The Australian Government Department of Health
The Department of Health supports universal and affordable access to high quality medical, pharmaceutical and hospital services, while helping people to stay healthy through health promotion and disease prevention activities.
The Department of Health has a diverse set of responsibilities, but throughout there is a common purpose, which is reflected in the Vision statement: Better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations.
The Department of Health aims to achieve this Vision through strengthening evidence-based policy advice, improving program management, research, regulation and partnerships with other government agencies, consumers and stakeholders.
About
Audiences
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Children or young people
- Adults
- Older persons
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people
- Carers
- Clinicians
- Community
- Families
- LGBTI People
- Lived experience
- Men
- Women
- People with a disability(s)
- People with an increased risk of suicide
- People who have attempted suicide
- People bereaved by suicide
- People experiencing mental illness
- Regional and remote communities
- Farming communities
- Veteran
- Workforce
- Public Service
- Policy Makers
Activities
- Provides Policy Information
- Conducts Research
- Provides Factsheets
Organisation Type
- Government
Our Programs and Services
Service Type
- Public awareness
- Infrastructure services
- Information and referral services
Audience
- Adults
- Community
Location
- National
Our Resources
LIFE Framework
The LIFE Framework for Australian Suicide Prevention
Living Is For Everyone (LIFE) Framework (2007) aims to support population health approaches and prevention activities that will assist in reducing the loss of life through suicide in Australia.
Fact Sheet: THE LIFE Framework for Suicide Prevention
This fact sheet explains the vision, purpose and six action areas and their proposed outcomes for the LIFE Framework.
Fact Sheet: Principles for Conducting Suicide Prevention Activities
This fact sheet sets out the principles for effective suicide prevention and considerations for planning and conducting activities.
Fact Sheet: Project Evaluation
This fact sheet sets out a recommended framework for the evaluation of suicide prevention projects, activities and programs.