The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (“AISRAP”) was established as a research centre of Griffith University in 1995 with the aim of promoting, conducting, and supporting comprehensive inter-sectoral... read more →
James Zanotto, Policy and Research Manager, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Despite considerable resilience and recent reform, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and other sexuality, gender and bodily diverse (LGBTIQ+) people continue... read more →
“connecting with someone who understands” “proactive, practical and thoughtful support” “the friendly chats” “someone who understands the mental health system” “access to a crisis plan” These are the words used... read more →
At Suicide Prevention Australia’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 27 October 2021 the appointment of five Board directors was announced. Graham McLean has been appointed as an independent director, replacing... read more →
The New South Wales Mental Health Recovery Package is welcome news for the suicide prevention sector and the communities it serves. Suicide Prevention Australia CEO Nieves Murray said, “This... read more →
On Thursday 14 October 2021, the South Australian Parliament’s Legislative Council passed the Suicide Prevention Bill. This brings South Australia one step closer to having Australia’s first Suicide Prevention... read more →
The Suicide Prevention Research Fund was established by the Federal Government to support research into suicide prevention. The aim of the fund is to support world-class Australian research and... read more →
Eastern Health, one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan public health services, has become the first clinical healthcare provider to commence our Suicide Prevention Accreditation Program for two of its services. HOPE Service The... read more →
headspace is Australia’s national youth mental health foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds. Much of the work headspace does around suicide prevention and postvention is carried... read more →
Support After Suicide is a program of Jesuit Social Services that has been operating in Victoria since July 2004. The primary aim is to support people bereaved by suicide: friends,... read more →
Universities Australia, the peak body for Australia’s universities, has partnered with Suicide Prevention Australia to develop a suicide prevention competency framework for universities. This important partnership will help provide a structure that... read more →
Established in 1994, CCNB is a leading provider of Care, Health and Systems Navigation services for people, families and communities. CCNB’s evidence-based models of care navigation offer impartial information, advice... read more →
Our member base has significantly grown this month thanks to the commitment and ongoing support from Wellbeing SA, a government agency separate to the Department for Health and Wellbeing. We... read more →
The following insights feature is provided by Survivors & Mates Support Network and explores the CEO Craig Hughes-Cashmore's lived experience of child sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. Please carefully consider... read more →
Switchboard Victoria is a national leading organisation providing peer-led suicide prevention programs, peer support services and initiatives to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+)... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia is pleased to announce the two recipients of the Targeted Research Grants. Congratulations to Associate Professor Michelle Banfield from the Australian National University and Associate Professor Ashleigh... read more →
After many months of consultation and collaboration with our members, stakeholders, and experts in workplace suicide prevention, we have officially launched Suicide Prevention: A Competency Framework. The framework is designed to enhance... read more →
Freya Lingard, Human Factors Consultant Since the 2019-20 bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health and suicide prevention services have experienced an increase in demand. In the last 18 months,... read more →
The Australia Men’s Health Forum (AMHF) is the peak body for men’s health in Australia, representing individuals and organisations working to improve the lives and health of men and boys.... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia would like to congratulate Angela Emslie (AM), our Board Chair, and our former CEO, Sue Murray (OAM) for having their efforts recognised and earning a spot on this year’s prestigious Queen’s... read more →
