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Free downloadable resources for sporting organisations to support members mental health wellbeing.
This etoolkit provides resources for sporting organisations to use in response to a critical incident whilst helping to protect and maintain the mental health and wellbeing of the sport community.
A mental health and wellbeing guide for sporting organisations impacted by a critical incident.
An adaptable mental health and wellbeing response template for sporting organisations to enact the guide when preparing for, or when impacted by a critical incident.
A one-page overview to provide high level summary to support the guide.
General principles for communicating in response to a death or serious injury.
Visual decision-making tool to help decide on the appropriate response to a mental health and wellbeing issue.
An explanation of purpose and use for the communication templates.
6 customisable email templates that can be used to help respond to various stakeholders in response to a critical incident.
1 page document listing some mental health support lines and providers that can be given to members seeking help.
The purpose of this Sport Administrator eToolkit for Mental Health and Wellbeing is to provide State Sporting Association’s (SSA’s), or other sport administrative leaders, with a range of easy to use, informative, and practical online mental health and wellbeing resources. These resources have been developed to support SSA’s and leaders to create an inclusive club culture and environment that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing of all those involved.
A modifiable template to Assist you to quickly share mental health and wellbeing resources with your members. Sending this template to members is an easy way to provide them with an awareness of, and access to, free mental health and wellbeing resources.
Information and examples on responding to angry, abusive, or highly emotional communications.
Examples of mental health initiatives that State Sporting Associations (SSAs) may wish to implement or share with their community.
A modifiable template to support your State Sporting Association (SSA) to easily communicate with member organisations to share the details for them to participate in an SSA led mental health round or other mental health and wellbeing initiative.
Explains how to support your SSA or other sporting organisation to develop and implement a mental health and wellbeing strategy.
A modifiable template to support your State Sporting Association (SSA), clubs or other sporting organisations to implement a mental health and wellbeing strategy as explained in the guide.
A modifiable policy template to support your State Sporting Association (SSA), clubs or other sporting organisations to develop and implement a mental health and wellbeing policy.
A modifiable template to support your State Sporting Association (SSA) to invite members to attend or run a mental health and wellbeing initiative.
Information on the things that your organisation can do to create an inclusive culture.
Practical guidance and examples on safe language, how you can reduce stigma and create a supportive sporting environment through the actions you take and language that you use.
Helpful information on supporting someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
Practical tips to look after your own mental health and wellbeing.
A modifiable email template to assist you to respond to a mental health and wellbeing concern from members using safe language and best practice.
6 printable poster options promoting mental health and wellbeing in a sport that provide links to the resources and support information on the True Sport website.
Practical knowledge of what some of your obligations relating to mental health in a sporting organisation might be, some tips on how to meet these obligations, and how to manage any issues that arise.
High level summary of key information from the UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND SAFETY OBLIGATIONS – Guide
Factsheet to equip you with the knowledge to understand and identify potential mental health and wellbeing issues in yourself or others around you.
Factsheet to equip you with the knowledge to understand and identify potential mental health and wellbeing issues in yourself or others around you.
High level explanation of the role of a Mental Health Champion in sport
1 page document listing some mental health support lines and providers that can be given to members seeking help.
Criteria for sporting organisations to consider when engaging external mental health and wellbeing providers.
Supporting someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Short video on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis relating to suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
Supporting someone experiencing panic attacks
Short video on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis relating to panic attacks
Supporting someone experiencing aggressive behaviour
Short video on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis relating to aggressive behaviour
Supporting someone experiencing psychosis
Short video on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis relating to psychosis
The purpose of this Club and Community eToolkit for Mental Health and Wellbeing is to provide clubs and sporting groups with a range of easy to use, informative, and practical online mental health and wellbeing resources. These resources have been developed to support clubs or sporting groups to create an inclusive culture and environment that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing of all those involved.
Designed to provide you with practical tools to have a supportive dialogue with someone in need.
Examples of mental health initiatives that clubs and sporting groups may wish to implement.
Provides a quick and easy template for clubs and sporting groups to promote their event. The information can be used in an email or adapted for any other digital or social media platform.
Adaptable template to help you develop and implement a mental health and wellbeing policy for your club or sporting group.
Provides information and actions that your club or sporting group can take to create an inclusive culture.
Practical guidance and examples on safe language, how you can reduce stigma and create a supportive sporting environment through the actions you take and language that you use.
Provides some guidance to ensure a safe, inclusive, and relevant session whilst making a lasting positive impact on participants’ mental health and wellbeing.
4 printable posters promoting True Sport resources for support and reducing stigma.
Provides some helpful information on supporting someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
Practical tips to look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Overview of some work health and safety and common law obligations for sporting organisations to understand.
6 printable posters encouraging help seeking behaviour and using resources to support members mental health and wellbeing.
Provides information and examples on responding to angry, abusive, or highly emotional communications.
Advice to equip you with the knowledge to understand and identify potential mental health and wellbeing issues in yourself or others around you.
Supports your club or sporting group to develop and implement a mental health and wellbeing strategy using the template.
Visual display of what a Mental Health Champion does in a club or community environment.
3 printable posters to promote and recruit for the role of a Mental Health Champion.
1 page document listing some mental health support lines and providers that can be given to members seeking help.
Criteria for sporting organisations to consider when engaging external mental health and wellbeing providers.
Supporting someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Short video on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis relating to suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
Supporting someone experiencing panic attacks
Short video on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis relating to panic attacks
Supporting someone experiencing aggressive behaviour
Short video on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis relating to aggressive behaviour
Supporting someone experiencing psychosis
Short video on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis relating to psychosis
Download our True Sport, Mental Health and Wellbeing email signature to use on your emails. Click HERE to download.
Visit the Community Links page for a list of external mental health and wellbeing providers, services and resources.
The information in this publication is general in nature and does not constitute medical, legal or professional advice (including mental health advice). SportWest is not liable to users for any loss resulting from the use of this publication and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information or your reliance on it. SportWest recommends users seek independent advice as necessary. See link to the full SportWest Mental Health Publication disclaimer.
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