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eNews special edition
Welcome to this special edition of Life in Mind eNews focused on First Nations suicide prevention ahead of National NAIDOC Week celebrations being held 7-14 July to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This edition highlights a range of suicide prevention initiatives and research from around Australia that support cultural connection, healing and social and emotional wellbeing.
If you would like to share suicide prevention-related news, current initiatives or published research for future editions of Life in Mind eNews, please email lifeinmind@health.nsw.gov.au
Sector news
The CBPATSISP leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide prevention
The Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention (CBPATSISP) is involved in a range of Aboriginal-led research and prevention projects which aim to prevent suicide and strengthen social and emotional wellbeing.
Learn about some of the current projects the Centre is leading on.
Aboriginal community-led safe spaces for suicide prevention in NTAboriginal grassroots communities are pioneering innovative approaches to mental health and suicide prevention. Grounded in cultural heritage and community solidarity, these initiatives emphasise non-clinical safe spaces that offer unique and effective support systems. |
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention StrategyGayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia is leading redevelopment of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy (NATSISPS). Rachel Fishlock, Gayaa Dhuwi Chief Executive Officer, shares an update. |
Community-led approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide preventionThe National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation’s (NACCHO) Culture Care Connect (CCC) program is an innovative, community-led approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide prevention. The CCC person-centered model, wraps around an individual through connection to culture and community. |
A record week of Indigenous suicide prevention skills trainingAs part of her work championing culturally responsive suicide prevention, Bidjara and Kamilaroi woman, Tegan Schefe, Managing Director of TLS Indigenous Consulting completed a record week of suicide prevention skills training in June 2024, upskilling community in NSW and Queensland. |
Lived and living experience guides prevention and healing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre (ILEC) supports a strong national network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with lived experience of suicide who provide input into mental health and suicide prevention projects across Australia.
Translated research studies
A translation of suicide prevention research on the Life in Mind portal
Suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are disproportionately impacted by suicide. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people have almost eight times higher suicide rate than non-Indigenous young people. Researchers examined factors that may increase suicide rates.
Community, cultural connectedness and suicide rates in First Nations young people
Researchers examined associations between community-level cultural connection and suicide rates among young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
