Resources
This section includes a collection of suicide prevention resources for people in the suicide prevention sector, as well as those working in mental health, government, business and community groups.
Resources listed are accessed at the user's discretion and are not endorsed by Life in Mind. Read the Life in Mind disclaimer.
iBobbly App
Suicide rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are amongst the highest in the world. Despite increased funding and implementation of new prevention programs, very few indigenous people will seek help before acting on suicidal thoughts.
iBobbly is a trial of the world’s first suicide prevention app designed especially for use by Indigenous people on mobile phones or tablet devices.
Called iBobbly (a name derived from a Kimberley greeting), the app delivers treatment-based therapy in a culturally relevant way.
Intentional self-harm deaths of emergency services personnel in Australia
National Coronial Information System Fact Sheet: Intentional self-harm deaths of emergency services personnel in Australia.
Intentional self-harm deaths of older persons in Australia
National Coronial Information System Fact Sheet: Intentional self-harm deaths of older persons in Australia.
Kids Helpline Insights Report - Key insights of suicide related contacts
Provides a summary of the characteristics of the suicide-related contacts to Kids Helpline in 2017.
Lessons for Life- The experiences of people who attempt suicide: A qualitative research report
The Lessons for Life research report examines the experiences of people who attempt suicide and what helps or hinders their recovery.
Conducted by SANE Australia and the University of New England, this research explores first-person experiences of attempted suicide and what we can learn from survivors to save lives now and in the future.
A key recommendation stemming from the Lessons for Life report was the need to reduce the stigma associated with suicide and improve people’s access to treatments.
Lessons for Life: video
The Lessons for Life video is a ten-minute clip showing the experiences of five people who have attempted suicide. It aims to break down negative stereotypes about people who attempt suicide and shows that there is hope for those affected.
Let’s Talk Fact Sheets
The CRRMH and RAMHP provide a range of free fact sheets to educate people about rural mental health issues. These cover topics such as: Seeing your GP about your mental health, managing stress during drought, where to find help for mental health services and taking care of yourself following a natural disaster.
Let’s Talk Rural Mental Health podcast
The CRRMH developed an award winning podcast in partnership with journalist Kia Kandley which covers mental health issues in rural and regional Australia. The podcast includes three series covering a diverse range of topics including: mentally healthy workplaces, rural suicide prevention, homelessness, coping with the drought, loneliness and men’s mental health.
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.