This Mindframe training session on safe and sensitive public communication around suicide and mental health concerns will include: A brief overview of the Mindframe program The Australian context, with current data The guidelines in-depth... read more →
Manning SPN is a local group of community members & services dedicated to reducing the incidence of suicide in the Manning Valley, increasing awareness of issues & strengthening the support... read more →
We All Have a Role to Play - We are a group of people with Lived Experience of distress around suicide, and others, who want to make a difference towards... read more →
We invite all members of the Wesley Mission Suicide Prevention Network - Coffs Coast Suicide Prevention Initiative - to attend our informal idea workshopping gathering where we can lock in... read more →
The holiday season can be a tricky time for some, especially if people are without social or family supports. So, some of us from the local Wesley Mission Suicide Prevention... read more →
Become a CALM Trainer before the end of the year! CALM is becoming the most popular Suicide Intervention Skills program in Australia, and here is why: It's a one-day program,... read more →
Brisbane, we’re coming together to remember loved ones lost to suicide. Date: Friday, 17th November 2023 Time: 12-1 pm (AEST) Location: Brisbane Powerhouse – Rooftop Terrace | 119 Lamington Street, New Farm The... read more →
The Accidental Counsellor 4-day T4T Virtual Workshop Receptionist and front counter employees are often at the frontline and first contact with a client. If that contact presents as aggressive, angry,... read more →
Become a CALM Trainer before the end of the year! CALM is becoming the most popular Suicide Intervention Skills program in Australia, and here is why: It's a one-day program,... read more →
Your feedback needed on our policy positions Over the years, Suicide Prevention Australia has published issues papers, white papers and other material on a plethora of issues. We covered a... read more →
Peak body for suicide prevention welcomes Productivity Commission Mental Health draft report recommendations Suicide Prevention Australia, the national peak body for suicide prevention, has said the Productivity Commission draft report... read more →
Small reduction in deaths by suicide but more needs to be done Data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that 3,048 Australians died by suicide in... read more →
Turning Points: Imagine a World Without Suicide On World Suicide Prevention Day 2019, we unveiled a pivotal piece of work that Suicide Prevention Australia developed with KPMG. Turning Points:... read more →
WSPD19: Suicide rates grow up to 40% without better prevention. Suicide deaths in Australia are on track to grow up to 40% throughout the next decade without better prevention and... read more →
10+ million Australians impacted by suicide Over 10 million Australian adults are estimated to know someone who has died by suicide – while 1 in 2 young people (aged 18-24)... read more →
Suicide Prevention Australia calls for focus on preventative services in response to ABS risk factors of suicide report The Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the report, ‘Psychosocial risk... read more →
Community Prevention and ‘Lived Experience’ in Focus for Annual National Suicide Prevention Conference World renowned thought leaders, academics, clinicians, community and public health workers in suicide prevention are coming together... read more →
Special message from the new SPA Board Chair National Conference – new leadership brings change As you know, I was recently appointed Chair of the Board and I’m thrilled to... read more →
Suicide prevention policy reform in the spotlight Peak suicide prevention body, Suicide Prevention Australia, pushes for substantial policy reform during the launch of their National Policy Platform, which includes... read more →
Suicide prevention leadership change Former Industry Super Fund Chair takes on leadership role with suicide prevention peak body. Melbourne-based, Ms Emslie has extensive experience as a Director and Chair of... read more →