LIFE Awards - Nominations now invited
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Tasmanian Government has launched the 4th Tasmanian LIFE Awards.
This year, awards will be presented in two categories. The Red Herring Surf Healthy Workplaces Award will recognise workplaceswhich have activities, programmes, policies or supports in place to help enhance workers health and well-being.
The AAMI Healthy Communities Award recognises groups or individuals who have contributed to suicide prevention through their work at a local level.
The awards have been made possible by the partnership between the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Steering Committee, Suicide Prevention Australia, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Health and Ageing, and two commercial business sponsors – AAMI and Red Herring Surf.
The winners in each category will be presented with a $1,000 cheque and a plaque by the Minister of Health and Human Services Hon. Lara Giddings in early December 2008.
The awards close on 7 November 2008. Organisations or individuals can find out more information about putting forward a nomination by calling Mental Health Services on (03) 6230 7780 or e-mailing mhadmin@dhhs.tas.gov.au