Living Is For Everyone (LIFE) is a world-class suicide and self-harm prevention resource. Dedicated to providing the best available evidence and resources to guide activities aimed at reducing the rate at which people take their lives in Australia, this site is designed for people across the community who are involved in suicide and self-harm prevention activities.

What's New

The first national whole-of-government strategy specifically addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide has been launched, supported by $17.8 million in new funding over four years. For more info, see the media release and strategy document. 

Nominations are now open for the Mental Health Matters Awards, recognising the work of those who seek to improve mental health in the community. 

The National Mental Health Commission's report 'Can we talk...about mental illness and suicide?' highlights community attitudes towards mental health and suicide. 

Suicide prevention, substance abuse and better mental health planning will be the focus of research efforts at two new Centres of Research Excellence based at the University of NSW. Read more

Featured Projects

Mates in Construction aims to improve mental health and wellbeing and prevent suicide in the commercial building and construction industry.

The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP) at Griffith University has the aim of promoting, conducting, and supporting comprehensive inter-sectoral programs of research for the prevention of suicidal behaviours.

LIFE News

LIFE News Issue 26 is now available online.

LIFE News is the online newsletter of the National Suicide Prevention Strategy in Australia. Published bi-monthly, LIFE News features project profiles, discussion questions, events, and more.

Previous editions of LIFE News can be located in the LIFE News archive.