Suicide Prevention Australia

PHOTO: World Suicide Prevention Day campaign 2013 (SPA CEO Sue Murray front centre with megaphone) In 1992, venerable suicide prevention advocate Alan Staines returned from an international conference with an ambitious plan to establish Australia’s first national voice for suicide and suicide prevention. His passion won over clinicians and advocates alike and Suicide Prevention Australia was born. From the start, Suicide Prevention Australia had some lofty goals. Their purpose was a world without suicide and they aimed to tackle the issue through leadership, collaboration, education and advocacy. Today, Suicide Prevention Australia is a peak body that represents more than 80 members and hundreds of associate members nationally, as well as holding productive partnerships with individuals and organisations across the world. As an organisation, we have directly influenced how suicide is perceived by the community and our relationships with all levels of government have increased investment and driven impro