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First Nations-led suicide prevention paper calls for culture-centred reform
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Dechlan Brennan 10 Apr 2026
Researchers urge cultural safety focus in Indigenous mental health communication
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Dechlan Brennan 1 Apr 2026
Redneck jamboree: racism 'prevalent after referendum'
Racism remains prevalent after the failed voice referendum gave Australia permis...
Abe Maddison 24 Mar 2026
Community-led suicide prevention training to roll out in Broome

Warning: The following article contains references to suicide, which may distress some readers. Suicide rates in Western Australia's Kimberley region remain among the highest in the world, with Aborig...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Mar 18, 2026
National Indigenous Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Conference returns in 2026

The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association and Aventedge will host the 2026 National Indigenous Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Conference on Kaurna Country in Tarntanya (Adelaide), So...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 10, 2026
Closing the Gap: Suicide, incarceration, and child protection targets lag while land and economic participation show progress

Only four of the 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track and four are moving backwards, with just five years remaining under the current agreement, the federal government says.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 12, 2026
Increased funding for remote jobs, stores but Closing the Gap results remain mixed

Doubling the number of remote jobs and expanding the low-cost food subsidy scheme for remote communities are some of the suite of measures the federal government will announce on Thursday when it pres...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 11, 2026
New First Nations suicide prevention campaign urges early conversations and culturally safe support

Content warning: The following article contains references to suicide which may be distressing to readersA new suicide prevention campaign aimed at strengthening the social and emotional wellbeing of...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 8, 2026
Holding Hope: Urgent call to prevent suicide among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people

A report published Monday shines a stark light on youth suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in New South Wales and sets out urgent recommendations for systemic reform.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 1, 2025
Royal Flying Doctors mental health program bridging the gap in the Cape

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing program has provided more than a decade of specialised support to remote Indigenous communities.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 27, 2025
Indigenous psychology trailblazer Professor Pat Dudgeon honoured with Australian Mental Health Prize

Professor Pat Dudgeon has been honoured with an Australian Mental Health Prize. Since its foundation by UNSW Sydney in 2016, the Prize has honoured advocates, clinicians, researchers, peer workers and...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 18, 2025
Worsening suicide crisis requires urgent action nationwide, say Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak groups

Warning: This report discusses suicide extensively. If you or anyone you know is at risk, please speak to someone at 13YARN (13 92 76), Brother to Brother crisis line (1800 435 799), Kids Helpline (18...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 18, 2025
Peak bodies call for immediate action as Indigenous suicide rate hits new high

Warning: This story contains information about suicide and distressing statistics. Please read with care and reach out for support if needed.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 14, 2025
Mparntwe Culture Care Connect Team wins Award for Excellence in Indigenous Healthcare

The Culture Care Connect Suicide Prevention Team was awarded the 2025 Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthcare Award at the National Rural and Remote Health Awards held in Canber...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 6, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: 59 per cent of Indigenous young people experiencing high levels of psychological distress

Warning: this report mentions self-harm. More than half of Indigenous young people are experiencing a high level of psychological distress, according to a nationwide study of youth mental health.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 8, 2025
World Suicide Prevention Day: Growing number of Indigenous youth seeking help

One conversation can make a big difference in someone's life, Aboriginal mental health and crisis hotline workforce say, while alarmingly, mental health indicators continue to go backwards.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 10, 2025
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