Sector update
Opinion: We are re-learning the power of staying connected to one another
Posted in Updates from the Prime Minister's National Suicide Prevention Adviser General Sector update
Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day and RUOK? Day in Australia. Now more than ever it is important that we continue to work together as governments, communities, families, colleagues and individuals to ensure a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention and empower people to reach out and support each other through tough times.
Productivity Commission releases draft mental health report
Posted in Sector update
The Productivity Commission today released its draft mental health report, based on its inquiry into the mental health and wellbeing of Australia’s population.
Sector Update - Roundtable to review investment to date in mental health and suicide prevention
Posted in Sector update
Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, hosted a Government-led roundtable this week to review investment to date in mental health and suicide prevention, to hear from the sector on current gaps and priorities, to understand what is and is not working, and to advise on the upcoming national forum on youth mental health and suicide prevention.
Where is Life in Mind this week?
Posted in Sector update
One of the most important parts of suicide prevention is collaboration across the sector and to assist in achieving this, the Life in Mind team often travels to attend events and conferences. Read more to find out where they will be this week.
PANDA Week in Focus – 11 – 18 November, 2018
Posted in Sector update
With Sunday, 11 November, marking the start of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) Week, the Life in Mind team is taking a closer look this week at the range of work this important organisation undertakes within the suicide prevention sector.