Research and reports
The reports and documents provided in this section have been produced by Lifeline and a number of other organisations and government departments and include relevant social policy submissions, caller profile and research reports.
Statistics on suicide in Australia
Suicide is the leading cause of death in Australia for men under 44 and women under 34. This report has been prepared to highlight the prevalence of suicide and suicidality in Australia.
Download Suicide Statistics in Australia.
Lifeline Caller Profile Booklet
Analysis of a sample of Lifeline 13 11 14 call data in 2008/2009 highlights a number of serious crisis support issues that are addressed by this service. It demonstrates that vulnerable high risk groups such as those who are suicidal, socially isolated and experiencing mental illness are being supported through Lifeline’s 13 11 14 service.
Download Lifeline Caller Profile Booklet.
Lifeline Suicide Prevention Strategy
This Lifeline Suicide Prevention Strategy is intended to inform Lifeline and stakeholders regarding our suicide prevention work and our vision for a suicide safer future.
Download Lifeline Suicide Prevention Strategy.
Sector Submission on Suicide in Australia for the Senate Inquiry into Suicide in Australia
A Joint Submission to the Senate Inquiry into Suicide in Australia from Lifeline Australia, Suicide Prevention Australia, The Inspire Foundation, OzHelp Foundation, The Salvation Army, The Mental Health Council of Australia and the Brain and Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney.
Download joint submission to the Senate Inquiry into Suicide in Australia.
Sector Seminal Report to the Senate Inquiry into Suicide in Australia: Breaking the Silence
This report has been prepared to highlight the state of suicide and suicide prevention in Australian with a view to developing a more effective national response.
Download Sector Seminal Report.
The Hidden Toll: Suicide in Australia- The Government’s response to the Senate Report into Suicide in Australia
At least six Australian lives are taken by suicide every day, however there continues to be a lack of public awareness about the impact of suicide on the community. The title of the Committee's report The Hidden Toll: Suicide in Australia reflects this situation as well as the hope that increased public attention and support for suicide prevention can reduce the damage it causes.
Download from the Parliament of Australia website.
The 4th National Mental Health Plan
Represents a commitment to ongoing national mental health reform in Australia and identifies key actions that can make meaningful progress towards fulfilling the vision of the National Mental Health Policy 2008.
Download the 4th National Mental Health Plan.
A framework for prevention of suicide in Australia
The LIFE Framework is the latest in a series of national suicide prevention initiatives that began in the early 1990s. It provides national strategy for action based on the best available evidence to guide activities aimed at reducing the rate at which people take their own lives.
Download the LIFE Framework.
Side Panel
Lifeline is committed to developing its services drawing on the highest quality research and evidence base available, to ensure our services are safe, do no harm, and are meeting the needs of vulnerable people in need of support.