The Productivity Commission released the Annual Data Compilation Report today to inform reporting on progress under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. A key target in the Agreement was to... read more →
Data released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reinforces the value of data collection to help save lives. Despite a rise in demand for helplines 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 →
Both the New South Wales and South Australian Budgets were handed down earlier this week and while there were no direct mentions about suicide prevention, there were some productive announcements... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia CEO, Nieves Murray, is once again taking part in the St Vincent de Paul Society CEO sleepout tonight, Thursday 17 June, in the Illawarra to raise awareness... read more →
Leading experts in suicide prevention from across the world will be meeting on the Gold Coast (Queensland) for the 31st World Congress, which is being organised by the International Association... read more →
The Victorian Government’s announcement to set up a Suicide Prevention and Response Office is welcome news and is a positive sign in the wake of the impending national agreement with... 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 →
Suicide Prevention Australia welcomes the latest study of the Australian trans community and urges for a focus on this vulnerable population. The findings, reported in the International Journal of Transgender... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia Symposium 2021 will bring together the latest thinking in suicide prevention for a powerhouse event next week (Monday 19 – 22 April). Attracting global leaders in... read more →
NSW suicide deaths data released today highlights the need for immediate action to address distress in our community and future-proof against disasters. According to the NSW Suicide Monitoring and Data... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia has today welcomed the report from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, in particular the recommendation to establish the Suicide Prevention and Response Office.... read more →
Today marks an important milestone in suicide prevention following the release of two key reports. In particular, the recommendation to establishment a National Suicide Prevention Office has the potential to... 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 →
The national peak body for suicide prevention welcomes the Federal Government’s fiscal measures announced in the budget tonight but warns of ongoing severe stress and suicidal risk caused by financial... read more →
A new suicide and self-harm monitoring system launched today will help government and suicide prevention service providers to identify trends and changes in suicide rates in Australia. National peak body... read more →
