Sector update

The Suicide Response Project is a free online resource for the community, and also co-designed with autistic and LGBTIQA+ people.

One farmer takes their own life every 10 days according to a new study of farmer suicide rates based on 10 years of national coronial data.

Lead researcher, Dr Angela Nicholas from the University of Melbourne shares an update on the Boys Do Cry national media campaign and trial, that encourages men to reach out for support when they are doing it tough.

The latest data release includes updated data on ambulance attendances for self-harm behaviours between March 2018 and June 2021, and a commissioned report prepared by the University of Melbourne that examines suicide patterns in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

News and updates from the suicide prevention sector throughout December 2021.

Movember has recently announced three Australian research projects that will receive funding through their Veterans and First Responders Mental Health Grant Program.

The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) provides a suite of resources that shares lived experience stories of overcoming mental health struggles to live a healthy and happy life.

headspace has launched a suite of resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to empower them to take charge of their social and emotional wellbeing.

R U OK? has recently launched the 'I ask my mob, in my way, are you OK?' kit as part of the targeted suicide prevention campaign for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, ‘Stronger Together’.

The Black Dog Institute has established a network aiming to connect those working in suicide prevention to each other and to evidence-based resources and research.