National Suicide Prevention Office projects

The NSPO sets strategic directions, builds capabilities, supports cross jurisdiction and cross portfolio action and reports on the agreed outcomes.

Commissioned Research

The National Suicide Prevention Office has supported the following research projects to further our understanding of suicide and its prevention.

National Suicide and Self-Harm Monitoring System

The National Suicide Prevention Office partners with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) to deliver Australia’s national suicide and self-harm monitoring system.

Submissions

The National Suicide Prevention Office contributes submissions to public inquiries and consultations where they involve issues relating to suicide prevention in Australia. 

National Suicide Prevention Adviser Final Advice

In July 2019, the Australian Government announced its commitment to working ‘towards zero suicides’ and the appointment of the First National Suicide Prevention Adviser.

Acknowledgment of Country

The National Suicide Prevention Office acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

Recognition of lived experience

The NSPO recognises the individual and collective contributions of those with lived and living experience of suicide. People who have survived suicide attempts, cared for a person in suicidal crisis or have lost a loved one to suicide demonstrate tremendous generosity through providing their expertise and insights. Every person’s journey is unique and a valued contribution to Australia’s commitment to suicide prevention system reform.

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