Suicide prevention

Behind every suicide is the loss of a unique person with their own story. Across South Australia, suicide has a significant and enduring impact on communities, families and individuals. Whilst suicide is complex and there are many factors that contribute to a person’s distress, with the right supports most deaths by suicide are preventable.

Preventive Health SA is the lead state government agency supporting community suicide prevention initiatives. As part of this work, Preventive Health SA is partnering to deliver initiatives for suicide prevention across all levels of government and community.

Key suicide prevention initiatives being delivered by Preventive Health SA include:

Suicide Prevention Plan

Supporting the enactment of the Suicide Prevention Plan (the Plan), which outlines South Australia’s approach to suicide prevention and a vision for compassionate, resilient and connected communities that support wellbeing and preventing suicide and suicidal distress.

Suicide Prevention Council

Providing administrative support to the Suicide Prevention Council (the Council)

Suicide Prevention Networks

Establishing and supporting Suicide Prevention Networks (networks) across the state to raise awareness, reduce stigma and increase community connection, education and help seeking behaviour in local communities.

Suicide Prevention Grants

Managing the administration of Suicide Prevention Grants to support positive action known to strengthen wellbeing and reduce suicide risk.

Partnering for Suicide Prevention

Preventive Health SA works in collaboration with key government stakeholders, including the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist, non-government partners and South Australian communities to support the development of preventive and postvention approaches and promote wellbeing.