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NRSPP commits to safe communication and the prevention of suicides in road transport
Posted in The Charter
NRSPP has made a formal commitment to using safe and non-stigmatising communication around mental ill-health and suicide.
Researchers compare real-time suicide mortality surveillance systems
Posted in Research news
Researchers from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom have published a new study comparing international suicide death surveillance systems and recommended best practice.
New report examines suicide deaths in Queensland
Posted in Research news
Researchers from the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) have published a new annual report exploring suicide surveillance systems, incidence of suicide and characteristics of suicide deaths in Queensland.
Acknowledging Australia’s dedication to suicide prevention
Posted in Sector news
This year marks a number of significant anniversaries for some of Australia’s leading suicide prevention organisations.
Suicide Prevention hubs for LGBTIQA+ community
Posted in Sector news
Switchboard Victoria and ACON are the latest organisations to launch LGBTIQ+ suicide prevention hubs for the community.
New resources to support safe communication in National Suicide Prevention Trial site communities
Posted in Sector news
The Black Dog institute and Mindframe have developed a new set of resources to support communications for challenging topics in suicide prevention trial sites.
New framework released to support whole-of-community response to suicide prevention in NSW
Posted in Sector news
The Mental Health Commission of New South Wales has launched new framework, ‘Shifting the Landscape for Suicide Prevention in NSW: A whole-of-government Strategic Framework for a whole-of-community response 2022-2027’
Report examines suicides in the Australian construction industry
Posted in Research news
Report submitted to MATES in Construction by The University of Melbourne suicide trends in Australian construction workers between 2001 and 2019.
Central Australian Suicide Prevention Forum supports connection and knowledge sharing in remote communities
Posted in Sector news
The Mental Health Association of Central Australia shares insights from its Suicide Prevention Forum held in June.
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