Sector news

The AIHW releases data on suicidal thoughts and behaviours amongst LGBTIQ+ adults drawing on the 2019 Private Lives 3 survey.

NSW Government announced a significant funding boost to assist with the expansion of Lifeline’s 24/7 text, chat and other digital services for people experiencing emotional distress.

A new cross-sector Collaborative has formed in the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla on the far South Coast of NSW to lower suicide rates within the region.

Seasons for Life aims to reduce the impact of exposure to suicide in high schools.

Read the perspectives of two men working within the suicide prevention space, both with very different roles and experiences, but having a common purpose to support the advancement of male suicide prevention approaches in Australia.

Movember has launched a five-part video series titled What is Therapy?, which aims to demystify the treatment process for men, hoping to encourage more men to consider therapy.

The I found support that worked campaign by Suicide Prevention Australia in partnership with Australian Men’s Health Forum inspires men who might be struggling to reach out for support.

The Men’s Table, in conjunction with Prima EAP, hosted a lunchtime webinar during Men’s Health Week to discuss the year’s theme of ‘Healthy Habits’.

During Men's Health Week, Parents Beyond Breakup released episode 2 of the Dads Alive podcast discussing the structural challenges separated dads face, and the ongoing impacts for dads over their life.

A new study from Orygen examining the impact of the #chatsafe guidelines on young people's ability to communicate online safely after being exposed to a suicide death has been released.

Trans Vitality is ACON’s resilience-building program for all trans adults in NSW – binary and non-binary. Trans Vitality focuses on trans people supporting trans people and centres self-determination, autonomy and agency while uplifting trans voices.

The Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Suicide Prevention Network’s ‘Windows of Hope Program’ provides community-based suicide prevention for the LGBTIQ+ community.

Mind Australia delivers an LGBTIQA+ specific Aftercare program designed to meet the needs of LGBTIQA+ people who have attempted suicide.

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network improves safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ people through the HOPE service.

Guidelines to support service providers working with LGBTQA+ Young people experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviours.

Orygen has launched new #chatsafe guidelines to support safe, online conversations about suicide and self-harm for young people.

The new report highlights increased suicide risk due to cost of living in Australian states and territories.

Men’s mental health and suicide prevention organisation, The Men’s Table, recognises a milestone with the ExciTABLE event.

The $14 million dollar contract granted by the NSW Government Department of Health will see the delivery of LivingWorks Start.

A new campaign released by R U OK? Is dedicated to young Australians aged 16 to 25.

How everyone can play a role in reducing stigma through better informed choices about language use around mental health and wellbeing, mental ill-health, suicide and self-harm, eating disorders and alcohol and other drugs (AOD).

The country’s leading crisis support and suicide prevention organisation celebrated its 60^th birthday this March.

The federal government has committed to a 10-year LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing action plan alongside a $26 million research investment.

Lake Macquarie City Council Mayor Kay Fraser has signed the National Communications Charter on behalf of the Council demonstrating a clear commitment to prioritising mental health for the communities of Lake Macquarie.

The NSW Transcultural Mental Health Centre (TMHC) has announced the launch of the Transcultural Mental Line (TMHL).

Sydney WorldPride and Mardi Gras celebrations are a time to celebrate, but also focus on the health of LGBTIQ+ people

The recent Black Dog Institute’s Expert Insights session explores how we need to shift our understanding, approaches, responses and treatment of men’s distress.

R U OK? has released the ‘Are They Triple OK?' podcast, featuring personal stories and conversation tips to help police and emergency services personnel feel more connected and supported.

With over 14,000 members, ANZMHA demonstrates its commitment to developing better structures and processes within the organisation to reduce stigma and promote help-seeking behaviour.

The Tough Times from the Heart video series by Suicide Prevention Awareness Network Central Victoria shares the lived experience and insights of suicide and suicidality.

This year marks a number of significant anniversaries for some of Australia’s leading suicide prevention organisations.

Switchboard Victoria and ACON are the latest organisations to launch LGBTIQ+ suicide prevention hubs for the community.

The Black Dog institute and Mindframe have developed a new set of resources to support communications for challenging topics in suicide prevention trial sites.

The Mental Health Commission of New South Wales has launched new framework, ‘Shifting the Landscape for Suicide Prevention in NSW: A whole-of-government Strategic Framework for a whole-of-community response 2022-2027’

The Mental Health Association of Central Australia shares insights from its Suicide Prevention Forum held in June.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a report submitted to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide exploring socioeconomic risk factors for defence force veterans.

Mentally Fit EP was created by community members in 2014 to change negative communication about mental illness and advance skills in mental health to support others in the community.

My Drought Story project will use submissions from people who’ve lived through drought to create a new book that highlights resilience in the face of adversity and shares practical methods for coping with disasters in regional areas.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has become the latest organisational signatory of the National Communications Charter.

The Australian Human Rights Commission report details findings from a national survey of young people and their families on the impacts of COVID-19 on wellbeing.

PeerChat is a new text-based support service for 18–25-year-olds that connects a young person experiencing mental health challenges with a peer worker who can provide support based on their own experience.

Suicide Prevention Australia has released the findings from their third annual State of the Nation survey, with insights into key issues for the suicide prevention sector.

A new report released by Beyond Blue deepens the understanding of the relationship between money and mental health.

Based on research and consultations with young people, Suicide Prevention Australia has identified strategies to improve the experience at hospital emergency departments for young people who present after a suicide attempt.

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has delivered its interim report to the Australian Government with a number of preliminary observations and 13 urgent recommendations.

Telethon Kids Institute has launched Australia’s first suicide prevention guidelines for clinical and community service providers to support LGBTQA+ young people who may be at risk of suicide.

Capturing Australia’s experiences of the mental health and suicide prevention system.

A new report from the Black Dog Institute shares insights from the National Suicide Prevention Trial strategies for veterans in Townsville, Queensland.

The Men’s Table co-founder, David Pointon shares insights about how this peer-to-peer initiative can help to break down barriers to male help-seeking.

Joe shares his insights into LGBTIQA+ suicide prevention, the importance of data collection, what the sector can do differently, and his self-care practices.