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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Major shift in approach to suicide prevention is a game changer
Today marks an important milestone in suicide prevention following the release of two key reports. In particular, the recommendation to... read more →
16/11/2020
NSW Suicide Register major step towards saving lives
The launch of the NSW Suicide Monitoring and Data Management System today is a significant milestone in suicide prevention. Access... read more →
09/11/2020
Addressing suicide prevention skills gap key to saving lives
Data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing an increase in deaths by suicide is tragic and... read more →
23/10/2020
COVID19 Budget responds to unprecedented levels of distress
The national peak body for suicide prevention welcomes the Federal Government’s fiscal measures announced in the budget tonight but warns... read more →
06/10/2020
Real time data reporting to help COVID19 response; identify suicide trends
A new suicide and self-harm monitoring system launched today will help government and suicide prevention service providers to identify trends... read more →
29/09/2020
Australia faces severe ‘black swan’ COVID19 event, must act now
A rare ‘black swan’ event is posing serious consequences for Australia’s suicide rates, as three-quarters (78%) of frontline suicide prevention... read more →
10/09/2020
