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eNews October 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of Life in Mind eNews.
It has been a big month of data releases that help the suicide prevention sector to identify trends and understand risk factors, particularly for vulnerable groups. This eNews edition highlights updates from the ABS Cause of Death data, AIHW and Interim National Commissioner reports on suicide among Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans, and the ABS Multi-Agency Data Integration Project (MADIP).
Excitingly, a number of large organisations have recently signed the National Communications Charter, including Corporate Mental Health Alliance of Australia and the Eastern Health, Mental Health Program. These organisations are leading the way in supporting mental health, suicide prevention and safe communication.
This edition also features a Q&A with Life in Mind Champion, Bronwen Edwards, CEO of lived experience advocacy organisation, Roses in the Ocean. The Life in Mind team spoke to Bronwen about the critical role of lived experience in suicide prevention and importance of the National Communications Charter.
Corporate Mental Health Alliance signs the National Communications Charter
Signing The Charter formalises CMHAA’s commitment to using safe, inclusive language when discussing mental health and suicide, with the aim of reducing workplace stigma and promoting help-seeking behaviour. They are encouraging all of their member organisations to do the same.
Eastern Health, Mental Health Program team become the first Victorian tertiary mental health service to sign The Charter
Eastern Health has demonstrated its leadership and commitment to safe communication around mental health and suicide, by signing the National Communications Charter.
Australian Bureau of Statistics releases data on suicide deaths in 2020The ABS has released the latest Causes of Death data for 2020, including official suicide data for Australia, and associated risk factors. |
AIHW and Interim National Commissioner reports highlight suicide among Australian Defence Force personnel and veteransThe Life in Mind team summarises three Government reports on Defence and Veteran suicide released on 29 September 2021. |
ABS Multi-Agency Data Integration Project (MADIP) - association between socioeconomic factors and deaths by suicideFor the first time, AIHW has undertaken multivariate regression modelling of social factors and deaths by suicide, using the MADIP data set. This modelling has been peer-reviewed by researchers at the Australian National University, Western Sydney University and the University of Melbourne. |
Champion Q&A: Bronwen Edwards, Roses in the OceanWith an increased focus on including the voice of lived experience within all suicide prevention service design, delivery, policy writing and research, the Life in Mind team spoke to Champion, Bronwen Edwards on where she believes Australia is heading in terms of suicide prevention efforts, and why Roses in the Ocean is a firm supporter of the National Communications Charter.
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New National Communications Charter resources
Download a collection of new resources developed for The Charter, including infographic poster and Action Guide, via the Life in Mind website.
The SignPost StudyUNE Health is looking for people interested in taking part in The SignPost Study, where individuals who have been bereaved by suicide receive short text messages over a six-week period directing them to information on how to navigate some of the questions and challenges that may come up after losing a loved one to suicide. Learn more and participate in the study
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NMHC recruiting for Head of the National Suicide Prevention OfficeThis is an opportunity to drive the National Suicide Prevention Office strategy for suicide prevention in Australia to achieve a whole of governments response (including relevant portfolios from a Commonwealth perspective and the jurisdictions). Applications close on 1 November 2021 at 11.30pm (AEDT). |
Register now for the next Suicide Prevention Australia Knowledge Exchange webinar
Life in Mind is a proud partner of the Suicide Prevention Australia Knowledge Exchange webinar series.
Register now for the upcoming webinar 2: Aftercare.
