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SANE Australia are involved in a two-phase Better Support project, exploring the needs and experiences of families and friends supporting those who have attempted suicide, and plan to develop useful co-designed resources to support these caregivers.

The 30th World Congress of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is being held in Derry, Northern Ireland, from 17-21 September 2019 and we are highlighting Australian researchers in the suicide prevention sector.

In support of the National Communications Charter (The Charter), the South Australian Government’s Senior Management Council (SMC) members all signed on Monday 9th September.

This week marks World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK? Day. Now more than ever it is important that we work together, across each community and across the whole-of-government, to prevent the distress and impacts that come with suicide.

As part of Life in Mind's ongoing commitment to providing the sector with the latest suicide prevention information, programs, data and research, a landing page has been launched today to share updates from Christine Morgan, the Prime Minister’s National Suicide Prevention Adviser

Minister for Health the Hon. Greg Hunt has announced $5.5 million towards two Indigenous initiatives to support social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and the creation of a lived experience network to include a national representative voice for Indigenous people with lived experience of suicide.

The National Communications Charter (The Charter) is being signed by leaders across many states, showing a commitment to promoting a common language in mental health, mental illness and suicide.

While traumatic experiences are common and most people will experience at least one during their lives, it is important to note that most will recover through the help of family and friends.

The Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention (CBPATSISP) aims to reduce the causes, prevalence and impact of suicide on Indigenous individuals, families and communities

In support of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, the International Association for Suicide Prevention are running a Cycle Around the Globe challenge from 10 September to 10 October 2019.