Build R U OK? Culture in Your school Community

 

Start 2026 strong, with wellbeing front of mind

Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed a well-earned break and are feeling refreshed, recharged and ready for the year ahead.

As you begin planning for the new school year, now is the perfect time to think about how you can bring the R U OK? message to life in your classroom, so staff and students feel confident to ask 'are you OK?' any day of the year.

To help you get started, explore a list of 10 free classroom activities and resources you can use any day, from Conversation Bingo and lesson plans to engaging interactive videos designed to spark connection and build confidence to have an R U OK? Conversation.

Classroom activities

National Suicide Prevention Conference 2026

 National Suicide Prevention Conference 2026

NSPC26 program live!
Suicide Prevention Australia is excited to announce this year's National Suicide Prevention Conference program. Held from 28-30 April 2026 at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, NSPC26 will provide delegates a powerful platform for advancing best practice and driving collective action.

Register by Sunday 8 February to receive an early bird discount and secure your spot.

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Keynote speakers announced
Dr Dan Reidenberg, NSPC26 keynote speaker
Dr Dan Reidenberg
Managing Director of the National Council for Suicide Prevention, Co-Chair, IASP Media and Suicide Task Force, and
Chair, American Psychotherapy Association Advisory Board.

Prof Sarah Hetrick, NSPC26 keynote speaker
Prof Sarah Hetrick
Professor of Youth Mental Health in Department of Psychological Medicine and Co-Director of Te Ata Hāpara Suicide Prevention Research Centre, University of Auckland.

Prof Paul Yip, NSPC26 keynote speaker
Prof Paul Yip
Professor, Chair of Population Health and Director of HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, The University of Hong Kong.

Prof Ian Hickie AO, NSPC26 keynote speaker
Prof Ian Hickie AO
Professor of Psychiatry and Co-Director of Health and Policy, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney.

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NSPC26 program streams
Program streams
We are proud to announce a record-breaking response to NSPC26 abstracts, with submissions from across Australia and around the world.

The program has been carefully curated to support knowledge sharing, reflection and collaboration across sectors and lived experience.

Conference streams include lived experience, First Nations, training, digital approaches, policy, trauma-informed practice, the Suicide Prevention Research Fund, and populations at increased risk of suicide.

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LiFE Awards Gala Dinner
LiFE Awards Gala Dinner
This year’s gala theme, Elegant Unity – Dress in Your Cultural Best, encourages guests to honour their cultural heritage through refined attire that reflects their identity and personal story. This aligns with our broader conference theme, United Voices, Brighter Futures, celebrating unity, diversity, and shared purpose.

Tickets for the Gala Dinner are now on sale. We look forward to showcasing the important work being done by individuals and organisations across Australia by individuals and organisations to prevent suicide and support those in need.

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NSPC26 Workshop
Pre-Conference Workshops
Enhance your knowledge ahead of the conference by attending one of ten pre-conference workshops available on Monday 27 April.

There is a wide variety of workshops to choose from including international keynote speaker, Professor Paul Yip's "International best practice" workshop, held Monday morning. Workshops are not included in conference registration, for more information regarding costs and tickets, click the link below.

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Our NSPC26 exhibitors
Meet over 30 exhibitors
We are excited to share that over 30 organisations have signed up so far as exhibitors for NSPC26.

These leading organisations will be showcasing the ideas, services, and technologies shaping our sector.

Click the link below to learn more about our exhibitors.

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NSPC26 Panel
More still to be announced
In the coming weeks we will be announcing more speakers including keynotes, our Diego de Leo address and panel discussions.

We look forward to sharing these with you. Some panel discussions to look forward to include topics about human rights & suicide, the impact of artificial intelligence as well as CEO leadership and collaboration.


Image of therapy dog with two female delegates
Wellness Zone
Sponsored by Wellways, the Wellness Zone offers a calm, relaxing space for delegates to take care of their wellbeing throughout the conference.

This private area is surrounded by art and filled with natural light. There will be several activities on offer throughout the conference, including time with the much-loved therapy dogs, jewellery making, and more.


Thank you to our NSPC26 sponsors and exhibitors
We still have some limited sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities remaining for this year's conference.

If you are interested in getting involved, email Angela Tang
NSPC26 Sponsorship and Exhibition Manager - angela.t@asnevents.net.au