Tasmanian LiFE Awards – 2025 Nominee
Innovative Practice and Research LiFE Award
The Innovative Practice and Research LiFE Award recognises outstanding contributions in the field of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention through innovative practices and/or research. This award aims to acknowledge research that strengthens our understanding of effective suicide prevention strategies, including those addressing recent events that threaten mental health. It also aims to recognise individuals or groups who have adopted novel and unique approaches to suicide prevention.
Proudly sponsored by Newport and Wildman
The Right Place Central Coast
The Right Place Central Coast combines customer service with community spirit to help connect people with mental health services. The program is run by the community, for the community, to make sure people get the help they need.
The Right Place started in 2024 after consultation with the passionate Central Coast community. After listening to the feedback of hundreds of community members who were concerned about the lack of mental health and suicide prevention information available, The Right Place began training people to provide referrals and support to those in need.
Members of The Right Place act as community referral points for mental health services. With 80 members across the Central Coast, including 12 trained Mental Health First Aiders, there is always someone in the community who can help. The Right Place members know who people should talk to and have a quick reference guide to help provide referrals. As well as supporting their community and improving the lives of those around them, The Right Place members are also able to provide information to people and businesses about training opportunities.
Knowing there is someone who can help gives comfort to people struggling with their mental health. Central Coast residents can be confident there are librarians, electricians, childcare workers, disability support workers, school crossing supervisors, church members, op shop workers, counsellors and more all trained and ready to share information about mental health services.
