Delivering national leadership for the meaningful reduction of suicide in Australia.

World Suicide Prevention Day
Learning from lived experience
Post Federal Election 2016
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Membership

Benefits

  1. Collaborate with our professional and public networks
  2. Lobby Government for best practice in suicide prevention
  3. Contribute to sector policy and projects

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It is quick and easy to join SPA and work with us to achieve the ambitious shared goal of halving suicides in Australia.

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This is a place where groups can connect, share and collaborate on SPA projects and priorities.

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News

SPA CEO on AIHW report released today on hospitalisations for mental health conditions and intentional self harm
22 September 2016

“This report presents an opportunity for Primary Health Networks (PHNs) and local support organisations to learn more about how to care for those who enter our hospitals due to intentional self harm,” says Sue Murray.

September 2016 Lived Experience Network E-Newsletter
22 September 2016

A free resource for the Suicide Prevention Lived Experience Network.

Special Update: World Suicide Prevention Day Wrap Up
21 September 2016

September 2016 E-Newsletter - A free resource for the suicide prevention sector.

What’s our position?

Our position statements summarise research, policy and programs in a number of areas, as well as actions that we believe need to be taken.

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Get help

Access a comprehensive list of support services to get help for yourself or others. If someone is in immediate danger, please do not hesitate to call 000.

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Conversations Matter

Conversations Matter is a practical online resource to support safe and effective community discussions about suicide.

Communities Matter

Suicide prevention is everyone's business. Explore this website to find out what you can do for your community.