The Hunter Institute of Mental Health has today launched a Conversations Matter resource that provides information for health professionals to guide safe and appropriate discussions about suicide with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Read More
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- Launch: Resource for health professionals when discussing suicide with CALD communities
- Hunter Institute and Mates in Construction workplace training
- R U OK? Day and World Suicide Prevention Day 2015
- Conversations Matter featured nationally at key mental health and suicide prevention conferences
- National Close the Gap Day
- Conversations Matter December e-newsletter available now
- Conversations Matter to all communities across Australia
- Conversations Matter and beyondblue 'Have the Conversation' for World Mental Health Day
- Conversations Matter featured in Glove Box Guide to Mental Health
- Hunter Institute of Mental Health Director named one of Australia's most influential women
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Launch: Resource for health professionals when discussing suicide with CALD communities
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Hunter Institute and Mates in Construction workplace training
Monday, November 30, 2015
Staff from the Hunter Institute of Mental Health will provide training on workplace suicide prevention for the Mates in Construction (MiC) executive team this week. Read More
Conversations Matter featured nationally at key mental health and suicide prevention conferences
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Hunter Institute of Mental Health staff have been busy the past few months, highlighting the importance of discussing suicide in communities, at a number of high-profile national conferences. Read More
National Close the Gap Day
Thursday, March 19, 2015
On National Close the Gap Day, the Conversations Matter team at the Hunter Institute of Mental Health reflect on the health and wellbeing of Australia’s First People and its commitment to closing the gap through all aspects of the project’s development. Read More
Conversations Matter December e-newsletter available now
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Conversations Matter to all communities across Australia
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Conversations Matter Read More
Conversations Matter and beyondblue 'Have the Conversation' for World Mental Health Day
Friday, October 10, 2014
Today the Hunter Institute of Mental Health and Conversations Matter team welcome a new national initiative called ‘Have the Conversation’ launched by beyondblue to guide Australians on how to approach someone they think may be struggling with depression or anxiety, and how to talk to someone about how you are feeling. Read More
Conversations Matter featured in Glove Box Guide to Mental Health
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
Released in time for Mental Health Month (NSW) and Mental Health Week, Conversations Matter is featured in the 2014 Glove Box Guide to Mental Health released this month. Read More


The Conversations Matter December e-newsletter was recently sent out to all subscribers.