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 →
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... 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... 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... 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... read more →
Innovation Research Grants announced by Minister Hunt Six Innovation Research Grants have been announced by Minister Hunt. This initiative is part of the Suicide Prevention Research Fund which Suicide Prevention... read more →
Abstract Submissions Open - National Suicide Prevention Conference 2020 Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) is pleased to announce that you are now able to submit your abstracts for the National Suicide... read more →
Turning Points: Imagine a World Without Suicide On World Suicide Prevention Day 2019, we unveiled a pivotal piece of work that Suicide Prevention Australia developed with KPMG. Turning Points:... read more →
Applications now open for Post-Doctoral Fellowships The Post-Doctoral Fellowship provides up to $300,000 in funding for successful applicants to further their research career. It aims to build research capacity and to develop... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia stands behind the Uluru Statement from the Heart As the peak body representing members in the suicide prevention sector, Suicide Prevention Australia fully supports the Uluru Statement... read more →
Community Prevention and ‘Lived Experience’ in Focus for Annual National Suicide Prevention Conference World renowned thought leaders, academics, clinicians, community and public health workers in suicide prevention are coming together... read more →
Applications now open for PhD Scholarships Applications are now open for Suicide Prevention Australia's PhD Scholarships. The PhD Scholarship provides up to $105,000 to support outstanding graduates who are at... read more →
Innovation Research Grants awarded by Minister Hunt The Hon. Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health, on 15 June 2019 announced the four successful recipients of the first round Innovation Research... read more →
Special message from the new SPA Board Chair National Conference – new leadership brings change As you know, I was recently appointed Chair of the Board and I’m thrilled to... read more →
