setting The Next Step Australia aims to educate though creating awareness of the issue, what may drive its presence, signs to look out for that someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts and how best to access and engage in support services as needed, which will allow for increased understanding and prevention/intervention opportunities early in men's suicide trajectories.
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The Next Step Australia regularly provides presentations to business and organisations, as well as community events to create awareness and reduce stigma around suicide and mental health challenges. The Next Step Australia also funds community members to engage in mental health and suicide prevention training so they can support others during times of need.
The Next Step Australia will also provide support to families post-suicide outcome to help make the grieving process a little easier, the best way we can.
The Next Step Australia uses and provides Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), which is an evidence base & research back workshop (40 years of research). ASIST is a comprehensive two-day workshop designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills to intervene and provide support to individuals at risk of suicide. The training program focuses on enhancing participants' ability to recognise warning signs, engage in open and honest conversations about suicide, and connect individuals in crisis with appropriate resources and support services.
ASIST utilises a practical, hands-on approach to learning, incorporating interactive discussions, role-playing exercises, and real-life scenarios to enhance participants' understanding and confidence in intervening effectively in suicide situations. The program is widely recognised for its evidence-based approach and has been proven to significantly increase participants' knowledge, skills, and confidence in suicide intervention. By The Next Step Australia delivering this training we are able to aid the community in preventing suicide by having multiple individuals available in various settings to offer evidence-based support for mental health and suicidal challenges when they arise.
Through this practical approach of community engagement, delivery of evidence based training and sharing of direct lived experiences The Next Step Australia reduces stigma for men experiencing suicidal trajectories and mental health challenges, encouraging this vulnerable population to seek help when needed and normalise accessing services in times of crisis.
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