Our Ambition

Suicide Prevention Australia is the national peak body for the suicide prevention sector. We exist to provide a clear, collective voice for suicide prevention, so that together we can save lives. We believe that through collaboration and shared purpose, we can work towards our ambition of a world without suicide.

 

MEMBERS ARE CENTRAL TO EVERYTHING WE DO
We are a member-based organisation that is guided by people with lived experience of suicide. We count among our members the largest and many of the smallest organisations working in suicide prevention, practitioners, researchers and community leaders.

COMPASS 2026-2030

COMPASS 2026-2030 outlines Suicide Prevention Australia’s strategic direction for the next five years.

Suicide Prevention Australia COMPASS 2026-2030
Core principles
MEMBERS ARE CENTRAL
A. Be the collective voice of the suicide prevention sector
B. Integrate people with lived experience of suicide in our work
C. Measure our collective impact on the prevention of suicide
Strategic priorities
Inform the community
  • Change cultural attitudes to suicide
  • Collaborate with members to build community skills
  • Amplify member services and supports
Influence systemic change
  • Hold governments accountable for prioritising the unique elements of suicide prevention
  • Advocate collaboratively with related sectors on shared priorities
  • Encourage increased investment in evidence-informed supports and innovation
Strengthen the sector
  • Build resources to support the suicide prevention sector
  • Develop suicide prevention workforce capability
  • Foster place-based collaboration
Sustain our organisation
  • Secure, maximise, and grow funding
  • Embed technology to streamline work
  • Support a healthy team and augment capacity