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Read the latest Australian news and updates within suicide prevention. Find out what's happening in communities, organisations, sectors and Primary Health Networks across the country.
Voices from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre Yarning Circles Report
Compiled by The Seedling Group and The Lived Experience Centre in collaboration with Black Dog Institute, "We are Strong. We are Resilient. But we are Tired" - Voices from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre Yarning Circles Report highlights the power in stories being shared and voices being heard to not only inform what can be done in suicide prevention but create deadly ripples that have the potential to change the way that things are done.
Youth suicide prevention through cultural connection
A new study led by researchers from the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention has investigated how cultural connectedness can aid in preventing suicide, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Q&A with Professor Pat Dudgeon on the development of the Manual
Posted in General Sector update
The Life in Mind team spoke with Professor Pat Dudgeon, Director of the Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention at the School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Western Australia, about the role of the Manual of Resources in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention.
The Healing Foundation releases ground-breaking reports during National Press Club address
Posted in General Sector update
CEO, Fiona Cornforth announces the release of the Make Healing Happen: It’s time to act report during recent National Press Club address.
In Men’s Health Week, advocates call for male suicide to be recognised as a national priority
Posted in General
Advocates for men's mental health say significant funding must be allocated to suicide prevention programs and services that are specifically targeted at men.
Systems modelling identifies barriers to effective regional mental health systems
A recent publication exploring the implementation of best practice suicide prevention initiatives in the NSW Hunter New England and Central Coast regions identified that systems modelling could act as an effective evidence-based regional decision-making tool to facilitate optimally coordinated investment in suicide prevention.
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia releases new essential resources for 2021
Posted in General Sector update
The new 2021 Snapshot of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Statistics for LGBTIQ+ People and LGBTIQ+ Health and Wellbeing Policy Priorities 2021 resources aim to increase understanding and improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for LGBTIQ+ people.
New research on Kids Helpline providing COVID-19 support to children and young people
Posted in Research
Recent research shows a significant increase in the number of children and young people seeking help from Kids Helpline in 2020 when compared to 2019.
The Victorian Government shows leadership in mental health and suicide prevention with the 21/22 State Budget announcement
Posted in General Sector update
The State Budget directly responds to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System’s 10-year plan to transform the state’s mental health and wellbeing system. It also builds on the Federal Government’s announcement earlier this month of a $2.3 billion investment into mental health and suicide prevention in the 2021/22 budget.