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4th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association for Suicide Prevention

17 Nov 2010  - 20 Nov 2010
Brisbane, Australia

The 4th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is to be jointly hosted by Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) and The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP).

The aim is to create a much needed discussion about the issue and to share new ideas, successes and challenges from a broad national and international perspective. Not only do we aim to create a discussion from the conference, but we hope to achieve a plan and direction for the Asia Pacific Region as a whole to move forward in suicide prevention.

The conference will be held in Brisbane at the Sofitel Hotel and will run from Wednesday 17th – Saturday 20th November, 2010. The conference will consist of a mixture of:

  • Main plenary sessions
  • Streaming sessions
  • Workshops
  • Master classes
  • Welcome reception
  • Opening ceremony
  • Social events
  • Closing ceremony

This will be an exciting, innovative and educational conference with a clear message and focus on ALL aspects of suicide prevention. This derives from the recommendations from the 3rd Asia Pacific Regional Conference. Some of these recommendations were:

  • There needed to be some focus on bereavement
  • There needed to be more focus on postvention
  • There needed to be a stream for suicide attempt survivors
  • There needed to be master classes

This conference will have a focus on not only science, but evidence based programs, research and those who have experienced the affects of suicide firsthand (carers / consumers).

This is the first time this type of International Conference has been jointly hosted by two organisations – it is an exciting and fantastic opportunity for Australia to demonstrate what we have to offer in the approach to suicide prevention.

For more information please visit the conference website www.suicideprevention2010brisbane.org

Contact: Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA)

Hosted by: International Association of Suicide Prevention (IASP), Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA), Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP)

Phone: (02) 9568 3111

Email: spatony@bigpond.com

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