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Statement: ABS Causes of Death 2019 data release
Posted in Updates from the Prime Minister's National Suicide Prevention Adviser
The Australian Bureau of Statistics have today revealed that there were 3,318 deaths by suicide in Australia in 2019. That equates to nine Australians each day, which is a significant loss to our communities, our families and our country.
Life in Mind eNews October 2020
Posted in eNews
Check out the latest news in the October 2020 issue.
Black Dog Institute release white paper: ‘What can be done to decrease suicidal behaviour in Australia? A call to action.’
Posted in General
Black Dog Institute have released their first white paper into suicide prevention that looks at how research and lived experience can support future innovation in suicide prevention.
Further investment in suicide prevention
Posted in General
The Federal Government has announced a further $19 million for suicide prevention through the National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program.
Launch of Suicide in Queensland: Annual Report 2020
Posted in General
The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) at Griffith University have released the Suicide in Queensland Annual Report 2020 (Suicide in Queensland) providing information on recent suicide trends in Queensland to target and inform suicide prevention activities.