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 →
A rare ‘black swan’ event is posing serious consequences for Australia’s suicide rates, as three-quarters (78%) of frontline suicide prevention services and workers report increased demand in the wake of... read more →
Regional Australians are more likely to know multiple people who have died by suicide (67%) in their lifetime compared to their city counterparts (60%) – new research has revealed for... read more →
Crisis support boost for Victorians The national peak body for suicide prevention welcomes the announcement by the Victorian Government to expand the HOPE post-crisis aftercare service and significantly scale up... read more →
Peak body warns economic fallout will cause a wave of distress The national peak body for suicide prevention welcomes the Australian Government’s fiscal measures announced in the mini-budget today... read more →
Report offers solutions to address emerging areas of suicide risk following COVID-19 Suicide Prevention Australia and Wesley Mission are calling on government to provide increased support to Australians experiencing distress... read more →
National peak body welcomes mental health funding announcement Australia is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic; we are witnessing significant structural change to the functioning of industries, communities and... read more →
National peak body welcomes mental health announcement Australia is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic; we are witnessing significant structural change to the functioning of industries, communities and the... read more →
Response to David Leyonhjelm's opinion piece in the Australian Financial Review Suicide Prevention Australia is wholeheartedly committed to policy reform that addresses the needs of vulnerable groups. We are not... read more →
Appointment of Deputy Chief Medical Officer a step in the right direction for mental health Australia’s national peak body for suicide prevention, Suicide Prevention Australia, welcomes the announcement of... read more →
Media Alert: Urgent action needed to prepare for potential increase in suicide rates Australia’s national peak body for suicide prevention, Suicide Prevention Australia, has responded to University of Sydney modelling... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia welcomes NSW Government funding Suicide Prevention Australia, the national peak body for suicide prevention, welcomed today’s announcement of a $73 million investment in mental health by the... read more →
