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Read some of the latest suicide prevention news and research in Australia.
Systems-based approach considered best suited for preventing suicide
Posted in Research news
A discussion paper by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care explores key findings from national suicide prevention trials and considerations for systems-based approaches.
New report details proven prevention measures for injury-related deaths including suicide
Posted in Research news
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for more effective prevention of injury and violence-related deaths, which constituted 8% of all deaths in 2019.
New video series aims to help identify and prevent suicide
Posted in Sector news
The Tough Times from the Heart video series by Suicide Prevention Awareness Network Central Victoria shares the lived experience and insights of suicide and suicidality.
New research examines behaviours of young people during difficult times
Posted in Research news
The Connecting Young Australians report released by R U OK? highlights the importance of equipping young people with the skills and confidence to support each other through tough times.
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.
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