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National campaign for LGBTIQA+SB suicide prevention
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Switchboard Victoria launches ‘Changing the Landscape’, a campaign to make LGBTIQA+SB suicide prevention a national priority. The statement outlines changes that will positively impact LGBTIQA+SB people and communities
R U OK? Day 2024 theme announced
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R U OK? is gearing up for R U OK? Day announcing the 2024 theme, Ask R U OK? Any Day. The campaign is a national day of action highlighting the importance of meaningful conversations.
Lived experience consultation for NSW Suicide Prevention Legislation
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The NSW Government is seeking feedback on the NSW Suicide Prevention Legislation from representatives with a lived and living experience of suicide. Consultations will inform Suicide Prevention legislation in NSW which aims to improve outcomes for individuals and their communities by creating shared accountability and clear responsibilities across all government agencies and structures.
Movember shares the state of men’s health in Australia
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Movember has released the Real Face of Men’s Health Report, sharing the experiences of 1,658 Australian men, and drawing together available data to show the extent and impact of men’s health issues. The report outlines the need for healthcare policy and practice changes, including a focus on suicide prevention.
New lived experience guidelines for suicide prevention services
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A new set of guidelines to support suicide prevention services care for people experiencing suicidal distress or bereavement are now available. CEO of Roses in the Ocean, Bronwen Edwards discusses the Lived Experience of Suicide Service Guidelines in this Q&A.
Lived and living experience guides prevention and healing
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre (ILEC) supports a strong national network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples with lived experience of suicide who provide input into mental health and suicide prevention projects across Australia.
The CBPATSISP leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide prevention
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The Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention (CBPATSISP) is involved in a range of Aboriginal-led research and prevention projects which aim to prevent suicide and strengthen social and emotional wellbeing.
A record week of Indigenous suicide prevention skills training
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As part of her work championing culturally responsive suicide prevention, Bidjara and Kamilaroi woman, Tegan Schefe, Managing Director of TLS Indigenous Consulting completed a record week of suicide prevention skills training in June 2024, upskilling community in NSW and Queensland.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy
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Gayaa Dhuwi shares an update about the renewal of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy (NATSISPS). Gayya Dhuwi is leading the redevelopment of the Strategy.
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