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Uptake and influence of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project
Description
The objective of this scoping review is to formally evaluate the uptake and influence of ATSISPEP findings, recommendations, and resources to inform PHN commissioning and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide prevention activities across Australia. This review identifies where implementation has been successful and provides solutions to overcome barriers to implementation by directing PHNs and peak Aboriginal bodies to areas where uptake can be increased. It also offers strategies for Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention (CBPATSISP) to support and facilitate PHNs’ implementation and activities related to suicide prevention outlined in ATSISPEP and proposes recommendations to be presented to the Australian Government responsible for ATSISPEP’s funding.
Regions in scope
National
Funding entity
Australian Government
Research/evaluation entity
University of Western Australia and Lowitja Institute (Jessica Knight, Kim Mulholland, Ee Pin Chang and Roz Walker)
