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Gippslanders to become aware of Depression issuesThe Depression Awareness Project is a major action research project..... By Robert Allen - 14th October 2003 - Back to News The Depression Awareness Project is a major action research project, developing, delivering and evaluating an intensive community based approach to increasing community awareness and understanding of depression. The project, to be conducted over 3 years is an initative of the Mental Health Research Institute in collaboration with 'beyond blue:the national depression initative'.
The project in its third phase with the current group of volunteers looking for organisations, community groups and /or other opportunities to present the depression awareness information they have been provided with. If you would be intersted in hosting a forum please contact Brock Bastian at the Mental Health Research Institute on 9389 2610, mobile 0409 160 173 or email bbastian@mhri.edu.au
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