1. Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (Tomorrow’s Indigenous Men)
MomenTIM
(Tomorrow’s Indigenous Men)
Regional Coordinator
Charles Jia

2. Department of Health published in 2013
NATIONAL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER SUICIDE PREVENTION STRATEGY
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide: origins, trends and incidence
Department of Health published in 2013
Suicide (males)
Age Group (highest)
Deaths per 100,000 population
Indigenous
25 to 29 years
90.8 suicides
Non Indigenous
35 to 39 years
25.4 suicides
To start with, the picture looks like this
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy published these findings in a report back in 2013.
The highest age-specific rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide was among males between 25 and 29 years of age (90.8 deaths per 100,000 population), four times the rate for non-Indigenous males.
For the non-Indigenous population, the highest rate of suicide occurred among males between 35 and 39 years of age (25.4 deaths per 100,000).
NATIONAL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER SUICIDE PREVENTION STRATEGY
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide: origins, trends and incidence
Department of Health published in 2013

3. NATIONAL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER SUICIDE PREVENTION STRATEGY
Self-Harm
Indigenous
Non Indigenous
3.5 per 1,000
1.4 per 1,000
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy published these findings in a report back in 2013.
NATIONAL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER SUICIDE PREVENTION STRATEGY
Self-Harm
Hospitalisation for non-fatal intentional self-harm.
In , the rate of hospitalisation for non-fatal intentional self-harm was higher for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (3.5 per 1000) compared to non-Indigenous people (1.4 per 1000) (SCRGSP, 2011: 7.68)
These statistics are really alarming. I am sure that any of you who have a close connection to a friend or family member who was lost to suicide or someone who has attempted suicide, will understand or maybe not understand the impact this has had on you, respective families or the community at large. When suicide happens we are generally left feeling very numb.
Loss of human life by suicide sucks. The loss of life by suicide by a young person really, really hurts.
We live in a world that is evolving extremely fast. Our technology ensures we have the ability to stay connected and informed about a whole lot of stuff, more so than ever before.

4. TIM - Tomorrow’s Indigenous Men
MomenTIM
Mo – Movember
Men – 12 to 25 year old Men
TIM - Tomorrow’s Indigenous Men
Amidst all of this information, we are still bewildered, why someone so young would take their own life. More opportunities to learn, to work, to grow, to stay connected, etc . etc. etc.
Just February this year, 7 suicides occurred in Mount Isa. All were Indigenous people. 7 in one month. For me this is not acceptable.
In 2014, the Institute applied for project funding from the Movember Foundation to explore what can be done to begin working with young Indigenous males, their well-being and the services that we had a relationship with to improve their service delivery with these men, in mind.

5. Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
Program funded by Movember Foundation Australia
To work with 12 to 25 year old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men
Project sites are Wellington NSW, Deception Bay and Mount Isa
IUIH established partnerships with Aboriginal Medical Services in the 3 locations to manage MomenTIM, locally.

6. Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
MomenTIM aims to:
Engage with young Indigenous males aged 12 to 25 years. (TVC 1)

7. Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
MomenTIM aims to:
De-stigmatize Mental Health for these young fellas. (TVC 2)

8. Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
MomenTIM aims to:
Build their self esteem and confidence to take control of their health and well-being

9. Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
MomenTIM aims to:
Ensure structures, procedures, clinical pathways and environments are inclusive for this group. (TVC 3)

10. Wellington/Dubbo Our Locations
Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service - Program Facilitator - Jay Forrester
Gidgee Healing in Mount Isa- Program Facilitator – Ken Leon
Moreton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service – Program Facilitator – Deon Bird

11. Cultural Connections
Identity
Being a Man
Leadership
Role Models
Relationships
Health and Fitness
Deadly Choices
Social Emotional Well Being

12. A Whole of Community Initiative
Partnerships
Networks
Support
Management
Advice
Monitoring
Involvement
Contribution

13. Regional Coordinator Provide support to:
Regional Site and Project Facilitators
Community Coalitions
Regional Service’s Clinical Process
MomenTIM Regional Program Development
Marketing Campaign and Incentive Program
Research and Evaluation

14. Project Status To date: AMS engagement
Research Team engagement – University of Queensland
Regional Facilitators
Community Engagement and Promotional Work
Marketing Campaign – Commenced in July 2016
Local Workshops and Activities
Brisbane Gathering 2016

15. Sustaining and Improving the Lives of
our
Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men