Jen Waltmon, Lived Experience Lead, Suicide Prevention Australia As we head into the holiday season, I’m reminded that people in our community experience events differently. This year, instead of giving... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia is calling for immediate government action to reduce suicide rates after preliminary data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today revealed 3,214 Australians died by... read more →
In a powerful, collective statement, Suicide Prevention Australia published an Open Letter signed by over 40 organisations - including Lifeline, headspace, Black Dog Institute, Orygen, Gidget Foundation, and RUOK? -... read more →
The Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme delivered its report today. Suicide Prevention Australia, CEO, Nieves Murray said, “The report has exposed how the Robodebt scheme’s flawed methodology contributed to... read more →
For the fourth quarter in a row, ‘cost-of-living and personal debt’ has ranked as the leading cause of elevated distress and suicide risk amongst Australian adults (18+) ahead of another... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia CEO, Nieves Murray commended Governor Lowe for taking an active interest in better understanding and mitigating the impacts of RBA monetary policy decisions on the wellbeing of... read more →
The Federal Budget has overlooked people in crisis across the nation and not invested adequately in frontline suicide prevention services. Suicide Prevention Australia, the peak body, is concerned about the... read more →
Day 3 – Thursday 4 May 2023 Chief Psychiatrist of South Australia, Dr John Brayley spoke about the importance of a National Suicide Prevention Act both in a federal and state/territory context – he... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia, the peak body, has announced the recipients of the 20th Annual National LiFE (Living is For Everyone) Awards which celebrate the commitment and determination of those working... read more →
Day 2 – Wednesday 3 May 2023 Professor Maree Teesson AC, one of our keynotes, spoke about how we need to be talking more about suicide and alcohol consumption. We... read more →
Each day of the National Suicide Prevention Conference, we’ll be sharing five key insights from the sessions. Day 1 - Tuesday 2 May, 2023 Joe Williams, Founder of The Enemy... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia has announced the winners of the 20th Annual State LiFE (Living is For Everyone) Awards which celebrate the commitment and determination of those working towards the reduction... read more →
New data from the Suicide Prevention Australia Community Tracker part III released today revealed almost one in four (22%) Australians surveyed report having experienced suicidal behaviour in the past 12... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia CEO, Nieves Murray Monday’s announcement that the Federal Government will reduce the number of Medicare-funded mental health sessions was a lot of things: baffling, unexpected, disappointing and... read more →
New data on Australians seeking help reveals the Prime Minister must reverse the decision to cut Medicare-funded mental health sessions until changes to Better Access are made, or alternatively immediately... read more →
Today’s announcement by the Commonwealth Government to reduce Medicare-funded mental health sessions from 20 to 10 by the end of the year is ‘disappointing’ and comes at a time when... read more →
New data shows national distress over housing access and affordability has grown faster than all other causes of distress over the past three months - particularly amongst “middle age and... read more →
By Nieves Murray, CEO, Suicide Prevention Australia and Glen Poole, CEO, Australian Men's Health Forum Suicide claims the lives of eight Australians every day. Three in four people who die... read more →
