National Suicide Prevention Office

The University of Melbourne’s Centre for Mental Health has published a new environmental scan of the government-led suicide prevention system. This is an important contribution to suicide prevention reform efforts and the NSPO is pleased to have provided funding to support the work. Read the Article here: https://bit.ly/3XjMiMb

Congratulations to the team at the Mitchell Institute on the publication of their review of social prescribing as a novel approach to suicide prevention by addressing the social determinants of health. The NSPO is proud to have supported this important work. To access the paper: https://lnkd.in/gUngdDTh

We currently have a rare Assistant Director role vacant in the National Suicide Prevention Office. This is an opportunity to put your understanding of suicide prevention, social policy, and monitoring and reporting, into practice in an environment where you can drive real change at a national level. You’ll have the privilege of collaborating with some of the most knowledgeable and passionate people in suicide prevention, and decision-makers across governments, with the aim of enhancing the support system, and driving an approach that is truly preventative. Learn more about the role 👇

The National Suicide Prevention Office is currently seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Director, Policy. We are looking for people who are passionate about creating a more preventative, compassionate and person-centred suicide prevention system. If you have skills in social policy and would like to join our team, we encourage you to apply. https://lnkd.in/g22NpRtK

NSPO is delighted to share this invitation to the launch of Changing the Landscape, a national campaign working to make LGBTIQA+SB suicide prevention a national priority. The campaign aims to ensure all people can feel hopeful about their futures, hopeful about their ability to live full lives, and be able to access safe and affirming healthcare when they need it. ALL are welcome to join Switchboard Victoria for the launch on 18 July. Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gcNgfBPJ

The National Suicide Prevention Office is currently seeking two new team members. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about creating a more preventative, compassionate and person-centred suicide prevention system. If you have skills in policy and/or community engagement and would like to join our team, we encourage you to apply. https://lnkd.in/gEwNqJqU

Our colleagues at Everymind are surveying people with lived & living experience of suicide to inform new resources that will help individuals, along with media and others who may be assisting them, in sharing their stories. Read more about how you can take part: bit.ly/LEXP

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Secure your tickets for the Prevention in Practice Summit 2023 - a must attend event for those with an interest in the prevention of mental ill-health. This new event will be held Wednesday, 6 December 2023 in Newcastle, NSW (and virtually) and will bring together leaders in policy, research and practice from across Australia. Attendees will hear from a wide range of expert speakers and have the opportunity to contribute to national priority setting and share best-practice examples. For more details and to secure your tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/46gcM3a @EverymindAU @manna_institute @HMRIAustralia @healthymindsathmri

The National Suicide Prevention Office is currently developing the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. It will call for greater collective effort. By working together, we can prevent suicide. Register here to be informed of the development of our work and future consultation opportunities including the release of the Draft Strategy for public consultation: https://lnkd.in/ggx6syuR #CreatingHopeThroughAction #WSPD2023