Suicide Prevention Australia Update

 

2026 State of the Nation Survey — Closes this Friday!  Don't miss out on your chance to have your say and contribute to our annual State of the Nation survey. Your response will provide valuable feedback to guide our advocacy efforts and inform government relations. This will ensure that suicide prevention strategies are grounded in the realities faced by communities and service providers across Australia. We encourage anyone working in suicide prevention, mental health, or related sectors to participate. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and closes on Friday 3 July at 5pm AEST. Complete survey

Save the Date — National Suicide Prevention Conference 2027 Suicide Prevention Australia is excited to share the 28th National Suicide Prevention Conference will be held on 18-20 May 2027 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart, Tasmania.  Our 2027 conference theme is Build Hope. Drive Change. Hope starts with connection and grows through action. At NSPC27, we build hope by bringing together lived experience, research, policy and practice – creating space for shared learning, stronger partnerships and meaningful progress. Together, we can drive change that strengthens communities and helps create a more connected, compassionate and hopeful future. Abstract and bursary applications and conference registrations will open on 12 August 2026. Learn more

National Suicide Prevention Outcomes Framework — Outcomes Map Suicide Prevention Australia welcomes the newly released National Suicide Prevention Outcomes Map and recognises the important progress it represents. The milestone initiative provides a comprehensive way of measuring not only suicidal distress, but also the broad range of factors that can contribute to it. These measurements will allow assessment of if, and to what extent, progress is being made towards a world without suicide. We commend Assistant Minister The Hon Emma McBride MP for championing this work, the National Suicide Prevention Office for leading a robust development process, and the Australian Government for introducing this important tool to guide policy and improve accountability. Learn more

MEMBER EVENTS Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention workshops: Wesley LifeForce are facilitating several suicide prevention workshops in July in-person across Australia and online. Their suicide prevention training equips participants with the knowledge and skills to increase awareness of suicide in Australia, identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide and appropriate action to take. Visit their website to learn more and register. Anglicare's Suicide Prevention for Seniors training: Hosted online on Friday 24 July, this free 3-hour workshop is for aged care workers, allied health staff and anyone who supports older people, including carers and family members. This workshop covers warning signs of suicide, common risk and protective factors, conversations and referring to support. Visit their website to learn more and register. Openground's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course: Hosted online, the 8-week course teaches you how to manage stress, anxiety, and reactivity—and reconnect with what matters. Visit their website to learn more and register. Other events throughout July: Men's Table entrees - Visit their website to learn more and find your closest event. Mr Perfect BBQs - Visit their website to learn more and find one in your local area. View Events Calendar