The purpose of Suicide Prevention Community Action Planning (SPCAP) is to lead the collaborative development of coordinated community plans for suicide prevention activities across the Northern Queensland region. Together, we help build connections and co-design suicide prevention activities that are trusted, effective and sustainable.
Suicide Prevention Community Action Planning includes and supports those with lived experience to help inform and guide all our plans; while bringing together other key stakeholders working in different sectors such as: Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Education, Family Violence, Local Government, Emergency Services, Commercial, Community and Volunteer Groups across our regions.
The region
We deliver activities and services across the wider Northern Queensland region including:
- Hinchinbrook
- Palm Island
- Townsville
- Burdekin
- Charters Towers
- Richmond
- Flinders
Carmen Delaney
Community Development Coordinator
Northern Queensland Region
“In a nutshell, it’s really sitting down and listening to the different communities, hearing the things that are happening on the ground, and thinking about how we could further strengthen those amazing initiatives.”
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Northern Queensland Region Facebook Page
Follow us on Facebook to connect with Carmen, all our partners and community members from all walks of life, in real time. It’s a friendly space to see what we are up to and gain inspiration, share your events and ideas, and find more about the right supports for your communities.
🌍Happy World Social Work Day 2025! 🌍![]()
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We celebrate the dedication and commitment of social workers and social care professionals across the globe - past, present, and up and coming through study pathways - especially our Superhero Social Workers here in Northern Queensland. Your tireless efforts in mental health, wellbeing, and suicide prevention make a lasting impact on individuals and communities alike.![]()
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The theme for 2025 - ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing,’ highlights the critical importance of respecting and caring for people of all ages to enhance wellbeing. By fostering connections between generations, we build stronger, more resilient communities that can face challenges together. The theme also encourages the empowerment of younger generations to ‘find new solutions to today’s challenges’. ![]()
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Social Workers help bridge these generational gaps with compassion, care and commitment; bringing hope, heart and healing where it’s often needed most. We are incredibly appreciative of the work and the positive impact on our communities. 🙏💙![]()
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Thank you for your continued dedication and care! 💙![]()
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To find out more about this year’s theme, please visit: www.ifsw.org/social-work-action/world-social-work-day/world-social-work-day-2025/ ![]()
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#ThankYou #SocialWorkers #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #NorthernQueensland #Healing #Hope #WorldSocialWorkDay #StrengtheningSolidarity #EnduringWellbeing #CommunityCare #NQPHN #SPCAP #Wellways
Medicare Mental Health Centres provide a welcoming place where you can access free and confidential mental health supports.![]()
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Medicare Mental Health Centres offer:![]()
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* Immediate mental health support for people in distress![]()
* Short-term mental health and wellbeing support![]()
* Service navigation and helpful, relevant information![]()
* Connection and referral for ongoing support. ![]()
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health.gov.au/medicare-mental-health-centres ![]()
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Townsville Medicare Mental Health Centre is located at 32 Walker St, City; open 7 days a week:![]()
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Monday 10 am-8:30 pm![]()
Tuesday 10 am-8.30 pm![]()
Wednesday 10 am-8:30 pm![]()
Thursday 10 am-8:30 pm![]()
Friday 10 am-8:30 pm![]()
Saturday 12 pm-8:30 pm![]()
Sunday 12 pm-8:30 pm
We touched base with some of our NQ attendees at the Roses in the Ocean 2025 Lived Experience of Suicide Summit in Brisbane. Before heading home, at the airport, we asked Barb, Mel, Leith & Jason their ‘one big take away to share… ![]()
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A reminder in the necessity of taking time after heavy moments and days to debrief, re-gather and breathe in doing something you love to refill your cup. ![]()
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#conversations #youarenotalone #courageovercomfort #spcap #wellways #NQPHN #LivedExperience #qmhc
Your local supports
Connect with suicide prevention services and groups in our area to keep doing what needs to be done for those who are in crisis, better support each other, and keep growing this community together.
The Oasis Townsville
The Oasis Townsville is the Homebase for the veteran community in Townsville. Veterans and their families and friends utilise our community centre to meet, participate in activities of collective interest, find a friendly ear to answer any question about integrating into the Townsville Community or relax and have a quiet coffee, use the free internet or read a book.
Lifeline QLD
In Queensland we deliver our 13 11 14 Lifeline Crisis Support Line, available 24/7, through 10 Lifeline centres – providing confidential suicide prevention services with a non-judgmental and compassionate listening ear. We also offer text messages, and online chat services 24/7.
StandBy Support After Suicide
The StandBy program is focused on supporting anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including:
- Individuals
- Families
- Friends
- Witnesses
- First Responders
- Service Providers
Thirrili
To provide crucial and timely support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the acknowledgement of shared, collective, continuous ancestral connections, by drawing on cultural ways of knowing, being, and doing. To achieve this purpose, we:
- Support communities in the aftermath of suicide or other fatal critical incidents
- Work collectively with communities to build self-determined lives free from the impacts of suicide
- Inform systems change at all levels
Our local partners
Hear what our Advisory Group members have to say about Suicide Prevention Community Action Planning in these five short videos.
This is an information sharing platform and not a crisis support service
If you or someone you know is in need of immediate help – please call:
Emergency 000, Lifeline 131114, and/or the Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.
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