The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has today released data which shows 644,600 people reported suicidal thoughts or behaviours in the past 12 months. These data come one week after... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia welcomes investment in some of the key risk areas that drive distress in our communities including housing, domestic and family violence, welfare and disasters. Investment in building... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia notes National Cabinet’s in-principle endorsement of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement (National Agreement). Today’s announcement signals that these important negotiations are progressing and... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia welcomes the release of the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Suicide Prevention Australia CEO Nieves Murray said, “This step signals... read more →
The Federal Government’s $12.8 million budget commitment to set up a National Suicide Prevention Office, signals a major step towards significant system change that could lead to a meaningful reduction... read more →
Opinion Suicide Prevention Australia, CEO, Nieves Murray Suicide touches the lives of so many Australians. It is the leading cause of death in Australians aged 15-49 and an estimated 65,000... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia welcomes today’s announcement by the Australian Government of a Royal Commission into veteran and serving defence personnel suicide in Australia. Suicide Prevention Australia CEO Nieves Murray said, “Sadly... read more →
The Final Advice of the National Suicide Prevention Adviser, announced today, paves the way for a clear roadmap for reform. In particular, the recommendation to establishment a National Suicide Prevention... read more →
The launch of the NSW Suicide Monitoring and Data Management System today is a significant milestone in suicide prevention. Access to accurate, reliable and rapid information about every suicide and... read more →
Data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing an increase in deaths by suicide is tragic and sends a resounding message that more needs to be done... read more →
