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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.
New research finds suicide risk increases for Australians living further from cities
Posted in General
A new study has found a person's risk of suicide in Australia increases the further they live from a city.
headspace campaign to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to Take a Step for their mental health
Posted in Sector update
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? supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with 'I ask my mob, in my way, are you OK?'
Posted in Sector update
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’.
Central Coast Local Health District prioritises mental health by signing National Communications Charter
Posted in General
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is now a proud signatory of the National Communications Charter.
Q&A with Life in Mind Champion, David Burroughs
Posted in General
The team sat down with David to find out what being a Life in Mind Champion means to him.
The link between homelessness and suicide risk
Posted in General
Homelessness Week aims to raise awareness of the impact of homelessness on Australian individuals and communities.
SPA Knowledge Exchange Webinar Highlights: safe spaces
Posted in SPA Knowledge Exchange 2021
Highlights from the Knowledge Exchange webinar 'Safe spaces'.
The Black Dog Institute launches new network connecting regions, workers and evidence in suicide prevention
Posted in General Sector update
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.
Q&A with Simon Pont on the development of ‘Suicide Prevention: A Competency Framework'
Posted in General Sector update
It is hoped that encouraging more workplaces to facilitate these conversations will help to reduce stigma and ultimately prevent deaths by suicide.