2010 LIFE Award Nominations OPEN!!!
The 2010 LIFE Awards nominations are NOW OPEN!!!
Please download below, the 2010 LIFE Award Nomination Form, which outlines the category descriptions and also the entry guidlines.
You can also submit your nomination using the ONLINE FORM by clicking here.
2010 LIFE Award Nomination Form
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What are the LIFE Awards?
The LIFE Awards, held annually in conjuntion with International World Suicide Prevention Day, recognise the outstanding contribution to suicide prevention in Australia.
The Awards are a prestigious national event that attract guests from all areas including business, industry, media, business government, youth and medicine - all with an interest in suicide prevention.
Each year we receive nominations from all over Australia which showcase the exciting, new, innovative and diverse range of programs that are being undertaken within the field.
It is great each year to see a wide spectrum on nominations that range from the more mainstream programs, but also local "grass root" programs that are vital to aiding in the reduction of suicide within our communities.
Each year we strive to receive more nominations than in previous years, and in 2010 we hope to achieve this again.
This year SPA is bring the Awards back to Sydney. Being held at the Sydney Opera House on the evening on Saturday September 11th.
PLEASE NOTE: The LIFE Awards are an invite only event.
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2009 LIFE Award Winners
The 2009 LIFE Awards were held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Western Australia, on September 11th.
The winners of each category were:
Business and Industry - OzHelp Queensland Ltd
Indigenous - Raelene Ward, Centre for Rural and Remote Area Health, University of Queensland
Media (Print) - Cameron Tait, Werribee Banner
Media (Non-Print) – ‘The Girl Least Likely’, Australian Story, ABC TV, Belinda Hawkins (Producer) and Elena Christie (Editor)
Public Sector – Mindarie Senior College Student Services Team
Youth – Boystown
Healthy Communities - The Understanding and Building Resilience in the South West project, coordinated by the Injury Control Council of Western Australia
Emerging Research - Dr Erminia Colucci, University of Melbourne
Lifetime Research - Professor Robert Goldney, Emeritus Professor, University of Adelaide
Please click on the category for detailed information on each winner.
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2009 LIFE Award Honourable Mentions
The Honourable Mentions from 2009 LIFE Awards are:
Business and Industry - Mental Health @ Work
Indigenous (1) Mercy Baird from the Cairns Integrated Mental Health Service
Indigenous (2) Chris Wallace from the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Remote.
Media (Non- Print) - ‘Kununurra’, Enough Rope, ABC TV, Andrew Denton & and Anita Jacob (Executive Producers)
Healthy Communities - Lifeline Australia for the Suicide Bereavement Support Group Standards & Practice Project
Emerging Research - Dr. Kairi Kolves, Senior Research Fellow, Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention.
A brief description of each Honourable Mention can be found by clicking here.
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2009 Judging Panel
SPA would like to thank the following individuals for their participation on the Judging Panel for the 2009 LIFE Awards:
Core Judging Panel:
- Mr Wayne Koivu, Former Member, National Advisory Council on Suicide Prevention
- Ms Colleen Krestensen, Assistant Secretary, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Programs Branch, Mental Health and Chronic Disease Division, Department of Health and Ageing, Australian Government
- Ms Susan Beaton, National Adviser on Suicide Prevention, Lifeline Australia
- Mr Martin Harris, Board Member, Suicide Prevention Australia
- Mr Ryan McGlaughlin, Executive Officer, Suicide Prevention Australia
Independent Category Judges:
- Indigenous - Ms Adele Cox, Member of the Australian Suicide Prevention Advisory Council
- Public Sector - Ms Clare Shann, Acting Deputy CEO, beyondblue
- Research - Emeritus Professor, Ian Webster AO, Chair, Australian Suicide Prevention Advisory Council
- Media - Mr Marc Bryant, Projects Manager, National Mindframe Initiative, Hunter Institute of Mental Health
- Youth - Mr Atari Metcalf, ActNow Project Manager, Inspire Foundation
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2008 LIFE Award Winners
The 2008 LIFE Awards were held at The Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, on September 9th 2008.
The winners of each category were:
Business and Industry - Kondinin Group
Indigenous - Associate Professor Helen Milroy
Media (Print) - Marnie McKimmie, The West Australian
Media (Non Print) - Sonya Pemberton for "Angels and Demons"
Public Sector - WA Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention
Youth - Aussie Optimism
Healthy Communities - The National Suicide Call Back Service, Crisis Support Services Inc.
Emerging Research - Research and Policy Team, Inspire Foundation
Lifetime Research - Professor Graham Martin
Please click on the category for detailed information on each winner.
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2008 LIFE Award Honourable Mentions
The Honourable Mentions from 2008 LIFE Awards are:
Business and Industry - Caterpillar Underground Mining
Media (Print) - 1. Anna Thompson, The Salvation Army 2. Kirstie Parker, The Koori Mail for ‘Waiting for a miracle’
Public Sector - Mindframe Stage & Screen
Youth - Sally Fletcher
Lifetime Research - 1. Dr Judith Murray 2. Associate Professor Jane Pirkis
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Photos from the 2008 LIFE Awards
Please click here to be taken to the photo gallery for the 2008 LIFE Awards.
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2007 LIFE Awards Winners
The 2007 LIFE Awards were held at Federation Square, Melbourne on September 9th.
The winners of each category were:
Business and Industry - MTAA Super and Lifeline Australia, “readthesigns” initiative
Indigenous- Raymond Campbell
Media (Print) - Marnie McKimmie, The West Australian
Media (Non Print) - ABC TV Australian Story for “Down to Earth”
Public Sector - Child Support Agency ‘‘Staying Connected” program
Youth - Reach Out! program, Inspire Foundation
Healthy Communities - National Mental Health First Aid Training and Research Program
Emerging Research - Dr Myfanwy Maple
Lifetime Research - Professor Diego De Leo
Outstanding Contribution - Margaret Appleby OAM
Outstanding Contribution - Jean-Claude Boulenaz
Please click on the category for detailed information on each winner.
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2007 LIFE Awards Honourable Mentions
The Honourable Mentions from the 2007 LIFE Awards are:
Business and Industry - National Rugby League and Lifeline Australia for the "Help a mate stay in the game" campaign
Media (Print) - Helen Westerman from The Age
Media (Non Print) - (1) 630 ABC Radio, North Queensland "Walk to inspire"
Media (Non Print) (2) ABC TV "Landline" for "Mental Health Special 2006"
Public Sector - Family Law Courts of Australia "Mental Health Support Project"
Youth - Head High "Living Beyond Suicide"
Health Communities - Community Response to Eliminating Suicide (C.O.R.E.S)
Please click on the category for detailed information of the Honourable Mention.
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Photos from the 2007 LIFE Awards
Please click here to be taken to the photo gallery for the 2007 LIFE Awards.
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2006 LIFE Award Winners
The 2006 LIFE Awards were held at Government House, Sydney, on September 10th.
The winners of each category were:
Business and Industry - Incolink
Indigenous - Petina Maybery
Media (Print) - Steve Waldron "Suicide Unacceptable" (The Age)
Media (Non-Print) - Angela Bates & SBS Television "Suicide in Aboriginal Communities)
Public Sector - Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC)
Youth - Head High "Living Beyond Suicide"
Healthy Communities - Raylee Taylor
Emerging Research - Dr Tracey Westerman
Lifetime Research - Professor Gordon Parker
Please click on the category for detailed information on each winner.
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Nomination Form