Media releases

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

Opinion: Mates Matter

By Nieves Murray, CEO, Suicide Prevention Australia and Glen Poole, CEO, Australian Men's Health Forum Suicide claims the lives of... read more →

• 18/11/2022
• Media Release

Resilience at the heart of Labor’s first Budget 

Suicide Prevention Australia welcomes investment in some of the key risk areas that drive distress in our communities including housing,... read more →

• 25/10/2022
• Media Release

ABS data confirms we must act now to save lives

Data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed 3,144 Australians died by suicide in 2021, compared... read more →

• 19/10/2022
• Media Release

There is hope and help this World Suicide Prevention Day

Australians are being reminded there is always hope – and help available – this World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 (September... read more →

• 12/09/2022
• Media Release

Excellence in suicide prevention recognised: 2022 National LiFE Award recipients  

Suicide Prevention Australia has announced the recipients of the 19th Annual National LiFE (Living is For Everyone) Awards which celebrate... read more →

• 06/09/2022
• Media Release

Cost-of-living putting Australians at risk

A new survey shows 40% of Australians report cost-of-living and personal debt is causing them elevated distress compared with this... read more →

• 06/09/2022
• Media Release

Aussies want Suicide Prevention Act(ion) now

New research shows the vast majority (79%) of Australians back a National Suicide Prevention Act like Japan’s, as frontline services... read more →

• 01/09/2022
• Media Release

New report reveals emergency departments are not the answer for young people in distress 

Suicide Prevention Australia has today released a report which reveals that young people in distress or experiencing suicidal ideation need... read more →

• 12/08/2022
• Media Release

Media statement: Royal Commission

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Interim Report released today shines a light on the issues that veterans... read more →

• 11/08/2022
• Media Release

New ABS data shows urgent need for a Suicide Prevention Act

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has today released the first comprehensive national look at the level of suicidal behaviours in... read more →

• 22/07/2022
• Media Release