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If you find this survey causes distress and need someone to talk to, call:

Lifeline on 13 11 14
Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467

Download the service navigation resource created by the NT Lived Experience Network to find more avenues of support.

About this survey:

The NT Lived Experience Network is supporting ABC journalist Jacqueline Breen to conduct research for an online article about the support provided during a mental health crisis by NT Police and the trial Darwin Mental Health Co-Response Team (click here for more information).

The purpose of this survey is to hear from individuals in the community who experienced a mental health crisis and interacted with either the Darwin Co-Response Team or NT Police.  Family members or loved ones that have been present during these interactions are also welcome to provide a response with their perspectives.

Responses to this survey may be included in a de-identified way by ABC journalist Jacqueline Breen for the proposed article, and also by the NT Lived Experience Network for future advocacy endeavors related to the experience and needs of Territorians who experience mental health and related issues.

About the trial Co-Response Service:

The Darwin Mental Health Co-Response Team is a trial initiative, funded by the NT Government that commenced in October 2020.  The Co-Response Team consists of a mental health practitioner, paramedic and police officer that are based at the Casuarina Police Station and operate as a mobile team, responding to mental health related crises (refer to the NT Government media release for more information).

Outside of the Darwin region, and in all regions of the NT prior to the trial, the NT Police are primarily responsible for responding to mental health related crises.

Survey design:

Two survey questions are mandatory: Question 1 which indicates that you understand how the information you provide will be used, and Question 2 which identifies your role when completing the survey.  All other survey questions are optional and people are welcome to enter as little or as much information as they choose.  

Responses to this survey will only be presented in a way where the identity of individuals can be protected.

For more information about this survey, contact the NT Lived Experience Network on 0438 022 032 or contact@livedexperiencent.net.

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* 1. Please check the box below to indicate that you understand and agree that the feedback you provide in this survey may be used in a de-identified way by ABC journalist Jacqueline Breen for the proposed article and the NT Lived Experience Network for future advocacy endeavors related to the experience and needs of people in the NT who experience mental health and related issues.

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* 2. Please indicate which best describes your experience when completing this survey:

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* 3. Do you think a service like the Darwin Mental Health Co-Response service is a good idea? Why or why not?

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* 4. Have you (or your loved one) had any positive or difficult experiences with emergency services during a mental health crisis? e.g. with the NT Police.  If so, what happened and how did that affect you?

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* 5. If you (or your loved one) has received support from the Darwin Mental Health Co-response Team, what was that like?

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* 6. In your opinion, what would improve the experience and access to care for individuals who experience mental health crises in the Northern Territory?

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* 7. Please share any other comments that relate to your experience (or that of your loved one), during a mental health crisis that you think are valuable for our research.

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* 8. If you would like someone to contact you about how you can contribute further feedback for this process, please enter your name and contact details below.

If you find this survey causes distress and need someone to talk to, call:

Lifeline on 13 11 14
Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467

Download the service navigation resource created by the NT Lived Experience Network to find more avenues of support.

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