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New suicide prevention guidelines to protect LGBTQA+ young people

New suicide prevention guidelines to protect LGBTQA+ young people

Researchers led by Telethon Kids Institute have developed Australia’s first comprehensive guidelines for clinical and community services supporting LGBTQA+ youth who may be at risk of suicide. This article contains discussion about suicide prevention strategies. The guidelines are aimed at health professionals, community service providers and any organisations that are in regular contact with young […]

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Health advocates say LGBTIQ+ communities left behind in Budget

Health advocates say LGBTIQ+ communities left behind in Budget

Warning: This article contains mentions of domestic violence and suicide. Australia’s peak body for LGBTIQ+ health has welcomed many measures in the just-released 2022-23 Budget, but warns LGBTIQ+ communities are being left behind. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) is calling for specific funding measures that will directly address LGBTIQ+ needs and priorities. While the Budget provides […]

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Project aims to improve suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ & autistic communities

Project aims to improve suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ & autistic communities

La Trobe University researchers have developed a website to help people better identify and respond to suicide risk in their family members and friends. Created as part of a world-first suicide prevention initiative, the resource is aimed at the general public, but includes information specifically to support people from the autistic and LGBTIQA+ communities. Senior […]

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Record numbers of people seek help from suicide prevention services

Record numbers of people seek help from suicide prevention services

Warning: This article includes discussion about suicide and self harm Record numbers of Australians are heeding the call to seek help from suicide prevention services in a “silver lining” that shows the sector is making a major contribution to keeping the community safe, according to a new report released this week on World Suicide Prevention […]

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Victoria commits $3.8 billion to mental health and suicide prevention funding

Victoria commits $3.8 billion to mental health and suicide prevention funding

Mental health advocates say the Victorian Government’s announcement to set up a Suicide Prevention and Response Office is welcome news and is a positive sign in the wake of the impending national agreement with states and territories scheduled for November this year. Yesterday, the Victorian Government revealed their 21/22 budget outline, revealing a record $3.8 […]

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Nominations are now open for the 2021 LiFE Awards, celebrating excellence in suicide prevention

Nominations are now open for the 2021 LiFE Awards, celebrating excellence in suicide prevention

Every year, the LiFE Awards recognise those who have gone above and beyond in their work for suicide prevention. Nominations for this year’s awards close on Sunday 18th April. This prestigious national event attracts diverse nominations with an interest in suicide prevention and support of those affected by suicide across Australia. A suicide prevention program […]

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Cub Sport to play new album online and fundraise for Black Rainbow

Cub Sport to play new album online and fundraise for Black Rainbow

Brisbane’s Cub Sport will be performing their new album Like Nirvana in full, premiering the live performance on YouTube on Sunday, 23 August at 6pm AWST, and while their doing it they’ll raise money for LGBTI organisation Black Rainbow. The band will utilise YouTube’s latest monetisation feature Super Chat, to donate to Black Rainbow the non-profit […]

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WA government announces new funding for Aboriginal suicide prevention

WA government announces new funding for Aboriginal suicide prevention

The McGowan Government has announced they will inject nearly $10 million towards developing and implementing a region-by-region approach to Aboriginal suicide prevention in Western Australia. The regional plans will prioritise Aboriginal-led and locally endorsed initiatives that accommodate a culturally informed social and emotional wellbeing approach to suicide prevention. This includes the principles: nothing for Aboriginal […]

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New support initiatives for transgender people launched

New support initiatives for transgender people launched

Transfolk of WA have launched two new initiatives to support transgender people in Perth. Firstly Social Space, is a new casual hangout for transgender people. The monthly event will be held in Leederville and the first event will be on Sunday 20th May. The event is open to transgender and gender diverse people and is […]

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Sign up for a free safeTALK suicide prevention workshop this December

Sign up for a free safeTALK suicide prevention workshop this December

You have probably done a first aid course before, right? Have you ever done a suicide first aid course? Are you trans* or gender diverse- or a friend, family member or loved one of someone who is Transgender and Gender Diverse? Do you want to learn some skills to better support your friends, colleagues, clients […]

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