The Suicide Call Back Service provides crisis counselling to people at risk of suicide,
carers for someone who is suicidal and those bereaved by suicide, 24 hours per day 7 days a week across Australia.
People who are not linked in with current professional support can also access up to six sessions of
ongoing counselling with the same counsellor at times scheduled to suit you.
Professional counsellors, with specialist skills in
working with suicide-related issues, will assist you in
working through difficult emotions.
The service provides support for people aged 18 and over, although parents of youth at risk are
encouraged to call for support.
The service is now also able to offer health care providers:
- A referral point for clients they may have who are at risk of suicide
- Professional advice, information and support in dealing with suicidal clients; and
- Access to debriefing and self-care
Call the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call.
LIFE live chat with Professor Ian Webster AO
Transcripts of the December 2009 LIFE live chat with Professor Ian Webster AO on the topic of 'Men and suicide prevention' are now available on the LIFE website.
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LIFE Awards Helping Fight Against Suicide
Read the Media Release of Health Minister Lara Gidings, MP regarding the presentaion of the LIFE Awards in Tasmania
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Senate enquiry into suicide in Australia
The Australian Commonwealth Government has recently announced a Senate Inquiry into Suicide in Australia. Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) welcomes this unique opportunity to recognise and promote the diverse experiences and views of Australians to help strengthen our community’s responses to suicide and self-harm prevention, intervention and postvention.
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