The 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 state government is shutting down Victoria's 24-hour mental health helpline, provoking outrage from mental health providers. Read more
An additional 1200 young people will receive specialised mental health treatment under an ambitious Victorian government bid to expand former Australian of the Year Patrick McGorry's early psychosis model across the state. Read more
Excessive video gamers may have higher levels of anxiety and depression, according to preliminary studies at Victoria University. Read more
A NSW coroner has recommended fundamental changes to the way the Immigration Department monitors the mental health of detainees after finding systemic failures in the care of three men who committed suicide in three months at the Villawood detention centre.
From 1 January 2012, more than 3,500 Australians living with severe and persistent mental illness will receive day-to-day support. An extra $19.3 million will be provided to community organisations to deliver the Support for Day to Day Living in the Community (D2DL) program. Read the media release.
Featured Project
Jesuit Social Services Support After Suicide Project has launched a new forum for those bereaved by suicide.
MindOUT! is a national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) suicide prevention and mental health project.
Discussion Forum
Recent activity on topics posted in the LIFE discussion forums include:
- Internet bullying
- Anniversary of floods
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LIFE News
LIFE News issue 18 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, amd more.
Previous editions of LIFE News can be located in the LIFE News archive.