Living Is For Everyone (LIFE Website)

The National Suicide Prevention Strategy is guided by the Living Is For Everyone (LIFE) Framework which sets out the national priorities for suicide and self-harm prevention. The LIFE Framework and supporting resources are complemented by a suicide and self-harm prevention website.

In addition to an extensive library of online resources, the LIFE website features:

• The new LIFE Framework
• Interactive elements such as live chats and discussion forum
• Opportunities to share expertise and discuss relevant issues
• Current National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) initiatives, reports and resources
• Opportunities to review the LIFE Framework and library resources

National Suicide Prevention Strategy (Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing)

The National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) focuses on people of all age groups and those identified as being at risk of suicide in the community. The LIFE Framework aims to foster strategic partnerships and to position suicide prevention effort across all sectors. The LIFE Framework consists of a suite of companion documents. Download from this site.

HealthInsite

HealthInsite is a Commonwealth Government of Australia initiative. Through this site you will find a wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics such as diabetes, cancer, mental health and asthma.

NSW

NSW Suicide Prevention Strategy, 1999 (currently under review)

A new direction for Mental Health 2006.

WA

WA Suicide Prevention Strategy 2009-2013.

NT

NT Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2009-2011.

ACT

Managing the Risk of Suicide – A Suicide Prevention Strategy for the ACT 2009-2014.

Building a Strong Foundation: A Framework for Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in the ACT.

QLD

The Queensland Government Suicide Prevention Strategy 2003-2008 (currently under review)

Queensland Plan for Mental Health 2007-2017.

Victoria

Because Mental Health Matters – Victorian Mental Health Strategy 2009-2019 and Next Steps.

Victoria’s Suicide Prevention forward action plan 2006 – A public statement (currently under review.)

SA

Stepping Up: A Social Inclusion action plan for Mental Health Reform 2007-2012.

South Australia’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy 2010-2015.

South Australian Review of Community Mental Health Services 2008 ‘Community Mental Health Service Review 2008.’