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

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

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News

Media Release - Suicide Prevention Research Scholarships Announced Following National Community Challenge Raising Over $400k
14 June 2018

Suicide Prevention Australia is pleased to announce a new series of research scholarships thanks to community funds raised through the national Tread Together 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge held in partnership with Anytime Fitness Australia. The national event, hosted at almost 300 Anytime Fitness clubs across the country, brought together thousands of community members, local businesses, community services, politicians and celebrities to show their support for suicide prevention. 

Tread Together thank you from SPA Head of Corporate and Community Relations, Jonathan Leeming
26 May 2018

A short message of thanks from the SPA team on close of 2018 Tread Together, the biggest community suicide prevention challenge this country has even seen.

22 May 2018 national Lived Experience Network eNewsletter
22 May 2018

Click here to download and read the SPA Lived Experience Network eNewsletter.

In this edition includes:

  • Introduction to the new CEO of SPA, Nieves Murray
  • Announcement of the new SPA Policy Committee members
  • An invitation to get involved with the Tread Together National Community Event
  • And much more!

Click here to download and read the 22 May E-Newsletter.

Events

National Suicide Prevention Conference
23 July 2018 to 26 July 2018

To be held in Adelaide SA in 2018. Find out more and register your interest in attending today!

2018 National Suicide Prevention Conference
23 July 2018 to 26 July 2018

Join us in Adelaide for the 2018 National Suicide Prevention Conference.

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.