Australasian Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health

The Australasian Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (ACRRMH) is the trading name of Rural and Remote Mental Health Ltd, a not-for-profit public company, limited by guarantee with deductible gift recipient status. The ACRRMH arose out of the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health Queensland which came into being in 2006 after widespread consultation with academic, service, community, indigenous, consumer and carer groups and other interested parties. The ACRRMH's charter draws focus on the three major population sectors in rural and remote Australia - the mining and resources sector, the agricultural sector and Indigenous Australia. The ACRRMH champions proactive and preventative initiatives for rural and remote communities. The Centre demonstrates a commitment to practical outcomes by focusing on early intervention, the identification of problems on the horizon and the prevention of them where possible. Where problems cannot be prevented, the Centre focuses on the delivery of integrated solutions and recovery mechanisms - delivered in association with our partners and allies. By gathering information to ensure a deep understanding of factors that influence rural and remote communities, the Centre builds integrated prevention services and programs to achieve sustainable, resilient and healthier outcomes for all who live and work in rural and remote Australia.