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

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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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View the list of SPA's current Organisational Members working toward a meaningful reduction in suicide rates.

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News

Members of Parliament unite for common cause
12 September 2017

Members of Parliament met with Suicide Prevention Australia Members today at a World Suicide Prevention Day/R U OK?Day Breakfast hosted by Parliamentary Friends of Suicide Prevention.

National survey reveals high levels of stigma and low levels of suicide literacy
10 September 2017

Survey findings released on World Suicide Prevention Day today indicate that Australians have mixed attitudes and behaviours towards people who die by suicide and an inaccurate understanding about suicide and its prevention.

A message from our CEO ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day
8 September 2017

SPA CEO Sue Murray shares how she will be supporting World Suicide Prevention Day this weekend. 

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.