Recent News
Lend your voice to improve emergency and follow-up care for a suicidal crisis
18 December 2018
You are invited to help in Black Dog Institute’s study looking at the experiences of individuals who have been to the emergency department for suicide-risk.
Read MoreIllawarra Hawks join QPR campaign for suicide prevention
5 December 2018
On Tuesday 4 December, the Illawarra Hawks completed Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training with the Collaborative.
Read MoreA mo takes a month, QPR takes an hour
30 November 2018
If one of your mates was suicidal, would you know what to do?
Read MoreFirst national survey of trans and gender diverse sexual health launched in Australia
31 October 2018
Virtually nothing is known about the sexual lives of trans and gender diverse people living in Australia.
Read MoreFree suicide prevention training now available!
19 October 2018
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative today announced that an additional 1,000 free licenses are now available for suicide prevention training!
Read MoreNSW begins journey towards zero suicides!
17 October 2018
All people who have been admitted to hospital following an attempted suicide and those who have reached out for help will have access to follow up care and support under a new comprehensive strategy that marks the beginning of our journey towards zero suicides in NSW.
Read MoreRising suicide nationally, requires more action locally
27 September 2018
Story by Lisa Wachsmuth Illawarra Mercury There was 3128 deaths by suicide across the nation last year, rising 9.1 per cent from 2866 in 2016, new data reveals.
Read MoreSupporting colleagues with mental health obstacles
7 September 2018
Steve Gibbeson was recently featured in the Illawarra Mercury about his family’s loss of loved ones to suicide and the need to support initiatives such as the Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative.
Read MoreCrisis support services – just a call or click away!
3 September 2018
We all have good days and bad days.
Read MoreLocal AFL clubs come together to tackle high suicide rates
27 August 2018
In the Illawarra Shoalhaven, three out of four suicide deaths are men.
Read MoreCollaborative invites community to big celebration!
20 August 2018
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative is holding a big, public celebration event on RUOK?
Read MoreReconnecting with life – the vital role of peer workers, family and friends in suicide prevention
20 August 2018
The strongest predictor of a future suicide attempt is a previous suicide attempt.
Read MoreNew community suicide prevention training announced!
15 August 2018
We all have a role to play in suicide prevention.
Read MoreFamilies play a crucial role in supporting people who are suicidal
14 August 2018
"My ability to support my family member in crisis or just the ongoing condition is only as good as my ability to look after myself," – Kate*, a local carer for her son who has depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Read MorePsychological treatment is available, affordable and effective in suicide prevention
6 August 2018
People living with mental illness are more likely to die by suicide than the general population.
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