Eligibility
Nominations are open to any individual or organisation in Australia that has showcased tangible outcomes in their involvement with suicide prevention initiatives and activities. You can nominate yourself or nominate an individual or organisation on their behalf within the state and/or territory they operate. Please note, that you do not have to be a Member or Subscriber of Suicide Prevention Australia to apply.
Current staff or board members of Suicide Prevention Australia are ineligible to nominate or be nominated.
Please note that nominees are permitted to nominate for no more than three categories.
LiFE Awards winners can reapply after one year has elapsed (ie. if awarded in 2025, you can reapply in 2027). You may nominate a different campaign, event, or initiative on the condition that there is a significant difference from the previously successful LiFE Award.
For further information or clarification, please contact the team by calling 02 9262 1130 or emailing events@suicidepreventionaust.org.
Judging
The State Awards judging panel will comprise three independent judges, who will adhere to strict confidentiality and conflict of interest agreements. The panel will include a representative with lived experience, along with State/Territory Committee members.
The National Awards are judged by independent third parties under the guidance of our National LiFE Awards Chair.
State and National Awards judging panels will assess entries against the following criteria:
- Completion of a nomination form.
- Clear description of the nominee’s role or the initiative nominated and how it aligns with their values.
- Reasoning for the initiative nominated or the nominee’s engagement in the initiative.
- Evidence of Best Practice with consideration to improvement practices showing sustainability.
- Engagement with Lived Experience of suicide.
- Evidence of collaboration with other stakeholders.
- What personal values and skills do they bring to suicide prevention?
- What are the benefits/impacts of the nominee’s contribution to the sector?
