Year: 2009 Source: Darwin, NT: Department of Health and Families, (March 2009), p.1-26 SIEC No: 20090458

This Action Plan builds on existing initiatives responding to suicide & self-harm & follows the key directions of the 2003 framework. The main objectives of the 2009-2011 plan are to: strengthen wellbeing across the Northern Territory; support initatives that reduce risk factors & promote positive protective factors; improve the ability of services, systems, & support networks to meet the needs of high-risk groups; strengthen effective responses to individuals at particular risk; provide culturally appropriate programs: & build the evidence base, share good practice, & provide education & training.