Professor Tom Calma delivered the opening Diego De Leo Address at #NSPC24 , describing the connection between Australia's colonial history and the disadvantage and distress that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to experience.

He spoke about the 2016

Over the many years volunteering in suicide, domestic violence, drug and alcohol prevention initiatives I've had the privilege of meeting some of the most committed, dedicated and eminent people, Katherine Newton CEO R U OK? is one of them Suicide Prevention Australia #nspc24

A/Prof David McDaid challenging us to work collaboratively across the world to support low to middle income countries to address suicide, particularly in South Asia and India. Thank you David for advocating for this. #NSPC24

International keynote speaker, Associate Professor David McDaid kicks off the final day of #NSPC24 making an economic case for suicide prevention - 'Money shouldn't be part of the equation. Life is precious… but if we don't think about monetary arguments, we're selling ourselves

Congratulations to Switchboard on winning the #NSPC24 poster presentation with entry 'Reflection and Findings from the 2023 Coronial Inquest into Trans and Gender Diverse Suicide Cluster'.

Congratulations Dr. Sandersan (Sandy) Onie winner of the Innovative Practice and Research LiFE Award for The Hope Exchange. We’re lucky to have you and all nominees working in the suicide prevention field #NSPC24

Joy Sinclair is a powerful advocate for suicide prevention in multicultural communities and lived experience in decision making. At last year’s NSPC she spoke up for more diverse voices at the table. Progress. Proud that Joy is a LivingWorks Australia safeTALK trainer #NSPC24

I joined today with the GGof Australia His Excellency General The Hon David Hurley AC DSC FTSE, @emmamcbridem Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Tom Calma AO at the 25th National Suicide Prevention Australia Conference #nspc24

Together we can make a difference!

The #NSPC24 presentation by Kirsty Smith from the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network provided some great reflections and considerations—excellent work adapting #suicideprevention activities to custodial settings.

“Most of the costs of suicide are not about the health system (even though often the economic analysis focus) they are about loss of life, loss of opportunity…” A/Prof David McDaid’s compelling case balancing the moral and economic argument for suicide prevention. #NSPC24

The #NSPC24 AI and e-safety panel discussing some big questions on how AI is advancing and how we can promote wellbeing and prevent suicide.

Good morning to all attending #NSPC24 in Adelaide this week! Delegates are reminded of the powerful role of language & images when communicating about #suicide . Mindframe has a free quick reference guide for anyone presenting or taking part in conference discussions that features

Totally Inspired.

Prof Laura Shannonhouse at #NSPC24 Suicide Prevention Australia Georgia State University LivingWorks Australia

Professor Dr Jo Robinson AM (she/her) discussing the role of AI in suicide prevention at #NSPC24 . There are opportunities for using AI in indicated, selective and universal interventions, but it isn't without challenges.

An incredibly powerful keynote presentation at #NSPC24 from Shane Fitzsimmons AO AFSM, Former Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service. Shane Fitzsimmons shared his insights into leadership and resilience during challenging times.

.⁦@LouiseLasala⁩ at #NSPC24 stepping through theoretical rationale for using social media as a tool for youth suicide prevention. Key is harnessing the potential benefits whilst mitigating the known risks. ⁦Suicide Prevention Australia⁩ ⁦Orygen⁩ ⁦#chatsafe⁩

A brilliant, thought provoking, and time sensitive panel to wrap up #NSPC24 on AI, eSafety and Suicide Prevention - a lot of work to do, so many questions to ask & new collabs to forge in order to work towards a better future. Loved this talk & keen to keep working in this space.

.Centre of Best Practice 🖤 💛 ❤️ Prevention 💙 💚 have led a collaboration with Everymind to develop a First Nations guide for truth-telling about suicide to the media.

Everymind Program Manager, Mel Benson outlined the process for developing the resource at #NSPC24 with a video message from Professor

Kirsty Smith of NSW Justice Health presenting on suicide prevention in custody including the LivingWorks Australia safeTALK workshops for inmates and officers. More training coming up next month…
#NSPC24 NSW Health

It's the last day of #NSPC24 and if you’re attending the conference and haven’t already dropped by the Everymind booth we invite you to come say hello and learn about our range of programs and latest work in the prevention of mental ill-health and suicide.

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