Podcast 35: In Australia, suicide rates have continued to rise over the last decade. Now, COVID-19 and the recent bushfire season has led to unexpected social and economic disruption and... read more →
The purpose of this paper is to aid government and community sector organisations that are undertaking strategic planning on addressing suicide. A comprehensive list of Socio-economic and Environmental Determinants of... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia has developed a policy position focused on disasters. A statement on suicide prevention needs in the event of disasters or economic crises. Includes context and commentary.
Suicide Prevention Australia has developed a policy position paper about social isolation & loneliness and impact on mental health.
In Australia, farming populations have been identified as having higher rates of suicide, in comparison to metropolitan, rural and regional communities. The reasons for this are unclear although stigma is... read more →
In Australia, farming populations have been identified as having higher rates of suicide, in comparison to metropolitan, rural and regional communities. The reasons for this are unclear although stigma is... read more →
A large proportion of ambulance callouts are for men with mental health and/or alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems, but little is known about their experiences of care. This study... read more →
Short “Debate” – ANZ Journal of Psychiatry
Suicide Prevention Australia has developed a policy position focused on suicide prevention among farmers and farming communities. Farmers and farming communities need support for suicide prevention. This statement includes a... read more →
The aim of this rapid evidence review is to outline the role played by involvement in the child protection system—including placement in OOHC—as a risk factor for suicidal behaviour. We... read more →
This rapid review evidence check was prepared for the National Suicide Prevention Adviser and the National Suicide Prevention Taskforce, commissioned through the Suicide Prevention Research Fund, managed by Suicide Prevention... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia share this article that summaries a rapid review of evidence on the role of alcohol and other drugs as a risk factor for suicidality, and review of... read more →
Beyond Blue provides a range of information, strategies and expert advice to help support you through the COVID-19 pandemic and support mental wellbeing.
The roadmap for change in the report has been put together by Suicide Prevention Australia and Financial Counselling Australia, to reduce gambling-related suicide. This paper documents a virtual policy roundtable... read more →
This evidence check on the role of housing insecurity and homelessness in suicidal behaviour and effective interventions to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviours was prepared by the Australian Housing and... read more →
Evidence check prepared for the National Suicide Prevention Task Force and commissioned through the Suicide Prevention Research Fund, managed by Suicide Prevention Australia - July 2020. The overall objective of... read more →
Policy recommending Australian Government initiatives to address poverty as a social determinant of suicide. Dated: May 2022
