 Links (FarmPoint is not responsible for the content of the websites linked to below. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement.) |
| Agrifood Awareness Australia Limited (AFAA) is an industry initiative, established to increase public awareness of, and encourage informed debate and decision-making about gene technology. |
| Anglicare, in response to the Christian faith, strives to achieve social justice and to provide the opportunity for people in need to reach fullness of life.
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| depressionNet is a comprehensive resource of information, help and support for those living with depression, their families and friends. |
| In response to the tough times country people are experiencing, beyondblue, is working with a range of government and non-government agencies to launch a special National Drought Campaign. The Don't beat about the bush! Campaign aims to increase awareness of depression, show people where they can get help and provide mental health support for communities. |
| Planning for succession is a very important part of managing the farm business. |
| Just Ask is Lifeline's rural mental health information service. It's an Australia-wide service provided by Lifeline South Coast.
Provides information and referral for people with mental health problems, and to friends, relatives and others who want to know how to help. Tells callers about relevant local services, as well as books and web sites. Also provides self-help information sheets on a range of areas.
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| Lifeline is a not-for-profit organisation offering a number of services at both the national and local level. Lifeline’s 13 11 14 service is staffed by trained volunteer telephone counsellors who are ready to take calls 24-hour a day, any day of the week from anywhere in Australia. These volunteers operate from call centres in every state and territory around Australia. |
| Mensheds Australia is a not-for-profit Australian organisation dedicated as the peak body, to resourcing and supporting Men's Sheds. The growing problems with men's health, isolation, loneliness and depression are now looming as major health issues in Australia. Men’s Sheds can play a significant and practical role in addressing these and other men’s issues and at the same time act as a catalyst in stimulating their community's economic activities.
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| The Mental Health Council of Tasmania provides a public voice for people affected by mental illness and the organisations in the community sector that work with them. The Mental Health Council of Tasmania advocate for effective public policy on mental health for the benefit of the Tasmanian community as a whole. |
| Employs trained professional staff to provide counselling to individuals, couples and families to enhance, maintain, or where necessary, manage changes in relationships. Phone 1300 364 277 and you will be automatically directed to the nearest office in your area. |
| Rural Financial Counselling Service Tasmania (RFCS) is a unique statewide service which aims to help primary producers, fishing enterprises and small rural businesses in rural areas who may be experiencing financial hardship and need support. The service can provide an independent financial assessment, information and support for those making the difficult decisions. |
| The Salvation Army program Hope for Life highlights that suicide prevention is everybody's business. The program consists of a national HopeLine (1300 467 354 or 1300 HOPE LINE) for people bereaved through suicide. |
| Women Tasmania has a policy focus on family and community safety, leadership and participation, and women in work and education. It works in partnership with the community sector, government agencies and business to achieve practical improvements in the lives of Tasmanian women. |
| A youth depression awareness campaign. Includes a range of depression and anxiety resources available, including materials developed by beyondblue, fact sheets, a range of other depression and anxiety materials, CDs, e-cards, and related links. |