Suicide Prevention Australia is the national peak body for the suicide prevention sector. We exist to provide a clear, collective voice for suicide prevention, so that together we can save lives. We believe that through collaboration and shared purpose, we can work towards our ambition of a world without suicide.
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We’re a member-based organisation that’s guided by people with lived experience of suicide. We count among our members the largest and many of the smallest organisations working in suicide prevention, practitioners, researchers and community leaders.
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Young Australians struggling as Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy released today
Almost a third (32%) of Australians aged 18-24 have experienced suicidal behaviours in the last 12 months Peak body calls... read more →
10/09/2024
Media Statement: Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s final report was handed to the Governor General today. This landmark document... read more →
09/09/2024
Suicide prevention leaders call for release of National Suicide Prevention Strategy
In a powerful, collective statement, Suicide Prevention Australia published an Open Letter signed by over 40 organisations - including Lifeline,... read more →
17/07/2024
Gender gap widens across suicide risk factors
Suicide Prevention Australia’s latest Community Tracker has revealed a stark gender disparity across a range of risk factors for suicide... read more →
19/06/2024
Federal Budget fuels uncertainty for Australians at risk of suicide
The Federal Budget has left the suicide prevention sector stunned and concerned with the revelation that the newly formed National... read more →
15/05/2024
2024 LiFE Awards recognise excellence in suicide prevention
Suicide Prevention Australia has announced the recipients of the 21st Annual National LiFE (Living is For Everyone) Awards which celebrate... read more →
01/05/2024
Lived Experience
We acknowledge the unique and important understanding provided by people with lived experience of suicide. We remember those we have lost to suicide and acknowledge the suffering suicide brings when it touches our lives. We recognise that lived experience is integral to all aspects of suicide prevention policy, practice, and research.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of all Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.
Diversity
We acknowledge the value people with diverse backgrounds and experiences provide to the development and progress of the suicide prevention sector. We welcome all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and other defining characteristics to work together with us as we turn the trend towards zero.
Acknowledging our pro-bono partners KPMG, Norton Rose Fulbright and Oliver Wyman.
Their support is invaluable, as we work together towards a world without suicide.
