Capital Health Network (CHN), the ACT’s PHN is seeking to commission suicide prevention services or initiatives from non-government organizations and community groups within the ACT. This funding is to support a wide variety of initiatives that directly support the local ACT region and communities, to take positive action in reducing the risk of suicide, stigma and promoting social inclusion. These initiatives will be community-led and directed at those experiencing suicidal distress, and who are not currently part of the mental health system, and their families and careers. It is also focused on creating sustainable impacts on the support and wellbeing of this at-risk population.

CHN is inviting applications from potential providers to:

• Build the capacity and capability of the ACT region’s suicide prevention workforce and relevant community members to respond to distress and link people with appropriate supports and services.
• Initiate or adapt suicide prevention activities for at risk cohorts in our community to identify and respond early to distress. This can include various channels including online, telephone, videoconference and face to face to meet community needs.
• Improve care coordination and service pathways for people at risk of suicide ideation, attempted suicide or are bereaved by suicide.
• Facilitate peer support and mentorship programs for people at risk or impacted by suicide.

Important Dates

A briefing session will be held at 3pm Wednesday 13th March – please register your interest via Eventbrite link

Questions and request for information close at 5:00 pm Friday, 22nd March 2024. Questions and requests for information must be submitted in writing to tenders@chnact.org.au.

Additional Information

All applications must be submitted on the Response form as a pdf to tenders@chnact.org.au. Click here to obtain a copy of the tender documentation.

Responses to Questions and requests for information will be provided to all interested applicants who have registered their details via contacting tenders@chnact.org.au. These Q&As will be posted every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon unless otherwise indicated on the tender documentation.

This Approach to Market is funded utilizing Primary Health Network program funding from the Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care.