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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.
Interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention appointed and more comprehensive data and evidence available from this week
Posted in Updates from the Prime Minister's National Suicide Prevention Adviser
It has been a significant week for suicide prevention in Australia, with the announcement of an interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention, the public website for the National Suicide and Self-Harm Monitoring System launched and a range of other significant reports released.
Learn more about the website released as part of National Suicide and Self-Harm Monitoring System
Posted in General
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) together with the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC), have released a new website as part of the delivery strategy for Australia’s first National Suicide and Self-Harm Monitoring System.
Latest announcements in suicide prevention
Posted in General
Today, as Australia marks World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK? Day, a number of significant announcements to support suicide prevention have been made.
Opinion: We are re-learning the power of staying connected to one another
Posted in Updates from the Prime Minister's National Suicide Prevention Adviser General Sector update
Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day and RUOK? Day in Australia. Now more than ever it is important that we continue to work together as governments, communities, families, colleagues and individuals to ensure a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention and empower people to reach out and support each other through tough times.
Joint statement regarding suicide death video on social media
Posted in Updates from the Prime Minister's National Suicide Prevention Adviser
eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, and National Suicide Prevention Adviser to the Prime Minister, Christine Morgan, have today urged all Australians to avoid viewing or sharing a disturbing video currently circulating on social media platforms.
LivingWorks launches pilot campaign for communities impacted by COVID-19
Posted in General
Suicide intervention training organisation, LivingWorks recently launched a pilot campaign focused on supporting community members impacted by stage four COVID-19 restrictions.
Upcoming suicide prevention events
Posted in eNews
September is filled with events and has opportunities for knowledge sharing and collaboration nationally. Please find below some of the key upcoming events and activities for the sector.
Turning the spotlight on stigma for next Connect 2020 webinar
Posted in eNews
The next Connect 2020 webinar, to be held Tuesday, 13 October on ‘Thinking outside the box: New initiatives in suicide prevention' and is sponsored by Life in Mind.
National campaign launched to enhance community support during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Posted in General
The National Mental Health Commission has today launched the #GettingThroughThisTogether campaign aimed at encouraging the community to support each other’s mental health and wellbeing during the current COVID-19 pandemic.