Gidget Foundation Australia was founded almost 20 years ago, after a great tragedy. Gidget was the nickname of a much-loved young mum, who was suffering from postnatal depression. Surrounded by... read more →
ConnectGroups is the WA Peak body for Support Groups in WA. Its purpose is to connect community through sustaining a peer Support Group sector which combats isolation and gives hope... read more →
Insight is our new monthly feature. Every month we'll bring you a thought piece from one of our members. This month, we're pleased to present to you Georgie Harman's thoughts... read more →
SuperFriend Together with industry partners, SuperFriend designs and delivers mental health and wellbeing initiatives that enable workplaces to thrive. Our journey started in 2007 when a group of industry super... read more →
Announcing the 2020 LiFE Awards Finalists The annual LiFE Awards receive nominations from across Australia, and we are overwhelmed with the quality of nominations, showcasing the diverse, innovative and exciting... read more →
Meet our July Member of the Month: The Australian Man Cave Our July 2020 member of the month is The Australian Man Cave Support Group. The Australian Man Cave Support... read more →
Connect 2020 is Suicide Prevention Australia's new monthly webinar series. Each webinar brings together leaders from across the sector sharing ideas to achieve our vision of a world without suicide.... read more →
Finding hope when the waters are muddy I’m sitting at home in the comfort of my library, my cats are purring beside me and the strong smell of coffee is... read more →
SUICIDE PREVENTION AUSTRALIA CALLS FOR ACTION TO REDUCE DISTRESS IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19 Suicide Prevention Australia is calling on the government to fund support for gig workers, sole operators,... read more →
Christine Morgan is Australia’s first National Suicide Prevention Adviser and CEO of the National Mental Health Commission. She has been tasked with bringing together the Vision 2030 for Mental Health... read more →
On Wednesday 11 March, Suicide Prevention Australia joined with the Black Dog Institute, Wesley Mission LifeForce, LGBTI Health Alliance, Australian Defence Force Centre for Mental Health, and Quality Innovation Performance... read more →
National Suicide Prevention Conference 2020 Cancelled Following extensive consideration, Suicide Prevention Australia has made the difficult decision to cancel the National Suicide Prevention Conference, Canberra on 20-23 July 2020. With... read more →
Research winners focused on saving lives: Suicide Prevention Australia announces new post-doctoral fellowships Suicide Prevention Australia is announcing four new post-doctoral fellowships funded through the Commonwealth’s Suicide Prevention Research Fund.... read more →
Do you know someone who is doing incredible work for suicide prevention? Nominate them for a LiFE Award today! Held annually, the LiFE Awards are the premier event in the... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia is pleased to announce that the 2020 Diego de Leo address will be delivered by Hugh Mackay AO. Hugh Mackay is a social psychologist, researcher and bestselling... read more →
The Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Mental Health system presents an unmissable opportunity for reform. Taken together, the Commission’s Inquiry, the Commonwealth Government’s ‘Towards Zero’ ambition for suicide rates in... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia is pleased to announce that early bird registration to attend the National Suicide Prevention Conference 2020 is now open! Register early to secure your spot and receive... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia is pleased to announce three new recipients of PhD Scholarships. The Scholarship supports research relevant to all aspects of suicide prevention and to develop a capacity for... read more →
Applications closing soon for Innovation Research Grants Applications are closing soon for round 3 of Suicide Prevention Australia's Innovation Research Grants. The Innovation Research Grant provides up to $100,000 in... read more →
Upskilling workforce key to driving down suicide rates Suicide Prevention Australia has welcomed the joint announcement by the Commonwealth and NSW Government to address regional workforce and mental health issues,... read more →
