Media Release: Suicide Prevention on the Government’s Agenda
27 July 2010
Suicide Prevention Australia has responded to Prime Minister Gillard's commitment to suicide prevention with our media release 'Suicide Prevention on the Government’s Agenda'
To view the media release click here.
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SPA launches design competition for Uni and College design students
22 July 2010
Suicide Prevention Australia has launched a design competition for University and College design students. Details about the competition can be found by clicking here!
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"Men and Suicide" and "Rural Australia" position statements review complete
7 July, 2010
Suicide Prevention Australia are pleased to announce that the "Men and Suicide – Future Directions" and "Responding to Suicide in Rural Australia" have been reviewed and updated for currency. They can be viewed by clicking here!
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Stigma position statement goes to community consultation
2 July, 2010
SPA’s latest Position Statement on Stigma and Suicide is currently undergoing community consultation. If you would like to be involved in this important process please click here for more information.
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SPA Media release welcomes Senate Inquiry
25 June, 2010
Suicide Prevention Australia has released a media release concerning the recent Senate Inquiry report into suicide. It can be viewed by clicking here.
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2010 LIFE Awards - NOW OPEN FOR NOMINATION!!!
18th June 2010
The 2010 LIFE Awards are NOW OPEN for nomination.Please click here for more information.
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SPA launches Crisis Response Position Statement in Canberra
1st June 2010
It was with great pleasure that Suicide Prevention Australia was able to launch our latest position statement in Canberra with the ACT Minister of Police, Simon Corbell officially launching the position statement.
To read more about the launch, please click here.
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS is now open for the 4th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the IASP
17th May 2010
Calls for abstracts are now open for the 4th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the IASP.
The deadline is 14th June 2010. For more information click here.
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Budget Reflects the Stigma of Mental Illness
12th May 2010
Suicide Prevention Australia has released the following media release in response to the 2010 national budget. It can be viewed by clicking here.
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House of Representatives Inquiry into Youth Suicide Prevention in Australia
7th May 2010
SPA is pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing Inquiry into Youth Suicide Prevention in Australia. Our Submission shall be available on our website in the coming weeks.
Click here for more information about the Inquiry
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ABS releases new suicide statistics
31st March 2010
Today the Australian Bureau of Statistics released its latest data on suicide statistics.
Please download the related SPA media release below.
SPA Media Release - ABS data
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GetUp! Campaign - Launched by Professor Pat McGorry (Australian of the Year)
31st March 2010
Professor Pat McGorry (Australian of the Year) has launched a new mental health campaign called GetUp!
Please click here for more information
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New Board Announced
15th December 2009
The new SPA Board was announced at the Annual General Meeting on Monday 14 December 2009. Click here for more information.
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SPA and AISRAP to co-host the 4th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the IASP
1st December 2009
The 4th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association for Suicide Prevention will be co-hosted by SPA and the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention.
The conference will be held at the Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane from 17th-20th November 2010.
Please click here for more information.
Please click here to be taken to the conference website.
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Joint Media Statement
23rd November 2009
A Joint Submission to the Senate Inquiry into Suicide in Australia, prepared ConNetica Consulting on behalf of Suicide Prevention Australia, the Inspire Foundation, the OZ Help Foundation, the Mental Health Council of Australia, Lifeline Australia, The Salvation Army and, the Brain and Mind Research Institute, and supported by 59 organisations and individuals, was handed over to the Senate Inquiry Committee today in Canberra.
For a media release please click here.
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Construction of Barriers on Northbridge
22nd September 2009
Suicide Prevention Australia recognises the construction of barriers on Northbridge as a major positive contribution to suicide prevention in the local area, as well as potentially more widely. To view our Media Release please click here.
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Senate Inquiry into Suicide in Australia
18th September 2009
On 10 September 2009 the Senate referred to the Community Affairs References Committee an inquiry into suicide in Australia.
For more information including the terms of reference, key dates, and contact details please click here.
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Support Lifeline’s Make Your Mark campaign
18th September 2009
Suicide among Indigenous Australians is up to 40% higher than in the general Australian population. It's also believed this figure is under reported. Show your support and help raise awareness about the issue of Indigenous wellbeing by creating a personalised hand print online at www.lifeline.org.au/makeyourmark.
For every hand print created Rugby League’s One Community will donate $1 to Lifeline for an Indigenous Outreach Program that will provide services and resources to help create suicide safer Indigenous communities. This is a free, quick and easy way to get involved and show you care about saving lives.
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2009 LIFE Award Winners and Honourable Mentions
15th September 2009
Details of the 2009 LIFE Award Winners and Honourable Mentions can be found by clicking here. Congratulations to all involved!
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Position Statement – Mental Illness and Suicide
11th September 2009
SPA launched a new Position Statement Mental Illness and Suicide on 11th September 2009.
To view the Position Statement click here.
To view the Media Release click here.
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Position Statement – Supporting Suicide Attempt Survivors
10th September 2009
SPA launched a new Position Statement Supporting Suicide Attempt Survivors on 11th September 2009.
To view the Position Statement click here.
To view the Media Release click here.
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World Suicide Prevention Day activities
10th September 2009
Suicide Prevention Australia marks World Suicide Prevention Day 2009 with a dynamic program of events in Western Australia including:
- The LIFE Awards – to recognise the outstanding contribution to suicide prevention in Australia
- SPA Community Forum - aims to get people talking about help-seeking and the effects of isolation
- Launch of SPA Position Statements - public launch of two new SPA Position Statements and accompanying recommendations for action and reform in priority areas of suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. The two position statements are titled Supporting Suicide Attempt Survivors and Mental Illness and Suicide.
To view the Media Release click here.
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Position Statement – Suicide and self-harm among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Communities
1st September 2009
SPA launched a new Position Statement Suicide and self-harm among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Communities on 31st August 2009.
To view the Position Statement click here.
To view the Media Release click here.
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Suicide Statistics within Australia
25th May 2009
If you are looking for suicide statistics within Australia, please visit the Mindframe Website
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Suicide Bereavement and Postvention Position Statement Launched!!!
22nd May 2009
Suicide Prevention Australia has now launched a new Position Statement on Suicide Bereavement and Postvention.
Please click here for more details
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Suicide Prevention Australia collaborates with the National Rural Health Alliance to develop a Fact Sheet on Suicide in rural Australia
12th May 2009
Suicide Prevention Australia has collaborated with the National Rural Health Alliance to develop a Fact Sheet on Suicide in rural Australia.
Please click here to read the fact sheet.
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Suicide Statistics Not the Full Picture
26th March 2009
Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA), Lifeline Australia and the Australian Institute of Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) have welcomed the new ABS report on Causes of Death 2007, but have asked for caution when interpreting the statistics on suicide.
Please click here for more information
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Media release: joint statement on loss and grief
18th March 2009
In an unprecedented response, eight of Australia’s helpline support service providers and peak bodies concerned with mental health and well-being and suicide prevention have joined forces to issue a consensus statement.
Please click here for more details
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