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Mental health of first responders in rural Australia

  • Jones, Rikki (UNE Lead Investigator)
  • Sutton, Clare (Co-Investigator)
  • Gayed, Aimee (Co-Investigator)
  • Arena, Andrew (Co-Investigator)
  • Leggs, Lisa (Co-Investigator)
  • Rice, Kylie (Co-Investigator)
  • Usher, Kim (Associate Investigator)
  • Jackson, Debra (Associate Investigator)
  • Ranse, Jamie (Associate Investigator)
  • Charles Sturt University
  • Black Dog Institute
  • University of Sydney
  • Griffith University Queensland

Project Details

Description

Australian rural first responders often experience significant mental health effects because of responding to traumatic emergency situations in the pre-hospital setting. Rural first responders may have different experiences and require different mental health interventions than their metropolitan counterparts. This project will use an iterative Delphi study to explore key issues related to mental health for rural first responders, and/or describe how the experience can be overcome or alleviated.

Funding

Funder: Medical Research Future Fund
Award Value: $344,921
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date1/02/24 → 31/12/25

Collaborative partners

  • Charles Sturt University
  • Black Dog Institute
  • University of Sydney
  • Griffith University Queensland

Keywords

  • Mental Helath
  • First responder
  • Trauma
  • Rural and remote health
  • Mental health promotion
  • Guidelines
  • rural health services

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