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

New funding for innovation in suicide prevention
24 September 2018

Australian researchers are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to apply for up to $100,000 each in Australian Government funding to develop new knowledge and approaches to suicide prevention.

SPA Members Invited to Nominate for the SPA Board
3 September 2018

Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) is seeking nominations from SPA Members for the position of Elected Director on the SPA Board by 5pm Monday 2 October 2018.

Help Prevent Suicide on 10 September
28 August 2018

Suicide Prevention Australia is calling on all Australians to help prevent suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day, by starting a conversation that matters or hosting an event on Monday 10 September 2018.

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.