Peak body welcomes targeted funding for bushfire disaster recovery Suicide Prevention Australia, the national peak body for suicide prevention, welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government of $76 million in funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of individuals, … 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 funding for researchers at all stages of their career and … Read More
Peak body calls for immediate action on veteran suicide Suicide Prevention Australia, the national peak body for suicide prevention, has joined calls for immediate action on veteran suicide, citing the lack of reliable data and delays with claims processing as … Read More
Trends in employment, relationships and rising consumer debt impacting suicide risk this decade A suicide prevention roundtable in Sydney tomorrow (Tuesday 3 December 2019) is set to debate and identify solutions and services to support people who may be at … 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, while calling for a broader focus on upskilling the suicide … Read More
Suicide Prevention Australia gives evidence at Productivity Commission Inquiry Suicide Prevention Australia gave evidence at the Productivity Commission’s public hearing in Sydney. We supported the Commission’s recommendations dealing with whole of government collaboration, aftercare, and digital modes of improving access. … Read More
Applications now open for Innovation Research Grants Applications are now open for round 3 of Suicide Prevention Australia’s Innovation Research Grants. The Innovation Research Grant provides up to $100,000 in funding for researchers at all stages of their career and … Read More
Engage with your peak body on our policy committee We’re calling for expressions of interest to join our Policy Committee, which has a vacancy. The Policy Committee is a key source of policy and advocacy advice for Suicide Prevention Australia, … Read More
Your feedback needed on our policy positions Over the years, Suicide Prevention Australia has published issues papers, white papers and other material on a plethora of issues. We covered a lot of ground but, occasionally, this meant our position wasn’t … Read More
Peak body for suicide prevention welcomes Productivity Commission Mental Health draft report recommendations Suicide Prevention Australia, the national peak body for suicide prevention, has said the Productivity Commission draft report on mental health released today is further evidence Governments must … Read More