Media releases

Never forget there is hope and help amidst suicide increase

Data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed 3,249 Australians died by suicide in 2022, compared to 3,166... read more →

• 27/09/2023
• Media Release

Findings spark urgent call for government action

Federal and State Governments must introduce significant gambling harm reforms in the wake of new research that indicates a significant... read more →

• 12/09/2023
• Media Release

Supporting our Brave: Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

Commissioners from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide will be gathering tonight with federal politicians in Australian Parliament... read more →

• 11/09/2023
• Media Release

Families call for help on cost-of-living crisis

For the first time, more than half of Australian families (56%) are reporting elevated cost-of-living distress beyond normal levels in... read more →

• 07/09/2023
• Media Release

Australians reminded to seek help ahead of RBA decision

Ahead of the upcoming decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Suicide Prevention Australia wishes to provide Australians experiencing... read more →

• 01/08/2023
• Media Release

Wellbeing Budget fails to track most critical indicator

The country’s first Wellbeing Budget’s failure to include suicide measures is at odds with the government’s commitment to elevating suicide... read more →

• 21/07/2023
• Media Release

Media statement: Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme

The Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme delivered its report today. Suicide Prevention Australia, CEO, Nieves Murray said, “The report... read more →

• 07/07/2023
• Media Release

Distressed Aussies say ‘Cost-of-Living’ budget won’t bring relief

The recent Federal Budget will not make a “big difference” to the vast majority (80%) of Australians experiencing elevated distress... read more →

• 04/07/2023
• Media Release

New campaign for Men’s Health Week encourages men to reach out for support

To mark Men’s Health Week on 12th to 18th June, Suicide Prevention Australia in partnership with Australian Men’s Health Forum,... read more →

• 15/06/2023
• Media Release

Government investment needed as cost-of-living distress remains stubbornly high

For the fourth quarter in a row, ‘cost-of-living and personal debt’ has ranked as the leading cause of elevated distress... read more →

• 06/06/2023
• Media Release

Statement: RBA, Suicide Prevention Australia Meeting

Suicide Prevention Australia CEO, Nieves Murray commended Governor Lowe for taking an active interest in better understanding and mitigating the... read more →

• 16/05/2023
• Media Release

Federal Budget fails those in crisis

The Federal Budget has overlooked people in crisis across the nation and not invested adequately in frontline suicide prevention services.... read more →

• 09/05/2023
• Media Release

2023 National LiFE Award recipients announced at National Suicide Prevention Conference

Suicide Prevention Australia, the peak body, has announced the recipients of the 20th Annual National LiFE (Living is For Everyone)... read more →

• 04/05/2023
• Media Release

Concerning increase in cost-of-living distress levels

Almost half of all Australians (46%) are now reporting elevated distress from cost-of-living pressures – a significant increase (+5 points)... read more →

• 07/03/2023
• Media Release

2023 LiFE Awards for excellence in suicide prevention announced

Suicide Prevention Australia has announced the winners of the 20th Annual State LiFE (Living is For Everyone) Awards which celebrate... read more →

• 13/02/2023
• Media Release

At tipping point: Investment in suicide prevention is critical

New data from the Suicide Prevention Australia Community Tracker part III released today revealed almost one in four (22%) Australians... read more →

• 14/01/2023
• Media Release

Opinion: It is the worst possible time to cut Medicare support for mental health

Suicide Prevention Australia CEO, Nieves Murray  Monday’s announcement that the Federal Government will reduce the number of Medicare-funded mental health... read more →

• 15/12/2022
• Media Release, Newsroom

New data proves Prime Minister must reverse Medicare cuts

New data on Australians seeking help reveals the Prime Minister must reverse the decision to cut Medicare-funded mental health sessions... read more →

• 15/12/2022
• Media Release

Medicare-funded mental health sessions cut

Today’s announcement by the Commonwealth Government to reduce Medicare-funded mental health sessions from 20 to 10 by the end of... read more →

• 12/12/2022
• Media Release

Distress relief package urgently needed

New data shows national distress over housing access and affordability has grown faster than all other causes of distress over... read more →

• 12/12/2022
• Media Release